ShalewaT:
I have been in Sunderland for a little over two weeks now and I have applied to over 40 jobs all to no avail. I don't know what to do anymore, I have done few interviews and it seems they are all looking for a full time work.

I have experience in sales and I've been applying for jobs as sales assistant, retail assistant etc.

I have a Certificate in IT(British Computer Society), I don't have any work experience in IT so I haven't been applying for jobs related to it.

What do I do? It's really getting to me.

If you haven't done so already, try downgrading your CV for the retail jobs. Indeed has a lot of listings. Create an account and activate notifications

wonlasewonimi:


The person I introduced got £9500 and they increased my Avios air miles by 10000. They are cheerful givers!

Amex is literally one of the best credit cards out there. Its even better now. They've increased the validity of their companion vouchers and i believe they've reduced the spend threshold to get one.

I remember we talked about this a few years ago. Glad to hear you were finally accepted.

https://www.nairaland.com/4158866/living-uk-life-uk-immigrant/56#69928220

2 for 1 companion voucher. Avios for any penny spent. Cash back from certain retailers. "No questions asked" fraud protection (which i have benefitted from after my card was used for fraudulent software purchase). Another example of their world class service can be seen in the documentary INVENTING ANNA

My credit limit is now close to 20k and I have declined any further increase

tshoboy:

My partner is using one of them to learn digital marketing. They will also help you with your CV and refer you to some roles at the end of the program.

Ticha:
For those who want to gain skills in Construction, HGV and IT. 16 weeks bootcamp and they're supposed to be free - I say supposed because I haven't delved into the nitty gritty of each one.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/find-a-skills-bootcamp/list-of-skills-bootcamps

This is very good information. Thanks for sharing.

I'm currently house hunting for me and my dependants and I found a 2 bedroom apartment a with a rent to buy option for 800pcm. It is unfurnished and i will have to do the flooring in the lounge and 2 bedrooms. The toilet and kitchen has been done already by the landlord. There is oven and hob but no freezer and washing machine.

I'm concerned about how much it will cost me to purchase all the things to make it comfortable and also do the floor which will be in addition to my monthly council tax, utility and other bills.

The attraction for me is that it is the closest house within walking distance that I have seen to my office and possibly the option of owning the apartment 5 years down the line with the option of rent to buy.

My other concern is that the 4 schools I saw close to the house are just good schools and one without rating. In the event that I want my kids to go to outstanding schools, is there a possibility for them being accepted in outstanding schools even if they are far from the house address? Please all the elders in the house, help me put mouth o. Is the house worth taking, what other things should I consider before concluding. I just booked a viewing appointment

Missposh:
I'm currently house hunting for me and my dependants and I found a 2 bedroom apartment a with a rent to buy option for 800pcm. It is unfurnished and i will have to do the flooring in the lounge and 2 bedrooms. The toilet and kitchen has been done already by the landlord. There is oven and hob but no freezer and washing machine.

I'm concerned about how much it will cost me to purchase all the things to make it comfortable and also do the floor which will be in addition to my monthly council tax, utility and other bills.

The attraction for me is that it is the closest house within walking distance that I have seen to my office and possibly the option of owning the apartment 5 years down the line with the option of rent to buy.

My other concern is that the 4 schools I saw close to the house are just good schools and one without rating. In the event that I want my kids to go to outstanding schools, is there a possibility for them being accepted in outstanding schools even if they are far from the house address? Please all the elders in the house, help me put mouth o. Is the house worth taking, what other things should I consider before concluding. I just booked a viewing appointment

Have you considered the overall cost of staircasing ?...??

Have you fully read the small,big and medium prints

Lexusgs430:


Have you considered the overall cost of staircasing ?...??

Have you fully read the small,big and medium prints

Comrade, you no dey sleep?

kode12:

Comrade, you no dey sleep?

Groundnut oil from Kano, no dey sleep......

Lexusgs430:


Groundnut oil from Kano, no dey sleep......

LOL!!!

kode12:


LOL!!!

Nah we be Amotekun of NL ....... We must blow whistle for night .......

Lexusgs430:


Groundnut oil from Kano, no dey sleep......

