@Barbyman - (Not sure if you’re replying to me or the original poster)
I’m continually trying that but so far it results in the same (no recent experience in the field). I have so much backing from my job centre (ie to pay the employer so I can get the experience) but so far it’s not helping. I suppose with so many people currently out of work the potential employer can have their choice and find the ideal candidate. My circumstances are very different to those of the original poster. The reason for my initial post was to let the poster know there are other people in the same situation. I don’t have a wife/partner & kids to support (my partner is self supportive). If I didn’t have restrictions then I know I would be in a job by now (even jobs such a janitor). Speaking of janitors as far as I know they’re well paid too and we need them. - written 2 months ago
I know how you feel too. I’ve been out of work for a while (not as long as a year) but my circumstances are different in that I have depression which affects my life each day. I go to my job centre with two A4 sheets of paper filled with things I’ve done to try and get work. My jobcentre says they’ve seen nothing like it and I should really have a job by now. There are restrictions on what I can do due to my illness. I can’t do anything which makes it worse (although not having a job also does that).
I’ve had plenty of interviews though and on some of them it has been between me and one other person. In my case I’ve just been put on workstep. If you’re receiving an allowance then clearly the jobcentre people believe you’re doing all you can too (just like me).
I’m not keen on some of these other comments - but I suppose they’re treating you like a stereotypical unemployed person. I’ve never been unemployed this long in my career (I’m older than you).
(Just in case anyone wants to treat me as a stereotype too I suggest you look up workstep first). - written 2 months ago
