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The Job Hunt
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Hi,
Just wanted to ask for ideas/advice, but also to try and general idea of what people think of the jobs market.
My impression of the jobs market is that it's pretty tough. Don't know whether you would agree ? I mean stories about the economy are often in the news and I've heard statistics like 1 in 4 young people out of work, high graduate unemployment.
In my own position not quite sure what's for the best. I did French and History at Manchester University and graduated in 2007. I had mental health problems whilst there so I've been looking at that the last few years to try and put things in place to prevent them happening again if possible.
From a career point of view I had no real idea what I wanted to do when I left.
First I got into voluntary work doing admin whilst applying and between 2007-8 had quite a few interviews, but didn't get a job. Between 2008-9 I did some internship schemes in France I enjoyed and when I got back temped late 2009-early 2010.
Since then have been doing voluntary work around advice and guidance and have done an NVQ3 in Advice and Guidance which I finished in July.
I've done a range of courses over the last few years (too many to note) but many around mental health and personal development.
I suppose my question is how tough is the jobs market do you think and also is it best to just go for anything ? I wouldn't say I'm being picky but I'm just not quite sure what to do as I feel it is pretty tough to get a job.
Maybe I could look to do try out some more voluntary work to give me more ideas about likes and dislikes whilst looking round for anything that comes along.
Just wanted to ask for ideas/advice, but also to try and general idea of what people think of the jobs market.
My impression of the jobs market is that it's pretty tough. Don't know whether you would agree ? I mean stories about the economy are often in the news and I've heard statistics like 1 in 4 young people out of work, high graduate unemployment.
In my own position not quite sure what's for the best. I did French and History at Manchester University and graduated in 2007. I had mental health problems whilst there so I've been looking at that the last few years to try and put things in place to prevent them happening again if possible.
From a career point of view I had no real idea what I wanted to do when I left.
First I got into voluntary work doing admin whilst applying and between 2007-8 had quite a few interviews, but didn't get a job. Between 2008-9 I did some internship schemes in France I enjoyed and when I got back temped late 2009-early 2010.
Since then have been doing voluntary work around advice and guidance and have done an NVQ3 in Advice and Guidance which I finished in July.
I've done a range of courses over the last few years (too many to note) but many around mental health and personal development.
I suppose my question is how tough is the jobs market do you think and also is it best to just go for anything ? I wouldn't say I'm being picky but I'm just not quite sure what to do as I feel it is pretty tough to get a job.
Maybe I could look to do try out some more voluntary work to give me more ideas about likes and dislikes whilst looking round for anything that comes along.
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I think it's pretty tough.
I've found this too. Some weeks, there's nothing at all.
All you need is one ideal job, and a dollop of luck! But yeah.... it's hard. Good luck