She says that I don't smile enough when I am at SEETEC and I can confirm that is true. Is it because the Work Programme is demeaning and that in the past while at SEETEC I was bullied by the manager and had no redress. That could be it, but then could it be because of that time when SEETEC tried to get me sanctioned (where the DWP withhold your Job Seekers Allowance because you failed to properly look for work) because I informed them I could not attend an appointment because I had got myself a job interview? Could it have been the many times where they refused to help with the cost of attending interviews which is in clear violation to the rules and regulations?
Really in the end who knows why I look so grumpy while attending appointments at SEETEC but that is beside the point as I like most sensible people try to put my best self forward at job interviews, due to that whole chance of them paying you money to work for them after the fact. For some reason which if you were to ask me I would say is down to the fact that the advisors have a very limited view of the job market and jobseekers and as I don't fit into that narrow band. I've gotten off topic this is about interviews which to me have always seemed a strange way of getting work.
In an interview you answer questions and it is all about how you come across to the perspective employer or their representatives. Fine in theory but taking a closer look is that really the best way to choose workers? In some feedback I have got back from prospective employers from administrative/receptionist roles is that they didn't think I came across as friendly, one even said that I did not seem enthused about working in an SU HE environment, they couldn't be more wrong in their assessment of me and that is the rub. On one side we are always told not to judge people by our preconceived notions but I can't help but feel judged by these interview panels as a non-traditional prospective employee. I have the experience I have the skills so when I read some of the feedback I can't help but laugh in that sort of way that contains no warmth or hope at all.
Anyway enough of this I need to go study for my next interview.
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Had this problem myself. Made a complaint, was ignored. Independent Case Examiner looked into it, they said "you have not received a final response, Seetec have assured us they will do so" and they did not. This was months ago.
No accountability in the system, not following the rules when it comes to their profits. Was told I would receive the same support by JC+ when I was referred to this scheme. Feel like a second class citizen, just parked and left to rot until the recession ends while they collect their referral fee.
The only thing Seetec ever did for me was to sign post me to schemes in the community that charities and other people paid for. CV advice? Here's the number for a charity in the community. Course? Sorry the company running it is being investigated for fraud so all courses have been suspended.
They literally made me want to kill myself.
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