Resolved Question: What should i do about my salary?

I started a new job 2 months ago, which was advertised as 'up to £23k per annum'. I told the recruitment consultant I wanted £23k, and was told this would be passed on to the company. However, when I was offered the job, i was told the maximum salary was only £21k. As the job market is so bad, i said i would take the job anyway. Another employee who started the same job as me at the same time also had the same problem. They have since left, and the job is being advertised again with 3 different agencies as 'up to £23k per annum'. I feel this is unfair, but don't want to cause problems with my new employer. It's only £2k but i commute 80 miles a day to this job, and the extra would really help! more

Resolved Question: Are there any agencies in the North West (UK) that I can work with to sell advertsing space to companies?

I work for an NHS trust and we are looking to bring in extra revenue. I would just like the name of at least one company that I can contact, get them to sell the ad space to companies and share the generated revenue. There has got to be one surely??? We are looking at panel advertising (like train / tube stations) P.S. I know flicking through a phone book is the alternative so please don't suggest it. more

Voting Question: buying a puppy?? dalmatian?? other breeds?? please be aware of PUPPY SCAMS!!!! beware!!!!!!?

i have been looking to buy a dalmatian puppy for ages i live in london, croydon and well there isn't many about i found a breeder who only wanted 150!!..bargin?? advertised in london.. brilliant!.. but then once i emailed 2 different advert, both similar stories yet worded differently i must say this person is very convincing!! even offered the puppy free! hmmm?? already raising alarm bells, he asked A lot of questions playing the concerned breeder! and then said i could have the puppy only needed to pay delivery!! im not that thick! esp as i have to pay delivery UPFRONT...! anyway i wanted to post the email i recived so anyone looking for a puppy dont fall for it!, tho i do not know this is a scam im certain it is.. here the emailreceivedved Hiya Thanks for emailing me back,that shows your interest for the little puppies.i was also very happy to see that you provided answers to my questions and a detailed description of your family because i now know the kind of home where my puppy will be going to and i am confident enough that the puppy will be given all the love and care that i have ever wanted for her.i will feel more than over the sky with you updating us with pics of the puppy monthly.lucky enough i am on my computer now,I have attached some recent pictures of the female puppy for you to view, LOL i speak some times not good English so my apologies.in my previous email i provided you with my house address so that you could use it to view the puppies if possible pick the one of your choice.But isince you think it is too far to travel up to Scotland to view the puppies,then i will help you arrange for the puppy to be delivered at your door steps by a pet courier service that helps people to relocate their pets where you will be responsible just for the delivery fee only,and It will cost you about £160 for a single puppy to be delivered to your home via courier,And you will have to pay the money directly to the courier service.Since the puppy will be coming by air,you will have to make the payment upfront.cus the courier service will need to issue out an Air ticket to the puppy ,fit the puppy into a temperature regulating crate so that any weather or temperature change will not affect the life of the puppy while on transportation to your home.as such the puppy will not have any problem traveling for such a long distance.About the delivery, if it is okay by you,then i will need your details such as: YOUR FULL NAMES........... HOUSE ADDRESS............. STATE............................ CITY............................... POST CODE....................... LAND LINE...................... MOBILE LINE................... NEAREST AIRPORT TO YOUR HOME......... As soon as i receive these details, then i promise you i will start processing the transfer of ownership document to your names and address so as to certify your full ownership of the puppy, there after i will contact the Courier Service and drop your details alongside with the puppy and papers at the delivery agency for registration of delivery to your home ok.The courier service will then contact after the registration via email and phone for you to confirm your home address,then they will direct you how to make total payment of £160 for the delivery since you will be paying directly to them.After you have confirmed your address and made the payment they will provide you with the registration tracking details and schedule so that you can know the the delivery status of your puppy and arrival time of the puppy at your door steps ok,So just get back to me now with the details so that i can get along with the necessary arrangements . i will be waiting to read from you soon! Thanks and Best Regards i also would never want my puppy to be sent as some form of package!, anyway i hope ive got the message across to you now...if anyone kn ow where i can find a dalmatian puppy in london without delivery charge!! lol, do please let me know it dont need to be in london im willing to travel..tho perhapsaps not to scotland!!!!if its an old scam to you dont read it then and dont comment!! it was new to me tho i knew of scams i never came across one, thank you to all the ppl with constructive advise much appreciated, it seems ppl must have lots of time on their hands to read 'old scams' then decided to comment! more

Voting Question: graduated from fine art and want to persue career in advertising.. possible?

