Applying for a bloody job!

[Echo Valley 2-6809]

I hate writing in the kind of application jargon that seems impossible to avoid, as the person spec is invariably riddled with it. I wish "Just give me the job, I can do it, trust me" was enough.

Just make up your own jargon like I do

• Boom management
• Galactic intelligence
• Whipsmarting

You'll stand out from the other CVs and they'll think you're way ahead of the tronge.

[Cerys]

Finally got a bloody job, lads!

Artsy theatre stuff at a big nice institution in Amsterdam.

Big thanks to all for the advice and stories!

Woohoo!  Many congratulatiothingies!

[Cerys]

I'm applying for jobs at the mo, and wording the personal statement bit against the person spec is fucking soulless. I hate selling myself and I hate writing in the kind of application jargon that seems impossible to avoid, as the person spec is invariably riddled with it. I wish "Just give me the job, I can do it, trust me" was enough.

Oddly enough, back in the 90s I used that technique when applying for a job as a PA.  I acknowledged in the application letter that it was unorthodox, but that my confidence that I could do the job was well-founded.  And the result? 

Spoiler alert

Cunts never even bothered contacting me

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[Cerys]

Being laid off next Wednesday.  Phooey.

[Uncle TechTip]

Being laid off next Wednesday.  Phooey.

This is upsetting news. I hope you find the market in your sector buoyant. On the other hand, have you considered lorry driving?

[Cerys]

Find me a buoyant lorry and we'll talk.

[Vinnie01]

I got laid off last year from a catering job, this type of job I did too long and resulted in decline with the mental health, after learning about doing jobs that don't make you happy will result in Chronic stress and mental health decline (Currently addressing this with the CPN).

[bgmnts]

Being laid off next Wednesday.  Phooey.

Early retirement now. The golden years.