Job wanted

sean2008 · 19-12-2010, 21:14

Hi everyone, I know this is a long shot but was wondering if anyone knew of any jobs at the moment been applying for the ones from the job centre but not getting any joy at moment, I am not too bothered about the type of work as can learn most types of job fairly fast, I have done sales retail and wholesale, and I am also a qualified IT technician.

Thank you in advance
Sean

flashy · 19-12-2010, 21:25

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sean2008 · 19-12-2010, 21:45

Hi, thanks for those will take a look at them now

Historicymatters · 12-02-2011, 05:20

Let me know how you get on and will look at jobs for you as well. Do you want to travel and relocate as there is listed jobs in a service station in Cumbria on the web as shop and petrol. PM me if you want the address and contact details.

entwisi · 12-02-2011, 20:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by sean2008

I am also a qualified IT technician.

Thank you in advance
Sean

Not being funny but exactly what are you "qualified" in in IT? there is a million and one things in IT that you could be qualified in.........

e.g.

Are you skilled in Unix, windows, solaris,zOS

can you programme in Java,.net, c++,c, cobol, smalltalk

do you understand WebSphere, jboss, weblogic, glassfish

are you versed in testing, integration,tuning,risk etc

IT is a title that in reality means nothing,

tell us what your skills really are

ian1 · 12-02-2011, 21:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by entwisi

Not being funny but exactly what are you "qualified" in in IT? there is a million and one things in IT that you could be qualified in.........

e.g.

Are you skilled in Unix, windows, solaris,zOS

can you programme in Java,.net, c++,c, cobol, smalltalk

do you understand WebSphere, jboss, weblogic, glassfish

are you versed in testing, integration,tuning,risk etc

IT is a title that in reality means nothing,

tell us what your skills really are

i can get on e bay and face book ! is that a qualifcation ??

ian

sean2008 · 13-02-2011, 00:17

Hi, thanks for that but Cumbria is a bit far for me at the moment but if things dont pick up round this area might consider moving, and to the other message yes IT is a title but I also put Technician as in hardware, which is usually what the job is titled on vacancy listings but at this moment Im not just looking for that type of job looking for almost anything, and yes I can use facebook and ebay so will put that down also, but still looking and if anyone does have any genuine vacancies can email my CV.

Thanks again Sean

Historicymatters · 13-02-2011, 06:01

You have to travel to work these days Sean and a long way. I know I did the train route, and we do at 6.55 am to get to Manchester, so really all the persons I know of all trades here travel or stay in rooms to get work. It is the situation of 12 years as we know it. My son drives from Barrow up the Lakes each morning five days a week, an hour journey in good weather. Most of our IT are students who came from the towns such as yours. In reverse us older ones migrate to work as no work for specialist providers.

I said Sean to go to the agencies on the net as employment agencies, Reed for example.

But saying of Facebook and ebay might sound a little imature to an employer. That is why I said or should say of open courses at Lancaster University for IT skills not on the employer list. All are weekend short courses.

A teaching centre that is one or more hours away or more is the answer, and does not have to be within walking distance. Courses of interest let me know and I will source them. I did also take University of Glasgow DACE courses as interest. Marine biology as a practical one week field course with others. All these and volunteering add to the experience above others in the job market as there are thousands out there willing to travel nationally and internationally. Hope this helps.

You might consider self employment under the Prince of Wales Youth Business trust if it is applicable. Or you might consider your options more broadly. A job is a job is a job. It gives you a reason to get up and a perspective. Anyway I can help in finding a job let me know. Meanwhile get out to the library and to the country and get reading and adding skills before the spring tourism influx, it is here you will find work seasonally anywhere.