Am I doing everthing correctly to find a job? Please help

Nelly1234

Hey all.

Ive two questions.

Well ive recently graduated from college and the last week ive been looking for a job via online. I have been sending my C.V and filling out applications through the internet. My main sources of finding jobs is fas and jobs.ie

Are there any more legit sources out there? I know it may be a stupid question but I just want to make sure.

I got an interview yesterday through phone of a customer service role and the lady said she was very impressed with me and would 'love to offer me the position now, but there are other people I need to interview, but i'll stay positive' she said she would be in contact tomorrow evening if I was successful ( which was today) but I received no phone call:( She said training begins next Wednesday, do you think she may still ring tomorrow if I have got it or not?? Also, should I follow her up through email?

Kind regards:) and many thanks

kaimera

irishjobs
monster

heck, even linkedin

Nelly1234

Thank u:)

I don't feel comfortable with LinkedIn at all!!!:O

I don't really understand it either, and I hate how people can see all your information online:/

freeze4real

whats your background

deelite

I know this is probably an old-fashioned response but I would go personally into different companies and drop in a CV into the human resource department. I think it shows you're eager and willing, also you may get lucky (right time right place).

Nelly1234

Business!!

Nelly1234

Thanks deelite!! Sounds good and positive:)

Sin City

Depends on what you want to do

irishjobs,ie is another good site

You had your interview yesterday?

I was waiting a few weeks before I was told I got the job so relax, it will happen

deelite

I agree with "Sin City" relax.

Also if it's for you it won't pass you by. Good luck and stay positive

Nelly1234

Thanks guys!! Yeah but the training, for definite, begins this Wednesday coming so I mean it defo wont be weeks before I find out. I think its so rude when companies don't contact you afterwards regardless if you have the job or not!:(

niallers1

Irish jobs.ie, indeed.ie

Don't take it to heart if companies or recruiters don't respond. They receive so many applications there's often not enough time in the day.

You can generally take it that if you don't hear from them soon after the interview then you didn't get the job.
If they want you they will be fairly quick to offer you a job.

Be patient, something will come up but don't come across as desperate. Enthusiastic is ok but desperate gives off all the wrong vibes.

Nelly1234

Thanks Niallers:) Good to know:) That's actually really true, theres a difference between enthusiastic and desperate:) lol. I honestly hope something does come up as I really enjoy working and being kept busy.

MagicMarker

deelite wrote: »

I know this is probably an old-fashioned response but I would go personally into different companies and drop in a CV into the human resource department. I think it shows you're eager and willing, also you may get lucky (right time right place).

Any company that actually has a HR department on site don't want random people walking in off the street annoying them while they're trying to work.

Handing out CVs is fine for shops/pubs etc, that's about it.

Sin City

Nelly1234 wrote: »

Thanks guys!! Yeah but the training, for definite, begins this Wednesday coming so I mean it defo wont be weeks before I find out. I think its so rude when companies don't contact you afterwards regardless if you have the job or not!:(

Mines starts on monday
Found out this evening so dont worry yet

hfallada

OP what's your degree? LinkedIn is actually a decent way to find a employer. There is always stories of people already in a firm getting a phone call a recruiter as they seen their cv on LinkedIn and getting a higher paid job

Nelly1234

Sin City wrote: »

Mines starts on monday
Found out this evening so dont worry yet

Whats it for? and best of luck with it:):):)

Nelly1234

Business Studies:) I haven't graduated yet tho but finished my finals exams aaahhh

Hub D15

Actually the fact that you started this thread is a pretty good sign for your prospects as it shows you are genuinely trying hard to find something and are looking for new ideas...

Do a SWOT analysis on yourself. Presume you've covered that in your studies.

Then find a job and industry that matches those strengths that you personally have and others do not. Don't apply for everything. Hone in on that job and industry that suits you and find a way of linking into that sector. By the way I wouldn't use linkedin.

Try eg jobs.ie but for a few of the companies you have selected from above.

Only if its not working...then contact recruitment agents.

Nelly1234

Thanks Hub D15!!!:) means a lot!

It seems I cannot get away from those recruitment agencies. Did you ever hear of CPL? would they be more of the legit ones?:)

Hub D15

I would say you are better off trying to find things without agencies for 3 reasons...

