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The Future Job Fund has ended, 8bit. It is no more.

Actually, starting a blog IS a very good idea. I mean, writing is my best subject (have actually had short stories and articles published), so I may give it a shot. Well, they do say that if you have got a good skill, use it to the full, don't they?

I am very sorry that you feel that way about me. I assure you, it was NOT my intention to irk people by burdening them with my problems of unemployment, and would certainly not wish to go on any longer now, as I think I've said all that there is to say on my crappy situation. And I do know full well that there are thousands of other jobless people who are suffering similar misery to my own, and as I have said before, my heart goes out to them.

The big bottle of champagne will definitely be out, once I do get a job, I can assure you of that!

Happy job hunting, everybody.

Thank for letting me and others know, I said about it cos it help me alot and I got my job from it

Yes, that's right, it has ended.

Do what thousands do each year, move.

If you've used up all the options of your chosen field in this area widen your search and be prepared to move where the job you eventually get is.

You could even think about emigrating your way into employment, thousands do that each year as well.

Go self employed, you must be able to find a use for writing skills.

There must be lots of immigrants out there who whilst having a passable command of verbal English, but none or very limited reading and writing skills. Research the wording in several languages and pop adverts in shop windows offering your services.

Start thinking outside of your usual envelope.

Yes, I have actually thought about moving away from jobless Wirral - many times, in fact - but the problem is finding suitable accommodation. I know the recession has hit all of the country, but surely there must be places where I would stand a slightly better chance of getting a job than I would if I stayed here. I have considered Leeds, as I was once told that there are plenty of office jobs out there, although I don't know whether this is still the case.

Re. my writing skills, I am always seeking new opportunities to utilise them. As I said, I have had work published, and it is my hope one day to have a full length novel published.

I applied for a job with Merlin Entertainment. I took about 2 hours to complete the application and I waited a few weeks. Received an email from them telling them my application was successful and I was to go to an assessment centre for the interview. Got really excited and told everyone. Next day I received an email saying that they had sent the email by mistake and that I had actually been unsuccessful.

Gutted

Tried this one?

Maybe not going to make your millions, but is a free-ish inroad I would have thought, and if you hit it lucky you never know.

Very sorry to hear about your unfortunate experience with that job application. I can certainly share great empathy with you here.

I tried for 6 months solid trying to find a job, I set myself targets to apply for at least two jobs a day, numerous job rejections and unsuccessful interviews later, and I have had 4 or 5 job offers in one go! I found going through agency’s applying for the permanent position’s was the greatest way of being successful. Stay positive, take rejection on the chin and you’ll get somewhere. Take the rejection on board then you will come across as a washed up negative tool towards your potential employers in the interview.

I was talking to 2 smashing young fellahs a couple of weeks ago. They were both fed up and jobless, joined the RNR at Liverpool, got trained up in their chosen fields, combat medic and seaman to fill time and not waste it. The upshot was that they were able to add to their CV and in the next few weeks they are both starting training, one as a Merchant Navy Officer and the other starts his Nursing training. They didn't know each other before the RNR but they are now good mates. They were very positive in their outlooks and told me that the additional activities at the RNR contributed towards their job success. The RNR might not be everybody's cup of tea but there must be other organisations that can be enlisted in to build up an experience portfolio. Good luck to all job hunters, I know from experience how difficult it can get.

Thanks for the advice. It was very much appreciated.