Thought jobs were scarce?

Started by Hashtag, March 20, 2012, 10:05:10 AM

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Hashtag

March 20, 2012, 10:05:10 AM
Hi all

I thought there was a real job crisis out there. We put an ad in the Belfast Telegraph, Sunday Life and couple of local papers last week. Office Manager job. Good pay (£30k a year). We have only had 4 enquiries for it. Strange. Was sort of expecting to be wading through 50 CVs at this stage.
Has the whole thing turned around?

Hashtag

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March 20, 2012, 10:34:50 AM
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Well for anyone that would be interested let me know and I will direct you to the advert online. In Cookstown Co Tyrone BTW. Interest in someone with GSOH and a non smoker.

deiseach

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March 20, 2012, 10:35:03 AM
Who buys newspapers any more?

Hashtag

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March 20, 2012, 10:37:07 AM
Quote from: deiseach on March 20, 2012, 10:35:03 AM
Who buys newspapers any more?

People with pets?

LeoMc

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March 20, 2012, 10:44:27 AM
Quote from: Hashtag on March 20, 2012, 10:34:50 AM
:o

Well for anyone that would be interested let me know and I will direct you to the advert online. In Cookstown Co Tyrone BTW. Interest in someone with GSOH and a non smoker.

Did you place the advert in the dating section?
Try Irelands Own.

Smokin Joe

#5
March 20, 2012, 10:50:10 AM
I know that we (Cookstown also) have been advertising for quite a few jobs lately; and generally speaking it is difficult enough to get them filled.

Sandino

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March 20, 2012, 11:22:19 AM
I assume that the applicant has a high list of qualifications to bring. This may put off a lot of borderline applicants.
"You can go proudly. You are history. You are legend''

AhJaysusRef

#7
March 20, 2012, 12:48:12 PM
Unemployment in the North is 6.5%.

6-7 people out of every 100 is very low IMO

Compared to the late 70's/early 80's when employment was as high as 17-18%, then things are actually quite good, although pay may not be as high as we would like.

Hashtag

#8
March 20, 2012, 01:46:32 PM
Quote from: Sandino on March 20, 2012, 11:22:19 AM
I assume that the applicant has a high list of qualifications to bring. This may put off a lot of borderline applicants.

Its not though, I actually thought we were underselling the job with the advert. It just basically GCSE passes and experience at working in a busy office, good experience with Microsoft Office. Not too bad like. No management degrees or anything needed.

STREET FIGHTER

#9
March 20, 2012, 02:19:12 PM
Quote from: Hashtag on March 20, 2012, 10:34:50 AM
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Well for anyone that would be interested let me know and I will direct you to the advert online. In Cookstown Co Tyrone BTW. Interest in someone with GSOH and a non smoker.

Sent you a PM Hashtag.

Let me know if you got it.

The Milky Bar Kid

#10
March 20, 2012, 02:20:45 PM
Quote from: Hashtag on March 20, 2012, 10:05:10 AM
Hi all

I thought there was a real job crisis out there. We put an ad in the Belfast Telegraph, Sunday Life and couple of local papers last week. Office Manager job. Good pay (£30k a year). We have only had 4 enquiries for it. Strange. Was sort of expecting to be wading through 50 CVs at this stage.
Has the whole thing turned around?

Post up a link and I might make that 5!  Cheers
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