Jobsbridge (12)

Hey guys..


Quick question.. Does anyone here have experience with jobsbridge. A good friend of mine was just offered a high end position on jobsbridge and is unsure whether it is worth taking or not.

Is anyone on the forums currently on this program or have experience on it?

Thanks in advance...

Richie

richie im not on jobbridge either but their is a few things to take into account before making any decision the jobbridge scheme usually the payement is around 50 euro extra on to the dole even though some people are qualified to degree and masters level i still think its wrong because they may have the theory experience but not the practical i still think the payement is an insult even though no practical but your experience every day by been on it is beneficial and a stepping stone for the next position best of luck on your decision mike

Hi Everyone...

thanks for the great feedback and advice.. I do appreciate it
I would also love to hear from anyone on this program ;o))

thanks very much for that... Its a hard choice to make

Hey there, Im a lil torn when it comes to jobsbridge, I think its a great program for people just out of school college, or people that are moving from into a completely new career most of these people have the theory but no practical experience.
I believe some employers just use it as cheap labour, But other company's have a great rep for hiring into permanent roles or at the very least giving people the experience needed to fill that gap in their CV. He needs figure that out himself.

As you said its a high level position your 'friend' :)needs to ask the employer the right questions e.g what the chances of a full time position at the end of the program, he can gauge from that if they are serious about this position.
It needs to be a two way thing, so he needs to look into drawing out a skills training plan with his employer, he needs to look at the position and see what every company expects from it and work towards it...If its a good employer they will have a good plan in place...but he needs to own it...
Sorry if that sounds like a bit of a rant but its a bit of a passion of mine lol sad as it seems:)

Hey tusiemc,

thanks so much for all that information.. It is super helpful...I am so torn my self. I have been online and seen the horror stories, but this is a very good job with a good company.

No Worries, but just remember its a placement not a job, that's why you need to ask all the relevant questions..

You are working a 40hr week for 50 euro, so even tho yes you are working for them, they owe it to you to give you the experience you need...
Just remember at the end of the 9 months, either you will have a job, or you will have a very strong CV with experience in a high level role with a reputable company, beats sitting on your behind with nothing to gain at the end of the day...

Ok I better sign off this before I start ranting again...best of luck with your decision