Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 (edited) After 12 years working as a Learning Assistant, I'm getting a bit fed up and every year as we start a new academic session, my heart sinks at the thought of going back . I like my colleagues, it's easy and comfortable, close to home, good holidays but now that doesn't seem enough. Someone suggested looking at the university jobs websites and I came across a vacancy for an Admissions Clerical Officer for the Admissions Team in the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. It's part-time, almost same hours as I do now and only a couple of miles further away than my current job. I can tick all the essential critera . I don't have the desired critera - experience in/knowledge of university admissions (apart from through my 2 boys going to Uni!) but hopefully that won't be a deal breaker. I'm about to send in my electronic application - wish me luck . Edited August 7, 2015 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Wow......sounds like the perfect next move for you! Wishing you success! When is the closing date and when are you likely to hear about interviews? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 OOOh, well done ANH, Hats off to you!!!! It's so easy to stick with the same old same old, but sometimes a new challenge is just what is needed. Good luck and keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 Thanks . Closing date is 12th August, no idea about interviews but it would be good if it could be before I go back to work on Monday 17th August . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Hey that sounds perfect! I always thought universities must be stimulating places to work in and busy too which is always good. I would def go for it!. The only disadvantage that I can think of would be the loss of school holidays but perhaps thats not so important now. Fingers crossed for you and many positive vibes. Ax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Good luck Vicki! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Ooh best of luck sounds ideal for a change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Sometimes the right person without experience I'd better for the role is better than the wrong person with experience. Good luck and fingers crossed for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Best of luck! Rooting for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Good luck, it is too easy to stick with the familiar but not quite satisfactory. I took on a new role at work about 3 years ago and was so pleased with how quickly I picked it up, I now love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Good luck! I too browse the local university vacancies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Good luck ANH. I hope it works out for you. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGirlsMum Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 I'm such an idiot . I spent days writing a fairly lengthy supporting statement, trying to say everything that I thought would make them at least give me an interview. I tried uploading it to the online application only to find that it's not a maximum of 2,000 words, it's 2,000 characters including spaces . So I've had to pare it down to the bare minimum and it doesn't look nearly as good . Oh well, at least it didn't let me download my 1,200 word statement, that would have got me on the reject pile straight away . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Oh no how annoying after all that hard work. Hope you get an interview. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 I think it's time something good came your way! Best of luck me dear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 Aw, thank you . I've just applied for a part-time school secretary job too! No idea which school though as it's through an agency . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Good luck with that too! I am now applying for a couple of new jobs, one has lollipop lady duties in the job spec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Exciting times! Fingers, paws and claws crossed for you both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 Just got a call from the agency about the part-time secretary job . I was playing it down, saying I'm only interested in a job that is perfect, that I'm not that great on Access but am teaching myself online, and it all depends where the school is (she did say and it's ideal). That didn't put her off and I'm meeting her on Thursday! If I get an interview it'll be on 28th August, by which time maybe I'll know if I've got an interview for the Uni job. Sounds a much easier job than the Uni one, so that might be a tough decision if I'm lucky enough to be offered both . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 OOh well done you - hope it goes the way you want it - you may be offered both of them and have a choice. That would be nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Well done you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Brilliant news, well done Axx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
