How do I get into a decent job??

[mrcoffee]

The initial message was deleted from this topic on 14 October 2016 at 17:21

[rix]

whats the degree in?

are there any prospects at all in the work area? if so try doling a bit of free work at the bottom rung of a firm your want to be with. Then be polite, assertive, sensible and display a bit of common sense and maturity. The boy'll do well....

[NewNameNeeded]

Suggest we need a little more info before anyone can offer any decent advice.

What was your degree in, and what classification did you get?
What do you most enjoy? (work wise)

[Dominicc01]

Work out what you want to do.

Then focus on how to get there.



I would agree that you can never jack in a job in order to sit on your arse. Only leave your current role once you have a definite plan, however st it is.

Your problem as I see it is an absence of sense of direction - once you know what sort of job you want to do, it makes looking for the next step a hell of a lot easier.

[Gwagon111]

Dominicc01 said:

Work out what you want to do.

Then focus on how to get there.



I would agree that you can never jack in a job in order to sit on your arse. Only leave your current role once you have a definite plan, however st it is.

Your problem as I see it is an absence of sense of direction - once you know what sort of job you want to do, it makes looking for the next step a hell of a lot easier.

Very true .

O.P. I'd say, work your arse off, get some capital, and start working for yourself A.S.A.P. there are plenty of niches out there, most of which only require a modest outlay to get into. Great oaks from little acorns do grow and all that. You come across as someone who would do well working for themselves, you seem to have the right attitude, you just need pointing in the right direction.

[rog007]

"How do I get in to a decent job??"

Obviously the definition of 'decent' means different things to different folks. If you mean one that pays a fair day's wage for a fair day's work, then there is much to choose from based upon your interests and your qualifications. If either of the latter two are missing, either move roles to one which does interest you or adjust your qualifications through further learning. Good luck!

[valiant]

Apply for every graduate scheme out there.

My lot do one and you spend a few years learning and spending time in all sections of the business from operational to finance to marketing to general management,etc,etc.

After this, provided you're any good, you choose what area you'd like to work in.

An excellent way to enter a business and you get to try all options before committing.

• this does depend on what subject and grade of course

[Countdown]

OP - I would say the single most important thing is finding something you enjoy. In my experience, if it's something you enjoy then you'll "succeed".

My dream was to be an airline pilot However other than that, I've always wanted to work in finance. I enjoy my work and I've been mostly fortunate in my career choices.

One of my brothers graduated, spent time in Purchasing, then qualified as a Teacher, then eventually worked in IT ending up in a well paying IT role in the Public Sector. Then he found out that he loved IT but hated "Public Sector". Went self-employed and hasn't looked back.

[NewNameNeeded]

valiant said:

Apply for every graduate scheme out there.

When I was at uni grad schemes in my field were only open to final year students. Maybe things have changed but given he's already graduated he may not be eligible for these schemes.

[kenny Chim 4]

Dominicc01 said:

Work out what you want to do.

Then focus on how to get there.



I would agree that you can never jack in a job in order to sit on your arse. Only leave your current role once you have a definite plan, however st it is.

Your problem as I see it is an absence of sense of direction - once you know what sort of job you want to do, it makes looking for the next step a hell of a lot easier.

This is the path you need to follow.

Think of two or three fields of work that you wish to be involved with (or suits your qualification) and then post them and all other relevant details on here:
http://www.cv-library.co.uk/cgi-bin/create.cgi?id=...

Excellent recruitment vehicle- they email you appropriate available positions on a daily basis- some with a 'one click apply' option- and then send you a summary of the applications you've made.

[Gargamel]

Try Starbuscks or Costa ?

Sorry, your username suggests you are wasted in a petrol station.

Anyway, what degree, where from and what grade. Same for your a'levels please.

What do you enjoy

Money?
quality of life
sense of vocation ?
Would you consider further career training, eg accountancy, legal, Human resources, procurement ?

Do you want to travel , live abroad?
Work in an office, work outside
can you persuade and influence, could you work in sales?

Hard to give advice to someone with very little suggestion of where they want to go.

Happy to help, by the way I hire about 200 people a year....

[ClassicCarless]

NewNameNeeded said:

valiant said:

Apply for every graduate scheme out there.

When I was at uni grad schemes in my field were only open to final year students. Maybe things have changed but given he's already graduated he may not be eligible for these schemes.

Valiant is spot on. And there are lots....!

Not sure about this NewNameNeeded, I applied for 20+ schemes 2.5 years ago and I had been out of uni for 2.5 years at the time. Most of them said you had to apply within three years of graduating. Guessing there might be some variation depending on the field/industry.

[R1chy11]

I'm in a similar position. Graduated a year ago with a 2:1 in Media & Communications and have since been working in a couple of marketing positions. My current job isn't terrible but it isn't where I ultimately want to be.

I'm a petrol head (obviously) and enjoy parts of the marketing work I do. I think linking the two would suit me but jobs are few and far between.

I also considered having an online automotive services directory created which I could run but something similar has been done and the issues I've had with having the website built have put me off somewhat.

Anyway, sorry to MrCoffee for hijacking slightly but I'm reading this thread with great interest.

[98elise]

Dominicc01 said:

Work out what you want to do.

Then focus on how to get there.

This.

Its probably the best bit of advice you can ever have.....for anything (house/partner/job/car etc)

You need a plan, its no good just wanting out of your current situation. Believe me I'd spent my whole life just doing that, then 3 years ago I decided I needed a new direction. I came up with a plan of where I needed to be in 5 years, and I've done it in 3.

I'm now working on plan B

[Gargamel]

Mr Coffee has left the building I think.

I am often surprised how, when someone is offered good advice and a further assistence decline to take it, why post unless you want a hand.

It might be we have a "decent" job over here, but if he nevers sends me his CV, how will he know !

[Slurms]

Lack of commitment to the thread is probably an indication of future job prospects.