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by Idea
Fri Oct 01, 2010 11:18 am
Forum: Newly Arrived in UK - General How To queries (NO immigration/visa/ILR queries)
Topic: Buying a car under Indian License
Replies: 19
Views: 11674

Re: Do I need "International Driving Permit" ?

5 years past since the OP, so wanted to check if it's still the case that u dont need a license (indian or uk) to buy a car ? I checked in Confused.com and I am getting insurance with Indian licence (3 yrs old) and the rates are cheaper than a 0.5 yr old UK licence. Ofcourse, I didn't finalize any ...
by Idea
Tue Sep 28, 2010 11:35 am
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Applying directly with company
Replies: 1
Views: 714

applying direct

the companies (who recruit direct) have on their website the facility to apply / register your cv

in some companies they are quite actively used.
and you should have an idea of the companies in your field (could get itonline anyway)
by Idea
Mon Sep 27, 2010 1:00 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Lost my Contract...
Replies: 16
Views: 4061

Re: Lost my Contract...

Hey Guys, I was serving a contract. I was working on one of the weekend and I used the office phone to make some calls to India, never knew that could be a problem. The other day my manager called me and said my contract has been terminated because I used the office resource for my personal purpose...
by Idea
Wed Sep 22, 2010 11:19 am
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Need help in Contract Job
Replies: 4
Views: 1175

Re: Need help in Contract Job

I am applying for contract jobs. Can any one guide me what should i do to get work. Is it easy to create my own company? or i have to work under something called umbrella company? I am new to UK and need some advice.. Is umbrella company better and any one good to approach? Is it % basis to the com...
by Idea
Mon Sep 20, 2010 8:06 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Help needed in 3-4 questions
Replies: 3
Views: 1009

apart from the specifics given already in the 2 posts above... I feel it all depends on risk apettite, and mental mindset - because intially you may have to face a lot of strife before you find your feet and establish yourself - are you prepared for it ? for youngsters there is nothing much to lose ...
by Idea
Thu Sep 02, 2010 10:12 am
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Different modes of contracting?
Replies: 7
Views: 1814

as wanderer has mentioned eariler ltd. company is the best option for returns. phone a umberalla company provider and give details of you contract and expenses and they will be able to give you a projection - free of cost ..ie for the enquiry yes. umberalla company would calc. (and pay on your behal...
by Idea
Thu Aug 26, 2010 2:17 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Job Market Nov-Dec
Replies: 1
Views: 773

well almost

new recruitment in general are not planned in dec. to mid jan - exceptional cases are there.

this topic has been discussed in detail already - search for old posts
by Idea
Wed Aug 25, 2010 11:46 am
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Looking for web designer job, Please help
Replies: 25
Views: 4245

Re: No, I have friend, who has experience in .NET

blsrini wrote:Looking for job abroad
post your address/e-mail id. in case someone wants to send u an offer letter...
by Idea
Wed Aug 25, 2010 11:28 am
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Looking for web designer job, Please help
Replies: 25
Views: 4245

Re: Hi any opening for .Net professional

blsrini wrote:.Net 3+ years of hand on experience
u want someone to do the jobsearch for you?
by Idea
Sat Aug 07, 2010 7:23 am
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Job for wireless/ mobile techniologies
Replies: 15
Views: 2099

Re: Job for wireless/ mobile techniologies

Hi Guys I am thinking of applying to tier 1 soon. I have 9 years experience in wireless tecnnologies working with mobile service providers in North America. What is the chance of getting a job if I move there and what is the average salary. Best Can't believe that people with 9 years experience ask...
by Idea
Wed Aug 04, 2010 4:39 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Different modes of contracting?
Replies: 7
Views: 1814

Umbrella companies are ok for short contract - the nett income is lower than limited company. but limited company requires set-up costs - and closing down the company also involves some costs and you'll need to file your tax returns if you keep your company dormant. did you try some googling ? all t...
by Idea
Wed Aug 04, 2010 7:12 am
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Different modes of contracting?
Replies: 7
Views: 1814

