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**Hugh** · 22-02-2012, 17:12

They didn't work that way at Asda (maybe because it isn't just shelf stacking, which is only part of the Shop Floor Assistant's job).

But the point is that they are not jobs, they are work experience, which may lead to a job, and will also show potential employers that the applicant has the ability to turn up and do a job.

I (and I assume most employers) would not go out and take people on for 4 to 8 weeks on spec, on full pay, for the possibility that some of them might be employable - ymmv.

Just found a job ad for Work Placement at Asda

22-02-2012, 17:12	#61
Hugh laeva recumbens anguis Cable Forum Team Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 67 Services: Premiere Collection Posts: 42,099	Re: Sainsbury's pull out of 'Work for your benefits scheme' They didn't work that way at Asda (maybe because it isn't just shelf stacking, which is only part of the Shop Floor Assistant's job). But the point is that they are not jobs, they are work experience, which may lead to a job, and will also show potential employers that the applicant has the ability to turn up and do a job. I (and I assume most employers) would not go out and take people on for 4 to 8 weeks on spec, on full pay, for the possibility that some of them might be employable - ymmv. Just found a job ad for Work Placement at Asda __________________ There is always light. If only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it. If my post is in bold and this colour, it's a Moderator Request.