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2:30pm Tuesday 14th February 2012 in News
BOSSES at a new convenience store in Hampshire have been inundated with more than 250 applications, for just nine jobs.
The new Tesco Express store, on the corner of Lordswood Road and Coxford Road, in Southampton, attracted the huge number of applications, ahead of its opening later this month.
It meant that as many as 28 people were left competing for each of the full-time roles being offered by the supermarket giant.
Tesco chiefs said that all applicants being recruited for the positions are from “the local area,” bringing a welcome boost to the city’s economy.
Finishing touches are currently being put to the new store, which is being built on the former site of The Woodman pub.
As reported in the Daily Echo, Tesco snapped up the property in October last year after owners, Enterprise Inns, failed to find new landlords to keep the watering hole open.
Contractors began work on the property at the end of October, turning the building, which has stood on the site for more than a century, into the Tesco Express.
Store manager, Martin Wilson, said: “I was thrilled by the response we received to our recruitment drive.
“In this time of economic uncertainty, it is great that we are able to create jobs for our local community and help get people back into work.
“I am really pleased with my new team and I’m looking forward to working with them.”
The new store, which will feature a cash point, an on-site bakery and has a licence to sell alcohol, will open from 6am until 11pm, seven days a week.
Tesco bosses said the store would be ready to open by the end of February, although a date had not yet been set.
Meanwhile, another new Tesco Express store in Forton Road, Gosport received more than 100 applications for just 12 jobs.
Comments(38)
lemon cake
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3:02pm Tue 14 Feb 12
St Retford
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3:08pm Tue 14 Feb 12
Paramjit Bahia
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3:22pm Tue 14 Feb 12
Over the Edge
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3:24pm Tue 14 Feb 12
St Retford wrote:In total agreement with you, the cuts are being implemented but with many more to come in 2012/3 it will only get worse.
Jesus. The frightening thing is that the government's cuts have barely started yet. This is going to be an incredibly grim year for most people.
aldermoor mush
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3:36pm Tue 14 Feb 12
lemon cake wrote:wo are you to say that ??? i live nearby and i work my wife works the houses right near the store are 250k upwards,i bet if you were in front of me now you wouldent say it to my face,but your ok to write your nasty comments hiding behind your pc
Im guessing that the applicants were from people in living in other areas as i cant belive anyone local would apply for a job as it would affect their benefits.
ClaireHunt
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3:41pm Tue 14 Feb 12
ClaireHunt
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3:41pm Tue 14 Feb 12
ClaireHunt
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3:41pm Tue 14 Feb 12
Shoong
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3:47pm Tue 14 Feb 12
Paramjit Bahia wrote:Well done, once again you win the 'Triple T' award (Tenuous & Tedious link to Thatcher).
If Closet Conservatives of NuLabour had made mess of our economy the real CONservatives along with their sugar coated Tory partners have made it even worse
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So many people desperately chasing so few vacancies should be matter of very serious concern for all those who care for the nation and want stable society
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Considering Maggie Thatcher’s political brats who now dominate all three main political parties have proved that pure greed based capitalism (I think Tory Ted Heath called it unacceptable face of capitalism) can only produce even bigger misery than the hardships caused to millions when the nastiest possible woman herself was in office. Nation should try electing some genuine honest caring people who genuinely believe in mixed economy at small scale and publically accountable bigger businesses, and lesser emphasis on greed
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In the long run only policies implemented by socialists like Nehru in India can get us out of the mess, just as it has proved to be the case in country of Mahatma Gandhi
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It may be hard for some Brits who still suffer from imperialist mentality, which kept on locking up Mahatma Gandhi and his followers, to accept; but in my view the path shown by one of the greatest social reformers of last century is the only way for solving crisis and creating a stable society for future generations
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But if we keep on sticking with useless undemocratic corrupt EU dominated by right wingers of Germany and France we will also end up like Greece, Italy, Portugal and Spain.
Lone Ranger.
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3:51pm Tue 14 Feb 12
Maine Lobster
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4:01pm Tue 14 Feb 12
Lone Ranger. wrote:And nothing to say for the former employees of the Woodman pub, who have also lost their jobs due to the crippled economy and the over taxed working man.
Quote:----- Tesco chiefs said that all applicants being recruited for the positions are from “the local area,” bringing a welcome boost to the city’s economy. . Errrr..... nine people hardly represents a "boost" to the local economy!!! . Especially if One Stop closes down !! all it will have achieved is a boost for the Tesco economy
aldermoor mush
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4:02pm Tue 14 Feb 12
Lone Ranger. wrote:tescos own one stop i believe,its how they got into the smaller stores,also the premier store over the road isn't allowed to sell alcohol but tescos are ???
Quote:----- Tesco chiefs said that all applicants being recruited for the positions are from “the local area,” bringing a welcome boost to the city’s economy.
