Posted By Paul Sarah, Keep your chin up, it sounds to me that you are to good for the jobs your have been applying for. I wish you all the very best. Regards Paul

Posted By Steven R Boulter It is not easy to find a job, especially in the current climate, but you will get there. The diploma is a great qualification to have. Keep looking in the SHP for jobs, put your CV on Monster and on total jobs, send CVs out to recruitment agencies (lots in back of SHP mag) and chase them up to let them know you’re keen, keep trying to gain points towards becoming a chartered member where possible and keep putting adds on the IOSH careers forum. I’ve work at McDonalds and Subway in the past and couldn’t tell you which one is best, but they both supply smashing uniforms!

Posted By Descarte If you do gain employment with above employers, just ensure you apply the correct hygiene procedures when handling the lettuce Des Ps. Keep on trying, dont give up,

Posted By andymak Hi there am getting that way myself, we have a new Asda opening at teh end of the month, they advertised for 400 people mostly on or near minimum wage. They are still processing applications as they had over 4000 people apply! One of the most interestingrecruitmnt sites I have seen is from Reed, they actually show how many people have applied for a job which makes interesting reading. As I have posted elsewhere while still applying for jobs on advice from the job centre I have created a ltd company which I now work for as this doesn't change my employment status to self employed, and therefore complicate my jobseekers payments or claims for council tax relief and mortgage insurance payments. I have got myself insured, created a website and got it listed and am doing low key H&S work and training for companies that have contracted to previous employers. They know me and the quality of my work. For me the key is to earn enough to keep going until things pick up, I am a long way off that but things like getting the car serviced, and paying for a prebooked long weekend break are now happening. All the work I am doing is one off's and everyone knows if a full time role comes along I will only be able to offer minimal follow up, they are happy with that. There is also the possibility that this will take off and I might earn good money. Outlay so far is small which I have already covered. The key has been to give people what they wanted and be flexible on price. Also keep the jobcentre in the loop so working days are declared. First job was for my accountants, no income but I won't pay an accountancy bill for a while! Keep your chin up, be creative and things will get better! Good luck with your job search.

Posted By jeffjones@fwb.co.uk Sarah, due to retirement we are looking for a replacement for our quality/health & safety manager, if you have not been successful either send me your career details to jeffjones@fwb.co.uk or give me a call on 01782 743780. Regards Jeff

Posted By Jeff Hi Sarah, It depends at what level you are striving for but keep going Jeff