I would love to become an art director within advertising. I have done minor research within this industry...but is it actually possible for me to become an art director obviously i need to start of somwehre but i am wonderring whether advertising agencies would even consider my application as an intern when I have done fine art degree??? I find it almost impossible meh thank you! xx more

Voting Question: recruitment agencies advertising jobs that are non existent?

Hi there people, look I needed to ask this because I am in uproar with how things are being dealt with in the country, especially two that is 'unemployment' and 'redundancy'. Now i want to ask people round the county, do you ever see recruitment agencies advertising jobs that are non existent in your local job centre just so they can get you on their books, well I have heard rumours, and I for one think that is wrong and should be dis-allowed. I have been made redundant got a loan I can't pay off and the last thing i need is the job centre and recruitment agencies messing me about its disgusting and absurd. more

Voting Question: anyone have a logo i can use that shows an outline of a house?

looking for a logo that we can use to promote an estate agency. this would be high end housing and needs to be able to be adapted for sale boards and corporate paperwork This is a project my daughter is doing on marketing / advertising at university black and white better but minimum colours could be used - pastel shades prefered....but she will not say no to anything! more

Resolved Question: Can anyone recommend an advertising agency in Bristol?

I ideally want a fully integrated agency who can deal with radio, print and digital advertising. I previously used a London based agency, but the distance proved somewhat of a pain as I had to regularly commute up to visit them. My company is Bristol based, although we operate on a national level. Many thanks more

Resolved Question: What has happened to Barry Scott?

he's lost all the shouty in his voice! did he finally get clamped down by the advertising agency?!? more

Resolved Question: Hidden agendas of employment agencies?

Why do temping agencies advertise vacancies in local newspapers or with Jobcentreplus, etc, when the vacancies can easily be filled by their registered clients? For example, a position for a Warehouse Operative was recently advertised in a local newspaper. I'm sure the agency has plenty of registered clients who could easily fill that position. Could it be just a ploy to get more people on their books so that they can impress potential clients (employers) with how many job hunters they have registered with them. Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Do advertising agency media planners always use SRDS for ad planning?

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Voting Question: Am I an art worker or copy writer?

I love thinking up ideas more than designing them, which above title does that make me? Do these two roles tend to work together in an advertising agency? more

Resolved Question: Who thinks this is a Taxing Joke?

How many zeros in a billion? This is too true to be funny. The next time you hear a politician use the Word 'billion' in a casual manner, think about Whether you want the 'politicians' spending YOUR tax money. A billion is a difficult number to comprehend, But one advertising agency did a good job of Putting that figure into some perspective in One of it's releases. A. A billion seconds ago it was 1959. B. A billion minutes ago Jesus was alive. C. A billion hours ago our ancestors were Living in the Stone Age. D. A billion days ago no-one walked on the earth on two feet. E. A billion Pounds ago was only 13 hours and 12 minutes, At the rate our government Is spending it. Cigarette Tax Corporate Income Tax Income Tax Fuel Tax Petrol/Diesel Tax Inheritance Tax (tax on top of tax) Liquor Tax Marriage License Tax Property Tax Real Estate Tax Social Security Tax Road Usage Tax Local Tax Vehicle License Registration Tax Vehicle Sales Tax STILL THINK THIS IS FUNNY? Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago... And our nation was one of the most prosperous in the world. We had absolutely no national debt... We had the largest middle class in the world... And Mom stayed home to raise the kids. What happened? more

Voting Question: Are my chances of the job good?

Hi. I've apllied today for a job through the agency middletonmurray. A lady phoned me back to tell me bout the job then sent over an email askin for birth certificate,and to fill out a couple of forms,1 of which asked for bank details(only account and sort number). Surely supplyin that info looks good for the job? I've not heard nothing for an hour now,i'm not the patient type. Its seems a bit silly i may have to wait 2 weeks if a job is advertising for vacancies?P.S a contract was signed more

Voting Question: how many zero,s in a billion?

