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I think I screwed up my chances with Teleperformance last time by not phoning them back when they wanted to offer me an interview. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by D
I was pissed off because I've had an interview with them before and they didn't give me the job. -_-
Aww. I do feel a bit sorry for someone your age at this time, jobs are like gold dust. I was lucky, if I was a couple of years younger I'd be in the same boat. Managed to get in there just before the financial meltdown.Quote:
Originally Posted by Inferno.
I wouldn't mind a call centre job, although I hear people get burned out from them insanely quickly. :wacko:
My "friend" (term used loosely; only talks to me when he wants something), worked in a call centre diagnosing HP printers for about a year. He hated it. :wacko:Quote:
Originally Posted by Tassadar
Also one person had a piece of toast in their printer and didn't understand why it shouldn't be there. o_O
Yeah, no experience = no job these days.Quote:
Originally Posted by D
Not Polish = no job too. :wacko:
I'm off out again. :-/ No rest for the wicked. :wav:
It's just a stepping stone onto something else, basically. It's sad when I speak to people who have worked in call centres for 20 years.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tassadar
A friend of mine did it in one company but moved up in the company to a cushy enough job which amounts to him being a paid moderator for a big ISP's forum.Quote:
Originally Posted by Inferno.
Yeah, that's what I hear, people get burnt out after 2-3 years.Quote:
Originally Posted by D
I worked on a helpdesk which was basically a call centre, but it was all internal clients, no random members of the public giving you shit. That shit sucks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tassadar
National Diploma in IT, including some Key Skills and CCNA 1&2.Quote:
Originally Posted by D
Dealing with morons all day will do that to you. :wacko:Quote:
Originally Posted by Tassadar
More than I have then, I have an MCITP and that's all folks. :lou:Quote:
Originally Posted by Englebert3rd
For a helpdesk job, that's more than enough. Just hope they don't think you're too technical. It happens.
Yeah, I hope that too as I'm not too good at the phone. Will try my best anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by D
Seriously, talking on the phone is a piece of piss after a while. Once you have confidence in what you are talking about, then any reluctance to speak to randomers soon disappears. After all, they're calling you for help so will listen to what you have to say in order to get them working again.Quote:
Originally Posted by Englebert3rd
I was a team leader of a helpdesk a few years ago and I would always recruit technical people as phone manner is much easier to learn than techie skills. You're either a techie or you're not. Other team leaders would recruit people who they thought it would be good to go on a night out with or whoever turned up in an Armani suit. Needless to say their desks sucked.
Oh, and if you ever fancied a Level 3 desktop support role in India, give me a shout, I'm just about to set up a team there. :fdance:
Bit far away from England. Come back to England (Northeast, Newcastle preferred) and employ me. Cheers. :wacko:Quote:
Originally Posted by D
Also
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Someone lend me £182, I'm a little short. :wacko:
Well I was considering getting lessons from "Corsa can pass" until I seen their horrendous grammar on their site.
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So's Sprung. You don't see us lending him money.Quote:
Originally Posted by Inferno.
/into the sunset
:nerd:Quote:
Originally Posted by Raype
There's this super hot chick that works in the Co-Op at mine who has huge knockers. I used to have her on Facebook, back in the days when I had anyone added cos I thought they were attractive. :wacko: She deleted me. :(
Sorry mate, not planning on going back to shitty old England for a while. :oQuote:
Originally Posted by Inferno.
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Originally Posted by D
There was a super hot girl who worked at the Co-Op by my old place. Every time I walked in there I was imagining myself shooting it all over her face. Extreme, I know. She just had that kind of face, y'know?Quote:
Originally Posted by Inferno.
Anyway I ended up bumping into her during a night out "you're the guy that always comes in to buy 20 Mayfair and a can of Coke" but she turned out to be proper dull, and she probably found me even duller even after a couple of vodka Red Bulls. Plus, I was already taken.
:harold:
Sucks.Quote:
Originally Posted by D
I'm incredibly dull anyway, I can't imagine anyone wanting a non-out going person that enjoys nothing more than playing video games and fantasising over cars.
I'll tell you something even duller, I'm coming up to 10 years on EP. That is 42% of my life I have been here.Quote:
Originally Posted by Inferno.
