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(29 Jul 2014, 5:30 am)Dan wrote This article.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/dom...boy-133854
(29 Jul 2014, 8:08 am)Jimmi wrote Wonder if they do this with everyone, you could have: four eyes, tart, tramp, nerd and a bit rapey.
(29 Jul 2014, 8:42 am)marxistafozzski wrote I know it is isn't nice to be picked out for stuff like that, but it is quite funny...I went out with a girl years ago, lovely girl, I used to call her fire fanny for obvious reasons, she thought it was hilarious
Could you imagine the hell there'd be if Bazza saw a certain name on his takeaway receipt
(29 Jul 2014, 8:46 am)Dan wrote I know there used to be a lad in our year group in primary with ginger hair, and he always used to go wild went people said he was ginger... He came up with the usual "I'm strawberry blonde!" line. Hilarious.
(29 Jul 2014, 9:11 am)marxistafozzski wrote Gingers can be quite fiery [pun intended], I have a bit Ginger in my hair, it is normally dark brown but bits of ginger can be seen, I dye it all the time though. I have known a lad since he was a baby, he is mid-20's and I am sure his first words would have been "It's Strawberry Blonde, not Ginger" he still says that today, though his hair has ended up very blonde..
Out of interest is there actually such a colour as strawberry blonde?
(29 Jul 2014, 9:40 am)Marcus wrote That's like asking if Jedi is really a religion!
(29 Jul 2014, 2:16 pm)marxistafozzski wrote Is Jedi a religion
The 2001 census recorded something like 0.7% of people putting Jedi as there religion in New Zealand 1 census recorded Jediism at 1.5%, 0.3% higher than Buddhism and Hindu...
So basically there is no such colour as strawberry blonde, I guess it is just a colour in the imagination of most gingers when trying to deny there hair colour ;-)
(30 Jul 2014, 10:22 am)AdamY wrote Because I'm evil, I tend to put down 'Sith Lord' in any Census I've completed. It's doubtful I'm the only one who's done this, so when the data for 2001 and 2011 is released in 90-100 years time, it should make interesting reading.
(04 Aug 2014, 4:55 pm)Dan wrote Had a very good day on my first day with Go North East today. Everyone was incredibly friendly and very welcoming indeed. My mentor today who gave me my induction was really helpful, and it has been a pleasure working alongside him today.
I'm on a month-long Work Experience placement and will be based at Riverside and Bensham, getting a feel for what it's like to work in different departments 'behind the scenes', which I wouldn't usually get to see as a customer.
(04 Aug 2014, 4:55 pm)Dan wrote Had a very good day on my first day with Go North East today. Everyone was incredibly friendly and very welcoming indeed. My mentor today who gave me my induction was really helpful, and it has been a pleasure working alongside him today.
I'm on a month-long Work Experience placement and will be based at Riverside and Bensham, getting a feel for what it's like to work in different departments 'behind the scenes', which I wouldn't usually get to see as a customer.
As I've already had seven weeks off school and had no luck in finding a paid job, I thought I'd be mad not to try and go for a work experience placement in an industry that I have an interest in. I think it'll look great on my CV, and hopefully help out for jobs in the future too. It'll also get me back into a routine which I need before September, as it's always hell going back to school after the summer holidays.
(04 Aug 2014, 5:46 pm)citaro5284 wrote Pleased you enjoyed it. Not everyone who works for GNE is a cantankerous bugger like me
(04 Aug 2014, 5:51 pm)Tom wrote Glad to hear you enjoyed it - do you plan to become a driver or anything?
(04 Aug 2014, 5:57 pm)Dan wrote One way of putting it..!
Probably not, although I'd argue it could be a good stepping stone in life if I did.
As a kid, I always wanted to own my own bus/coach company. As I've grown older, I've expanded that to be any business. My childhood aspiration is the reason why this month is so important to me. Although Go North East is a large company, the principles of what they do would have to be carried out with any bus operator - no matter how large or small.
I discovered today that, from the moment you apply for the job, it takes around three months for you to actually get behind the wheel and start driving (if, of course, you are successful - many aren't) - and that's when your mentor will be training you on various routes, etc. I honestly didn't think it would take quite so long.
(04 Aug 2014, 6:04 pm)Tom wrote I'd love to be a bus driver and work my way up - and as this year is a incredibly important year (options) I need to make my mind up quickly. Business and Travel and Tourism is a no brainer for me. I'll probably get selected for the English Baccalaureate thing and have to pick a language (German) and a Humanities which will be Geography.
I don't know what will help me become a bus driver, but are you going to sixth form or college? I'd much prefer college, but not sure what one would be more beneficial. Not sure about uni mind.
(04 Aug 2014, 6:19 pm)Dan wrote If you have Connexions in your school, they'll be forever getting onto you about how important your GCSE options are, because they map out your life in future. Trust me, the majority of people I know have now finished their GCSE course and are moving onto A-Levels or the college equivalent, and a lot of them still have no idea.
