Professional Rookie - PAYE + Interviews
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Evening all,
I've recently started job hunting after leaving my job at the end of October. I've not had to interview or apply for any jobs since my apprenticeship which was over 8 years ago. I was fortunate to work my way into new roles within the business without having to interview or apply for them but all this has finally caught up with me and I'm now a complete rookie!
I recently finished my CV and have sent it off to a couple of jobs, so hoping for an interview opportunity. Do you save the job ads in case they get removed from the job site or is it not worth it? Also any good interview tips?
Also had some recruiters call me, and I was like a deer in the headlights when they mentioned whether I would be PAYE or Umbrella for a contract. I done some googling but I don't really understand which is better/easier; could anyone advise?
I've recently started job hunting after leaving my job at the end of October. I've not had to interview or apply for any jobs since my apprenticeship which was over 8 years ago. I was fortunate to work my way into new roles within the business without having to interview or apply for them but all this has finally caught up with me and I'm now a complete rookie!
I recently finished my CV and have sent it off to a couple of jobs, so hoping for an interview opportunity. Do you save the job ads in case they get removed from the job site or is it not worth it? Also any good interview tips?
Also had some recruiters call me, and I was like a deer in the headlights when they mentioned whether I would be PAYE or Umbrella for a contract. I done some googling but I don't really understand which is better/easier; could anyone advise?
Pay as you earn means you pay tax and insurance based on weekly wage.
Umbrella is similar but allows you to offset expenses, driving to work, against wages, but you have to pay an accountancy firm. You end up getting slightly more take home pay.
i usually just stick to paye for temp jobs.
Umbrella is similar but allows you to offset expenses, driving to work, against wages, but you have to pay an accountancy firm. You end up getting slightly more take home pay.
i usually just stick to paye for temp jobs.
The Spruce Goose said:
Pay as you earn means you pay tax and insurance based on weekly wage.
Umbrella is similar but allows you to offset expenses, driving to work, against wages, but you have to pay an accountancy firm. You end up getting slightly more take home pay.
i usually just stick to paye for temp jobs.
Thanks, that's super helpful. I'll stick to PAYE if I get a contract as I can't be bothered to faff around with an Umbrella. I'm aiming for a perm job anyway.Umbrella is similar but allows you to offset expenses, driving to work, against wages, but you have to pay an accountancy firm. You end up getting slightly more take home pay.
i usually just stick to paye for temp jobs.
rog007 said:
AJ5641 said:
I recently finished my CV and have sent it off to a couple of jobs, so hoping for an interview opportunity.
Assume you tailored it for each role you applied for?AJ5641 said:
Thanks, that's super helpful. I'll stick to PAYE if I get a contract as I can't be bothered to faff around with an Umbrella. I'm aiming for a perm job anyway.
with paye you know where you stand. Some agencies advertise umbrella rates which varies take home dependent of accounting fees, so one to watch out for, plus paye you get holiday entitlement accrued.Edited by anonymous-user on Thursday 10th December 22:04
Even if similar roles, they’re for different organisations, so some sort of tailoring may be advantageous to not give the impression that you have indeed just sent them your standard CV.
Even with a CV, you should try and create a connection that will allow you to stand out from all of the other applicants. Demonstrating that you’ve got some understanding of the organisation and why you’d particularly fit in there usually goes down well with a shortlister.
Even with a CV, you should try and create a connection that will allow you to stand out from all of the other applicants. Demonstrating that you’ve got some understanding of the organisation and why you’d particularly fit in there usually goes down well with a shortlister.
The Spruce Goose said:
AJ5641 said:
Thanks, that's super helpful. I'll stick to PAYE if I get a contract as I can't be bothered to faff around with an Umbrella. I'm aiming for a perm job anyway.
with pate you know where you stand./ Some agencies advertise umbrella rates which varies takehome dependent of accounting fees, so one to watch out for, plus paye you get holiday entitlement accrued.rog007 said:
Even if similar roles, they’re for different organisations, so some sort of tailoring may be advantageous to not give the impression that you have indeed just sent them your standard CV.
Even with a CV, you should try and create a connection that will allow you to stand out from all of the other applicants. Demonstrating that you’ve got some understanding of the organisation and why you’d particularly fit in there usually goes down well with a shortlister.
Okay I'll make sure I look to include that in future applications. I was quite happy with my intro but I'll look to add a sentence or two at the end to indicate I've looked into the organisation I'm applying for.Even with a CV, you should try and create a connection that will allow you to stand out from all of the other applicants. Demonstrating that you’ve got some understanding of the organisation and why you’d particularly fit in there usually goes down well with a shortlister.
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