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The futile job-hunt continues...

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I had a look through all the local papers in desperation, knowing that as usual, there probably wouldn't be a single job advert of any kind whatsoever. Much to my amazement, there were two this week. 

One is a "senior administrative role, managing and running a gentleman's large property". The other is a full time Gardener/Property Maintenance, presumably for the same person given that the telephone numbers are the same. Oddly though, the admin one welcomes phone calls and emails, the gardener jobs says "no emails, telephone applications only". 

I'm not applying for either. I'm not qualified or experienced in admin, and whilst I could probably just about manage the gardening work, I certainly couldn't do it full time nor do I have the "proven gardening experiences (references required)" as stated in the advert.

I really just thought I'd mention this as I was rather astonished to see ANYTHING listed at all, given that there are normally no jobs whatsoever.

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  • Before the internet, if you wanted someone who lived locally for a local job, you'd advertise in the local papers, or perhaps put a job in the local dole office.

    But these days everything is online and nobody can see the wood for the trees. Ads are deluged with applications from across the globe. Often, like ships in the night, ideal employer and employee sail past each other unaware the other is out there.

    It is why networking is so effective as it helps people find each other. We are at a disadvantage here as we have small social circles, and tend to feel awkward talking about ourselves or asking for help.

    Generally local papers have died or have small readerships so advertisers don't see the value. Perhaps it would be good to resurrect them.

  • in reply to Stuart333

    >It is why networking is so effective as it helps people find each other. We are at a disadvantage here as we have small social circles, and tend to feel awkward talking about ourselves or asking for help.

    I completely agree with this. It is unfortunate that I know very few people with jobs, and those who do have jobs certainly have no interest in having me go and work for their organisations.

    I got my first job in a shop because a relative worked there. Back in those days the shop (part of a very large national chain) had a personnel office in store. They no longer do, so I've no idea how you'd go about getting a job there any more.

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  • in reply to Stuart333

    >It is why networking is so effective as it helps people find each other. We are at a disadvantage here as we have small social circles, and tend to feel awkward talking about ourselves or asking for help.

    I completely agree with this. It is unfortunate that I know very few people with jobs, and those who do have jobs certainly have no interest in having me go and work for their organisations.

    I got my first job in a shop because a relative worked there. Back in those days the shop (part of a very large national chain) had a personnel office in store. They no longer do, so I've no idea how you'd go about getting a job there any more.

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