Wow, that certainly puts things in perspective.Quote:
Originally Posted by D
It will increase by 2% every year until 2016 when it will reach 50% of my life. Let's see if EP is still around then. :fdance:Quote:
Originally Posted by TheRealSpiders
5 years here, meaning I've spent 25% of my life here.:-/Quote:
Originally Posted by D
In calendar terms, yes. However, I would be willing to wager you have spent a far higher percentage of your life being active on here than I. My activity died in 2005 when I found employment, booze and drugs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Inferno.
I assume you found all three of them at once, simultaneously.Quote:
Originally Posted by D
I was going out a lot late 2006, early 2007. After that I became a no lifer with no friends.Quote:
Originally Posted by D
Once I get employment all my time and money is going on cars. Fuck the internet.
They all came pretty close to each other. The first one was necessary to support the other two.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheRealSpiders
You say that, but you'll come crawling back. Going out in Newcastle couldn't be any more miserable if it tried.Quote:
Originally Posted by Inferno.
I never said I was going out, I said I'll be spending my time restoring an old car no doubt. :wacko:
Austin Maestro? Bet you're too young to remember them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Inferno.
Maestro my arse. I want a Mk1 or 2 Golf. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by D
Or old Sierra.
Or old Escort.
Or... Lots of cars.
Someone help me bullshit my way through this please?
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The person specification lists key areas essential to the position. Please demonstrate how you meet each area of the person specification, giving examples of how you have used your skills and personal strengths to meet these requirements.
I have none of the desirable, and not many of the essential... :whistle:Quote:
Person Specification
Essential
• Minimum Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy Qualification (GCSE, O-Level, Key Skills)
• Ability to produce clear, comprehensive and accurate written reports and records
• Ability to create and maintain clear audit trails
• Ability to prepare and present statistical and written reports
• To possess well developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Be able to demonstrate working within a process driven environment
• Experience of using Microsoft Office ICT applications
• Willingness to take part in training and development opportunities relevant to job role
• Ability to work constructively and supportively as part of a team
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines
• Ability to develop and maintain appropriate relationships with colleagues, service users, suppliers and other professionals
• Good work-related health record
Desirable
• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent qualification) Business Administration/Office Practice
• ECDL (or equivalent Level 2 ICT qualification) including Access
• Experience of working in a target driven environment
• Evidence of continued personal or professional development
• Understanding of equal opportunities
• Understanding of safeguarding vulnerable groups
We used to have one of these, same colour, same reg. It was shit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Inferno.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/2948569...9477/lightbox/
Oh aye I remember the Maestro son, I have a keen eye for old, shitty cars. :wacko:
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Person Specification
Essential
• Minimum Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy Qualification (GCSE, O-Level, Key Skills) - Not a retard
• Ability to produce clear, comprehensive and accurate written reports and records - Know how to spell
• Ability to create and maintain clear audit trails - Be prepared for a large amount of copying and pasting in Excel
• Ability to prepare and present statistical and written reports - Write up a Word doc with an Excel file attached
• To possess well developed interpersonal and communication skills - Say please and thank you and always request, never demand. General Microsoft Outlook etiquette required.
• Excellent time management skills - Get in on time
• Ability to work on own initiative - Don't constantly bug people for stupid shit, they're too busy
• Be able to demonstrate working within a process driven environment - Make sure you are able to follow instructions
• Experience of using Microsoft Office ICT applications - Click on Start > All Programs > Microsoft Office and pick the one you want
• Willingness to take part in training and development opportunities relevant to job role - Do what you're told
• Ability to work constructively and supportively as part of a team - Don't forget to spray your Lynx before you leave
• Flexible and adaptable to change - Be prepared to do any old shit that no one else wants to do
• Ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines - When you're told to do something, do it
• Ability to develop and maintain appropriate relationships with colleagues, service users, suppliers and other professionals - Don't swear, don't get involved in any dodgy relationships, go to the pub if asked
• Good work-related health record Turn up to work
Desirable
• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent qualification) Business Administration/Office Practice I have this, I wouldn't count it as of any importance
• ECDL (or equivalent Level 2 ICT qualification) including Access I have this, I wouldn't count it as of any importance
• Experience of working in a target driven environment You're fucked here.
• Evidence of continued personal or professional development And again
• Understanding of equal opportunities Suggest that you are either gay or black
• Understanding of safeguarding vulnerable groups Try not to tip Harry out of the wheelchair