Re: Different modes of contracting?

someone who may be contracting for short-term or long-term and is quite new to tax structures, expenses claims etc? Which ones did you go for? Thanks for your advice. one of the parameters to decide on the format is if its short term or long term and you are trying to generalise. I would say if you...
by Idea
Sat Jul 31, 2010 12:19 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: What will happen if my ILR application (WP 5y) got rejected?
Replies: 10
Views: 3587

if for some reason ILR got rejected due to abesences...i would think the WP holder can apply for FLR and later on apply for ILR when the eligibility is reached
by Idea
Fri Jul 30, 2010 4:38 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: getting job without UK experience
Replies: 28
Views: 4587

Apparently, there is no clear reason. I just dont "make a match" after clearing all hurdles I get through all tecnical tests (3-4) and then Stupoid HR interview comes up I dont know why they dont see it initially and cal me for test and interviews Strange! Generally agents/companies ask for UK expe...
by Idea
Wed Jul 28, 2010 5:18 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Umbrella contractor vs own company?
Replies: 2
Views: 802

My advise would be start with an umberella company and see how it goes for sometime. if your work/part time work is continous and you see yourself doing it in the long term switch to limited company at that stage
...
by Idea
Mon Jul 26, 2010 10:03 am
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Job openings in Glasgow
Replies: 9
Views: 2174

city centre a nice place?...

yes. if you stay indoors always
by Idea
Mon Jul 26, 2010 10:00 am
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Two years experienced Asic Design/Verification Engineer
Replies: 3
Views: 764

is it aisc verification or asic ? ...as if it matters..
by Idea
Fri Jul 23, 2010 9:38 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Job openings in Glasgow
Replies: 9
Views: 2174

if somebody knew a secret answer to 'how to get a job' they'll be super rich and wouldn't spend time here...
by Idea
Fri Jul 23, 2010 10:28 am
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Plz. suggest a good resume preparation service provider
Replies: 5
Views: 1315

IMHO there is no international standard for CVs and from my experience i can say people are interested in the content and dont care much about the presentation - so dont get too much hung up on cv format. It takes 2 minutes for the recruiter to understand your experience and projects involved. Any o...
by Idea
Thu Jul 22, 2010 2:21 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 (G) query
Replies: 6
Views: 1090

If you can atleast submit 2 Documentable - Acceptable - Reportable evidences in original (or attested, as applicable) for ur claim, then the answer is YES are you refering to 2 documentable, acceptable & reportable evidence as stated in the policy guidance (for selfemployed applicants)? i m sorry b...
by Idea
Tue Jul 20, 2010 2:05 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR refused
Replies: 21
Views: 6765

Re: ILR refused

Hi i was refused ILR(same day service) last august for out of country more than 6 months (maernity leave) not allowed to appeal as i got enough leave to remain till 2012(come under hsmp judicial review). one of the solicitors advised me doing representation for not exercising proper discretion and ...
by Idea
Sun Jul 18, 2010 9:47 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: someone got any idea for me please
Replies: 6
Views: 1608

I find that there are other doc.s which can be used as proof - fr eg. P60s and child benefit letter, - P60s you can get it from HMRC even if you have lost them..
by Idea
Fri Jul 16, 2010 7:07 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR application under salary cut
Replies: 5
Views: 1411

this has been answered so many times....pls use the search function
by Idea
Fri Jul 16, 2010 11:55 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: someone got any idea for me please
Replies: 6
Views: 1608

You should have given the information when you applied for ILR...
Do you have a copy of the lost passport ? -..
by Idea
Fri Jul 16, 2010 11:50 am
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: how to save tax in UK
Replies: 19
Views: 5708

Pension contribution

A long shot - Increase the contribution to the pension fund...may help
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