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Errrr..... nine people hardly represents a "boost" to the local economy!!!
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Especially if One Stop closes down !! all it will have achieved is a boost for the Tesco economy
freemantlegirl2
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4:02pm Tue 14 Feb 12
aldermoor mush wrote:Half of them wouldn't say it to anyone's faces AM. It's a pathetic dig ignore him....
lemon cake wrote:wo are you to say that ??? i live nearby and i work my wife works the houses right near the store are 250k upwards,i bet if you were in front of me now you wouldent say it to my face,but your ok to write your nasty comments hiding behind your pc
Im guessing that the applicants were from people in living in other areas as i cant belive anyone local would apply for a job as it would affect their benefits.
andysaints007
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4:06pm Tue 14 Feb 12
Heathrowboy wrote:Who cares
wonder if the applicants all came from the One Stop next door.
bazzeroz
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4:07pm Tue 14 Feb 12
andysaints007
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4:09pm Tue 14 Feb 12
Maine Lobster wrote:So what are you suggesting then ?? Should they not bother opening then ?? IDIOTS
Lone Ranger. wrote:And nothing to say for the former employees of the Woodman pub, who have also lost their jobs due to the crippled economy and the over taxed working man.
Quote:----- Tesco chiefs said that all applicants being recruited for the positions are from “the local area,” bringing a welcome boost to the city’s economy. . Errrr..... nine people hardly represents a "boost" to the local economy!!! . Especially if One Stop closes down !! all it will have achieved is a boost for the Tesco economy
Paramjit Bahia
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4:10pm Tue 14 Feb 12
aldermoor mush wrote:I fully support Aldermoor Mush
lemon cake wrote:wo are you to say that ??? i live nearby and i work my wife works the houses right near the store are 250k upwards,i bet if you were in front of me now you wouldent say it to my face,but your ok to write your nasty comments hiding behind your pc
Im guessing that the applicants were from people in living in other areas as i cant belive anyone local would apply for a job as it would affect their benefits.
Heathrowboy
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4:14pm Tue 14 Feb 12
andysaints007 wrote:because this "boost to the local economy" will be at the expence of existing jobs.there is no boost. and it will only be a transfer of spend at the expence of other shops in the area.
Heathrowboy wrote: wonder if the applicants all came from the One Stop next door.Who cares
Higginz
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4:24pm Tue 14 Feb 12
Big Mac
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4:48pm Tue 14 Feb 12
aldermoor mush wrote:Aren't you at work?
lemon cake wrote:wo are you to say that ??? i live nearby and i work my wife works the houses right near the store are 250k upwards,i bet if you were in front of me now you wouldent say it to my face,but your ok to write your nasty comments hiding behind your pc
Im guessing that the applicants were from people in living in other areas as i cant belive anyone local would apply for a job as it would affect their benefits.
aldermoor mush
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4:51pm Tue 14 Feb 12
Big Mac wrote:not until 1930 dick head
aldermoor mush wrote:Aren't you at work?
lemon cake wrote:wo are you to say that ??? i live nearby and i work my wife works the houses right near the store are 250k upwards,i bet if you were in front of me now you wouldent say it to my face,but your ok to write your nasty comments hiding behind your pc
Im guessing that the applicants were from people in living in other areas as i cant belive anyone local would apply for a job as it would affect their benefits.
aldermoor mush
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4:52pm Tue 14 Feb 12
Big Mac wrote:not until 1930 dick head
aldermoor mush wrote:Aren't you at work?
lemon cake wrote:wo are you to say that ??? i live nearby and i work my wife works the houses right near the store are 250k upwards,i bet if you were in front of me now you wouldent say it to my face,but your ok to write your nasty comments hiding behind your pc
Im guessing that the applicants were from people in living in other areas as i cant belive anyone local would apply for a job as it would affect their benefits.
aldermoor mush
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4:52pm Tue 14 Feb 12
Big Mac wrote:not until 1930 muppet
aldermoor mush wrote:Aren't you at work?
lemon cake wrote:wo are you to say that ??? i live nearby and i work my wife works the houses right near the store are 250k upwards,i bet if you were in front of me now you wouldent say it to my face,but your ok to write your nasty comments hiding behind your pc
Im guessing that the applicants were from people in living in other areas as i cant belive anyone local would apply for a job as it would affect their benefits.
Big Mac
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5:04pm Tue 14 Feb 12
lemon cake
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6:46pm Tue 14 Feb 12
Big Mac wrote:cheers Big Mac.
"i bet if you were in front of me now you wouldent say it to my face" back at you big boy!
IronLady2010
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7:57pm Tue 14 Feb 12
andysaints007
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2:26am Wed 15 Feb 12
Lone Ranger. wrote:Ha Ha - Yeah thats right buddy - but I would rather have a low IQ than go through life as a constant whiner like you !!!! You don't let up do you? Its quite sad really !!!
andysaints007 wrote:How strange ......
