Job Application: trial period Claire, a job seeker, asks: Is this employer taking advantage of me? I gave my CV into a cafe to apply for a job as a waitress, and the next day she called me asking if I could come and work for a 2hr non-paid trial? The following day, I cameContinue reading “Job Application: trial period”
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Job Offer Jitters!
Job Offer Jitters! Paul asks: I accepted a job offer, but after reviewing my financial situation I realize that taking the job will cost me far more than I am comfortable losing. This job requires relocation, and while they are offering a relocation package, there is a two year obligation attached to the money andContinue reading “Job Offer Jitters!”
Serious CV advice
Serious CV advice James asks: I’ve got quite a serious problem regarding my last place of employment on my CV, because I was dismissed. I worked at a bank from November 2008 to March 2009. This is the first job listed on my CV. Previous to that, I worked for a marketing firm from MayContinue reading “Serious CV advice”
Employment Dismissal
Employment Dismissal Sarah asks: I am looking for work after employment dismissal, and need some help. I was dismissed from my last job as I didn’t meet the targets, was making mistakes as a result of being stressed, and was late on two occasions. So, in summary, I think that has also gone against me.Continue reading “Employment Dismissal”
Bipolar return to work
Bipolar return to work Mark asks: What should I put on my CV after being out of work due to Bipolar? The last time I worked was in June 2008. In October 2008 I applied for a number of jobs but mainly due to ongoing problems with Bipolar Disorder, I wasn’t able to take upContinue reading “Bipolar return to work”