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Old 1st Sep 2004, 17:17
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where to look for a job

As a recently qualified (London based,300hr) FI(A) i am currently looking for a job - I am doing what i consider the "obvious" stuff such as sending CVs out to local flying schools/ringing up people etc. etc. but not having too much joy.

My question - is there some other forum (publications, internet sites, whatever) or tactic that i should be considering. Or is it just a case of just plugging away until i get 'lucky'.

Another related question - what is the current job market like for instructors based round London; my guess is that the recent bad weather has not been too good for prospects, but interested in anybody who may have actual experience.

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It's very simple i'm afraid.

Get your shirt and tie on, get in a car and spend 2-3 days around London visiting all the clubs, sometimes more than once if poss.

You will stand a much better chance of finding a job by personal visit than ever sending out 100 cv's

good luck and if you fancy moving north i might know of somewhere.

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Hi Mr Petrie,

How are you doing?

Hard getting a go at this instructing lark isn't it? Have you looked at Stapleford? Big school with lots of students and instructors - have a look at Southend as well, dont think there is much at Seawing, but Willow Air might be worth a look.

I know its hard but maybe a shave and a hairbrush might help

Hope you get somthing, try each place time and time again, its about getting lucky as much as anything else.

M
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