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zap

I have tried all the major ISPs and Hosting companies looking for a job in a technical support role for the summer or part time however, they either said they weren't looking for anyone or didn't reply. So has anyone any idea on what kind of job I could get for the summer and where becuase there is little point in me doing a Computer Science Degree and then working in a bar or construction site during the summer.

woolymammoth

try your local authority. they're usually pretty ok about taking on ppl and, AFAIK, they (the individual section that would employ you), can claim a lot of your wages back off the government so as not to affect their budget much, making it not such a bad idea to employ you.

i'm wide open to correction on this though so don't quote me on any of it. but its well worth a shot.

RicardoSmith

Software testing and localisation would be better experience.

zap

any ideas on where to apply or who to apply to?

RicardoSmith

Just check out the usual websites, like Recruit Ireland, Monster, FAS, Nixers etc. Some of the bigger places like Micorsoft, HP you can appy direct. But they also advertise on the recruitment sites anyway. You could register with some of the agencies too. They are scum, but sometimes you just have to use them. Just make sure that you don't apply for the same job through two agencies and direct to the company at the same time. Gets messy.

zap

woolymammoth wrote:

try your local authority. they're usually pretty ok about taking on ppl and, AFAIK, they (the individual section that would employ you), can claim a lot of your wages back off the government so as not to affect their budget much, making it not such a bad idea to employ you.

i'm wide open to correction on this though so don't quote me on any of it. but its well worth a shot.

What does AFAIK stand for and have you any experience of this.

Hal1

zap wrote:

What does AFAIK stand for and have you any experience of this.

as far as I know, his experience of AFAIK is limited

zap

someone must know what AFAIK is?

aidan_walsh

:rolleyes: Read Hal1's post again... carefully...

Alternatively, STFW.

RicardoSmith

This might help

http://www.google.ie/search?hl=en&q=AFAIK+&btnG=Google+Search&meta=

CiaranC

zap wrote:

someone must know what AFAIK is?

Have you considered applying to McDonalds?

Invader Zim

CiaranC wrote:

Have you considered applying to McDonalds?

I hear the dole is pretty good these days.... AFAIK

zap

your all very funny aren't ya

RicardoSmith

zap wrote:

your all very funny aren't ya

Sorry but you really could have taken the 30 sec to google it

eth0_

zap wrote:

I have tried all the major ISPs and Hosting companies looking for a job in a technical support role for the summer or part time however, they either said they weren't looking for anyone or didn't reply. So has anyone any idea on what kind of job I could get for the summer and where becuase there is little point in me doing a Computer Science Degree and then working in a bar or construction site during the summer.

esat are looking for part time tech support people. But mailing NOW about a job for the summer is a bit premature. When I worked there all the part timers were students.

zap

i don't mind working part time now