its a magazine, a bit like bunty but written by tramps

i'm off in about 16 minutes

applying for an office position as a temp. You'll need minimal experience beyond 'How to turn a computer on' and 'How to make a cuppa', and it'll be a start in the door. Get thee to a temp agency.

all you have to do is own a camera

I very much doubt you're unemployable, I expect you've just had very bad luck.

I do temp work in the uni holidays and basically the only things the average agency want is that you've got A-Levels, can type well, and are a reasonably pleasant person to work with. All of which apply to you. Have you tried agencies and stuff? Reed are the one I'm registered with and they're pretty good I find.

Good luck!

But everyone (including me) who has a cushy job has got it through pure fluke and nothing else. FACT

you should get a pub/restaurant job in Leeds, and supplement that with temping. That means you'll be there, and can definitely pay rent and stuff, then you can look for a proper job while you're there.

then got a few jobs by complete fucking luck.

so just wait.
itl all be fine

or start a business innit

9-5 jobs, frankly are either for losers or for capitalist scum who will be first against the wall when the revolution comes. Think about what you like to do and formulate a plan as to how to achieve that.

Photography is a good one. Iknow a few long term losers who have suddenly become successful at thirty+

tried for?

but when i was having trouble getting job that didn't involve working weekends etc then taking free courses to rpove you can type and you aren't a moron can be helpful...learn direct do some free computer stuff...never actually used them as i decided to do something else after doing the courses...but hey :o)
also get someone else to read your cv/ application and point out where you could sell yourself better...if you haven't already...times and guardian have some useful job hunting websites

Think Johnny Borrell. Bluster forward full steam ahead - and even without the talent and credentials - you'll find yourself on the cover of the NME.

If you're going for a retail type job, put on a suit that looks better than the other employees, ask to turn in you application to the hiring manager, shake his hand, smile a 100watt smile, look him in the eye, give the guy the impression you're the dude he wants his daughter to date.

If you're going for a "resume" type job, then use the spaghetti against the wall approach. Fax a hundred resumes. Someone will call you back, guaranteed.

Every one on this DiS board, including you commander!, is highly employable.

sofas for ages now and it's really not that bad.
A great way to spend evenings with a variety of friends! ha ha
I went to a temp agency and they got me a job at amex.
Now i'm full time at amex and i'm on 15 grand a year which is good considering i don't pay rent.
Temp agencies don't always just get you dud jobs so i'd definitely give it a go!

I graduate next month and want to swap my part-time job for something grown-up and proper but 3 months of searching and applying hasn't led anywhere.

It's so hard to know what people want...tick the boxes, do the person specification, have relevant qualifications and experience and the still want your blood.

Good luck with the hunt...if you find somewhere good see if they want me too!

I went to Spain, thanks to the British Council. Maybe a change of scene would be good? If you get a decent bar job or tutoring job or something, you could rent a place for sure, maybe in Leeds or Edin. AND have time to consider your longer term options.
A few chats with people who know you best can help narrow down your options, too and throw up some ideas you may not have considered. Thanks to my sister's words of wisdom I'm now doing more study to get the job i really want. I was seriously considering working my way up in the wine trade too...so always consider that, as the chances are you won't get your dream job straight away.

um, long post alert!

The Uni has loads of admin jobs going all the time. Weekends and bank holidays off, you also get the Tuesday after the bank holiday off as uni staff are spoilt! The place I've just got a job with are pretty big and looking for admin staff too if you want me to give you their details?

Good luck!

do you actually want to do as a job? Ultimately. This would be a good start.

Not possible.

that the fact you haven't had a job for a few months is quite an off-putting factor for potential employers. You should really take the first job you can thats remotely bearable and keep job hunting. Use the job you then have to demonstrate your abilities in subsequent interviews by identifying improvements that you would make etc. given the opportunity.