delboy Posted May 25, 2010 Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 thing is these jobs are usually taken in advance anyways and advertised as a legal requirement and usually awarded to someone who knows someone. Having been unemployed long-term now I dont lose a wink of sleep over not getting jobs I think I'm more than qualified for. Yes its annoying but I bagged a number of jobs in the past through who I knew not what I knew! Advertised jobs suck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewarden Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 No way, man. When I applied a few years back, I think they took one look at the fact that I had put on DIY shows, realised my motives weren't about generating a profit, and classed me under: "Not A Fucking Chance".ach guess I just thought it I had some form of experience that others wouldnt have which would put me in good steading. fair enough, obviously others have been deemed far more capable than Iam.Back to putting on gigs nobody comes too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 Awe shuks Cloud. I'm warming to you And yup, a number of successful funding apps across music and art. No matter, I have moved on and reckon the job is a bit of a poisoned chalice. Which genuinely had me a little wary but thought what the hell... Not that I need have worried eh..You know what makes me laugh? I found this when looking at the Lemon Tree listings - THE LEMON TREE : New Art Exhibition OpensNow - if they're going to hire an assistant programmer, wouldn't it make sense to interview in someone with knowledge of art who might be able to expand the job role into that area, too - and even potentially mixing the two in some way? Or is this just way too logical? By the look of things lately' date=' they're probably looking for someone with an in-depth knowledge of the nations shittest tribute bands. [/quote']Those listings on their website aren't the full listings, surely? They're absolutely horrible!It's sad to see that they appear to be doing absolutely nothing "eclectic" despite their promises when they originally took the place over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewarden Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 Those listings on their website aren't the full listings, surely? They're absolutely horrible!It's sad to see that they appear to be doing absolutely nothing "eclectic" despite their promises when they originally took the place over.the person specification included knowledge of popular trends in modern music.I just wanted to book fuck buttons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gladstone Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 Anyone any idea if the post has been filled and if so by who...It's been filled - but I don't know who got the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Stax Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 the person specification included knowledge of popular trends in modern music.I just wanted to book fuck buttonsNow that I woulda love to have seen in the brochure. Would have been on my hit list as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Stax Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 You know what makes me laugh? I found this when looking at the Lemon Tree listings - THE LEMON TREE : New Art Exhibition OpensNow - if they're going to hire an assistant programmer, wouldn't it make sense to interview in someone with knowledge of art who might be able to expand the job role into that area, too - and even potentially mixing the two in some way? Or is this just way too logical? Those listings on their website aren't the full listings, surely? They're absolutely horrible!It's sad to see that they appear to be doing absolutely nothing "eclectic" despite their promises when they originally took the place over.Not to mention the duty managers they were seeking as well... Been informed by former members of staff that not getting the job, not that I expected to I will add, is a 'lucky escape'. haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monster Zero Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 To be honest I would say that all you guys who were rejected have had a lucky escape while Im sure you had visions of being able to bring more variety to The Lemon Tree in terms of broader appeal of artists and at more recession friendly prices, I am pretty confident you would have entered a world of being forced to book an endless stream of tribute bands and endure much criticism for inflated ticket prices which was outwith your controlSince it re-opened things seem to have become worse. Certainly no discernible difference. Worse advertising probably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Stax Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 To be honest I would say that all you guys who were rejected have had a lucky escape while Im sure you had visions of being able to bring more variety to The Lemon Tree in terms of broader appeal of artists and at more recession friendly prices, I am pretty confident you would have entered a world of being forced to book an endless stream of tribute bands and endure much criticism for inflated ticket prices which was outwith your controlSince it re-opened things seem to have become worse. Certainly no discernible difference. Worse advertising probably.All things that crossed my mind on every paragraph of my application but needs must. And I wasn't really that bothered about not getting that job. Just perplexed that an application, whether mine or anyone else's, that ticks every box, and some, across the personal specification and job description, at both a professional and interest level, was deemed not suitable or strong enough for their organisation. It does raise questions about intent... I'll reserve a full opinion until I hear who gets the job... Or, I'll simply forget about the Lemon Tree again until it's once more in the papers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gladstone Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 Apparently Sir Ian Wood got the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam 45 Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 My pal didnae. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Stax Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 Hearing that other more than qualified folk are not getting a look in... Or getting a look in but quickly told to fuck off... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oedo 808 Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 Square peg. Round hole.Next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northcountrygirl Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Eek,I applied for the other job they had going, the closing date was last week. It was just admin work in the box office... After reading all this, I'm sure as hell not holding out much hope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Stax Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 I hear the lass that got the LT job is nae ees! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gladstone Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 Wirelessly posted (Mozilla/5.0 (iPhone; U; CPU iPhone OS 3_1_2 like Mac OS X; en-us) AppleWebKit/528.18 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/4.0 Mobile/7D11 Safari/528.16)Who's got the job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Stax Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 Wirelessly posted (Mozilla/5.0 (iPhone; U; CPU iPhone OS 3_1_2 like Mac OS X; en-us) AppleWebKit/528.18 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/4.0 Mobile/7D11 Safari/528.16)Who's got the job?Cant say but it is a very good choice which makes everything okay with the world again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 Is it possibly someone with whom you've had a working relationship in the past? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oedo 808 Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 Cant say...how no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
givemeasmile Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 It's good, you lot just have to wait and see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Stax Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 ...how no?Not my place is all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Stax Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 Is it possibly someone with whom you've had a working relationship in the past?C'mon Alan, fess up now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 Cant say but it is a very good choice which makes everything okay with the world again ^^^ What Jim said.Good appointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost Of Fudge Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 i feel so out of the loop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 Cant say but it is a very good choice which makes everything okay with the world again Hope so. For our sake and his. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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