ICTChris Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Bumpity bump. As I am staring economic inviability in the chops, I'm putting feelers out for a new job. First time I've really thrown myself into this for a few years so a couple of questions: - If asked to state a desired salary is it better to overstate than understate? I'm not going to demand Fred Goodwin's pension but I have put that it would take me slightly more thanmy current salary to go somewhere. I've been told that I'm underpaid for the job I do (an experienced colleague told me she'd pay me around £20,000 more than my current salary, sadly she isn't recruiting). - What's the best website for IT jobs in Scotland? - What are the best agencies for IT jobs? If/when I'm made redundant I'm going get onto an agency. I can't really do it now as I know agencies like people to start asap and I can't offer that, unless I forgo redundancy payments, which isn't likely. Thanks in advance. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Bumpity bump. As I am staring economic inviability in the chops, I'm putting feelers out for a new job. First time I've really thrown myself into this for a few years so a couple of questions: - If asked to state a desired salary is it better to overstate than understate? I'm not going to demand Fred Goodwin's pension but I have put that it would take me slightly more thanmy current salary to go somewhere. I've been told that I'm underpaid for the job I do (an experienced colleague told me she'd pay me around £20,000 more than my current salary, sadly she isn't recruiting). - What's the best website for IT jobs in Scotland? - What are the best agencies for IT jobs? If/when I'm made redundant I'm going get onto an agency. I can't really do it now as I know agencies like people to start asap and I can't offer that, unless I forgo redundancy payments, which isn't likely. Thanks in advance. cwjobs.co.uk is pretty good for IT jobs. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMartyn86 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Bumpity bump. As I am staring economic inviability in the chops, I'm putting feelers out for a new job. First time I've really thrown myself into this for a few years so a couple of questions: - If asked to state a desired salary is it better to overstate than understate? I'm not going to demand Fred Goodwin's pension but I have put that it would take me slightly more thanmy current salary to go somewhere. I've been told that I'm underpaid for the job I do (an experienced colleague told me she'd pay me around £20,000 more than my current salary, sadly she isn't recruiting). - What's the best website for IT jobs in Scotland? - What are the best agencies for IT jobs? If/when I'm made redundant I'm going get onto an agency. I can't really do it now as I know agencies like people to start asap and I can't offer that, unless I forgo redundancy payments, which isn't likely. Thanks in advance. I'm on my way out of the navy and attended a career transition workshop recently. Helps turning people back into civvies again. On the topic of salary we were told to write words such as open for discussion/negotiable on application forms and when at interviews use phrases such as a competitive package in line with other colleagues and rival companies. Can't help with IT websites or that. But I would imagine job sites such as jobsite/monster/Carlton resources would be able to help. Also myjobscotland is quite a good website for local authority jobs. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oht Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I'm on my way out of the navy and attended a career transition workshop recently. Helps turning people back into civvies again. On the topic of salary we were told to write words such as open for discussion/negotiable on application forms and when at interviews use phrases such as a competitive package in line with other colleagues and rival companies. Can't help with IT websites or that. But I would imagine job sites such as jobsite/monster/Carlton resources would be able to help. Also myjobscotland is quite a good website for local authority jobs. Agree that it's best not to give a number. Have seen people do that, then worry about having undersold themselves if they get that offer. Have also been on the other side of interviews and I've no problem with people saying "prefer not to give a number but looking for something more than I'm on/something at the competitive end of market rates". ICTChris - they will want to know what you're getting now, so if you feel that's undervaluing you then tell them but make it clear you feel that's low (with strong reasons why) so they don't think that they just need to offer the same as what you are/were on. From my experience, the best thing is to be business like - it's a business negotiation you're entering. I persuaded my now employer to change my work location by showing them the hit to my disposable income if I had to commute - I deliberately didn't put it as an ultimatum to keep my options open and avoid pissing anyone off. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Bear Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 (edited) Anyone fancy being a Court Office in Lerwick? No! We'll f**k you then. http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/recruitment/JobList.aspx?Type=DuQrw8Fql0c= What about an Apprentice Stonemason or a Steward? http://applications.historic-scotland.gov.uk/pages/Job_Search_Results.aspx?categoryList=&location=-200&workingPatternList=&keywords= Prison Service? http://www.sps.gov.uk/Careers/latest-vacancies.aspx Sports coaches in Largs? http://www.sportscotland.org.uk/SiteNavigation/Jobs/ How about being a NHS board member, whatever the f**k that entails? http://www.appointed-for-scotland.org/Current-positions/ There's a jobs boom in Lerwick! Scottish Natural Heritage are wanting Site Managers. There's a couple of other jobs too, in Clydebank, Kinross and Inverness. https://atsv7.wcn.co.uk/search_engine/jobs.cgi Edited January 27, 2012 by Scary Bear 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgecutter Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 (edited) Here's a slightly more unusual but pretty cool one: Ye who memorises the Collins Complete Guide to British Birds the most and fancies walking about in the countryside gets the job I guess: Ornithologist for RPS windfarm research - Aberdeen, Edinburgh & Glasgow Edited January 30, 2012 by Hedgecutter 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Carer required for three challenging adults. (Magoo-84, Pillockfan1987 and The (sharp as)Taxman. Experience essential, must keep them away from computers. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stimpy Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Carer required for three challenging adults. (Magoo-84, Pillockfan1987 and The (sharp as)Taxman. Experience essential, must keep them away from computers. What's the pay and benefits, are there incontinence issues I should be aware of? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 What's the pay and benefits, are there incontinence issues I should be aware of? There are none. All three are victims of Adult Slabbering Syndrome with acute verbal diarrhoea. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itzdrk Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 if someone can get me a job i promise to stop posting on here 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy85 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 What if I offer you a lump sum of cash to stop posting? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itzdrk Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 What if I offer you a lump sum of cash to stop posting? whats your offer sir 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffcsam Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 whats your offer sir All the Vietnamese Dong you can handle 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itzdrk Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 All the Vietnamese Dong you can handle should i just prepare a resignation post now 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lau03143 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 You're wrong. It's 40% over £42500 I stand corrected. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
die hard doonhamer Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Scottish and Southern are taking applications for their electrical, gas and mechanical apprenticeships which start in August. Closes 15th of next month I believe. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgecutter Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 All the Vietnamese Dong you can handle The disappointment when you get to the Chinese border, hand over a massive pile of notes and get a couple (if that) back in return. Saying that, it's the opposite when I win at the bookies as I'll give them a few quid to make it up to the next note. Walking out with the one £20 note feels better than leaving with £17.42 in wee notes and change. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froob87 Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Scottish and Southern are taking applications for their electrical, gas and mechanical apprenticeships which start in August. Closes 15th of next month I believe. cheers applying now, only so much supermarket work 1 person can take lol 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tryfield Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 Bump. Energy Agency - Specialist Sustainable Transport Officer (Temp) Near Ayr. Various East Ayrshire jobs. 84 jobs in Aberdeen. Working for General Electric. Various positions. (Also vacancies in Montrose, Peterheid, Bonnyrigg and Glasgow) All NHS Scotland vacancies. Countrywide. Good luck to any job hunters. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Pete Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 The company I work with are looking for a time-served joiner with experience of house building. Drop me a PM is anyone's interested. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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