I've now chosen my A-Levels for Sixth Form (ICT, Media Studies, Business Studies and English - if you're interested), and still don't have a definitive idea.
To become a bus driver, I don't think your qualifications at school matter greatly. You will have to undergo a basic arithmetic test if you succeed in the interview too, but I think it is on the same level of difficulty as you'll find in GCSE exams. One of the guys I'm working with at the moment asked me if I want to brush up on my theory about road signs etc, and I can take the test at some point, as a bit of practice. Should be interesting!
Obviously, the higher up you want to get in the company, your qualifications most likely will matter. I was in the Recruitment Department today and several people had interviews. From what I've been told, as long as you meet the criteria (for Go North East as set here), you're at an immediate advantage - so be sure to read that! Other main factors which really influence the interviewer's decision on whether to put you through to the next stage in the recruitment process is how presentable you are in the interview (are you confident, how did you greet the interviewer, etc) and if you're on-time or not. Connexions (or whoever you've got at your school) will constantly bang on about this being so important - you'll get sick of it, and it sounds so obvious, but I'd imagine that nerves can get the better of you in an interview (especially if it's your first).
(04 Aug 2014, 6:24 pm)Tom wrote But I'd imagine you'd have an advantage if you have better qualifications?
So if I went for an interview at 21, and had my license for say three years, without any convictions I'd be accepted? Sounds easy enough? I'm sure being an enthusiast will give you an advantage too, knowing the routes and having more passion for the job etc.
Do you go on work experience in Year 10? If so how do they decide where you go?
(04 Aug 2014, 6:19 pm)Dan wrote If you have Connexions in your school, they'll be forever getting onto you about how important your GCSE options are, because they map out your life in future. Trust me, the majority of people I know have now finished their GCSE course and are moving onto A-Levels or the college equivalent, and a lot of them still have no idea.
I've now chosen my A-Levels for Sixth Form (ICT, Media Studies, Business Studies and English - if you're interested), and still don't have a definitive idea.
To become a bus driver, I don't think your qualifications at school matter greatly. You will have to undergo a basic arithmetic test if you succeed in the interview too, but I think it is on the same level of difficulty as you'll find in GCSE exams. One of the guys I'm working with at the moment asked me if I want to brush up on my theory about road signs etc, and I can take the test at some point, as a bit of practice. Should be interesting!
Obviously, the higher up you want to get in the company, your qualifications most likely will matter. I was in the Recruitment Department today and several people had interviews. From what I've been told, as long as you meet the criteria (for Go North East as set here), you're at an immediate advantage - so be sure to read that! Other main factors which really influence the interviewer's decision on whether to put you through to the next stage in the recruitment process is how presentable you are in the interview (are you confident, how did you greet the interviewer, etc) and if you're on-time or not. Connexions (or whoever you've got at your school) will constantly bang on about this being so important - you'll get sick of it, and it sounds so obvious, but I'd imagine that nerves can get the better of you in an interview (especially if it's your first).
(04 Aug 2014, 6:19 pm)Dan wrote If you have Connexions in your school, they'll be forever getting onto you about how important your GCSE options are, because they map out your life in future. Trust me, the majority of people I know have now finished their GCSE course and are moving onto A-Levels or the college equivalent, and a lot of them still have no idea.
I've now chosen my A-Levels for Sixth Form (ICT, Media Studies, Business Studies and English - if you're interested), and still don't have a definitive idea.
To become a bus driver, I don't think your qualifications at school matter greatly. You will have to undergo a basic arithmetic test if you succeed in the interview too, but I think it is on the same level of difficulty as you'll find in GCSE exams. One of the guys I'm working with at the moment asked me if I want to brush up on my theory about road signs etc, and I can take the test at some point, as a bit of practice. Should be interesting!
Obviously, the higher up you want to get in the company, your qualifications most likely will matter. I was in the Recruitment Department today and several people had interviews. From what I've been told, as long as you meet the criteria (for Go North East as set here), you're at an immediate advantage - so be sure to read that! Other main factors which really influence the interviewer's decision on whether to put you through to the next stage in the recruitment process is how presentable you are in the interview (are you confident, how did you greet the interviewer, etc) and if you're on-time or not. Connexions (or whoever you've got at your school) will constantly bang on about this being so important - you'll get sick of it, and it sounds so obvious, but I'd imagine that nerves can get the better of you in an interview (especially if it's your first).
(04 Aug 2014, 6:31 pm)Dan wrote Most schools do Work Experience in Year 10, but my school chooses to do it at the end of Year 11 after we've completed our final exam so that we don't miss out on any hours in school.
It will vary depending on school, and depending on who your school has to help you. Like I mentioned above, Connexions are always in my school giving careers advice (mentioning things like being on-time for interviews, looking smart, shaking the interviewer's hand confidently, etc) and they'll communicate with teachers in your school who will organise the placement for you. I certainly didn't have much of an input with my placement, but was told that, as Morrisons was fairly local, that would be ideal for me.