How many zeros in a billion? This is too true to be funny. The next time you hear a politician use the Word 'billion' in a casual manner, think about Whether you want the 'politicians' spending YOUR tax money. A billion is a difficult number to comprehend, But one advertising agency did a good job of Putting that figure into some perspective in One of it's releases. A. A billion seconds ago it was 1959. B. A billion minutes ago Jesus was alive. C. A billion hours ago our ancestors were Living in the Stone Age. D. A billion days ago no-one walked on the earth on two feet. E. A billion Pounds ago was only 13 hours and 12 minutes, At the rate our government Is spending it. Building Permit Tax Cigarette Tax Corporate Income Tax Income Tax Vat Tax Unemployment Tax Fishing License Tax Food License Tax Fuel Permit Tax Petrol/Diesel Tax Hunting License Tax Inheritance Tax Inventory Tax (tax on top of tax) Liquor Tax Luxury Tax Marriage License Tax Property Tax Real Estate Tax Service charge taxes Social Security Tax Road Usage Tax Local Tax Vehicle License Registration Tax Vehicle Sales Tax Workers Compensation Tax STILL THINK THIS IS FUNNY? Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago... And our nation was one of the most prosperous in the world. We had absolutely no national debt... We had the largest middle class in the world... And Mum stayed home to raise the kids. What happened? Can you spell 'politicians!' I hope this goes around the UK At least 100 times What the hell happened????? Gordon Brown, that's What more

Resolved Question: what advertising agencies does alton towers use?

as well as this what types ofmedia has been used to help in the promotional campaigns more

Resolved Question: American Airlines advert, hall of shame for recent advertising?

I saw an advert for American airlines the other nite on telly. Their slogan was, at the end, 'we know why you fly.' Well, mate, I dont know bout you, but the reason i fly is cos that's about the only way to get from A to B across the ocean, unless you like a long boat ride. I mean, what are they suggesting? that people fly so they can s*ag in the public toilets, or flirt with some cabin crew who never look as hot at they do in the adverts, or cos they love being sardined in between people for hours? f*cks sake, and these people work for major ad agencies. Do you think this is a good slogan, or do you agree it qualifies for the top ten most laughable of all time? x more

Resolved Question: Is the Love2Recyle.com advert racist ?

http://www.youtube.com/user/love2recyclelovebug This advert has been screened on British TV and is being investigated by the UK Advertising Standards Agency on suspicion of promoting and aiding racial hatred. Note: The Meixcan/Hispanic is portrayed as bug/vermin.It would be racist if it had shown a wight British male as a bug/vermin or indeed any other race. more

Resolved Question: Moving to America to work for a year...?

If I'm in England and want to get a job in California, say, just for a year, what's the best way to go about it? Apply for a job hoping they'll give me a VISA? Apply for a job and sort my own VISA out? If so what VISA? Go over there on a whim, get a part time job based on a free 3 month VISA and hoping to get a proper job - then upgrade VISA somehow? I'm not entirely sure how the process works or what is the best route to take. Any advice/help would be much appreciated! Thanks FYI: I would be applying to international advertising agencies eg JWT/DDB more

Resolved Question: Job agency commission.?

Commission rates for Employment Agencies? Someone I know recently secured employment through a job agency. The rate of pay was advertised as just over £6.20. However the pay slip has stoppages on it which I don't understand NI is fair enough, but there is something called "sub" too. Is this commission paid to the agency for finding you the work. In real terms the person involved is only being offered 14 hours a week and therefore can not claim working tax credits. This is their first job and they are understandably worried about creating a scene, though they had expected 16 hours a week at interview (was fooled as they did not realise lunch breaks did not count towards hours). In real terms the person is only receiving 57% of their gorss pay and would be better off on JSA. Any advice? Thanks. more

Voting Question: Landlords and holding deposits?

