Published on 12, July, 2020
Hello all.
Like a few of you on here, I am unemployed and I really want a job. I am constantly applying for roles which I know I am qualified for. I am also applying for roles which state "No experience required". I always tailor my CV to each role I apply for and add necessary skills that are mentioned in the job description. I recently had a work coach go through my CV with me and he is happy with it, so I don't think there's any problems there. I have done various courses over the years as well as voluntary work and agency work. But despite all this, I am forever getting the all too familiar "Unfortunately, you were unsuccessful on this occasion and we won't be taking your application any further" email. It feels like nobody wants to give me a chance and I won't have a job ever again.
Thank you for the lovely replies, everyone. I would have got back to you all sooner but the notifications haven't been working. Thanks again.
I will check out M&S and Co-Op careers. Thank you.
Great idea. Thank you.
Thank you for the kind response. And yes, this is a great place to come to as it makes me feel welcome and it's nice coming across people I can relate to.
Thanks for the links!
Also some places will go for the best person on paper some will invite you to Interview before making any judgement also someplace like co op and M&S offer guaranteed first round interviews for people with any disability but I do believe this wont be shared with the interview team but I'm not sure because I've never applied
Dear CrazyCatLady91,
Thank you for sharing your experience with the online community. Good luck with your job search.
We have information and advice on applying for a job, tips for interacting and coping at work, advice on dealing with bullying in the workplace and what the law says about your rights at work: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/employment
You can also find our free online ‘Finding Employment’ module on our website: https://www.autismonlinetraining.com/
This module is designed to help autistic job seekers entering the job market understand their strengths and what next steps they could take towards gaining meaningful employment or work.
Evenbreak matches disabled job seekers with employers to build a diverse workforce. You can visit the Evenbreak website for listed job vacancies: https://www.evenbreak.co.uk/
The British Association of Supported Employment has a database of supported employment agencies, so you can search for one in your local area: https://www.base-uk.org/home
Maximus offer a range of employability programmes throughout the UK, including, programmes for disabled people who are struggling to find work: https://www.maximusuk.co.uk/
The National Autistic Society employment and volunteering opportunities are updated frequently. We particularly welcome applications from autistic people.
I hope this is helpful.
Kind Regards,
Rosie Mod
It’s so tough but like Mark said a lot of adverts receive far more applications than they have time to interview and shortlisting processes can be very strict. We work on a points basis which pretty much excludes people without previous NHS experience. Also when they say no previous experience required if they get 10 applications with experience those people will be top of the list. My husband got his job by volunteering at the place he wanted to work although I know that won’t work for everything but could help you?. I also recommend brushing up on your interview skills. I work in a very niche area of the NHS for 15 years at the same hospital and I am told by interviewers at other hospitals that my applications are incredibly strong but my interviews never match up because I’m too nervous or not selling myself enough or using formal enough language or all of those things and they suggest that I should work on it
Hey, just the fact that you're applying for jobs is already a wonderful thing. I've never had one myself. Well, other than a paper route when I was 15. I'm trying to think of something that's within my ability to do and so far I haven't come up with anything. But humanity is built on persistence and the only way you'll succeed is if you keep going for it. And in the meantime, you could always work on improving your skillset to add more things to your CV. So long as you keep on trying, you keep the possibility of getting what you want alive. And whenever you feel down, this is a good place to come to.
It took me a year to get my first job I left due to moving after that it was over 10 years then I worked for my self but after a month I got a job and after that I got my current job 1 more month later it does take time
I also took a cscs card course but my hurt my foot bad so that was out the question I also did a care course with a guaranteed job but after the course I decided it wasn't right for me
If your on universal credit ask your advisor about work placements in places you want to work
It is soul destroying, but it is important for you to know that not getting a particular job isn't personal. There will be lots of applicants, and they can only choose one. I know a few non-autistic people who are going through exactly the same thing and also feel like giving up. I know one very successful woman who did nearly 90 applications before getting a job she wanted. You will get there in the end.