Why are interviewers so rude?

[vexorg]

When my daughter was 17, she worked for Tescos in the the evening while at college. They offer 3 month job experience work, but paid £12 an hour for till work, and even paid that for 2 shifts of trainng at the start.

At the time I did think that's not a bad wage for what they do.

[Envoy CDX]

Sadly, location can be prohibitive. Its an employers market at the moment sadly. Re: being too old, why would you say that? Granted hours probably won't be great either, that said only other option is to relocation and in this climate, thats likely going to sting. What about self employment?

[3cav3]

Finally today after just about giving up all hope my wife accepted a job offer, ok the hours are a bit less than she was hoping for, but they are going to put her through a new qualification related to the field she's working in, plus they are paying the living wage, rather than the minimum or less as in the case of one offer she recieved. It seems way too hard these days to get a job. The last time I was out of work, the boss simply said to me there's a job going, start on Monday, nearly 25 years later I'm still there. Today it seems no matter what you do, it isnt good enough yet employers moan they can't get staff. Its taken nearly 5 months of hard graft to secure this position.

[Robsey]

A tentative congratulations to your missus.
Let's hope they stand by their promises.

I haven't had to apply for a 'new' job for 26 years.
It was so much easier back then.

[3cav3]

I really hope they don't withdraw their job offer as we've had to already hand her notice in, in order to start once the new job wants her too.
Sometimes though you have to take risks, and it means an end to Weekend and 11pm working for lets not forget minimum wage.

[vexorg]

Well done to her.

I think in general it depends on your skill set and work area. If you are good at your job and in a defined area then there is usually always work out there,

[Robsey]

I wish I could agree,
but the sad truth is that a lot of employers are looking for the cheapest deal.
Especially those in the lowest pay sectors.

'Human Resources' are just that... dealing with humans as resources, not as people.
Just a faceless employee number.

[3cav3]

Well done to her.

I think in general it depends on your skill set and work area. If you are good at your job and in a defined area then there is usually always work out there,

As I said before I wish people would show where all these jobs are. My wife has plenty of skills and qualifications, until now she normally only ever took a month maximum to find a job, it just seems that in the last year things have changed in the job market, a lot. The living wage is low for what she's doing, however as she's going to gain an extra qualification and experience out of it, she is willing to take the job on. Working for the hotel she only gets minimum wage, even for upto 11pm on a weekend and bank holiday. Hopefully now she will be able to settle into her new role and see where it takes her over the next few years.

[Envoy CDX]

Firstly congrats on the good news and offer to your wife.

Secondly, risks sometimes have to be taken though I do hope the offer isn't a conditional offer and has been received in writing at least?
Either way, my current job (14 years, 2 promotions on) was born out of being utterly fed up, and taking the plunge. Sometimes - it pans out.

As for these days job hunting is awkward unless you can play their game sadly.
There are areas of contending in, and I say this with the upmost respect for anyone trying to find a job and being capable of the role.

Ethnicity
Gender (apparently, there is more than 2?)
Sexuality
Age
Physical ability

There are people being interviewed that tick those boxes and maybe 10% of the actual role they are applying for, however because they tick the 'prior consideration' boxes, they automatically pass because HR departments are scared of being stamped as 'discriminatory' Interviewers typically have X amount of slots, if 50% are taken up with the whittle, it really does cut down on option.

A role at my level has been vacant for over 7 months now, and been out to advert as many times. Nothing wrong with the job description, some thoughts around the pay (but its not poorly paid) - however, we have people applying that are 2 grades below, unable to speak English (to a reasonable standard).

Either way, may it be the job she wants and deserves and there are opportunities to develop the role and feel appreciated in it.

[Robsey]

Gender (apparently, there is more than 2?)
Sexuality

Oh Gary,
Have you not heard of the Unicorn system for youngsters (and students) to identify their own sexual identity.?

It all seems like pandering to a dysfunctional society's need to belong, and teenage angst regarding identity on a psychological level.

Sadly, it is not as simple as "do you have a meat and two veg?" anymore.

It is simple for me... I have the necessary luggage to make me male.
I feel that I am male, and I find my female counterparts very attractive - usually until they speak.

Unfortunately, these days, that puts me in the minority category.
Working for a living and being married to a woman makes me very rare indeed.

I say this all very tongue in cheek, but I am sure you catch my drift...