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Working for free?

  • 11-04-2013 7:27pm
    #1
    Gongoozler
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,263 ✭✭✭


    Hi all.

    I'm getting fairly fed up of being unemployed. I'm qualified / experienced for every job I apply for and capable too, so I reckon much of it has to be a numbers game. It got me thinking - what can I do to have the edge over other people. With some jobs I don't have experience in, or not enough, I was thinking I could call in in person, tell them how I feel I've relevant experience, and offer to work for a week/few days for free, and if they're not interested then, no obligation.

    There may be issues I'm not seeing with this though, so I was wondering what do you guys think of this approach. Obviously it wouldn't be suitable for every job, but maybe for floor staff in a pub or something...


Comments

  • #2
    sligoface
    Closed Accounts Posts: 556 ✭✭✭sligoface


    I know how you feel, however i don't think that's likely to increase yr chance of getting a job, just increase yr chance of being taken advantage of. An employer who thinks u are what they want will hire and pay you for work. There are places who will give prospective workers a 'trial' which is a bit dodge imo. Being willing to work for free will only increase yr chances with unscrupulous employers. Tho if u really like working for free u could try job bridge.


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