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Getting a job lined up
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I am currently doing an art foundation course and want to line up a job if possible for when i finish. I have applied for and got information about modern apprenticeships and was wondering how to go about finding companies in london that provide this kind of training. I rang the modern apprenticeship helpline but there was no answer. I am looking for a job in the areas of advertising, photography or graphics. Any help would be great, thanx
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I know it's lame. This is why i'm not going to uni. I thought that an apprenticeship would be better because it is training on the job. Thanx for the help I think i will write to a few companies:)
https://www.realworkrealpay.info/lsc/default
good luck with finding a placement
yeah i requested info from there but the stuff they sent me was not specifically for art based training, they sent plumbing etc. I rang their help line and left a message but they didnt get back to me. Thanx though:)
Tell me about it! The day I finished uni (June 19th 2002), I went straight to the paper shop and the Internet for vacancies. I aimed to apply for one job a day and by mid-September, I was on number 53. I had one job interview, and then acquired a job. Four days into this job (Sept 20-23), I was made redundant. My employer found that they have vastly over-recruited and decided to let go of anyone with little prior experience.
I re-started the job hunt back from square one. At present, I'm on job application # 27. Twelve people have responded with application forms and I've had one interview last week. I'm still yet to hear from the panel. Also, I have sent unsolicited letters and CVs to 43 local companies (a lot of 1st class stamps!).
I find that virtually ALL of my rejection letters say that I lack experience even though I fit the qualifications criteria completely. To get a job in your chosen field, you need "X" number of years of experience, in that field. You are don't even have a chance of beginning a career in that field if no one is going to employ you. Its an endless loop. My degree was B(Eng.) Electronic Engineering.
Is five months a long time for job hunting?
Graduated 2nd July 2002 and have been looking since.
I have had 1 interview so far, ppl will only take you on if you have experience.
I did Computing which is really bad at the moment. Trying to get a Software Developer position but most jobs require at least 6 months experience. There are some Graduate positions but think how many people apply to them. I got a 2.i but think how many 1st classes there are out there.
If this keeps up we will have next years graduates competing with us.