Unemployed..

Duke77

Hi all,

I'm currently unemployed and stuck in a rut, dont know what to do. Have been unemployed for quite some time now, its getting very frustrating and on top of all that confidence and mood is at an all time low.

I have a construction related degree, with little experience and with the current boom in construction in Dublin, i still have not been able to find work, at junior or even graduate level.

I completed a jobbridge internship last year, and no job at the end..they said that "there was no money in the kitty to take me on full time"! I have signed up with all the recruitment agencies and still nothing.

I have applied to all types of jobs related to my degree, from office based, to site based to labouring and even site cleaning jobs.

In saying that i would work at any type of job to stay active, in the past i applied to jobs like tesco, dunnes, hotels, bar work..anything! still no joy.

I have even reskilled with a diploma in computing, and still cant get work. Tried all the networking techniques, even created a website for myself. no work.

Im just finding it hard at the minute to stay positive, maybe im just really unlucky? i have excellent grades from college and good references.

if anyone has any advice, i would really appreciate it.

p.s sorry for the moaning and negativity.

noble00

Hi I know this is hard not working but maybe you could look into doing some volunteering until something comes up it will get you out of the house meeting new people you would be surprised who you would meet might help with getting a job.

Saipanne

Duke77 wrote: »

Hi all,

I'm currently unemployed and stuck in a rut, dont know what to do. Have been unemployed for quite some time now, its getting very frustrating and on top of all that confidence and mood is at an all time low.

I have a construction related degree, with little experience and with the current boom in construction in Dublin, i still have not been able to find work, at junior or even graduate level.

I completed a jobbridge internship last year, and no job at the end..they said that "there was no money in the kitty to take me on full time"! I have signed up with all the recruitment agencies and still nothing.

I have applied to all types of jobs related to my degree, from office based, to site based to labouring and even site cleaning jobs.

In saying that i would work at any type of job to stay active, in the past i applied to jobs like tesco, dunnes, hotels, bar work..anything! still no joy.

I have even reskilled with a diploma in computing, and still cant get work. Tried all the networking techniques, even created a website for myself. no work.

Im just finding it hard at the minute to stay positive, maybe im just really unlucky? i have excellent grades from college and good references.

if anyone has any advice, i would really appreciate it.

p.s sorry for the moaning and negativity.

Go to a careers advice counselor, there's probably one based where you did your studies, they'd probably be ok with a former student getting an appointment. They'll go over your CV and cover letter and give you professional advice.

Doing exactly that got me a job.

loalae

Hiya

I was in a similar situation when I graduated in 2013. Was job seeking for a year before deciding that in order to get the required experience to be employable in Ireland I'd have to go elsewhere. Would you consider working abroad for a year or so?

silverharp

go to London for a year or 2?

Airyfairy12

Its who you know, not what you know! Can you ask old friends from college or anyone you know in construction to put in a good word for you? Ive got a degree and 8 years volunteer work, still couldnt get work at all, ive friend with no qualifications and no experience, she hasnt worked in years, last job she had was in some takeaway 7 years ago that she got fired from. Then last year social services were on her back so she got a job, a job that I had applied for and have all the experience and qualifications to do yet she got the job over me because she knew somebody who knew the manager very well. Unfortunately that's how it is in Ireland, most people get jobs through connections regardless of what experience they have. That goes for bars,cafes, restaurants, right up to jobs that require qualifications. Its not right and its unfair but its the way it is, my only advice is to network and get to know people in that field of work or emigrate to build on your experience.

athtrasna

silverharp wrote: »

go to London for a year or 2?

Construction folk are in demand all over the world. Plenty of great opportunities further afield than London too.

LegacyUser

Go and visit some building sites in person and ask for a job. I know people who've done to and it works.

shafty100

i know the construction agencies have plenty of labouring work at the moment , why not offer to go labouring until they can get you a position as a junior engineer or whatever you want , also you will find it easier to make contacts while on site

Mr. Incognito

Hi there

My best friend is a recruiter in the Construction field.

I can put you on to him but he is in Dublin and I don't know where you are based. He places lads on short term contracts.

Pms are not allowed on PI so can I ask a mod if it is okay for me to pass on his details??

Move to Galway and apply to Shopify. You can work remotely but need to be based at least in Galway county.

shafty100

hi duke, i got a text from ward personel today ,they looking for someone who has experience in making concrete cubes , the contact details are ward personel on 0212339120 via mysms.com/m,

Duke77

Hi guys

Thanks for all the replies I really appreciate it. Sorry for the late reply, did not feel well past week, stayed away from pc

Just a few notes on the above replies; (sorry for bullet points, don't want to muliquote)

1.Voluntary work - Have contacted my local SVP for furniture restoration volunteering.

2. College guidance counsellor etc. - Yes, done that a couple of years ago, have a C.V laid out and tailored to each job applied for.

3. Going abroad. - In my 30's, (went to college in my mid 20's as a mature student) missed out on working holiday visas. If I could get a sponsorship, would definitely go abroad to Oz, NZ or even Canada.

4. Move to London - Yes have considered that too, have a mate over there, looking into it. Have a few bob put aside for that option.

5. Who you know! - This unfortunately is true, the last position I held, was on a jobbridge scheme, doing over 60 hours a week to make an impression so I could get the job. About 4 weeks left on the scheme and a guy started, took over my duties (this guy had no qualifications, was a friend of a friend! and played GAA) got my job, was totally gutted

6. Visit sites - I do that quite reguarly to be honest, as I love building and architecture, I am always going about town looking at sites. Left cv's in, heard nothing with 2 big contractors. Maybe I need to stick to applying to the smaller firms.

7. Concrete cubes - done that too, 54 concrete lorries a day average, tested every fourth lorry, and made a set of 6 for every sample..54 cubes a day..was horrible but will do it again if so. Is that job in Dublin?

Again thank you so much

Persiancowboy

Have you considered registering with the Public Appointments Service (the recruiting agency for civil and public service jobs)?

Their website www.publicjobs.ie is worth looking at....you might not be able to get a construction-related job but they are often recruiting for civil service clerical and executive jobs.

After all, it's easier to get a job when you already have one....

shafty100

that job for the the concrete cubes was in cork city ,well gone by now .