Kernow Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Okay so in around 4 months I'll have graduated from Cardiff Uni with a degree in criminology & sociology (lucky me!) and I'll need to find a job. I've had a few things rejected so far such as in the civil service, police etc... I've been offered a place on a one-year post-grad training course to become a primary teacher in Cornwall, although I'm really not sure that's what I'd want to do. Any ideas? It doesn't necessarily have to relate around my degree I'd just like a job that wouldn't be a chore to go to every day and didn't pay half bad, but wouldn't we all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamNut Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 http://www.fbiagentedu.org/careers/intelligence/fbi-profiler/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Temp agencies... I started as a temp and I'm still where I got 3 years later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernow Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 1 minute ago, Srg said: Temp agencies... I started as a temp and I'm still where I got 3 years later. And where's that if you mind me asking? Did you go to uni? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 1 minute ago, Kernow said: And where's that if you mind me asking? Did you go to uni? Business Studies degree, working at Molson Coors brewery in Burton... If you live near Rock in Cornwall, you should try Sharp's brewery! Nothing more interesting than getting to talk about and drink beer all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernow Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 1 minute ago, Srg said: Business Studies degree, working at Molson Coors brewery in Burton... If you live near Rock in Cornwall, you should try Sharp's brewery! Nothing more interesting than getting to talk about and drink beer all day. Not too far to be honest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 so what was the point of getting the degree you got if you aren't trying for a related career? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 6 minutes ago, Kernow said: Not too far to be honest! just had a quick look what they got going on down there and there's a 6 month fix termed contract for racking in the Brewery... would work out at £16k per annum but it's a foot in the door, or a good tie-over until you find something you want elsewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernow Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 2 minutes ago, Mostyn6 said: so what was the point of getting the degree you got if you aren't trying for a related career? I've tried. I wanted to join the Police but they aren't hiring right now. Ideally I need to find something I can do in the meantime that would have transferable skills to give me a better chance when they do hire. That's one of the reasons I'm really not sure about the primary training position. It would be alright but I've never actually wanted to do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 21 minutes ago, Kernow said: Okay so in around 4 months I'll have graduated from Cardiff Uni with a degree in criminology & sociology (lucky me!) and I'll need to find a job. I've had a few things rejected so far such as in the civil service, police etc... I've been offered a place on a one-year post-grad training course to become a primary teacher in Cornwall, although I'm really not sure that's what I'd want to do. Any ideas? It doesn't necessarily have to relate around my degree I'd just like a job that wouldn't be a chore to go to every day and didn't pay half bad, but wouldn't we all? You first need to decide if you want a job or a career by the sound of it. Not that a carrer has to be for life - I radically changed mine a couple of years ago & after 16 years in one industry. Do you want a job for a couple of years and see what happens or start something (you mention police, teaching) which are a more long term committment?. Do you want a desk job?. Do you want to work in a team or on your own? Do you want to work with the public? Do you want to travel? Do you want to work outdoors? etc etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 2 minutes ago, Kernow said: I've tried. I wanted to join the Police but they aren't hiring right now. Ideally I need to find something I can do in the meantime that would have transferable skills to give me a better chance when they do hire. That's one of the reasons I'm really not sure about the primary training position. It would be alright but I've never actually wanted to do that. Just in case you wanted to look http://www.molsoncoors.com/en/people/careers-in-beer-begin-here/uk-employment-search Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernow Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 1 minute ago, Srg said: Just in case you wanted to look http://www.molsoncoors.com/en/people/careers-in-beer-begin-here/uk-employment-search Cheers mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernow Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 4 minutes ago, Wolfie said: Do you want a job for a couple of years and see what happens or start something (you mention police, teaching) which are a more long term committment? That's really the issue I have right now. If I just got any old job & waited I could never end up finding something. Going in to teaching would be a long-term career, so if I'm really not sure whether I want to do it or not then should I even go into it in the first place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Strippergram in a Policeman outfit at hen parties and that, when the Police start hiring again you will have experience of wearing the uniform to add to your cv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Just now, Kernow said: That's really the issue I have right now. If I just got any old job & waited I could never end up finding something. Going in to teaching would be a long-term career, so if I'm really not sure whether I want to do it or not then should I even go into it in the first place? I was in a position where everything I went for wanted experience, nothing even that specific. It was mainly that they just thought I needed office experience having only ever really worked in a hotel part time. That's why I originally went for a temp agency, just to try get somewhere in an office environment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRam Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 It's a tricky degree to place in any industry other than police etc. but an often good path into the job market is to look for openings at small or start-up companies. The company I work for is tiny, and while it's very technical based (which obviously effects matters) I've never seen the bosses interview more than one person before hiring, because they don't get applicants at a high rate. I'm not sure how successful this would be for you, as I don't know what you're competent at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe. Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I graduated last year, had a similar situation to you didn't really know what I wanted to do had a couple of interviews nothing I really wanted to do so flew out to new Zealand and work there for 4 months now I'm travelling round Asia. Would definitely recommend it best thing I've ever done. Re the teaching job I think that's something you'd actually need to have a desire to do, if you haven't got the desire to I'd say you'd end up hating it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozza Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 if Unis did 4 year courses that rolled on , regardless of age , i'm sure there are a lot of students who would sign on forever , doing course after course , just to keep away from earning a living .. ( not aimed at anyone in this thread) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRam Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Never went to uni myself, could still go I suppose but I'd probably go in a different country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesterRam Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 1 hour ago, Kernow said: I've tried. I wanted to join the Police but they aren't hiring right now. Ideally I need to find something I can do in the meantime that would have transferable skills to give me a better chance when they do hire. That's one of the reasons I'm really not sure about the primary training position. It would be alright but I've never actually wanted to do that. have you tried entering via PCSO, its voluntary but you train the same as regular Police Officers ? because you hold a degree you would be considered because all new recruits require a degree level entry qualification and you would be in a better position to snap up a full time paid post when available. working in a pub/brewery would do your chances of entering the Police great harm, obviously Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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