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#1 Posted : 09 May 2006 10:51:00(UTC)
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Posted By SD Hello All, Any suggestions to this query would be welcomed. I completed a postgraduate diploma in Occupational Health & Safety in Ireland June 2005 I am currently working as a H&S advisor for a company that is going through a merger. I started in the job (my first H&S job) in January and was given a 6-month contract, however since then the merger has gathered pace and worst case scenario I could be out of a job by the end of the month. My concern is that with 6 months experience it will be hard to secure employment in this field, as I was lucky in getting this job. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. SD
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#2 Posted : 09 May 2006 11:52:00(UTC)
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Posted By Glyn Atkinson Look on a brighter side - many on this forum are looking for first time jobs with NO experience of working life - your experience is current and if the job loss occurs, it won't have been anything that you could personally have prevented, so would not count against you. As I have said in other threads, perhaps a period of agency or contract work to build up different types of location and work experiences in varying sectors would be valuable. If you have any practical experience in work sectors that would favour you, then go for jobs in that area to give yourself a better chance of knowing the industry. Whatever happens, the best of luck - been there, know what it's like -273 applications in a 100 mile radius while contracting or in short fixed term employments over 18 months to get my current post, so don't give up !!
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#3 Posted : 09 May 2006 12:42:00(UTC)
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Posted By PST SD Keep an eye on this careers forum there always seems to be plenty advertised, although agencies are not allowed on this site. Good Luck PST
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#4 Posted : 09 May 2006 13:11:00(UTC)
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Posted By peter gotch Hi SD Suggest you indicate on this forum any prior experience plus details of the sector you are currently working in. Also I suggest that you indicate where you are currently located, and how you feel about relocation. Finally, if you make your email address visible you are more likely to get requests for your CV. Good luck, Peter
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#5 Posted : 09 May 2006 16:46:00(UTC)
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Posted By SD Thanks for the replies they have been of great help, as my situation becomes clearer I will be using this form a lot more thanks for the advice Peter.
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