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Originally Posted by Vicky.

Thats probably because jobseekers are pretty much forced to apply for every job, even ones they arent qualified for and have no chance at all of getting(thus wasting their own time AND more importantly the employers time)...and the jobcentre in question couldnt be arsed with recieving and sifting through 500+ useless application forms (including ones from people who are not fit for work in any manner currently, yet ATOS has deemed them fit against the requests of qualified health professionals) and maybe 1 or 2 that were suitable for the post. But they expect other employers to do this

It was unreal: the 'heid honchie' was brought into the interview to explain... she couldn't... was admanant they were being advertised. Disappeared for ages, came back about 90mins later with the Press Officer - showed the interviewer 'supposed proof'.... and he pointed out that her proof was not the jobs in question. Shocking stuff.

The same programme showed how well (I use the term very loosely) the DWP staff actually checked on the jobs applied for etc... one guy completed his record card with his shopping list....... (quite deliberately & for the programme - to prove his point that his local DWP were completely ineffective) - and not an eyelid was bat - signed on for another 2 wks. !!

Deary me.

Originally Posted by Vanessa

I think it's worth a try. You may find a better job in agencies. They're always looking for experienced people.

Yep, certainly up in this neck of the woods that's the case, they are great for placing people - in fact - all staff I've recruited over the years have come via agencies - and when I'd had the need, I've used them myself.... my last two jobs have come through agencies acting for the Companies recruiting, rather than the job centre.

However... we digress.