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paulplom Rank: Isuzu Florian

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  On 30/06/2019 at 13:33, Bren said:

You should have kicked it in the bollocks.

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I agree. You should have toe poked the owner in the nuts.

Tenmil Socket Rank: Renault 16

Tenmil Socket

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  On 18/06/2019 at 20:00, richardmorris said:

One of those days today. Riding in to work this morning, idiot woman in a Range Rover nearly takes out the cyclist in front by pulling out in front of him to turn right across us. He fell off to avoid her. He has my details and I’ll send him the camera footage. 

Fume cupboard in the lab is playing silly buggers and will run all day with no problem or turn off after five minutes. Will restart ok, and either run for the rest of the day or stop again ten minutes later. Probably a £1000 call out.

our newer icp instrument wont form a plasma. Pre checks ok,  purge ok, ignition warm up ok and no RF issue, but it won’t ignite. Probably a £3000 call out at least, maybe £15000 if it needs a new power module.

then, in the pouring rain, riding home my bloody seat fell off. Snapped the bolt holding it to the post.  Back down to work and I fixed it to get home.

today was not the day to buy a lottery ticket.

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What is it you do for a living? 

Cavcraft Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

Cavcraft

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Suitably shit plate for a suitably shit driver.  

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Saabnut Rank: Renault 16

Saabnut

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  On 30/06/2019 at 11:03, Frogchod said:

Trying to think of reasons not to buy this.

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To save you a lot of effort, there are NO reasons!

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shedenvy Rank: BL Wedge

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  On 01/07/2019 at 08:21, Cavcraft said:

Suitably shit plate for a suitably shit driver.  

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LE62 doesn't look anything like BELL

Split_Pin Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

Split_Pin

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I received a call last week from a recruitment agency who had reviewed my application for a job that I was really keen on. The lady there said that she was impressed with it and after speaking with the hiring manager they both felt that I was a good fit for the role.

Today I got a straight decline from them.

So that's 17 jobs I have applied for, spending approximately 2 hours on each to make sure I have positioned everything well and with the exception of 2 unsuccessful interviews I have been flatly declined.

Unsure where to go from here.

DoctorRetro Rank: Lancia Gamma

DoctorRetro

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  On 01/07/2019 at 10:03, Split_Pin said:

I received a call last week from a recruitment agency who had reviewed my application for a job that I was really keen on. The lady there said that she was impressed with it and after speaking with the hiring manager they both felt that I was a good fit for the role.

Today I got a straight decline from them.

So that's 17 jobs I have applied for, spending approximately 2 hours on each to make sure I have positioned everything well and with the exception of 2 unsuccessful interviews I have been flatly declined.

Unsure where to go from here.

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What sort of trade / skill set are you aiming for? 

Saabnut Rank: Renault 16

Saabnut

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  On 01/07/2019 at 10:03, Split_Pin said:

I received a call last week from a recruitment agency who had reviewed my application for a job that I was really keen on. The lady there said that she was impressed with it and after speaking with the hiring manager they both felt that I was a good fit for the role.

Today I got a straight decline from them.

So that's 17 jobs I have applied for, spending approximately 2 hours on each to make sure I have positioned everything well and with the exception of 2 unsuccessful interviews I have been flatly declined.

Unsure where to go from here.

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Just keep trying! I am a contractor looking for short term offshore work, and trying hard this year despite kknowing the odds are against me as I have been with one company for 20 years so I am not nown in the "pool market". My tickets run out in Feb and if no work comes this year, I will not renew, hence the concerted effort. So far I have applied for 37 roles. I have not had a single reply. I will keep trying until the end of the year....

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Split_Pin Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

Split_Pin

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Crikey well it's not just me then.

I hope you get something sorted soon. It's hard to keep going when you feel as if nobody will give you a chance.

EssDeeWon Rank: Renault 16

EssDeeWon

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  On 01/07/2019 at 08:21, Cavcraft said:

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Suitably shit plate for a suitably shit driver.  

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11/10 on the wanker-ometer

Cavcraft Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

Cavcraft

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Should have seen the way he was driving, if he doesn't kill himself or somebody else soon, I'll be amazed if he carries on like that.

beko1987 Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

beko1987

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Windscreen being replaced on thursday, assuming nothing else goes wrong before then!

EssDeeWon Rank: Renault 16

EssDeeWon

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  On 30/06/2019 at 21:48, MarvinsMom said:

Glastonbury has been the shits this year. at least i've not been stupid enough to fork out friggin' hundreds of quids to be a 5G Guinea Pig for 4 days and stay in migrant camp conditions

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ETA.

DoctorRetro Rank: Lancia Gamma

DoctorRetro

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What's worse than feeling like crap, aching and constantly tired and having to go for tests? 

Yeah, getting results back as 'normal'. 

Fucksake. 

