Billy. Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 I've been out of work for ages and I still can't get a job...! All my experience is in financial trading, which, I'm sure you can guess, isn't an area that's recruiting at the moment... (Just to set the record straight, I traded sports CFDs so don't blame me for the loss in value of your house, that wasn't me - I promise :unsure: ) I'm happy to give anyone a bit of a hand, should they need it. As money seems to be slowly running out for me and nothing seems to be on the horizon :unsure: I can travel between St Albans and London along the Thameslink line and the other way to Bedford. I would also be happy to do a bit fo graft in Nottingham during Uni term time, as the missus goes there. Desperate times call for desperate measures, hence the post. Hopefully one of you kind gents on here might be able to help me out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth Stalker Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 Sort your driving licence out mate, that'll open up some doors for you. Also, didn't you do a spell as an underkeeper? I couldn't think of anything else I'd rather do, being outside in all manner of weather for very little pay SS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scifiden Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 Surely there's someone on here who can give the lad some work :unsure: :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirnovember Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 (edited) I've been out of work for ages and I still can't get a job...! All my experience is in financial trading, which, I'm sure you can guess, isn't an area that's recruiting at the moment... (Just to set the record straight, I traded sports CFDs so don't blame me for the loss in value of your house, that wasn't me - I promise ) I'm happy to give anyone a bit of a hand, should they need it. As money seems to be slowly running out for me and nothing seems to be on the horizon I can travel between St Albans and London along the Thameslink line and the other way to Bedford. I would also be happy to do a bit fo graft in Nottingham during Uni term time, as the missus goes there. Desperate times call for desperate measures, hence the post. Hopefully one of you kind gents on here might be able to help me out :yp: Citibank and Goldman sachs are both recruiting new Analysts at the moment. If you have worked in trading, why don't you apply there? Anyway, I'm pretty sure there are groups that have been set up to give ad-hoc work to redundant IB's. Edited February 22, 2009 by sirnovember Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 Cant help you young un, but hats off to you for trying mate. good luck with it. :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 (edited) There is work out there, just keep positive and keep looking. Im struggling to keep up with work as I have 3 jobs and work 6-7 days a week at the moment. Keep looking and try retail stores such as Homebase etc. Interesting work (for a while). Shooting? forget it.. havent fired a shot for weeks/months :yp: Edited February 22, 2009 by Hunter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirnovember Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 Citibank are still recruting plenty of grads. If you have experience in IB, you should be more attractive, and places are, or will, start to become limited. http://www.cityjobs.com/cgi-bin/advsearch?...cation_include= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 If you want a job in retail (2 of my jobs) they are out there with crud money (min wage) but at least its work. Avoid job centers. Useless, get out there and look/try everywhere you see as something that could put your abilities to use. I never saw myself working in retail. But I joined Homebase as a last resort of employment and its been interesting but not something I could do for more then a year or two. There are staff there who have worked for 13 years+ with no pension scheme, and min wage. Terrible :S But its a start and adds to your CV, which will lead onto other things to get you going on the ladder of employment. Now im joining the fire service and will earn even less! as I will be on the retained system (on call) but I need some form of job satisfaction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecooper1 Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 Hi mate The work situation all across the constuction industry is bad at the moment, its my type of work. Luckerly im in a job doing big electric cable faults. If you were up north I could have probelly have found you something, I have quite a few good contacts. If i was you i would take anything for the moment mate, something will turn up in your line of work it allways does. Good luck mate hope it works out ok for you. cheers dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted February 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 Thanks for the replies guys. I'll keep trying and hopefully something will come about. Retail really isn't a long term career aspect for me and it's pretty hard to get in when you have no retail experience... Citibank are still recruting plenty of grads. If you have experience in IB, you should be more attractive, and places are, or will, start to become limited. The problem is that I left school after my GCSEs and didn't do my alevels or degree. I spoke to my old work, IGIndex, as I'm really good friends with one of the directors and he said he'd let me go for a grad role, because I got made redundant. However about a week later I get some bull email off an HR girl saying "We've looked over your CV and it's apparent that you don't have a maths degree" I was shocked, I wrote back saying "You might have overlooked the fact that I used to work for you, on the head trading desk!" But they didn't even have the decency to respond... It just comes to show how cut throat the industry really is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr W Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Can't you go back to the director and tell them this, they might be able to overlook the maths degree becuase of your experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight32 Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Thanks for the replies guys. I'll keep trying and hopefully something will come about. Retail really isn't a long term career aspect for me and it's pretty hard to get in when you have no retail experience... The problem is that I left school after my GCSEs and didn't do my alevels or degree. I spoke to my old work, IGIndex, as I'm really good friends with one of the directors and he said he'd let me go for a grad role, because I got made redundant. However about a week later I get some bull email off an HR girl saying "We've looked over your CV and it's apparent that you don't have a maths degree" I was shocked, I wrote back saying "You might have overlooked the fact that I used to work for you, on the head trading desk!" But they didn't even have the decency to respond... It just comes to show how cut throat the industry really is! You will find some elements of HR in those work area's are positively bias against those that do not have a degree. Its similar in Engineering, may be worth speaking to your old Director again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 (edited) my butler just quit Billy - there's a space going at Bearded Mansions... (no wage, free tea and toast) :yp: Edited February 23, 2009 by nickbeardo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirnovember Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Thanks for the replies guys. I'll keep trying and hopefully something will come about. Retail really isn't a long term career aspect for me and it's pretty hard to get in when you have no retail experience... The problem is that I left school after my GCSEs and didn't do my alevels or degree. I spoke to my old work, IGIndex, as I'm really good friends with one of the directors and he said he'd let me go for a grad role, because I got made redundant. However about a week later I get some bull email off an HR girl saying "We've looked over your CV and it's apparent that you don't have a maths degree" I was shocked, I wrote back saying "You might have overlooked the fact that I used to work for you, on the head trading desk!" But they didn't even have the decency to respond... It just comes to show how cut throat the industry really is! Since when did you need a maths degree to egt into trading? There are more History and Law grads in trading than anyone else! I can't believe they let you go becasue of this!! If you have experience, trade from home mate it's worth a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 My guns need cleaning.... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted February 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 (edited) Since when did you need a maths degree to egt into trading? There are more History and Law grads in trading than anyone else! I can't believe they let you go becasue of this!! If you have experience, trade from home mate it's worth a try. Nah, I got made redundant from the company, as they were cutting back staff. Nothing to do with me not having a degree. I just tried to apply to work back there as they had a vacancy. My guns need cleaning.... ? Your guns are spotless, I've seen them. Edited February 23, 2009 by harfordwmj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirnovember Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Well, good luck with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeinVA Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Harford i have a couple of gallons of shine that need to be drank.. I wont offer you money but can give you a night of drinking you literally will not remember Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 will you make him squeal like a piggy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeinVA Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 will you make him squeal like a piggy? He wont be moving Nick Why dont you come along too bud I will need help carrying his butt off to bed :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 he has got a mighty pretty little mouth. just as well he won't remember it then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted February 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 These are awfully strange jobs you guys are recommending... I can't remember the last time someone made me squeal like a pi... Oh actually, scrap that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeinVA Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 These are awfully strange jobs you guys are recommending... I can't remember the last time someone made me squeal like a pi... Oh actually, scrap that. I think our boy Nick is becoming a Red neck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nial Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 All my experience is in financial trading What exactly does this mean? What can you actually _do_? Nial (intrigued). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 What exactly does this mean? What can you actually _do_? Nial (intrigued). Monopoly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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