Just keep on applying, something will come about eventually. In the mean time, perhaps you can add to your CV by doing some sort of course

Happy days, well if you are willing why not try the south / south east area? All the best with it, and dont get too down about it, give your all for now

I've just landed a new job in H&S. To do this I: 1. Put together a good CV, ran it past an agency offering a free service -you get a limited response back but any feedback is better than none; I ran it past a CEO friend of mine and whilst I sold myself I didn't make it sound like I was the second coming. 2. Create an account on as many jobsites as you can and sign up for emails notifying you of new jobs. 3. Checked almost daily for new jobs anyway. 4. Checked regional newspaper weekly. 5. Most interviews are competency based these days I have found so think of a scenario you can pull straight out of your memory bank if you get an interview and you are asked the question about - being criticised; greatest success; weakness; disagreement with manager; a job that is failing which you have turned around; a time when you have worked under pressure; an innovative idea..etc etc (This for me is probably key- have good stories at the ready and you'll be more confident). Remember to use the STAR approach. 6. Usual rules about dress presentation 7. Go for a job interview even if you dont think you'll take it - helps build the confidence for the one you will take. 8. Research a company - you are always asked 'What do you know about us' 9. Swot up on maths and english - pyschometric testing is very popular although in my opinion they prove nothing Plod on, dont take rejection too personally, eventually something comes up.

Pm'd you but agree with everything Big Al has written...you can practice the psychometric tests as a lot of companies use them for first screening on applicants and once you've done a number of them, they do become easier [would be absolutely hopeless if I tried one now!]. Good luck!