Up for Hire?
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| 17:02 UK time, Monday, 10 October 2011
Looking for work can be tough, especially if you're not having much luck. And if it seems like there's nothing out there for you, or all you get is knock-backs, it's not long before your confidence and enthusiasm start to fade. That's where Up For Hire comes in and why ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Three is tackling the issue, head on.
Wish you could quiz a company on how to make it in their industry?
Or ever wondered when the best time to apply for a job is? We'll have a bunch of the UK's biggest companies waiting to speak to YOU on Up For Hire Live's for the next two weeks, till October 21. Think of it as a sort of online career fair, but without all of the standing. They'll be ready with advice on how to get your foot in the door of their industries, or any questions about the companies themselves. They won't be hiring from the page though, so please don't ask them for work directly.
Some people have got the coolest jobs
But how did they get them? We'll be quizzing a handful of different professions on Three's blogs to find out whether it was luck, talent, hard work, persistence or something else that landed them their plum jobs - and they give you the inside track on how to land one for yourself.
Watch one of our Insider's Guides on how to equip yourself with all the right tools for finding work - from working out what job's right for you, to spring cleaning your CV, to preparing for interviews - these films will help you stand out.
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Up For Hire Live will be hitting your screens on October 17 at 9pm
It will be presented by Richard Bacon and Radio 1's Tina Daheley. But some of you will know about us already, if you answered our ads to apply for work placements at Argos, Greggs, Hilton Worldwide, ScottishPower, Starbucks, Timpson and Virgin.
Over the next month, we'll be tweeting clips and tips as ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Three using the hashtag #upforhire and hollering from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Three's Facebook where, if you keep an eye, you'll be able to pick up work tips from well-known entrepreneurs and celebs. Look out for the Lab UK's test, and for us on Radio 1 and 1Xtra who'll be joining in too.
There's never been anything like Up For Hire on British TV, so if you're keen to sharpen your job seeking skills, get involved.
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- Check out the Up for Hire site
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Mars Elkins is the producer for ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Three online.
Comment number 1.
At 17th Oct 2011, Sarah Powell wrote:What about the 20,000 jobs that go to Indian nationals in the UK this year based on an EU trade agreement. I work in IT and have seen entire organizations transformed into lower salaried foreign workers. I've listened to interview where asian born applicants were questioned and favored more than the western candidates.
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At 18th Oct 2011, AJ wrote:This comment was removed because the moderators found it broke the house rules. Explain.
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At 18th Oct 2011, pippa wrote:i am a Full time mum been seeking work over last two years not had any luck so in progress of starting my own childminding business. In meantime sent out cvs in hope for x.mas job & had interview the next day and start my new job this week so their is hope positive thinking goes a long way.
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At 18th Oct 2011, Jonny North east wrote:What about recruitment agencies, many don't represent you properly. They don't pay attention to you or vet candidates properly. Some legislation should be introduced to make sure jobs advertised are real vacancies and not agencies fishing for candidates.
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At 18th Oct 2011, ARI wrote:everyone says about young people applying for jobs but no one will give them experience no matter if they have the quilifactions or not it is appoling !!!!!!!!
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At 18th Oct 2011, nyork wrote:As an employer, young people at the moment struggle to accept they need to start at the bottom and work there way up, a trade is a far better idea than a university degree
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At 18th Oct 2011, coolgit wrote:Oh dear, all about the young people again, what about disabled people? More of us are unemployed compare to young people. With 2 degrees, no one would employ me in the last 20 years and i've never had a job because of discrimination by narrow minded idiotic bosses who don't care.
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At 20th Oct 2011, lipshine wrote:I am going for an interview as store manager tomorrow and am worried about what they will ask. Any advise would be good.
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Comment number 9.
At 20th Oct 2011, Lancy1 wrote:I think there needs to be a radical shake up in education and that from say the age of 14, if you're not academically bright (as I wasn't) then you should be enrolled into a "trades college" and learn more practical things.
Thus creating more opportunities for you as an individual to find what skills you have to offer, for employers to hire you at school age on an apprenticeship but also for you to create your own business too.
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At 20th Oct 2011, maxtt wrote:I am twenty years old, and since I left school I have been looking for an apprenticeship in the electrical industry. At college I have gained a City & Guilds, in Electrical Installation and am still searching for an apprenticeship/work experience. Is there anything I can do to increase my chances of finding work?
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At 20th Oct 2011, Peter Mason wrote:i'm currently in a job, but looking for another. i know i am extremely to be in work and i don't respect that as much as i should, because I'm looking for my dream job to work in art, but i did not finish college because of lack of funds, and i know many people in this profession want qualifications, could anybody help me into finding more out about this the intrnet isnt helping and many people have shrugged me off.
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At 21st Oct 2011, Friendly_Adviser wrote:In response to maxtt's comment - Hi Max, I was was in the same position as you not so long back. Have you tried contacting local electricians in the yellow pages and having a chat with staff in the local wholesalers? also leave multiple copies of your C.V. in the wholesalers incase an electrician is looking for some help.
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