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In reply to Post #18
Sent you a PM
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In reply to Post #18
Keep your head up mate, you will get something, good people are in short supply.
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In reply to Post #15
After 6 months it’s very difficult to stay positive when you already feel so low, sleepless nights worrying about money and a cancer scare thrown in for good measure…
I keep applying.
I worked in an industry that only 2 or 3 companies provide the repair of mobile phone and personal devices like tablets , PC’s etc on a very large scale..
And the £200 per month piss take of UC is shameful doesn't even pay the food bill…
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In reply to Post #1
Mark with your skills what about sales or marketing?
You could sell sand to the Saudis
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have too much experience or I have worked for too big companies..
Not sure about the "too big companies" bit as variety is a good thing but recruiting people who are vastly over qualified for a role rarely ends well. If it were me, I'd be looking for something that I really wanted to do in the run up to retirement. Good luck anyways - I've been laid off twice over the years and both times the outcome was brilliant for numerous reasons. And others have said, get yourself on LinkedIn and start building up a little network. Stay positive!
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In reply to Post #12
Linkd in definitely works
When I got made redundant after 23 years I had 3 offers you do have to post some stuff on it to get noticed though and build up your network in the industry you specialise in
Mine is a very specific but massive market in terms of money
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In reply to Post #1
I was made redundant 2 weeks before we went into lockdown and fell through the furlough gap. Went from 40k and company car a year to £330 a month universal credit.
I did the only thing I could think of doing as I'd just bought a new house, I set myself up in business. 3 years down the line and it's the best thing I ever did.
Now at a position that the wife can give up work and I'm going to invest in her new business venture.
This was something I'd wanted to do all my life but never had the balls to do it until I was forced to.
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In reply to Post #1
Tough one really - i was made redundant at the end of Covid, was aware it was on the books and was well looked after by the company. They put me on a course to support me getting another job. Was a load of online workshops, and a coaching service with one 2 one meetings with a personal coach online.
Learnt a lot about self branding and building your linkedIn profile something which has changed massively in the recruitment market in the last 5 years or so. Getting a processional written CV will also help a lot especially for more senior jobs. After that just work on the basics of interviews (research the company, think of standard answers to competency based questions and 'Star' responses for each of them from you own experiences). Up to 55% of communication is body language - work on that and be confident.
For you specifically consultancy sounds like a good way to keep ticking over, and generally once you can get in there is a chance to get a full time job.
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In reply to Post #10
You apply for jobs, hear v little then get spammed with phone calls or emails from random agencies.. All very suss! Also applied for jobs then the role seems to either change on a call or interview!!
Had an interview whereby I was told face to face what I'd be paid by the production manager. Recruitment phoned me afterwards and queried it and told me that's not what I would be paid and that was a band level to work up to...!!!!! BS!!
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In reply to Post #8
muppet run agencies
100% have not got a clue about people’s skill sets the majority of them, I have had some dealings with some proper idiots over the years, and a few good ones thankfully
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In reply to Post #6
“If you have transferable skills then look at the renuable's industry particularly Solar and or anything connected.
If you dont have anything on the horizon have you thought about consultancy? Either starting your own business or working for others?“
Funny you should say that I’ve tried to get into renewables and will continue to dos so.
The Job I had in Italy was partly consultancy, going into the companies involved and shaking the tree to find out what was really going on and putting things right as per the contract, it was really enjoyable. But the reporting side was a strain as I had almost 18 months away from a pc during Covid, no reports , no excel etc but I did it eventually..
I know my experience and age is probably the reason and it’s knocking my confidence with everything, and I can’t see the top of the hole that I dig everyday and see at the top everyone laughing. ( that’s my description )
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In reply to Post #7
In same boat after I was made redundant after nearly 30 years in a supervisory role. I'm in a similar job now but applied for lots of jobs in last year but really getting very little back. Lot appear box ticks for the muppet run agencies. Very frustrating!
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In reply to Post #5
Truth is you probbably worry those interviewing you, i'd bet you're more experienced than the people you'd report to so would be viewed as a threat.
Sad, but probably true, then we wonder why British industry is on its arse 
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In reply to Post #1
Sorry to see your struggles but don’t give up !
I would say just keep on going, you have at 50 plus learnt people skills that are highly valued in larger businesses and managing folk is not an easy thing to do. I would really highlight that on your cv and continue to look at roles which require that.
It’s tough to jump ship and try something completely different
The economic situation is going to get a lot tougher through 2024 and for many a year to forget but companies never less are looking where they can strengthen.
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In reply to Post #4
Truth is you probbably worry those interviewing you, i'd bet you're more experienced than the people you'd report to so would be viewed as a threat.
If you have transferable skills then look at the renuable's industry particularly Solar and or anything connected.
If you dont have anything on the horizon have you thought about consultancey? Either starting your own business or working for others?
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In reply to Post #2
It’s strange that even in interviews when companies say they will gladly give feedback and then you get nothing apart from too much experience you’ve worked with 500+ people across 3 shifts, and at the new job you only have 4 people to look after.
I have management qualifications, proper colledge qualifications
I have even worked away from home within my working history several times..
I’ve done the I want this job and that’s the reason I am there
So for 17 years I worked in personal electronics mobile phones , tablets , pc’s repair and refurbishment..
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In reply to Post #1
What industry/sector are/were you in?
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In reply to Post #1
have too much experience or I have worked for too big companies..
To be honest that sounds like nonsense feedback to me, any decent company would want that, loads of experience and if you have worked at bigger companies then you certainly have something to bring to the table after seeing all of their systems and processes etc.
I say this with respect, are you applying for every job you see?
Based on your experience I would stay away from the smaller “mickey mouse” outfits and look for bigger businesses, saying that you would think smaller business would welcome you with open arms with your background. I do not want to know, but do you have good supporting qualifications? Sounds strange to me 
You may also need to make it perfectly clear to them that you are sat there because you WANT the job, that’s the reason you are there, no other reason, not to just run them through your glorious career history! (They might see it like that), make it crystal clear you want a job!
If you do think your career history is the problem then maybe tone down your CV and interview skills, sometimes less is more
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So during Covid I was made redundant after 18 years as a senior manager of a factory managing several hundred people.
Since then I have applied for loads of jobs and have not been at all successful until last year December, and ended up with a interim job working between Rome , Milan and the Uk the job was supposed to run for 3 months and ended up as 7 months with very positive feedback.
I am now back on the hamster wheel applying for jobs with very little response or I jump through the interview hoops to be told at the end I have too much experience or I have worked for too big companies..
I’m 54 and really had enough anyone else been in a similar situation ?
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