Posted By PJA Just a thought,in these inclement times would it not be helpful for all those looking for work,to be assisted/helped by members on this forum? My point is,that when people ask for help i.e tell us that they are either redundant/looking for a start etc,shouldn't we be able to see the threads to further help in these situations? Since the website has been set up we have not had a economic downturn such as this and we should give all the support we can to those in need IOSH is a charitable organisation and periodically we all need help of one sort or another. IOSH members in my experience are a helpful bunch,but when people ask for help all that happens is that the thread gets locked. Please don't lock this thread as i am genuinely interested in what IOSH members have to say

Posted By DennisH To be honest, posting your name, experience, availability and locality on here isn't networking - it's touting (not that there's anything wrong with that). Networking means (IMO) getting out there and developing a load of contacts amongst friends, family, colleagues, local businesses, fellow iosh members etc. Personal contact is the key. Locking the threads keeps it specific to the poster. Leave them open and your message will get lost amongst the "me too" and agency posts that follow. Everyone can see the request, and can contact the poster direct should they have something to offer. The very best of good fortune to anyone finding themselves in that position.