The job market at the moment is an interesting one to be looking for a job in.
In the last three weeks, three jobs that I have been submitted for have been cancelled due to 'Budgetary issues'.
You'd think that budget would be sorted and finalised before putting a job out into the market place? Clearly not, or it's just the soft, fluffy stuff, change management, that is no longer being included or taken out of project briefs.
I have five days.
What does the word URGENT mean to you?
To me it means some thing that requires a rapid response and quick solution.
Once again I find myself frustrated by the behaviour of others. I know I can not control the actions of others, but that doesn’t stop me wanting to shout, ‘Come on, get your act together!’
Over three weeks ago (in August) my CV was submitted for a job and then two days later I was asked to provide more detailed information about a particular time period. The advert said the person selected was required to start ASAP as it was an urgent requirement.
I’m still waiting to receive any further feedback on my CV or be asked to attend an interview.
I am going through an agent and I have followed up a couple of times. Today I was told it can take up to four week to receive feedback.
I would like to clarify my understanding of the word is correct and it is: Dictionary.com defines the adjective, urgent, in three ways, but the most relevant one to this is use is; 'compelling or requiring immediate action or attention; imperative; pressing: an urgent matter.'
Considering the nature of the business that I have applied for; it worries me that urgent doesn’t seem to mean to them what it means to everyone else in the world.
If I had an emergency and I called these people for assistance, I would expect a rapid response, as would anyone else calling them. It’s likely that I would get one too; depending on want other emergency situations there were happening at the same time as mine.
Clearly filling the civilian roles they have advertised have now fallen from the top of the to-do-list due to drive by shootings, robberies, traffic control and kittens stuck up trees.
I’ve been working hard for the last few weeks, but I have failed to earn a single dollar.
I’ve completed a Funeral Celebrants course and started speaking with and visiting Funeral Directors in order to actually start performing funeral ceremonies and start earning cash. I’ve also gatecrashed a few to see how they go.
I have secured a job as a bus driver, through attendance of an open evening and two interviews, but it doesn’t start until 16th April.
I’ve been taking photographs like crazy (Jurassic Lounge, Street Fashion, comedy gigs) to try and get someone to want me to do a paid gig…naddar, nothing, zilch. I’ve raised awareness of my photography with my Facebook page. Loads of pavement pounding and conversations.
I’ve built up two Facebook pages to help build my celebrancy business and FC Images.
I’ve been to four interviews but I have yet to hear whether I’ve got the job., for any of them. Is no news good news?
I've been told I'm over qualified by Bunnings, coffee shops, cleaning firms, State Transit and a major supermarket chain.
Brock Talent Management have taken me onto their books and I’ve secured an extra gig to play either a barrister or a QC in an ABC drama. Unlikely that I’ll get paid for four to six weeks after the gig.
I’ve been trawling the internet and papers daily for job openings…private company sites, job boards, newspapers (local and national). I’ve applied for over 60 roles. Roles that fit my background exactly, roles that loosely fit, and roles completely left of centre. Each application has had a unique cover letter and CV tweak.
Tupperware now has me on the books as a Party Demonstrator. I can feel IQ points leaking from my ears at each ‘training’ session I attend, but you have to go to them.
Still not a penny inward, lots out though. At this point I’d like to thank GB and LK for helping me out with my rent.
This financial situation needs to change very soon before I become homeless, penniless and so despondent that I lose the energy and ability to continue this pursuit of employment. I’m having days and bad days.
For now though, the pursuit continues. Wish me luck!
I’ve been working in an office environment for a long time, most of my working life, in fact. While I enjoy my job. Talking to people, training and writing. I feel I should extract myself for a while and fulfil a childhood dream.
There were a few things I wanted to do, be a vet, join the police force (sorry, service) or drive a bus. Specifically, be a Tour Bus Driver.
Blame Cliff Richard and Una Stubbs
So now that I’m no longer working in Africa and I’m having issues finding a corporate job in Sydney, I thought I’d pursue my driving ambition.
On the 6th October I spent the day driving a three axle vehicle loaded with 22 tonnes of rock, at the end of it, I passed the test and converted my licence to heavy vehicle one.
Next thing was to sit through the most ridiculous test I have ever done. 200 odd questions including things like, ‘what does VIP stand for?’ and other daftness, see the picture for examples. 
For the last two weeks I have been making phone call after phone call to allsorts of companies. Big ones, small ones and just as Baby Bear did, just right ones. The story is always the same.
Minimum two years experience.
Here’s the thing. How does anyone become a heavy good driver when experience isn’t pre-installed?
That said. I do have two interviews tomorrow.
The first is at 11am with a waste disposal company. They want to groom me for a manager role. Apparently my CV is too impressive to be ‘just a driver’. Nice, but I want to be.
The second is at 1pm with a tour company. While they would like me to do a ‘bit of casual driving’ they really want me to rewrite their website and develop training that all their drivers will go through.
Do you think I can get away with charging my corporate daily rate?
I’m happy with lower wages to drive a truck…but majorly discounted office work…I’m not sure that’ll work for me.
There's been little excitement lately except trying to sort out the Housesitter fallout. I've been spending my days looking at Seek and MyCareer then going into the city to visit agents. Ohh yeah and I've caught up on my movie watching and ironing.
Last night I was dreaming about emptying the bed pan of my ex (don’t ask) when the phone rang. 3amish I made it, but knowing it was more than likely an agent calling about a job in Sydney I rolled over without opening my eyes and answered.
‘Hello’
‘This is so and so for blah company, tell me, why are you interested in our Communications Manager role at this time?’
‘Err…’
All I was thinking was…I’m not interested in anything but sleep right now, lady.
I explained to her that it was early morning and that I didn’t have access to a computer at this time. She seemed to be surprised that she’d made an international phonecall and told me she’d email me. She hasn’t.
