Hi all, just a quickie to provide an update on my job-seeking progress. Understandably it has been a quiet week, what with the Easter holidays, and next week will follow suit due to the Royal Wedding and May Day bank holiday.Wednesday last was promising, with numerous contacts through LinkedIn and by telephone. I also found a very local position for a Shift Manager advertised on the job centre website, which I have forwarded my details for.  Admittedly this is a temporary fixed term contract, but it is a great opportunity for me to return to full-time employment at my normal level. I was also contacted regarding a Production Supervisor role which is about 20 miles from me. The role is wide-ranging and again a good opportunity for me to return to employment, and also to strengthen the foundations my present skills and experience depend on. The role is so much more than Production, it is more of an Operations Manager position with responsibility for everything from goods in to despatch, and a good influence into the production planning process. Needless to say my details are now with the employer and I eagerly await their feedback.Yesterday I received confirmation that my details are now with a Blue Chip FMCG organisation based in South Manchester. This is for a Team Leader position reporting to the Shift Manager. A step down I admit, but it is full-time permanent employment with a massive company, and the benefits are worth the travelling time. Apart from the positions already mentioned, I have also applied to a recruitment agency for a Shift Production Manager role in the North West which I am still awaiting a response. To be honest, the Bank Holidays have proved a very frustrating time for me, and I have more to look forward to.  It is hard to explain, but as a job seeker I never have a day off. I am always checking the job sites, checking the local newspapers, researching businesses, forwarding my details and following up on telephone calls.  A large proportion of time is admittedly wasted anticipating contact following the submission of my details or waiting on a promised telephone call which never materializes.  So as you can imagine, for me Weekends and Bank Holidays are not  as welcome as they would be to anyone who is in full-time employment, as they are the days where I can expect no news whatsoever.  I will continue to search and apply, and welcome contact and feedback, I believe it will all ultimately lead to my next appointment, and I look forward to the day when I enjoy my weekends and Bank Holidays again.