Can a landlord take two holding deposits from two different people at the same time for the same flat? A landlord advertised a flat with at least two different estate agencies and took holding deposits from two couples, then changed her mind for both and they were left stuck the day before they were due to move. Can they do that, I thought a deposit was a guarantee for the flat amd that all other advertising etc is to be withdrawn?References cost £100, how can we pay for references when the flat was never guaranteed, even though that's what a deposit is! So have we lost the £100? more

Resolved Question: Notice required if employer realises you don't have a signed contract?

I worked for the NHS part time for 5 months through an agency and was taken on permanently and have been doing my job for 7 months. Lately there have been a few things that I'm not happy with about my job as some things that have arisen re overtime pay, carers leave etc were not covered fully when I first started so I have been left out of pocket on a few occasions. At this time I need to work full time hours so have been looking for jobs but in a catch 22 as I want to go back to Agency work but jobs are gone before my required notice would take effect. However, on Friday, I received an e-mail from the HR department stating I hadn't signed a contract of employment. There had been a lot of cock ups when I first started with paperwork and their department losing forms which I had to complete again so I assumed that the contract was delayed and then forgot all about it. If I had signed a contract then I would have had to give 4 weeks notice, however, as I technically don't have a contract then do I still have to give four Weeks notice of my intention to leave or would 3 weeks be sufficient? That way they have a few weeks to re advertise through an agency and I would be able to cover staff holidays. All advice gratefully received and sensible answers only please!! ThanksThank for your answer Randy, when you accept the post the HR department posts out a contract of employment to your home address, I never received one. As I said, there had been a few mix up and I assumed that the contract was delayed in coming to me then thought no more about it once I started work. Had I signed a contract then I would honour the terms but in effect I am without a contract so I am not covered by their terms also. more

Resolved Question: Adverising Agency????????????????????????

Hi im 16 and am looking for an agent but my town is very small so I have not been able to find one. Would it be appropriate to call local advertising agencies and ask them how they hire people for print/tv work? Would they tell me that? more

Resolved Question: Do you think I'm being scammed ?

I've advertised a room for rent on Craigslist. A women form S.Africa has responded saying she is coming to England for a 6month media course with the BBC in Bristol. She wants to send me SA$3000 in advance and then I'm to purchase her airline tickets and deduct a months rent......here's the e-mail.......... ******About payment: I intend arriving 10 december. My 1 month Voice grooming at the local BBc radio at Bristol start 5th January 2010. Probs is ive been granted a $3,000 travel cheque (equivalent £1,700GBP) to pay for my accommodation and flight ticket inclusive.It was supposed to be arranged by agency. I found that most UK agencies charge exhobitant handling fees! And their room rent per month or week are killing too. So im left with you to help. So what i plan doing is asking my ceo to re-issue it in your name for payment of rents/deposit. Ofcourse it will include money for my flight ticket. Thus after you deduct your rent amount, you will give £700GBP to the SAA agency to book my flight from your side. Simply go cash the cheque from the airport or any uk post office. My time is close at hand, very near. If you are willing , let me call you to explain further. Or simply give me name to issue it in and address to send it by courier on or before banking hours of Friday. Is it okay? ******* Is it some sort of scam? Moneylaundering perhaps ?I know it's a scam.....I'm just wondering exactly how they benefit. I don't quite get how they make money. What good are the air tickets? more

Resolved Question: I am trying to find unapaid work in the marketing industry, I've e-mailed agencies, but nothing yet. how come?

i study marketing in birmingham, uk, and i'm trying to find some unpaid work with an advertising agency just to get more accustomed to the type of work and gain some experience. i don't expect payment, i been emailing companies, but noone's interested. where do i find information on how to find opportunities like these? more

Resolved Question: Is it better to apply for a job advertised on a company's website or to go through a recruitment agent?

