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    Commuting for the right role.

    I once had a commute of roughly 25 miles each way. Before I got a car I had - 10 minutes lift in car to station, 20 minutes on the train, 20...
    Post by: pmidds, Jul 8, 2011 in forum: Employment & Jobs
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    What would you do

    Michael, it sounds like you are in the exact same position I was in recently. Doing a remote 2nd line role in the NE and having to deal with the...
    Post by: pmidds, Jun 21, 2011 in forum: Employment & Jobs
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    Job dilemma, advice/help please.

    If I was you I'd stay in your current role and look elsewhere for a new job. Going back to Mastercare would be a backwards step in my opinion. The...
    Post by: pmidds, Mar 23, 2011 in forum: Employment & Jobs
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    Question about job sites

    Once a recruiter has got you a position - stay in touch with them. The good ones are hard to find, but when you do they become essential in...
    Post by: pmidds, Aug 17, 2010 in forum: Employment & Jobs
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    Your work breaks

    I'm with Dazza, if I didn't go out with the smokers I'd never get a break. Although here at my new job I don't know any smokers, if the work...
    Post by: pmidds, Nov 10, 2009 in forum: Employment & Jobs
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    What do you search for when you apply for jobs?

    I just tend to search for all IT jobs in my location + 50 miles. You obviously get a lot of hits that would never be of any use, but you will...
    Post by: pmidds, Oct 13, 2009 in forum: Employment & Jobs
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    Job in Aberdeen

    This would be perfect for me, but the 11 hour daily commute would be a killer. Might be best if this thread was in the jobs forum.
    Post by: pmidds, Sep 28, 2009 in forum: Training & Development
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    2nd line / desktop salary

    That's ok for your first desktop job. I've seen a fair few desktop jobs in the north-east from £14k upto £25k. You're never going to get the full...
    Post by: pmidds, Sep 23, 2009 in forum: Employment & Jobs
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    Hello from Newcastle...

    Hello Haze, another Geordie on CF?
    Post by: pmidds, Sep 22, 2009 in forum: New Members Introduction
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    IT recruitment agencies versus 'high street' Agencies for jobs

    One of my friends paid about £50 to have someone "revamp" his CV. It got him a job after months of trying. And you wouldn't believe how many...
    Post by: pmidds, Sep 15, 2009 in forum: Employment & Jobs
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    MCSE Course

    Sammy, you're probably going to find it difficult to get anything other than a 1st line / call logging position without any IT experience. I got...
    Post by: pmidds, Sep 15, 2009 in forum: Training & Development
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    Do you include a cover letter when applying for a job?

    I applied for a position the other day through Reed. As I know some of the Reed IT staff I only wrote a very brief cover letter - as they know me...
    Post by: pmidds, Sep 7, 2009 in forum: Employment & Jobs
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    Contracting Rate Question

    Does anyone know how much recruitment agencies get from placing people in jobs? The reason I'm asking is that I've just been offered a contract...
    Thread by: pmidds, Aug 12, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: Employment & Jobs
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    Police Cautions

    I'm in the process of applying for a desktop position with the police, but have a question about the application form. They want to know any...
    Thread by: pmidds, Jun 22, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: Employment & Jobs
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