3 weeks
Three weeks - that's how long it took for one recruitment agent to return my call to "discuss what I'm looking for". Just how much could I have made for that company in that time? Not to mention helping them to keep happy customers.
But they lost out.
So, what have they been doing? Perhaps they've been getting new clients (despite having lots of adverts), but what's the point of raising expectations if they don't know who can fill the vacancies?
Or maybe they have enough temps?
Or maybe they're just a tad inefficient, with poor customer service?
At least I should be glad I got a response. Other agencies have either not got back to me at all (despite me checking whether the online registration worked - not really - and following their instructions adn still no response).
or the other extreme - positive for first registration, talking about some new clients and certainty of placement. However on follow up, it seems that "the market's a bit quiet".
It would have saved a lot of time and effort if realistic expectations were set at the start, then everyone would be happy.
Published Date:
12/05/2008
Modified Date:
12/05/2008
looking for work...
So, after a series of unfortunate circumstances I find myself unemployed and here I am considering my options.
I'm definitely looking at this as an opportunity - a chance to take a step back from teh rat race and the undefined career that I've been fortunate enough to find myself following. It's also a chance to refresh and revive, do more hobbies and really see what's out there.
Well, that's all good in theory, but i find that I'm missing going to work - everything from the morning routine, chatting about the weekend to the small pleasure of getting home early once in a while.
Comment #1: I don't want to work on my own
With all the time on my hands I have been doing more hobbies, although it's difficult to motivate myself when it doesn't feel like a treat. I also can't seem to take it seriously enough, or consider myself "good" enough to start to generate an income. Maybe this needs more work.
Comment #2: Take hobbies more seriously
Start my own business - there is support out there to help, if only I had an idea. I'm fully aware that it doesn't have to be a groundbreaking idea - just something that's missing. I do have a few ideas, but I'm not completely convinced. There is a line of thought, that if you take steps to move towards a goal it will happen. Perhaps I just have to do that, but without an income I think I'd feel to vulnerable.
Comment #3: Trick yourself into planning around a business idea (but bear in mind comments #1 and #2)
And to bring this all together, I'm looking for an income whilst I plan my next move.
Comment #4: Get a temporary or part-time job.
Easier said than done!
Published Date:
24/04/2008
Modified Date:
24/04/2008