I saw a temp job advertised on a job board by a specialist (HR industry) recruitment agency. They'd changed the title slightly, but by looking at the skills being asked for / doing a bit of detective work, I was able to locate what was obviously the same job on the website of the client company (a very big one) only on a pemanent basis. I assume they must be looking for someone as a temp until they fill the slot? I'd actually be interested in either as I was recently made redundant. I know that many companies in my sector, and especially in London, prefer to use recruitment agents, despite there being a fee (ironic given I'm in HR). My question is, were I to post my CV directly to the company's website, is it less likely to be looked at than if a recruitment consultant put me forward? Do companies genuinely use their own recruitment sites at all or are they there "for show"? I've only ever made career moves with agencies to date and it seems the only way to get a job in London ...Perfect CV: thanks for your honesty. Recruiters are usually keen to put me forward for roles after meeting/talking to me: I come across well at interview, so they expand on my CV. However,I had a bad experience with one last year, hence my trepidation: this guy found my CV online, called me at work (he clearly googled it and called reception - very bad practice) then submitted my CV, which was a near perfect match for quite a niche HR role. After a couple of weeks he told me that I hadn't got through for interview. However, in the interim I had a couple of very professional agents, who I'd met, signed up with formally and trusted, call me re: the same role. Both were surprised to hear I hadn't got through, and suspected that this guy might not be on said company's contracted agencies list. She explained that as I'd already been put forward by this guy, I wouldn't be able to get the job unless it was through him, as he'd introduced me. You have to be careful ...Oh I just clicked - PSL means what I've called contracted agencies, right? Preferred Supplier List? (I'm in L&D, hence my unfamiliarity with recruitment jargon). more

Resolved Question: What Could Shane Warne Advertise Next?

Considering that Shane Warne's hair replacement adverts have just been banned by the Advertising Standards Agency for being misleading ( http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/25112009/58/gooch-warne-bald-cure-ad-ban.html ) he'll probably be in need of other employment, so what do you think he could advertise next? more

Resolved Question: How to find immigrant women to marry.?

First let me start off by saying I do not plan on doing anything illegal. This would be an arguably legit marriage. She would be expected to perform ALL the tradition wifely duties, cook, clean, share in the household expenses and of course share my bed. In exchange she would naturally get supported financially, have a roof over her head, and yes get sponsored for a green card. I have recently looked into some mail order sites, but those agencies charge you and seem like they might be scam. Surely there must be no shortage of women already here in country who would like to marry a young relatively good looking citizen. How do I go about finding them as I am sure they do not wear huge tags around their necks advertising the fact they they are in country illegally. Don't think that I am looking for a slave like some posters have suggested. I think the situation would have plenty of benefits for the woman as well. Not only would she become legal, she would get emotional support in a time and place where she is alone and unfamiliar, a chance to return to her home country and visit relatives without fear of never being able to return etc, etc. the only difference between this and most other marriages would be that instead of vague notions of romance and love we would both be thinking more practically. more

Resolved Question: Problem with Judgment in small claims court?

Can anyone help me? The background to my small claims action is as follows. I offered on a flat and this was accepted. Having paid for a survey and my solicitors costs I discovered that the property didnt legally exist and was advertised with the agency as a consequence of a fraud, a sub prime mortgage, a desk top survey (didnt see the property) and inadequate or negligent legal enquiries. I asked that the mortgage company repay the costs associated with this aborted purchase. They refused to pay. The property was still owned by the local council and had been bought under the right to buy scheme as a house and had been illegally converted into flats and sold off at £500,000 and as such no permission was sought or granted and would never be granted to convert the property into flats. I filed a small claims action and at the last minute the court changed the time of the hearing. I attended at the time given to me on the notice but the hearing was listed for later that day. I couldnt be there and was amazed that the Judge heard the case in my absence and found for the Defendant - striking out the case and asking me to pay (within 2 days) the extortionate costs of a large law firm in London. I have previously tried to buy properties but pulled out when, say, I found the lease was too short, my legal adviser had advised me to or there was something wrong on a survey. In these cases I understand 'caveat emptor' but in this case the property didnt legally exist, has never existed and would never exist and but for the legal negligence and lack of a survey being done I would never have gone to see it. Compounding this is the knowledge that it is companies like this and transactions like this have caused the massive bailouts that we are now paying for. It seems extremely unjust. I have asked the Judge to set aside this action on the grounds of procedural irregularity and hope to have my time in court. Does anyone know what I can do if the court decides not to relist this matter? What recourse would I have, if any? Any advise would be extremely welcome. ThanksMore details about this action: I was given a notice to attend at 10 am and when I arrived they said it was listed for 3pm. The court didnt know what time the Defendant had been told to attend and contacted them by phone (as they do not keep copies of notices) and they also said they had a notice to attend at 10 am. The court usher said that their legal adviser had however called on the friday before (the hearing was on the following Monday) and was 'told' to attend at 3pm. I am not accustomed to dealing with legal matters and the claim was made against the company who the agent told me was appropriate. However in the Defence they said they were agents for the mortgagees in possession and the incorrect Defendant but that if the Claim was against the mortgage company they defended that also. The Defence said they defended both the agent and the mortgage company and that caveat emptor applied in both cases. I couldnt return at 3pm but left note for judge saying this/outlined caseJust wanted to say thank you to the retired solicitor who responded - much appreciated! I didnt know about the option to appeal to a circuit judge - thanks. Is it the case that once it goes to that level the costs increase? Thank you once again - helps me to prepare for possible eventualities!Just wanted to say thank you to the retired solicitor who responded - sorry tried to reply to you personally but didnt know how to - your advice is much appreciated! I didnt know about the option to appeal to a circuit judge - thanks. Is it the case that once it goes to that level the costs increase? Thank you once again - helps me to prepare for possible eventualities! more

