Brown Girl in London

Beating the pavement

Another day has finished and it was another one dedicated to the job search. Both HD and I had appointments with recruitment agencies - hers was for a media related one and mine was another general one. Both went well, I think!

Mine was at ROC recruitment. There I did another set of tests on my Office skills - I got pretty good scores and the consultant said I'll get scooped up! Yeah right! I've heard that a lot so far and now I'm just waiting to see it come true. However, there have been a few promising signs as I've had 3 calls now for possible jobs. But the way it works here is that just because you get a call for a job it doesn't mean you get it. What usually happens first is that that first phone call is giving the recruitment agency permission to send out your CV to that particular job they're calling about. At that point, all the CVs that are eligible are sent to the business hiring, at which point they then review them and make their decision - so it seems pretty competitive. Especially considering the amount of people I saw in and out of ROC today getting registered - there's quite a number of individuals out there in London looking for employment.

But! On a good note - I might have one day of work tomorrow! Or I think I do. I'm not quite sure but I'm pretty sure I'm going to get a phone call tomorrow around 9am telling me to be at some investment bank to work for the day. The company is looking for someone to help them catch up with expenses - I don't really know what that means but whatever yes! I got a job for the day! :D

posted by RC @ 4:21 PM