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Chair

Hi,

I've been trying to get a job for 7 years now and I feel like giving up hope.  I can't even get a shelf stacking or trolley collection job at asda or tesco as there are 0 vacancies. 

I have some qualifications in computing: GNVQ intermediate and CLAIT and touchtyping skills, however applying for data entry jobs just turns a blind eye.

I just feel completely and utterly useless and what a waste of a life it's been thus far.  It's driving me insane.

I'm 24, currently receiving incapacity and disability, no contacts, friends but at least I can drive.

Perhaps I should start voluntary work and from there they might employ me if I do well?

Regards,

Chair

 

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  • It is important to explore the job possibilities as broadly as possible, its what we tell students in the current climate - the vocation you find may be a long way from obvious. I noticed Hope had applied for a library post, but it might be worth looking at the information science/specialist librarian angle, as most library posts are about interacting with people.

    It is worth looking at service careers, the jobs that don't involve other people so much. People seem reluctant to pursue jobs like cleaning, waste recycling, janitorial services, logistics management, warehouse management etc. There is greater recognition of the importance of these services and there are growing opportunities for promotion and career prospects, and study for qualifications by day release and distance learning.

    People with strong computing interests can find jobs in contexts that aren't immediately obviously to do with computing, where computing wizards are needed, and which don't depend on fitting in to a large software team.

    A lot can be done to identify things that play to strengths while avoiding the fitting in and other vulnerabilities.

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  • It is important to explore the job possibilities as broadly as possible, its what we tell students in the current climate - the vocation you find may be a long way from obvious. I noticed Hope had applied for a library post, but it might be worth looking at the information science/specialist librarian angle, as most library posts are about interacting with people.

    It is worth looking at service careers, the jobs that don't involve other people so much. People seem reluctant to pursue jobs like cleaning, waste recycling, janitorial services, logistics management, warehouse management etc. There is greater recognition of the importance of these services and there are growing opportunities for promotion and career prospects, and study for qualifications by day release and distance learning.

    People with strong computing interests can find jobs in contexts that aren't immediately obviously to do with computing, where computing wizards are needed, and which don't depend on fitting in to a large software team.

    A lot can be done to identify things that play to strengths while avoiding the fitting in and other vulnerabilities.

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