JOB HUNTING

It takes time getting your job application together. It means to  type up your CV/Resume before you've even started filling out the job application questions. Today it's all about technology using computers/laptops/Notebooks etc just to apply for work. Online job applications require more time and effort too. I was in the middle of doing an online application and MY GOD QUESTIONS SEEMED NEVER ENDING. They want you to attach your CV so you need to have it saved on file to do this, lucky I had the choice of being able to type up my CV since my file wasn't an accepted format. Time was spent typing my CV, proofreading my cv and saving it too, yes always remember to save :) My CV is typed up saved and now on to the online questions. All good till they want me to attach 2 forms of ID and I'm thinking why do they want this personal information online when they can just get it in person at the job interview? I then read if I don't attach my 2 forms of ID my job application ...

Finding a job in Christchurch is so frustrating. I've been a stay-home-mum for 10 years now and returned to the workforce after my sons had their first year at school. Despite many job applications and 3 interviews the only work I've found is casual work and it's been 2 years now. Believe me I have and am still trying to find work since the causal work I do have is paid on commission and its not stable enough financially I need to find a job that is. Today finding work in Christchurch sometimes goes beyond challenging. At the moment there's a job at Pizza Hut and to apply for the job is an online application. I've been through all the questions and MY GOD IT'S NEVER ENDING :(  For this application they want you to add 2 forms of ID too, yes online and if you don't your application wont be accepted.  What happened to paper applications, you fill them out, attach your CV and any copies of ID they want, either post or drop it into the place of business you...