Resolved Question: List the things i need to start up a model agency.?

List the things i need to start up a model agency pls! ok here's the reason. i thought since it's so difficult getting work with good money i'd make my own work since i know models and i model aswell! so what do i need to start up my own agency? models, contracts, advertise the agency, do i need to register the agency and get permission to store data on models? well i thought to start off small with a few models and try it. a website to advertise the models to casting directors and fashion photographers etc. more

Resolved Question: I have a job interview with one of the largest advertising agencies soon! What should I prepare/know/expect?

I have applied for a graduate scheme, for the position of an account manager/planer. I really want to get it and the competition is tough. Anyone working in the industry maybe? Or any general advice before the interview? Thank you very much! more

Voting Question: can a letting agency charge us for just passing our number to a landlord?

we found a flat using rightmove.com.I called the letting agency that advertised the property,they took my number. the next day the landlord called and arranged a viewing. we took the flat straight away.signing the contract with the landlord.we had no dealings with the letting agency,we did not have to have referencing or contracts done by them as the landlord did all that when we met him the following day,they just passed on my number. they now are tryin to charge us 35% of our monthly rent. is this legal?do we have to pay? more

Resolved Question: I have been lied to about a job posting in my own company, am I able to take action againt this?

I work in a particular company. I saw a job posted externally with the usual recruitment agency my company uses. It is a job that people are already doing in my place of work. I phoned and said I work for the company and could I apply for it as it was a different role that interested me. The girl in the recruitment agency told me that it might be an old posting and that she would look into it and if anything came up she would let me know. Lo and behold, later that day the job was removed. I would normally not waste my breath over this sort of thing except that I know for a fact people have applied for the position. I know that legally the company does not have to advertise internally if they feel they do not have a candidate suitable to fill the role. but I feel like it is a bit of a slap in the face. Is there anything I can do? more

Voting Question: Am I eligible for Indefinite Leave to Remain Visa?

i have been working all my life ever since before I got married for 14 years with no gaps of unemployment in Asia as a graphic/digital artist in major advertising agencies and global publishing firm until I joined my wife in the UK after her 1 year working here in the UK, I joined her in November 2004 as Dependent's Visa holder. My employment was like on and off and most of them are only part-time or freelance assignments. I only had an over a year of full-time job from 2005-2009 may be because it was really tough also to work here as a couple with 2 small kids with no relatives, so when I was employed full-time I gave up to take care of the kids. We were supposed to be applying for ILR in Nov. 2008 (she has 5yrs) but she messed around with another guy and that was the cause of our separation and I think there's no more chance of going back to her. Right now, I am still working part-time or freelance as a web/graphic designer. Still tough because of the recent recession and very difficult now to get a full-time job. Now my question is this, what's going to happen with my Visa which is currently a Resident's Permit until 2013? Can I apply for ILR without her? I haven't been exit the country since I came here straight for 5 years now. I hope I could find the answer here and thank you in advance. more

Resolved Question: What are the costs of hiring a professional advertising agency?

