agency work

[paulsangoo]

hi there, new to the forum. im getting laid off from work on Friday due to lack of work and was wondering if anyone could recommend specialist agency's for sparks in the herts/beds area?. done all my college,am2 and just handed in my nvq portfolio so just waiting to receive certs so i would still be classed as an improver i think until i get it.
if anyone could help me out getting pretty worried now!
many thanks

 

[Guest 004]

Agencies are scum m8, but can be a quick fix. They will have all their favorites as well, all the big firms now seem to use agencies, but if you dont know anyone, you aint getting on!
google is your friend. Make sure you have a nice CV, try and focus on contacting firms directly, it is just a matter a phone call at the right time. having said that I have been out for 2 weeks now, been contracting for 25 years, and have never known it like this before, normally a day or 2 at most!

 

[Mikehull]

Keep your eye on directgov alot, thats where i found most of the agency work.

 

[Liamsparks]

I find Job Search - Jobs - Job Vacancies - Job Opportunities | JobisJob UK an excellent website it brings up agency jobs too, I have gained many contracts from looking on here everyday.

All the best in finding work.

 

[paulsangoo]

thanks for the replys. really struggling to find anything. seem to be quite a few qualified jobs going but until i get my nvq cert(assessor has told me it can take C&G 3 months to issue not sure if true) can only go for improver or mate. was looking at getting a JIB card but not sure whether to wait until i can get electricians one?
cheers.

 

[Guest 004]

get your card mate, with whatever it comes back with

 

[Guest 004]

need a backslash in your second quote mate

 

[sparkiegaz]

im personally looking to get out of the industry,,,,u can jump trough so many hoops do city and guilds nvq this and that,,,games fk in uk

 

[Guest 004]

Indeed, so what are you going to do, for the same money?

 

[Guest 004]

Have seen adverts for Testers, that pays, and i quote 'above minimum wage' WTF

 

[Guest 004]

sparkies are defo now 2 a penny