What? I never actually saw or used groundnut oil. Its been vegetable oil and now olive oil. I wonder how it tastes?

olalerelateef:
Hello everybody, please I will like to know the best way or ways to get into construction job(eg plumbing or hvac) as a new immigrant in UK with a mechanical Engineering degree from Nigeria. I have some professional experience as site supervisor on HVAC project.
All my online search are not too clear about which path to follow.
City and guilds for 1yr to get plumbing certificate or white SkillCard AQP are the top things I have read so far. Please help I am using three weeks already without a job as dependent and all carer jobs I see so far demand driving experience that I dnt have.

Hello sir,

Good day boss. Please , what do you think about the potentiality of getting a job in the uk with a 10yrs experience in the oil and gas as a mechanical technician. I have Beng Mech Engr and Meng Industrial Engr.

Thanks boss

Missposh:
I'm currently house hunting for me and my dependants and I found a 2 bedroom apartment a with a rent to buy option for 800pcm. It is unfurnished and i will have to do the flooring in the lounge and 2 bedrooms. The toilet and kitchen has been done already by the landlord. There is oven and hob but no freezer and washing machine.

I'm concerned about how much it will cost me to purchase all the things to make it comfortable and also do the floor which will be in addition to my monthly council tax, utility and other bills.

The attraction for me is that it is the closest house within walking distance that I have seen to my office and possibly the option of owning the apartment 5 years down the line with the option of rent to buy.

My other concern is that the 4 schools I saw close to the house are just good schools and one without rating. In the event that I want my kids to go to outstanding schools, is there a possibility for them being accepted in outstanding schools even if they are far from the house address? Please all the elders in the house, help me put mouth o. Is the house worth taking, what other things should I consider before concluding. I just booked a viewing appointment

“Just Good Schools”
As Missposh, you probably want the likes of Eton?
I personally would not use the word ‘just’ in front of ‘good’ schools.
If you (truly) want your kids to attend the ‘outstanding’ schools, you MUST be suitably located within the catchment area. In that case it is (highly possible) that that £800pcm you wish to spend on housing is just enough for a 2-week rent in the catchment area of an outstanding school.

canadaishome:


If you haven't done so already, try downgrading your CV for the retail jobs. Indeed has a lot of listings. Create an account and activate notifications

Thank you. I have created an account since, I get notifications about new jobs too but most are full time permanent ones.
Its difficult getting into care jobs too because I have no experience and driver's license.

umarwy:


Try to get a standard CV (resume.com or wonsulting on Instagram)

If you are looking to explore s career in IT you should look into watching A+ and s+ videos and think getting the knowledge. As knowledge and experience is valued more than the cert.

Your BCS cert, what were the learning points/objectives

Thank you. I did the BCS to add points to my Canada pr journey which I later opted out from. I've never paid attention to what the practical aspect of the certificate is about. I'll do that now.

ShalewaT:

Thank you. I have created an account since, I get notifications about new jobs too but most are full time permanent ones.
Its difficult getting into care jobs too because I have no experience and driver's license.

Most people I know just throw "lamba" for the care experience and add that they have volunteered in Nigeria on their CV

Olinga:


Is it free?

Yes it is free

Ralphlauren:


Amex is literally one of the best credit cards out there. Its even better now. They've increased the validity of their companion vouchers and i believe they've reduced the spend threshold to get one.

I remember we talked about this a few years ago. Glad to hear you were finally accepted.

https://www.nairaland.com/4158866/living-uk-life-uk-immigrant/56#69928220

2 for 1 companion voucher. Avios for any penny spent. Cash back from certain retailers. "No questions asked" fraud protection (which i have benefitted from after my card was used for fraudulent software purchase). Another example of their world class service can be seen in the documentary INVENTING ANNA

My credit limit is now close to 20k and I have declined any further increase

Is it best practice to have multiple CC? I already have one with Natwest on their Reward account and they also give cash back from all purchases.
Not just sure of their own fraud protection.

canadaishome:


Can it be used to build credit history?

Of course. It’s a credit card.

Ralphlauren:


Amex is literally one of the best credit cards out there. Its even better now. They've increased the validity of their companion vouchers and i believe they've reduced the spend threshold to get one.