I need as much information as possible please since I can't find anything online.Hire them to create a promotional campaign.I don't reall ymind. I just need to put something down so if you can give me a sceneario along with costs, I can get the big picture. Television campaign will be the best though. more

Resolved Question: How do i get back my 6 months rent asap from the letting agency? No signing of assured shorthold tenant agreem?

I found a property from a student advertise She didnt tell me properly about the property So i was relied on her misrep to enter the agreement to stay All i know is she shall be staying in this property until next year but she doesnt want to stay so she found me to replace her I moved in on the sept 1st By having no guarantor, the letting agency charged me the damaged deposit when i agree to move to the property and didnt show me the tenancy agreement so i didnt signed it and have any copy of it There were lots of dispute in the property 1. everyone knew before i moved in the property that my lil sister is coming to visit me and stay with me for 2/3 months, they agreed 2. the next 25 days when i moved in, the agent and landlord asked my sister to leave because one of the tenant suddenly jealous about my sister and i not sharing the tv bills(i told them at the very beginning that i wont mind sharing if i used it and they want me to use my name and settle the most expensive sky package for them which is 35 quid) 3. they blamed me for switching on the tv so ending up paying tv license(i didnt even touch the tv as one of the another tenant came back two nights switch on the tv and i witnesses it) 4. the tenants was horrible, they forced me to pay the bills i didnt used and using the credit on my top up electric and gas 5. the agent came in and said i need to friend with the flatmate not my sister and asked me if i dont share the bills i have to leave 6. i wasnt happy to stay there anymore i felt very unsafety so i decide to move since they told me i could do so 7. i moved out realising i didnt signed the tenancy agreement and until today havent got back my 6 months rent upfront 8. the agency been kept lying and ask me to find another tenant to move in then will only release back all my money(is there a law requires to do so while i didnt signed the contract?) i went to the student law office they dont want to help i went to the housing advise centre they say they'll ring me next week its already a month!!!! so i really need help more

Resolved Question: Job Search Down The Drain?

I have applied for and sent C.Vs to over 1200 companies and agencies but have only had a handful of replies. I am mainly looking to go back overseas to work and i know that with some jobs i dont have the qualifications but i do have the experience. Is there any other way that i can advertise for a job? more

Resolved Question: What websites can i use to advertise a property bought in the caribbean ?

I have recently purchased a home in Barbados. I need to find a website, or agency, that will advertise my home to potential people that may want to rent it out, for maybe: thier holiday, honey moon, or bussiness reasons. I need a website that is reliable, safe and secure. Somewhere that clients are able to view the property, select a date to rent out the property in barbados, and make a payment. Simple. Can you suggest websites ? because i beleive this will be the MAIN way that my property can be brought to other peoples attention. If not, can you suggest alternative methods ? Thanks more

Voting Question: Setting up a tutoring agency- where should i advertise/ generating PR?

I am looking at starting a tutoring agency- connecting people who want tuition at SATS/ GCSE/ 'A' level with tutors. I ahve a few ideas for marketing and generating PR, does anyone have any more please? more

Resolved Question: I have set up my own business.?

I now want to recruit some sales people. I dont want to pay agency fees. Does anyone know of any sites where i can advertise my vacancies? more

Resolved Question: When did mass immigration become apparent to you?

