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LOL and here comes the spam that was promised 
I can see how the desperate could fall this "too good to be true" offer.
I can see how the desperate could fall this "too good to be true" offer.
email said:
Mr. David Harrison info.job.finance@gmail.com via rondo.websitewelcome.com
14:13 (6 hours ago)
to me
Good day Leigh,
Developing outsourcing company is providing you a part-time opportunity for you to get additional income and save our time.
Mind that we are not offering a sales position, and your main duty is processing payment orders from our customers.
A brief description is as follows. This is a part-time job and it will take you 2-3 hours a day on average. A full-time job can be offered after the training period.
We pay base salary equal to 1500 GBP a month but after the training period your salary will be increased up to 2500 GBP/month.
If you would like to learn more, please contact me back with the questionnaire filled in at info.job.finance@gmail.com. We will discuss terms of employment in detail.
Full name: ________________
Country: ____________
Contact phone: ______________
Best Wishes,
HR Recruiter
14:13 (6 hours ago)
to me
Good day Leigh,
Developing outsourcing company is providing you a part-time opportunity for you to get additional income and save our time.
Mind that we are not offering a sales position, and your main duty is processing payment orders from our customers.
A brief description is as follows. This is a part-time job and it will take you 2-3 hours a day on average. A full-time job can be offered after the training period.
We pay base salary equal to 1500 GBP a month but after the training period your salary will be increased up to 2500 GBP/month.
If you would like to learn more, please contact me back with the questionnaire filled in at info.job.finance@gmail.com. We will discuss terms of employment in detail.
=====FORM*********FORM=======
Full name: ________________
Country: ____________
Contact phone: ______________
=====FORM*********FORM=======
Best Wishes,
HR Recruiter
Welshbeef said:
It is harder employers are much more picky they now have a very tight ask list and rather than taking punts on people they now really are not.
I've noticed this myself, I essentially sit in and sift through applications for vacancies where I work but don't have final say on who gets the job. We had one for a basic typing and filing type job from a young lad, I think he was about 24-25 judging by his school leaving dates (so not much younger than me) who had never had a job but wrote an excellent application. It was better written than the more experienced candidates and due to my protest he was interviewed, I liked him but he was passed up due to his lack of experience. It was a box ticking exercise (oh look at us we interviewed someone with no experience) which I feel about now because he was only interviewed to shut me up, I do hate it when people get false hope.It took a few days to pick someone and he rang up everyday asking if we'd made a decision, he clearly wasn't stupid but somebody else was picked. I do worry about people like that because if nobody gives them a chance they'll be living with their parents at 40. It was scary for me because I left school with nothing and somebody took a punt on me, I think if I was a school leaver today I could become someone like him.
Positively frightening.
I think it must also be said that there are more chances for jobs in certain geographic areas whilst some others have a very low chance.
I'm thinking sadly most of Wales and the North of England. Clearly the answer is for those who seriously want to work to relocate to where there is work. I know for some it's just not possible to move but for others they should give it a try.
Finally if there is no work for you currently then gain another qualification and I'm talking a professional one be it plumber sparky plastering etc something totally different to your current field of work. It may result in employment in that area but it also shows to everyone your trying so hard to ensure you get employment. Also some of these skills could save you a lot of money come DIY time.
I'd love to have those skills but am s
t at them.
I'm thinking sadly most of Wales and the North of England. Clearly the answer is for those who seriously want to work to relocate to where there is work. I know for some it's just not possible to move but for others they should give it a try.
Finally if there is no work for you currently then gain another qualification and I'm talking a professional one be it plumber sparky plastering etc something totally different to your current field of work. It may result in employment in that area but it also shows to everyone your trying so hard to ensure you get employment. Also some of these skills could save you a lot of money come DIY time.
I'd love to have those skills but am s
t at them. Welshbeef said:
I'd love to have those skills but am st at them.
Watch out! The attitude police will be after you.t at them. In a sense, they would be right too. Anyone who has enough physical ability to tie his shoelaces and enough sense and learning ability to do so has all that is needed to take up a trade such as the ones you mention.
Look at the people who already do those jobs if you want examples.
I, too, have an interview. On Friday! I got knocked back for a role I thought I was perfect for, looking at the job spec. I e-mailed for some feedback and got this e-mail...
"Hi Paul
Thank you for contacting us about your recent application. I have had another look at your CV and also discussed this with the recruiting manager. Unfortunately it is not clear why you were originally declined and I can only pass on my apologies. Having reviewed your details against the criteria for the role, I can see that you do have some of the qualities and experience we are looking for.
I have forwarded your details on to my colleague Tania who will be in touch to arrange an interview with you shortly."
"some of"!?! Cheeky mare!
I'm well chuffed. Seems like a great employer.
"Hi Paul
Thank you for contacting us about your recent application. I have had another look at your CV and also discussed this with the recruiting manager. Unfortunately it is not clear why you were originally declined and I can only pass on my apologies. Having reviewed your details against the criteria for the role, I can see that you do have some of the qualities and experience we are looking for.
I have forwarded your details on to my colleague Tania who will be in touch to arrange an interview with you shortly."
"some of"!?! Cheeky mare!
I'm well chuffed. Seems like a great employer.
hi all....so any feedback on why this ad didnt get much in the way of decent quality response? We're note feeling remotely sensitive about it so feel free to be honest 
Junior Digital Designer
Iguazu are an established and expanding design and marketing agency with a track record of delivering innovation to their clients. Constantly raising the bar creating cutting edge digital solutions, this is a chance to become a key team member and join a friendly team of strategic thinkers, creative minds and technical specialists.