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New POD Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

New POD

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  On 01/07/2019 at 10:03, Split_Pin said:

I received a call last week from a recruitment agency who had reviewed my application for a job that I was really keen on. The lady there said that she was impressed with it and after speaking with the hiring manager they both felt that I was a good fit for the role.

Today I got a straight decline from them.

So that's 17 jobs I have applied for, spending approximately 2 hours on each to make sure I have positioned everything well and with the exception of 2 unsuccessful interviews I have been flatly declined.

Unsure where to go from here.

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I'm a firm believer in playing the odds.

17 applications at 2 hours a piece is a full time job, but you can now reuse those 17 applications to increase the quantity to 34 in a week. 

You can improve the 1 in 8.5 interview odds by phoning the RC and saying something like "I thought I'd better phone because I think I might look over qualified and i wanted to make sure of.....etc" 

Or "I see the role for x, in y industry. I just wanted to make sure that i didnt waste your time by applying if you wouldn't consider someone from z industry..."

Then when you email it, phone them again to say "I just wanted to check it's arrived because ive been having issues with my email recently" 

More likely to go to top of pile. 

Can't help much with the interview. Suit and folder is my usual mode. 

But if you can get from 1 in 8.5 to 1 in 4 that gets you 8 interviews per week rather than 2.  

I've been going into battle at an average of 3 people being interviewed per job, and my hit rate over 10 years of contracting is 14 interviews and 7 offers. 

Telephone interviews and second interviews I have a 80% fail rate.  

I do better if there are 3 jobs and 2 people being interviewed. Thats happened twice. 

 

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New POD Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

New POD

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  On 01/07/2019 at 11:59, chadders said:

As saabnut says you just have to keep going.

You'll get one eventually but how long it takes can be a matter of luck and how much effort you put in.

I'd contact the recruitment agency to see why you didn't get the job they discussed with you, there may have been a late internal candidate for example.

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But don't expect the real truth.  What you want is the feedback my son got.  

When we asked who most inspires you in life, your girlfriend was not the answer even if it's true. 

Split_Pin Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

Split_Pin

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I asked the recruitment agency for feedback this morning. Considering she replied to my original e-mail straight away, which was about my disappointment of not even being considered for an interview for a job that she said she felt I was suitable for, I'll take the lack of response since then as radio silence. Less than helpful.

New POD Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

New POD

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  On 01/07/2019 at 14:42, Split_Pin said:

I asked the recruitment agency for feedback this morning. Considering she replied to my original e-mail straight away, which was about my disappointment of not even being considered for an interview for a job that she said she felt I was suitable for, I'll take the lack of response since then as radio silence. Less than helpful.

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Two points I'd like to make. 

Email. Can be ignored. Phone but be polite. If you are going to be a little assertive (rude, pushy) say " I know this is going to sound churlish...." 

And imagine you are an RC.  Targets, commission, all at the mercy of the candidate. Don't waste time on failed candidates. Find another before your competitors fill the role.  Must be soul destroying.  Worse than being a letting agent.  Be nice to them. Pretend that you like them. A smile can be heard down the phone. 

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Frogchod Rank: Citroen Ami

Frogchod

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  On 01/07/2019 at 09:20, Saabnut said:

To save you a lot of effort, there are NO reasons!

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Seller has gone quiet and the adverts been pulled :(

I only asked if the log book was in his name...

Bloody expats. ..

Timewaster Rank: Isuzu Florian

Timewaster

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  On 01/07/2019 at 17:36, Frogchod said:

 

Bloody expats. ..

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I know. Going over there, leaving our Jobs....

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dozeydustman Rank: Talbot Matra Rancho

dozeydustman

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Mother in law's funeral yesterday, I had 4 pints of cider in the evening and I am still hungover and feel sick.

I may have to give up drinking as even 2 glasses of wine with dinner, or a wee dram before bedtime and I feel lousy for days now.

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New POD Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

New POD

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Yes indeed. A nice scotch on a Sunday night is my little tipple, to set me up for a week feeling like shite. 

chaseracer Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

chaseracer

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  On 01/07/2019 at 08:12, Tenmil Socket said:

What is it you do for a living? 

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Milkman.

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richardmorris Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

richardmorris

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  On 01/07/2019 at 08:12, Tenmil Socket said:

What is it you do for a living? 

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As little as possible.

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MikeR Rank: Lancia Gamma

MikeR

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  On 01/07/2019 at 14:05, TheDoctor said:

What's worse than feeling like crap, aching and constantly tired and having to go for tests? 

Yeah, getting results back as 'normal'. 

Fucksake. 

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Yes I sympathise .  one night last week and again last night i was on the bed with both legs and arms burning with pain .... But nothing wrong as far as the experts can tell !!!

New POD Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

New POD

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  On 02/07/2019 at 20:42, MikeR said:

Yes I sympathise .  one night last week and again last night i was on the bed with both legs and arms burning with pain .... But nothing wrong as far as the experts can tell !!!

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You are allergic to red wine mate. Just stick to water

 

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