The following case histories have been selected at random from files at various C.E.S. offices.
TO : MRS MARY (CES)
FAX NO 074 908000
FROM : MRS DULCIE BRONLOW
(NUMBER OF CES :- KU 29331J)
DEAR SIR,
THANKYOU SO VERY MUCH FOR LET ME KNOW ON 28-6-96.
LET'S I ASK YOU ABOUT BEFORE YOU TOLD ME ABOUT NEXT WEEK
YOU TRY TO TALK WITH CETAP BUT WAIT UNTIL NOT YET TO
HEAR ABOUT IT. AFTER TWO WEEKS.
LET'S YOU KNOW ABOUT I'M NOT HAPPY WITH MY JOB.
BECAUSE THE MACHINE FOR MAKE MINCE AND CHOPPED VERY HEAVY
TOO MUCH AS BECAME AS I CALL MY HUSBAND HELP ME
BUT I'M SO SORRY TO HIM BECAUSE HIS' KNEE HAVE ARTHRITIS
I WANT TO JOB AS PACKING IN WOOLWORTH ON 4 HOURS. NIGHT.
PLEASE HELP ME. THANK YOU.
REGARDS,
DULCIE
Dulcie's husband Ken has been fitted with a prosthesis and he is now able to operate the mincing machine himself. Dulcie has retired from the workforce.
CETAP : One of those meaningless acronyms so prevalent in the Public Service.
I / 8 Snot Place,
Summerfield heights
4510.
Dear Sir Davis,
I yearn registration as the unemployed person
at your office, Being of recent date. You have been
advised to me by an Allowee Jobsearcher, who her name
shall remain nameless, praise be. As you notice,
I keep many sKill codes but hIs^tory of work is lonG
and fixxed. I observe xxxxxxxx
xx references and
telephone also, The car has its own transport arrangements and
it is well-presented ("top½ referral") you will
understand. All part-time and both full time work
is seekable and remember to note the Telephon
will not be Silent when you call me yes please about
the job ASAP soon.
Farood O'Higgins Jaroopsy ((Mr.)
Sir Davis I now sign you as my CasemenT Manager.
Mr Jaroopsy (and his car) are now fully employed in the pizza delivery profession.
1/8 Meukers Place
Summerfield Mansions 4510.
Ms Muriel Birchfield-Knight
CES
PO Box 555
Ipswich 4305.
My dear lady,
I am a jobseeker of long length and suitable criteria. Th e spouse of a Newstart customer has referred me to you as Combatant casement manager who can offer a subsidy for my caseload. As you will note I am ^a concise and succinct in my dealings, and the car has a licence, although the telephone is not silent. I have no special disadvantages as you can observe . Both of my occ codes are registered IP but I am not SLOE as I have a Compact start date from another CES. who may be known to you upon further enquiries.
My previous employers have stable work histories and refer
can obtain references.
You will soon discover that I am unmatched, and I am urgentkly available ASAP as I have local transport.
My postcode (written displayed above) in the right hand
corner) is available to you for further
Corresponding, and I will not Fail To Reply.
I remain at your self service,
Jason.
Jason now assists Dr Kemp, Commonwealth Minister for Education, in the development of Literacy standards for State Primary schools.
IP : Registerd as seeking an Improved Position
SLOE : Registered as School Leaver seeking Other Employment
Jason : Not his real name
1/8 Mewkers Place
Stuckey Road
Clayfield 4614.
23 Station St
Nundah QLD 4012.
Dear Bunstead sir,
I have been detected to you as a person
Who can resist me most capablefully in my Jobsearch activities.
So you can understand my casement and manage me accordingly.
I am for shortlisting and have many criteria. You will see.
If you still require assistance you can contact me at my Postcode.
Sincereingly yours,
Gavin.
Gavin is still being case-managed on a voluntary basis by Mr Bunstead who has since been retrenched. Both gentlemen earn part-time income by undertaking gardening work for each other.
From the Fax of Bradley-Chant Hoddle
To: Caboolture CES From:
Time: 10:46:17 Date: 7-2-98
Pages (including cover): 5
Tuesday 6th February, 1998
Att:: Caboolture CES
Fax: (07)5490 8000
From: Brad Hoddle
Phone/Fax: (07)8704 9433 Re: ESU Job B10397062
To whom it may concern, Please find following my resume as application for the
Above
Mentioned position for Meter Reader with Powmeter.
After reading the position description supplied to me, I believe I am the best person for
this
Position.
My physical fitness is of an excellent standard. Coupled with my previous experience
in customer service roles, professional appearance, computer/keyboard skills and ability
to work unsupervised
alone
yet still being part of a team makes me your best choice.
As per my resume, I have completed Year 12 (Senior Certificate) at Boonah Grammar School
in 1990. My
Manual drivers licence is clean and due to previous data entry positions I know I will
have an
error
rate of much less than 1 in 1000 as stated in your position description.
Overall, the skills that I have aquire in the last seven (7) years, which are all listed
in my attached
Resume, I have prepared me more than adequately to perform beyond your expectations in
this position.
I can be contacted at your convenience or mine for an interview on (07)8704 9433 or
0411 805 829. Both of
These contact numbers have message facilities if I am unavailable wheb you call. I look
forward to hearing form you in the very near future.
Warnest Regards,
Bradley Hoddle
Unfortunately, Brad was unsuccessful with his application.
However, he has since been appointed Manager of a leading Job Network agency on the Sunshine Coast. His obvious talents and personal qualities have been leveraged to the maximum benefit of the Network, his employer and his many clients.
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