NORA BATTY Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 Great advice that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NORA BATTY Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 I would find a decent company apply for a random job to get yourself in the company and then apply for jobs internally or speak to the manager and see if they caj create a new job role for yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thizz Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub Posted July 29, 2018 Report Share Posted July 29, 2018 On 7/24/2018 at 2:56 PM, Badman said: Looool im sure he didn’t mean it like that ? Just getting calls don’t mean shit tbh lol yeah, sorry for the way it may read - tbh even as a graduate you'll get harassed for job interviews for a 'developer' role, its not fun after you're not looking for something and you get more calls for things you don't want than the heights of PPI cold-calls, and some don't remove you from their database even at multiple requests, maybe GDPR has changed that On 7/25/2018 at 7:04 PM, Rippy said: Guyz It's me again w/ my usual career sorrow Have hit a wall in current company so in process of finding another job. Had an interview today at a startup and I flaked on areas I shouldn't have flaked. It's all good learning though. I want to get out of financial services - but where?! Have no idea what exists outside. I want to do product management but 70-80% of roles require tech background and with summer hols on now that 20% is hard to find. Spinning up motivation in these times is difficult for everyone, right? So want to move out of UK again but is the most suitable approach to apply before going, or can I just ditch and spend a month somewhere and scout something? What can I offer to the Europeans that their own citizens can't fulfil? Feel like my mates in the creative world have it easy (they don't - but man I want that passion for work to come back again). Advice / guidance in what will be an emotional ride for the next several months, welcome if you don't mind the idea of working in fintech, maybe do a course in Agile project management then apply for positions in fintech companies - your experience in financial services will probably be attractive in a tech company creating financial products enough for them to look over the lack of experience/education in the role - from there you can gain some experience in tech project management then transition completely out of the financial area if you want Netherlands, Germany, Sweden - these are countries probably easiest to find work in English For Berlin I found it was easy to go there first and interview in person, rent wasn't expensive but that's changed a little, you can find sublets on FB groups pretty easily though. Amsterdam was the same except finding a place to stay was pretty expensive. For Paris I've not had the best experience with video calls (while I'm based in Amsterdam still) or even finding many English speaking jobs but I'm making a bit of progress. As for "what can I offer the Europeans what their own citizens can't?" - the market is huge, competent workers are hard to find, the question is "how do I convince people I'm worth giving a shot on" - maybe that means applying for jobs below what you think you're worth (ie internships) where people will feel there is less risk/cost to them giving you a chance, maybe you know someone in the area you're trying to apply for who can help shape your cover letter or give in your CV with a personal recommendation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
local Posted July 29, 2018 Report Share Posted July 29, 2018 london really is a different place fintech n that findom round here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grafter Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Really slackin at work lately Can't be arsed, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taurus Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 I wanna work abroad, getting bored of the UK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grafter Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 21 minutes ago, Taurus said: I wanna work abroad, getting bored of the UK Where u thinking? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taurus Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Haven't really thought in detail, all I know is that I need a change, somewhere in Europe...maybe for like a year or two and then return Spain, Greece, Italy etc My cousins telling me to come Australia but that's long 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grafter Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Definitely understand that feeling 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seydou Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 4 hours ago, Taurus said: Haven't really thought in detail, all I know is that I need a change, somewhere in Europe...maybe for like a year or two and then return Spain, Greece, Italy etc My cousins telling me to come Australia but that's long Try Germany. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grafter Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 7 hours ago, Seydou said: Try Germany. Why do u say Germany? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taurus Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 8 hours ago, Seydou said: Try Germany. Was thinking more of a tourist spot with decent weather. That way I can enjoy myself as well as working (like a long holiday) Got 2 sources of income coming from the UK so the job there doesn't even need to pay me too well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 Barcelona is starting to have more English speaking jobs. Lisbon as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grafter Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 19 minutes ago, Taurus said: Was thinking more of a tourist spot with decent weather. That way I can enjoy myself as well as working (like a long holiday) Got 2 sources of income coming from the UK so the job there doesn't even need to pay me too well. Sevilla in Spain is where I was Had a blast years ago now but it was poppin, lots of students, good nightlife, relaxed atmosphere. Can travel down to the beached in Cadiz or Huelva. Rent is probably still quite cheap but not sure how the job market is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seydou Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 1 hour ago, Grafter said: Why do u say Germany? Ive been told its easier to get used to compared to other european countries. Majority of the country know English quite well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grafter Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 1 minute ago, Seydou said: Ive been told its easier to get used to compared to other european countries. Majority of the country know English quite well. I see I have never been attracted to Germany, I have an uncle who enjoyed it but he also loves Australia... I think I'd work in Dam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NORA BATTY Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 Who wants a job I'm looking for a full time cleaner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supermalt Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 2 hours ago, Grafter said: I see I have never been attracted to Germany, I have an uncle who enjoyed it but he also loves Australia... I think I'd work in Dam Would defo work in dam. Barca is a shout too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taurus Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 I loved Barca would love to work there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grafter Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 Wrong topic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NORA BATTY Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 Just checked how many hours left holiday I have 115 Ayyyyyyyyyyyyy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thizz Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 Hours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NORA BATTY Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 Yeah I work in shifts choose where I work and for how long Today I will work 4 hours going in later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGEEZ Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 On 8/23/2018 at 4:01 PM, Thizz said: Hours? Argh mate hours of holiday u know ffs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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