09/08/2009 by Kerry.

As you all know I bang on at regular intervals about our network being a fellowship - we are here to support each other.  Well with this ethos in mind read on.

A member of our network is a Health and Safety specialist - he now has set up a company that is doing very well.  He has told me that if any business comes his way from ’the group’ they will get a substantial commission in their first year.  I will act as the point of liaision.  Hasten to add I have no pecuniary interest but am always thrilled to support you all. 

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29/07/2009 by Kerry.

Am very grateful to Phil Davies for letting me know that the site I mentioned is actually in Colorado!  Hence the title of today’s post.

It is CQC.org - Care Quality Commission.  There is a job in London that will be of interest to some of you.

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20/07/2009 by Kerry.

Hello everyone

we have a new member of ‘our’ network who needs our support.  He is a specialist in the plastic bonding field using technology that incorporates ultrasonic frequencies in the 20,30, 35 and 70 kHz.  Has project managed several special purpose machine builds from conception to production run.  Also worked in the automotive, medical, OCM and Food sectors.

Is also fluent in Chinese!  Do any of you know of any companies that would want his expertise?  If yes can you contact me directly and I let him know.

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16/07/2009 by Kerry.

By chance I have come across a web page [careersinaudit.com] - this is when some of you cry out ‘know them well’

anyway there is a position for a European SOX Lead/Manager - internal audit

Based in west London £65k - £75k plus usual bonuses.

Reference number is SO43.  Was posted on their page 4 days ago.  I would be interested to know if any of you apply for it and how effective this consultancy company is.

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10/07/2009 by Kerry.

I have been sent the list - sadly the closing date is very tight for some of the positions.  I hope that those of you who are regular readers to the Blog will have registered directly to receive the information.

Kerry

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06/07/2009 by pstockwell.

I was looking on these earlier and there is a mine of information there about how the jobcentre works and what happens during their recruiting process and similar. Additionally the site sends out helpful Emails on moneysaving offers that actually are helpful. The Forums could be a very useful resource as DWP people apparently contribute Anonymously so it could be a source for allthat stuff your local representative doesn’t know.

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1428707

Is the thread I found on Self Employment and Enterprise Credits. martin lewis runs the site he is the guy who appaears on ITV’s tonight and other programmes talking about personal finance.

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06/07/2009 by pstockwell.

hi all,The idea of these is the Jobcentre pays you £50 a week for 16 weeks if you go self employed or start a business. The problem is the jobcentre suggested it to me at a 12 month interview then denied knowing any details about it and suggested looking at the website. So i did and theres no detail there either. In fact the very name of this particular intiative seems to be unclear.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Jobseekers/LookingForWork/DG_173931

is the link I followed. I am left witht he following questions:

Is this instead of or in addition to existing benefits?

What happens if you get a job during the 16 week period?

What happens if the buisness still isn’t earning after 16 weeks?

Any help is appreciated

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04/07/2009 by Kerry.

There is going to be an interesting event on 4th August in Portsmouth.  The University of Portsmouth Business School in partnership with Jobcentre Plus are putting on an event.  Timings are 10 - 2pm.  It is free and lunch is also thrown in.

As you all know I attended an event at their Business School a few weeks ago and found it very informative.  This time I have been told well in advance and it is open to any of you who wish to attend.  If you wish to attend can you let me know - the Manager of Alton JCP has kindly offered to sort out the registration administration for you all. 

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22/06/2009 by rmccarroll.

I started earning money again at the beginning of March after almost a year out of work.   I realised, looking back, that all of the jobs I’ve had were through somebody I knew, an ex-colleague or an introduction by a friend.   I had never got a job via an agency, a newspaper advert or a web site.   During that terrifying year I somehow knew that that’s how I would get working again even though I persisted in firing off applications, checking web sites, posting CVs and cold calling agencies.   I suppose that, although pointless in a way, those activities kept me occupied and help me “make cause” to find work again.

I’m hopeless at networking but my experiences tell me that is what we all need to do, bearing in mind Frank Bennett’s earlier post on how the job market has changed.   Getting through “black periods” is a difficult art and requires persistence so adopt the principle “Hon Nin Myo” - every day a fresh start.

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