How difficult is it to find a job?

How difficult is it to find a job?

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Ecosseven

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Wednesday 30th June 2010
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I posted this is the wrong forum last week................

If I was made redundant or chose to leave and was willing to except just about any job paying a minimum of 16-17K / annum in a reasonably large city in the UK, how difficult do you think it would be to find employment? Assume good oral and written communication skills and computer literate.

I’m considering leaving my current job overseas and returning to the UK and don’t have a new job lined up. In the longer term I would obviously prefer to find a job that reflects my work experience and qualifications, however if nothing is available I would be happy to take a job doing almost anything to tide me over. The figure of 16-17K is the minimum I think I would need to survive without eroding my savings. My mortgage will be tiny (around £60-£70 / month) and I don’t have any other debts or dependants. The only stumbling block is that most employers will no doubt be unhappy to take on someone who only sees the job as a stop gap until something better comes along.

Just to add that I would be willing to commute 1 hour each way for work and have my own car and a clean driving licence.

All the best.



Ecosseven

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2,003 posts

219 months

Wednesday 30th June 2010
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anonymous said:
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I'm a qualified Civil Engineer and have 13 years post grad experience in the construction industry. Haven't done much design work for the last 6 years though and have been heavily involved in project management for clients and design management for large contractors in the UK and the middle east.

All the best.