1. You are in control.
2. Agencies in general can sometimes be offering you the same job as other agencies but with different wording etc. It gets confusing which opportunities are real etc.
3. If you apply yourself the Employer will not have to pay a Fee to anyone to recruit you. For some employers that may be quite beneficial.

superb choice of username

I think, the key is to KNOW what you want to do.

For me, I was just finishing my degree, I picked the career path last yeah. I found a database for irish companies which offered the job I was looking for and I mass emailed them a cv and covering letter. Think I sent like 100 applications to random small places. Got like 2 interviews and got 1 job offer.

Moral of the story - just know what you want, and then there is a job there for you - you just have to jump through hoops to get it. Work hard and don't give up!

MagicMarker

Hub D15 wrote: »

I would say you are better off trying to find things without agencies for 3 reasons...

1. You are in control.
2. Agencies in general can sometimes be offering you the same job as other agencies but with different wording etc. It gets confusing which opportunities are real etc.
3. If you apply yourself the Employer will not have to pay a Fee to anyone to recruit you. For some employers that may be quite beneficial.

With unemployment so high I would say it's bad advice to tell someone to ignore a large portion on the available jobs simply because they're advertised by agencies.

1. You're not losing any control by applying to an agency, you don't really have any to begin with.
2. You'd have to be quite unlucky for this to happen
3. Why are you worrying about what the company pays? If they want to use an agency it's because they find it cost effective. Don't think you're doing them a favour by applying directly.

hfallada

Nelly1234 wrote: »

Business Studies:) I haven't graduated yet tho but finished my finals exams aaahhh

Do you have any previous job experience? Would you consider interning for free in a proper firm for a few months to show your actually good to get a job? Because a lot of employers sometimes see business degrees a piece of paper until they see it in action

Hub D15

MagicMarker wrote: »

With unemployment so high I would say it's bad advice to tell someone to ignore a large portion on the available jobs simply because they're advertised by agencies.

1. You're not losing any control by applying to an agency, you don't really have any to begin with.
2. You'd have to be quite unlucky for this to happen
3. Why are you worrying about what the company pays? If they want to use an agency it's because they find it cost effective. Don't think you're doing them a favour by applying directly.

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1. If you get the wrong job its a short win. If you are at university and reasonably driven you should still have some choices even in a difficult market.
2. If you know how agencies work you may understand that it is very possible (not unlikely) that the job they are advertising is to some degree not a unique and genuine opportunity. If you are doubtful search for your dream job through agencies and see how many returns you get; now think are there really that number of jobs?
3. An employer given the opportunity to hire 2 suitable employees, one with an additional sign on fee of say €7K and one without; will hire which one do you think?

Donegal_gal

Hi
I know how you feel, It can be so tough to find a job, I would follow up with a email, its not invasive and it shows you are eager

est of luck with your search

ShaShaBear

Hub D15 wrote: »

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1. If you get the wrong job its a short win. If you are at university and reasonably driven you should still have some choices even in a difficult market.
2. If you know how agencies work you may understand that it is very possible (not unlikely) that the job they are advertising is to some degree not a unique and genuine opportunity. If you are doubtful search for your dream job through agencies and see how many returns you get; now think are there really that number of jobs?
3. An employer given the opportunity to hire 2 suitable employees, one with an additional sign on fee of say €7K and one without; will hire which one do you think?

Currently experiencing point 2 on my first dealings with a recruitment agency. Been very much told that this is erring on the side of normal, and is known as CV harvesting.

harney

Hub D15 wrote: »

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3. An employer given the opportunity to hire 2 suitable employees, one with an additional sign on fee of say €7K and one without; will hire which one do you think?

More often than not the fees kick in at 3 and 6 month, meaning that if they want to get rid of an employee before the end of a 6 month probation period they are losing out less.

Nelly1234

hfallada wrote: »

Do you have any previous job experience? Would you consider interning for free in a proper firm for a few months to show your actually good to get a job? Because a lot of employers sometimes see business degrees a piece of paper until they see it in action

Thanks guys for all the advice. Really appreciate it:)

I have previous work experience in my past retail jobs but no 'proper work experience' if that is what you mean:)

I have a job interview in limerick on Thursday. But Im doing my masters in September, and the jobs starts between Sept- Dec so I say I will ring her up tomorrow and cancel the interview:( I wish it was in cork:(

I would defo consider interning for free in a proper firm but I don't know how to go about it:( Any advice? im at a loss for words at this stage.