Old Gold Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 I just got referred for a position in Apache. Does anyone work for them?Worked with them as a service hand when they had just taken over the Beryl Bravo. Put an end to the cheap tabbies immediately. Bastards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Broonbreed Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 I'm on the E-fags noo so no worries there. I've heard they can be a bit cunty to service hands - due to them being cunts an all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkaline Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 I just got referred for a position in Apache. Does anyone work for them?There's a lot of speculation about their North Sea Ops at the moment, rumours flying that they might split North Sea and their American fracking ops into two separate companies. If that happens, restructuring might be a distinct possibility, in which case contractors usually get the shift on first (though many might get offered roles again), staffers usually aren't safe either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 I'm on the E-fags noo so no worries there. I've heard they can be a bit cunty to service hands - due to them being cunts an all.Me too, but it's the principle damn it.I think being treated like a cunt is just part of being a service hand. At least I wasn't a Production service hand though... those folks got major lumps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Apache seem quite successful, but at the expense of moral integrity. They're basically a bunch of bastards, but they'll pay you heaps if you're willing to be a bastard. They doing things the "Apache way" (bum clench). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 From what I recall they can be a bit frustrating on the drilling side. Big reputation for digging it quickly instead of digging it carefully. That was 3 years ago though, so they might have gone a bit wooly by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Broonbreed Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Ah well, let's see if I get offered an interview first. Apparantly they're pretty solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettthain1 Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 I was wondering if somebody could give me advice?Right, I've been offered a job as a full tone 'baristra' and half of it is a supervisory role at that new hotel at the kingswells park and ride. I got offered the job a couple of days ago and told her I have a 2 week notice period at my current job but she's nae happy about that.She wants me to do this training course on the 27th and it's within the 2 week notice.The goal was to secure that job as a back up and wait to hear what Apple are saying if I've got a job there or not as a specialist.This would all fall into place but my managers on his holidays for 2 weeks. What would be the best way to hand in my notice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 This would all fall into place but my managers on his holidays for 2 weeks. What would be the best way to hand in my notice? Have you got an area supervisor or head office at your current job? If your line manager is away and you have to give two weeks then best thing to do is formally tell the next person up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettthain1 Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Have you got an area supervisor or head office at your current job? If your line manager is away and you have to give two weeks then best thing to do is formally tell the next person up.Yeah I do! That solves one thing, cheers! I've got a regional manager, I'll email him my notice once the time is right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarmaTsunami Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 I have an interview for an admin role with RPS Energy on Monday. Has anyone here worked for them before? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Milner Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 No i havent, but congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarmaTsunami Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Oddly informal and relaxed interview. Think it went pretty well, should hear back today. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSJ81 Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 I like this thread so I thought I would link this article I had emailed to me. Perhaps some interesting points in it for any job seekers... http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2014/10/21/6-hard-truths-every-job-seeker-should-know?utm_content=buffer63bab&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin.com&utm_campaign=buffer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Easy Wishes Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarmaTsunami Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Is it normal for companies to go quiet for this long after an interview, or not bother getting back to interviewees at all? I don't mind having nothing back after submitting a CV as they must get hundreds, but I interviewed for the role on the 27th of October and figured they'd be pretty quick getting back to candidates post-interview since the guy currently in the position is retiring at the end of this month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Easy Wishes Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 I'd be tempted to say that it's not good news, but it can't hurt to chase it up - it may be that relevant people have been out of the office or on holiday, etc. Do you have an HR contact? They'd be your best bet. If it was through an agency then they should be chasing for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarmaTsunami Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 I e-mailed the HR contact on Monday to ask a) when I might expect to hear back about the interview outcome and b) if I was unsuccessful was there any feedback they could pass on. Nowt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 I had an interview at the start of the year, went really well, everyone was nice and enthusiastic at the end and talking about getting me in to meet the company director ASAP. Never heard back from them. Agency that arranged the interview said it just went dead and they couldn't get any update either. Think it's really bad form not to let interview candidates know if they've been successful or not but sadly it does happen. Best bet, as Adam said, is to chase up through an HR contact or the agency that arranged the interview. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattJimF Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 I had the opposite, got offered the job the same day as the interview, then heard nothing for two months. Chased up just to be told, "oh we've taken on lots of new people, we're really busy" despite the fact that hospitals have a six month rotation of clinical staff. Then get a call stating that it's urgent I contact them about my references, despite the fact they've sat twiddling their thumbs for two months. On top of that I had to chase them to find out what was going on with my references.On the plus side I took the risk of handing my notice in at the end of last month (not that much of a risk as I knew the reference would be sorted and my current job is due to end at the end of December) and start my new job on the first of December. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarmaTsunami Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Well they finally got back to me, and boo-urns no new job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Easy Wishes Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 The right one will come along eventually! Will keep my ear out for anything that might suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon Moon Posted November 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 So i got the job in a mental health unit only thing is im still waiting for my PVG which is taking 8 weeks. So im not at school either so really im unemployed (apart from the tandoori) and its an absolute bastard as im skint 24/7. What would people suggest i do in the meantime? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Broonbreed Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Buy as much stuff as you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon Moon Posted November 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Buy as much stuff as you can.is that supposed to be a joke or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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