I remember we talked about this a few years ago. Glad to hear you were finally accepted.

https://www.nairaland.com/4158866/living-uk-life-uk-immigrant/56#69928220

2 for 1 companion voucher. Avios for any penny spent. Cash back from certain retailers. "No questions asked" fraud protection (which i have benefitted from after my card was used for fraudulent software purchase). Another example of their world class service can be seen in the documentary INVENTING ANNA

My credit limit is now close to 20k and I have declined any further increase

You no dey forget things sha. They declined me several times until I used ori iya mi to beg them.
If I didn't I keep rejecting their credit limit increases, it would have reached 50k by now. I'm on 22 right now, hence my calling them cheerful giver. I have not used the companion voucher yet as I have various asunles. Unfortunately, they wouldn't allow Curve, my avios would have gone through the roof. Nice and cool company to deal with too!

missjekyll:


What? I never actually saw or used groundnut oil. Its been vegetable oil and now olive oil. I wonder how it tastes?

Wow ...... You don miss better oil .......

wonlasewonimi:


You no dey forget things sha. They declined me several times until I used ori iya mi to beg them.
If I didn't I keep rejecting their credit limit increases, it would have reached 50k by now. I'm on 22 right now, hence my calling them cheerful giver. I have not used the companion voucher yet as I have various asunles. Unfortunately, they wouldn't allow Curve, my avios would have gone through the roof. Nice and cool company to deal with too!

Please can someone brief me on this CURVE card? how does it work?

BorisJohnson:



Please can someone brief me on this CURVE card? how does it work?

https://www.curve.com/en-gb/how-it-works/

https://www.savethestudent.org/money/student-banking/what-is-curve-card.html

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/banking/what-is-a-curve-card/

Don't mention

BorisJohnson:



Please can someone brief me on this CURVE card? how does it work?

It's an app that acts like a wallet for all your bank cards. It makes it easier for you to switch cards and payments. It's also serves as a layer of protection for your payment card information. Google to read more.

wonlasewonimi:


It's an app that acts like a wallet for all your bank cards. It makes it easier for you to switch cards and payments. It's also serves as a layer of protection for your payment card information. Google to read more.

Is this not same function like apple wallet?

Akorkor:


Is this not same function like apple wallet?

After about 3 weeks since you paid for a service with apple wallet, can you switch the card you paid with? I think it is similar but better than apple wallet

abeg where i fi buy turkey(proper turkey not cuts or whatnots) or goatmeat around Birmingham

hustla:


Most people I know just throw "lamba" for the care experience and add that they have volunteered in Nigeria on their CV

Lol
I have gotten an offer in CIP card company as a sales consultant, I don't know if you know about the company. The downside is that the job is commission based, no fixed salary.

wonlasewonimi:


After about 3 weeks since you paid for a service with apple wallet, can you switch the card you paid with? I think it is similar but better than apple wallet

Maybe, I don't really get it but what I use apple wallet for is just to add my Virtual card, train card or anything and with that I use it to pay for whatever I want.

ShalewaT:
I have been in Sunderland for a little over two weeks now and I have applied to over 40 jobs all to no avail. I don't know what to do anymore, I have done few interviews and it seems they are all looking for a full time work.

I have experience in sales and I've been applying for jobs as sales assistant, retail assistant etc.

I have a Certificate in IT(British Computer Society), I don't have any work experience in IT so I haven't been applying for jobs related to it.

What do I do? It's really getting to me.

Where do you live in Sunderland? I live in Sunderland and can be of help. Send me a dm.

Akorkor:


Maybe, I don't really get it but what I use apple wallet for is just to add my Virtual card, train card or anything and with that I use it to pay for whatever I want.

Apple wallet is bae!

blessuk16:
abeg where i fi buy turkey(proper turkey not cuts or whatnots) or goatmeat around Birmingham

Tesco, sanisbury... the big supermarket all have full turkey

Goat meat that taste like naija one.... start unlearning and relearning how to eat the goat you see here...... The proper naija ones didn't make it to the airline ...lol. if you see at all, it so expensive

ShalewaT:

Lol
I have gotten an offer in CIP card company as a sales consultant, I don't know if you know about the company. The downside is that the job is commission based, no fixed salary.

Nah I don't