When did you realise just how bad it was? I'm a live and let live fella i try to mind my own business but one day in town i noticed lots of the shops selling Eastern European goods, phone booths with adverts for Polish and Czech phone cards, agencies advertising in about 10 different languages. Every fast food joint had foreigners working there so did most of the cafes. The place was almost alien to me. The really unsavoury aspect was the amount of prostitutes in the open trying to tout business. They were all foreigners too. When did mass immigration hit home with yourself? when did it dawn on you just how bad it was? I'm not expecting comments about "they only do the jobs locals won't do" theres always been locals working for minimum wage in cafes chippies and burger joints, and we have our own hookers as well.Crow: i've never been cheeked on the street until a few years ago, Polish never give way on the pavemment like the locals do, i'm not walking into oncoming traffic so i will barge through them. Some Polish fella told me to fu'ck off once for not being able to give him directions to "Abbey" like abbey what? grey abbey newtonabbey the abbey nantional bank? and an African girl clicked her fingers in my face and sucked her teeth with a tut because i passed her on the street. What was that all about?John: we have a B&B in our estate thats used by "asylum seekers" and economic migrants, absolute nightmare living across from it. Taxi's honking their horns at all hours or the economic migrants staggering back from wherever shouting their heads off in Polish then the neighbours husband is coming out in his slippers and smacking all round him for waking the kids up.Ross: yes the government and employers like them, everybody else hates them and i'm one person that agrees with the majority. Keep your bigoted useless opinion to yourself. more

Resolved Question: What is your understanding of the (digital) media, communications and marketing industry?

What do you understanding digital media planning & buying to be? I am interested in the difference between a media planning agency and a creative/advertising/marketing agency? As much detail as possible please! I would particularly welcome answers from those who have coordinated digital advertising campaigns! Thanks in advance! more

Resolved Question: Rob Noon or Robert Noon?

Hi Im looking for Rob Noon or Robert Noon he owns and advertising agency in the Rainham Essex area .... long shot I know any body know him or his company name please? more

Voting Question: Do i have what it takes to be a model?

i'm 13 i'm not all that pretty but i want to advertise cloths on catalogue do i have the look? http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv56/devent2/P300909_1613_01.jpg http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv56/devent2/P300909_1611.jpg http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv56/devent2/P300909_1613_01.jpg http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv56/devent2/P090309_1218.jpg how do i make my move to be a model i have tried lots of agency's online but they don't respond do i approach shops or something? please help me x more

Resolved Question: Why No Action Taken are we wasting our money?

Why is this lady whom worked illegally for the Attorney General, and the lady advertising for Tesco still in this country. Was the UK Borders agency not set up for to remove these categories of people immediately on being found. Or are they just another New Labour talking shop just to look good with the British Public. I stayed one week over my visa expiry date in America, to attend a funeral. got caught in a Police spot check thrown in the cells for two days and promptly put on a plane to Heathrow. Passport stamped DEPORTED FROM USA. So what the hell are the UK Borders agency playing at. Also why is the husband of one of them still practising as a solicitor when he admitted to knowingly marrying an Illegal immigrant more

Resolved Question: Which advertising agencies still use a 'copy test'?

I am looking for a company based in London. Although I do not have a university degree, I would like a chance to try out a copy test for myself and see how I do, and perhaps get a job out of it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! more

Voting Question: Can you register with an employment agency if you're already employed?

My partner is already in employment but is looking to change his job. He has seen some permanent positions advertised through an employment agency but is unsure whether he can apply for these jobs as he is already working. Anyone know if he can or not? more

Resolved Question: I'm stuck! Please help!?

I'm doing this photography course and there's 10 questions. I've done all but the 8th any help will be greatly appreciated. Here's the main question: For each of the following photographic assignments, describe the lens, attachments and filters you would use. Assume that you are shooting on a small format SLR digital camera with a full size 35mm sensor and have only the following lenses: 20mm, 28mm shift, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, 100mm macro, 135mm, 300mm. Please nominate the lens or lenses chosen and give a brief explanation of why you made the choices you did. Q8. An advertising agency has asked for submissions to photograph a new Alessi juicer, which has been designed by an Italian design team and has won several prestigious design awards. The juicer looks like a brushed aluminium spaceship and they want a dramatic shot to emphasize its design. I'm thinking 35mm but I'm having troubling explaining why I'd use that one. :S more

Resolved Question: Where advertise italian prop in UK?

Hi, I would like to try to sell my property in Italy to international buyers. Can you suggest me any popular website or agencies that deal with italian properties in the UK? Thanks to you all! more

Resolved Question: I want to get into creative advertising, how do i go about this?

and does anyone know of any good advertising agencies around the london area? I am 18 and am studying media at college more

Resolved Question: What recruitment agencies advertise jobs that are placed in french-speaking /francophone countries?

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