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deaconblues1 wrote:Hi all, I am in London for 3 weeks now, on HSMP, looking for a job. Due to various factors, I am still looking but running out of some bucks; quids, pennies, if you may.
I want to know about the experience of any one out here who have had experience in working part time or even full time at waiting or similar positions - TESCO, Bar, restaurant, Mcd, subway and the likes.
My story so far is: I have tried a bit now for about 4 days in a few places; Nothing concrete has happened so far.
Thanks in advance, all.
cheers
dB
P.S. This is not a SCARE thread that I would like to turn into a NO JOB wailing wall. Please.
India.vnvijay wrote:Which country r u from, wat is your qualification?
deaconblues1 wrote:Hi all, I am in London for 3 weeks now, on HSMP, looking for a job. Due to various factors, I am still looking but running out of some bucks; quids, pennies, if you may.
I want to know about the experience of any one out here who have had experience in working part time or even full time at waiting or similar positions - TESCO, Bar, restaurant, Mcd, subway and the likes.
My story so far is: I have tried a bit now for about 4 days in a few places; Nothing concrete has happened so far.
Thanks in advance, all.
cheers
dB
P.S. This is not a SCARE thread that I would like to turn into a NO JOB wailing wall. Please.
My "game-plan" was simple. I had enough savings for about a month and if things didn't get a job by then, I would try and get a temp job just to keep me going. I am surely not averse of a job at Mcdonalds or waiting tables - Many a time a restaurant job can be more engaging and fulfilling!republique wrote:Honestly if you are really tight on money, maybe you should move outside of London until you land a good job.
However, I am not a big fan of taking temp jobs because you get distracted from your primary goal and can become complacent and before you know it, you have to renew your visa and you haven't made enough to do so.
Further, to get the visa, they asked you to come up with a budget and prove that you had a certain amount of money to sustain yourself without necesarily having an income. It sounds like you haven't been here for long and you are already stuggling. How can that be?
I suggest you really get a hold of yourself and think through your gameplan.
I have been checking out gumtree pretty frequently. I mail for the waiting jobs and I dont get any reply! Interesting, as I even have some waiting experience!! My english is, in all modesty, better than many who I've encountered in restaurants and coffee shops.CoolestGuyC wrote:Try gumtree.com, if you haven't already done so.
Sounds like you have a chip on your shoulder.deacon1blues wrote:I have been checking out gumtree pretty frequently. I mail for the waiting jobs and I dont get any reply! Interesting, as I even have some waiting experience!! My english is, in all modesty, better than many who I've encountered in restaurants and coffee shops.CoolestGuyC wrote:Try gumtree.com, if you haven't already done so.
I am not sure if I am looking at the right places and talking to right people.
dB
Then don't post on a public forum. You can't pick and choose the advice you want to hear. And here is good one for you. Usually the advice you like the least hits the issue square on the head.deacon1blues wrote:republique and sathish,
My attitude towards my work search is this: I am not doing something right at the moment.
I am trying to figure out what it is and I dont want to just get the first perm job that comes by. So, I am trying to get along financially using what one might call, a Summer Job. So, I was looking for some advice on that front. Of course, I would be grateful for help on my job-hunt (sathish I have pmed you).
I am not being spiteful. That's not my point. It's just that I felt republique's comments on my financials are irrelevant and unsolicited, which I still believe it was.
Thanks.
cheers
dB
republique,republique wrote:Then don't post on a public forum. You can't pick and choose the advice you want to hear. And here is good one for you. Usually the advice you like the least hits the issue square on the head.deacon1blues wrote:republique and sathish,
My attitude towards my work search is this: I am not doing something right at the moment.
I am trying to figure out what it is and I dont want to just get the first perm job that comes by. So, I am trying to get along financially using what one might call, a Summer Job. So, I was looking for some advice on that front. Of course, I would be grateful for help on my job-hunt (sathish I have pmed you).
I am not being spiteful. That's not my point. It's just that I felt republique's comments on my financials are irrelevant and unsolicited, which I still believe it was.
Thanks.
cheers
dB
This is all I wanted, a few tips. rsathish, I believe was helpful by giving his experiences and offering to help. I surely haven't registered with 25 agencies and kind of realise where I might be falling short.Does anyone have any tip to spare? I really need some advice on how to go about this
Blokes with experience of slugging it out, please help
It's a question of choices:republique wrote:My advice is to not take a job like mcdonalds and figure out your finances properly so you don't have to. I already explained why you shouldn't take a job like McD's above. I am not getting into a flaming match with you but you are getting defensive because you seem to think that discussing your finances is off limits. You don't have that luxury when you are asking for advice. and like sathish said, your attitude is all wrong. It doesn't make sense that you feel others can only respond exactly within the parameters you think you laid out. As far as I know, I did. You just didn't like it because you are sensitive about your finances. Maybe you feel like I am pointing out something you choose to take a risk on which is to not have enough money to sustain you several months vs less than one month. And maybe you don't like the fact that I am pointing out that that the application does recommend that you should have the funds to support yourself should you not find the type of work the visa was issued for within the first month. So peace out.
Any other takers who want to help, make sure you only respond exactly within the specificity of his question, don't step outside it just a little or expect to suffer his wrath of displeasure.
rsathish, What methods did you employ with the agencies? Were in touch with them constantly on mail etc.? I have sent you a pM on thisrsathish wrote:Well said Republique...
DB - the problem is that your attitude / approach is not correct...forgive me if the language is harsh but that's the truth.
In today's credit crunch scenario - there are fewer jobs becaused ppl are not willing to leave their present jobs..and Co's aren't expanding either. But, there are many jobs lyingg vacany because the right skilled candidate isn't there when required.
In my department, 8 out of 10 jobs were filled by references from employees. Only 2 were sourced through HR agencies (including myself).
So, while you were busy searching Temp job in McDonald's - jobs like these were filled out.
I was in a similar situation like you last August at a time where my networth was less than £200; But, I never searched / worked in a Temp job. I had registered with around 25 agencies and got my first job offer in 4th week.
So, try smarter and you WILL get a job. PM me i will help you out with your CV and job-hunt.
I agree that lower-paid jobs (I wouldn't call them menial) might put one in a compacent position. But isn't it better for me to work for 7 hours a day and spend close to 4 hours a day on the job search. Right now if I spend close to 8 hours a day, but anyways nothing much is turning up.namastelondon wrote:I do agree with republique's comments.
The more u continue working on these menial jobs , u will have lesser chances of getting job relevant to ur skills.
When i came to london , i got many such kind of small offer but that was not wat we came for. U will get some 6-7 pounds per hr in these jobs but in permanent job u can get some 15-20 pounds per hr.
Many a times people have told here that for searching job u require patience here.
just update ur resume frequenctly on job sites and u will get calls from agents.
antouk, Thanks for that thread. Yes, it was helpful. I am updating my CV regularly. And my CV doesn't look too bad either - my experience is a little less but I am sure I have the 'skills'.antouk wrote:@deacon1blues,
ur approach seems to be one of the few available strategies. no harm. from ur previous posts, u seem to have a fair idea on the situation as well. but only thing i differ with u is, 7hrs work and 4 hrs search. i'd suggest the reverse.
And one more thing, work out on the strategies to increase the number of calls from consultants/companies.
most of the ppl in this forum seems to have adopted the strategy of looking for jobs full time(including me)
from my experience, getting a right part time job is also no so easy. coz u need to recv calls all thru the day. so plan accordingly.
i've shared some of my experience in this thread, take a look :
http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=28556
gud luck.