We are looking for a new designer to join our Teddington team. We want someone who feels confident enough to make their mark as part of a team. You will have a true passion for design, especially for the web, smartphones and tablets. You will develop the skills of solving client problems with unique creative ideas and delivering within budget and timeframes.
If you're happy to be told what to do without having your say, then you won’t be interested in our job. But if you want to push yourself and your design skills so that they are seen around the globe, then this is a perfect opportunity to shine.
Your skills will include:
• Strong visual design skills (layout, hierarchy, typography, patterns)
• Fanatical attention to detail
• Some experience using the usual stable of webdesign software – and an understanding of standards such as HTML 4/5, XHTML, JavaScript, JQuery and CSS 2/3
• An understanding of web accessibility and web usability guidelines and constraints
• Solid communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• The ability to work in a team and independently
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Able to handle a fast paced work environment while juggling several different tasks
• Good hygiene
All candidates will be required to provide a strong portfolio to showcase their design skills
Salary: £15k - £20k (depending on experience)
Junior Digital Designer
Iguazu are an established and expanding design and marketing agency with a track record of delivering innovation to their clients. Constantly raising the bar creating cutting edge digital solutions, this is a chance to become a key team member and join a friendly team of strategic thinkers, creative minds and technical specialists.
We are looking for a new designer to join our Teddington team. We want someone who feels confident enough to make their mark as part of a team. You will have a true passion for design, especially for the web, smartphones and tablets. You will develop the skills of solving client problems with unique creative ideas and delivering within budget and timeframes.
If you're happy to be told what to do without having your say, then you won’t be interested in our job. But if you want to push yourself and your design skills so that they are seen around the globe, then this is a perfect opportunity to shine.
Your skills will include:
• Strong visual design skills (layout, hierarchy, typography, patterns)
• Fanatical attention to detail
• Some experience using the usual stable of webdesign software – and an understanding of standards such as HTML 4/5, XHTML, JavaScript, JQuery and CSS 2/3
• An understanding of web accessibility and web usability guidelines and constraints
• Solid communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• The ability to work in a team and independently
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Able to handle a fast paced work environment while juggling several different tasks
• Good hygiene
All candidates will be required to provide a strong portfolio to showcase their design skills
Salary: £15k - £20k (depending on experience)
Nightmare said:
hi all....so any feedback on why this ad didnt get much in the way of decent quality response? We're note feeling remotely sensitive about it so feel free to be honest
Junior Digital Designer
Iguazu are an established and expanding design and marketing agency with a track record of delivering innovation to their clients. Constantly raising the bar creating cutting edge digital solutions, this is a chance to become a key team member and join a friendly team of strategic thinkers, creative minds and technical specialists.
We are looking for a new designer to join our Teddington team. We want someone who feels confident enough to make their mark as part of a team. You will have a true passion for design, especially for the web, smartphones and tablets. You will develop the skills of solving client problems with unique creative ideas and delivering within budget and timeframes.
If you're happy to be told what to do without having your say, then you won’t be interested in our job. But if you want to push yourself and your design skills so that they are seen around the globe, then this is a perfect opportunity to shine.
Your skills will include:
• Strong visual design skills (layout, hierarchy, typography, patterns)
• Fanatical attention to detail
• Some experience using the usual stable of webdesign software – and an understanding of standards such as HTML 4/5, XHTML, JavaScript, JQuery and CSS 2/3
• An understanding of web accessibility and web usability guidelines and constraints
• Solid communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• The ability to work in a team and independently
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Able to handle a fast paced work environment while juggling several different tasks
• Good hygiene
All candidates will be required to provide a strong portfolio to showcase their design skills
Salary: £15k - £20k (depending on experience)
Not in any way my area of expertise but the salary looks low. Perhaps you're putting people off by asking for comms skills AND hygiene?Junior Digital Designer
Iguazu are an established and expanding design and marketing agency with a track record of delivering innovation to their clients. Constantly raising the bar creating cutting edge digital solutions, this is a chance to become a key team member and join a friendly team of strategic thinkers, creative minds and technical specialists.
We are looking for a new designer to join our Teddington team. We want someone who feels confident enough to make their mark as part of a team. You will have a true passion for design, especially for the web, smartphones and tablets. You will develop the skills of solving client problems with unique creative ideas and delivering within budget and timeframes.
If you're happy to be told what to do without having your say, then you won’t be interested in our job. But if you want to push yourself and your design skills so that they are seen around the globe, then this is a perfect opportunity to shine.
Your skills will include:
• Strong visual design skills (layout, hierarchy, typography, patterns)
• Fanatical attention to detail
• Some experience using the usual stable of webdesign software – and an understanding of standards such as HTML 4/5, XHTML, JavaScript, JQuery and CSS 2/3
• An understanding of web accessibility and web usability guidelines and constraints
• Solid communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• The ability to work in a team and independently
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Able to handle a fast paced work environment while juggling several different tasks
• Good hygiene
All candidates will be required to provide a strong portfolio to showcase their design skills
Salary: £15k - £20k (depending on experience)
Pothole said:
Not in any way my area of expertise but the salary looks low.
That was my initial though but then I remembered it was a junior post (unless its in London? Dunno how things rate down there).It's not asking for rafts of degrees/experience/industry awards, just 'some' experience. That's unusual enough these days, most adverts you see ask for the freakin' Yoda of the field for £3/hour.
Nightmare said:
Iguazu are an established and expanding design and marketing agency with a track record of delivering innovation to their clients. Constantly raising the bar creating cutting edge digital solutions, this is a chance to become a key team member and join a friendly team of strategic thinkers, creative minds and technical specialists.
God I hate adverts with that sort of twaddle in it. A paragraph full of buzzwords which doesn't actually say anything.Gassing Station | News, Politics & Economics | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff