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Smartchild
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Smartchild
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That's. Good. Hopefully some tips for future interviews :-)
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Hiya. Thanks for your reply. I applied for two posts: Checkout Operator and Shop Floor. Unfortunately, as I later learned that the shop floor job required heavy lifting in the warehouse, I had to tell Mr Kempster (who interviewed me) that I would not be able to do this due to having back problems, but told him that the checkout would be no problem. He seemed to appreciate this, so I doubt whether this would have gone against my application.
So, yeah, as I say, it was Mr Kempster who interviewed, so I need to contact him for feedback. I am feeling very, very demoralised and depressed today, as I thought I might have stood a good chance considering there were around 297 jobs on offer. Still, I was told by the Jobcentre that they DID have over 1,000 applications, so I suppose it's just the luck of the draw.
Still can't help feeling very disappointed though. in your next interview, it may be a good idea not to mention your back problems. an employer may appreciate this but would also appreciate another person without back problems more! good luck in your job search
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But don't employers like you to be honest with them at interview, so that they can adhere to the Health and Safety laws?
I know I did mention this once before to a retail employer who rejected me, and they told me that my voiced back problems would not have had any bearing on their decision to employ me, as they were quite keen to comply with Health and Safety regulations.
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Smartchild
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Unless it is a disability I wouldn't mention it to be honest.
On the other hand, I called Morrison's head office and they put me through to the new store recruitment line regarding New Brighton. According to Morrison's due to staff absences and holidays etc at this time of year, they are unfortunately behind schedule in getting replies out to people regarding job offers or rejections.
So if anyone else is still waiting to hear, good luck.
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If you've got a dodgy back then what happens when they tell you to hump some stuff and you can't do it? It also means that someone else has to carry you and that causes friction in my experience. Best to be up front.
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Smartchild
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Unless it is a disability I wouldn't mention it to be honest.
On the other hand, I called Morrison's head office and they put me through to the new store recruitment line regarding New Brighton. According to Morrison's due to staff absences and holidays etc at this time of year, they are unfortunately behind schedule in getting replies out to people regarding job offers or rejections.
So if anyone else is still waiting to hear, good luck.
i'll stop watching for the postman for a bit then ... thanks Sally for ringing .. 
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Unless it is a disability I wouldn't mention it to be honest.
agree with sally on this one
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