[huggle]

In the last three months a few of my friends and family have been made redundant, have been fired or haven't made it past their probationary period. It is obviously a pretty crappy job market out there at the moment. So I was just wondering what other people's thoughts were on how long it takes to find a new job at the moment (I know it's like asking how long is a piece of string). One person found another job within days, one person got such a good redundancy package they are not intending on returning to full time work for quite some time but the other people don't have the luxury of time and if they don't find something in a month (maximum) they would be in financial trouble. So just curious how long do you think the average time is to find a new job when you lose your old one?

[jayskette]

It is just so hard to say. depends on your industry and where you live. I was made redundant and was unemployed for 1 day, my DH was made redundant back in May and now has 4 job offers being confirmed now. It is just a numbers game - you send enough applications in and you will get some interviews. A person I know was made redundant in 1987 and since then became a full time dole bludger

[YellowKittyGlenn]

TBH it's variable I know some have gotten one straight away and others out of work for 18 months before they got one. I find there is no standard and age can be a factor but not always. Making a resume as attractive as possible may help

[Mercurial]

DH was retrenched eight weeks ago, professional capacity. He's currently emailing off his certificates so that a company can make their formal offer. It's been a long eight weeks with lots of interviews. Unfortunately in a professional capacity companies rarely hire quickly and it always takes weeks.

[bakesgirls]

For DH and I, we've never been out of work for over a week. I think though, that is due mainly to our industries and where we live. I have known people who have been out of work for over a year, and that was not through lack of trying on their part to be employed.

There's a lot of factors at play, so I don't think there is a particular time frame in which a job can be found.

[huggle]

I was thinking the same thing that there are just too many variables for there to be one standard answer but I am just shocked at how many people I know have lost their job one way or another in the last couple of months. Plus I imagine this isn't a great time of year to be unemployed as I am assuming most companies (outside of retail or hospitality) wouldn't put staff on towards the end of the year. Most are in their 30's/40's and would be mid level within their industry (which varies across the group).

[Apageintime]

Depends on industry and what sort of thing you're prepared to do, ie work casually/ contract or work away from home if nessecary.

[the world]

since may i have gone for almost 20 interviews sent my resume more time s than i can count

have worked as pca /hacc home care worker personal carer for 12 years no client in my area(bulldust) i have rung office always get same answer no clients was told to find altentive employment till they give clients my mobile is on every day

i want to work i do not know how much longer i can keep my head above water

[Soccer Mum]

since may i have gone for almost 20 interviews sent my resume more time s than i can count

have worked as pca /hacc home care worker personal carer for 12 years no client in my area(bulldust) i have rung office always get same answer no clients was told to find altentive employment till they give clients my mobile is on every day

i want to work i do not know how much longer i can keep my head above water

Sorry to hear that! Was actually going to suggest being a home carer as an industry that always seems to need people (I used to do it years ago) but sometimes the pay can suck

[KylieMin0gue]

since may i have gone for almost 20 interviews sent my resume more time s than i can count

have worked as pca /hacc home care worker personal carer for 12 years no client in my area(bulldust) i have rung office always get same answer no clients was told to find altentive employment till they give clients my mobile is on every day

i want to work i do not know how much longer i can keep my head above water

Is there a nursing agency in your area? (There is a big national one, pm me and I will let you know which one. This agency also does rural areas as well as city)
I worked agency for a long time as a pcw, and there was always work. Was a pain going to different places everyday, and sometimes not knowing where I was going till an hour before a start time, but overall I enjoyed it.