Maine Lobster wrote:So what are you suggesting then ?? Should they not bother opening then ?? IDIOTS
Lone Ranger. wrote:And nothing to say for the former employees of the Woodman pub, who have also lost their jobs due to the crippled economy and the over taxed working man.
Quote:----- Tesco chiefs said that all applicants being recruited for the positions are from “the local area,” bringing a welcome boost to the city’s economy. . Errrr..... nine people hardly represents a "boost" to the local economy!!! . Especially if One Stop closes down !! all it will have achieved is a boost for the Tesco economy
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Your IQ is at the top of your post.
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..... And your signature is at the bottom.
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Lone Ranger.
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8:56am Wed 15 Feb 12
andysaints007 wrote:You dont have a choice about your IQ ...you either have one ..Or .. like you you dont.
Lone Ranger. wrote:Ha Ha - Yeah thats right buddy - but I would rather have a low IQ than go through life as a constant whiner like you !!!! You don't let up do you? Its quite sad really !!!
andysaints007 wrote:How strange ......
Maine Lobster wrote:So what are you suggesting then ?? Should they not bother opening then ?? IDIOTS
Lone Ranger. wrote:And nothing to say for the former employees of the Woodman pub, who have also lost their jobs due to the crippled economy and the over taxed working man.
Quote:----- Tesco chiefs said that all applicants being recruited for the positions are from “the local area,” bringing a welcome boost to the city’s economy. . Errrr..... nine people hardly represents a "boost" to the local economy!!! . Especially if One Stop closes down !! all it will have achieved is a boost for the Tesco economy
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Your IQ is at the top of your post.
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..... And your signature is at the bottom.
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General Malaise
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10:41am Wed 15 Feb 12
IronLady2010 wrote:I know a young person (22) who is smart, presentable, intelligent and very keen to get a job so if you have any vacancies she would be very interested.
The thing is how many of those applications were so that the lazy continued to get their dole money? You have to be seen to be applying for jobs when you're on Jobseekers. I no longer use the Job Centre to advertise vacancies as 99% of people they send are just attending so they are being seen to seek a job! Then they just 'doss' in the interview so as you would never recruit them!
andysaints007
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10:03pm Wed 15 Feb 12
Lone Ranger. wrote:Hmmm.. nope!! I don't recall being the one moaning on here yet again! But please keep up with the funny replies because it makes such a pleasant change from your incessant whining though ..buddy xx
andysaints007 wrote:You dont have a choice about your IQ ...you either have one ..Or .. like you you dont.
Lone Ranger. wrote:Ha Ha - Yeah thats right buddy - but I would rather have a low IQ than go through life as a constant whiner like you !!!! You don't let up do you? Its quite sad really !!!
andysaints007 wrote:How strange ......
Maine Lobster wrote:So what are you suggesting then ?? Should they not bother opening then ?? IDIOTS
Lone Ranger. wrote:And nothing to say for the former employees of the Woodman pub, who have also lost their jobs due to the crippled economy and the over taxed working man.
Quote:----- Tesco chiefs said that all applicants being recruited for the positions are from “the local area,” bringing a welcome boost to the city’s economy. . Errrr..... nine people hardly represents a "boost" to the local economy!!! . Especially if One Stop closes down !! all it will have achieved is a boost for the Tesco economy
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Your IQ is at the top of your post.
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..... And your signature is at the bottom.
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The only one that appears to be sad is yourself ... buddy !!....
Georgem
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7:09am Thu 16 Feb 12
St Retford wrote:The numbers are meaningless. Don't let the Echo manipulate you like that. Think about it.
Jesus. The frightening thing is that the government's cuts have barely started yet. This is going to be an incredibly grim year for most people.
Georgem
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7:11am Thu 16 Feb 12
aldermoor mush wrote:Internet tough guy detected http://you.gl/bad
lemon cake wrote:wo are you to say that ??? i live nearby and i work my wife works the houses right near the store are 250k upwards,i bet if you were in front of me now you wouldent say it to my face,but your ok to write your nasty comments hiding behind your pc
Im guessing that the applicants were from people in living in other areas as i cant belive anyone local would apply for a job as it would affect their benefits.
Georgem
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7:15am Thu 16 Feb 12
IronLady2010 wrote:They can't win, then. If they sit on their backsides doing nothing and claiming, they're - rightly - condemned by everyone else. Fair enough. Now, if they actually do look for work, they're also condemned because they're only doing it because they're told. Are you saying the only decent thing to do is to starve to death while waiting for a job to appear?
The thing is how many of those applications were so that the lazy continued to get their dole money?
You have to be seen to be applying for jobs when you're on Jobseekers.
I no longer use the Job Centre to advertise vacancies as 99% of people they send are just attending so they are being seen to seek a job! Then they just 'doss' in the interview so as you would never recruit them!
Lone Ranger.
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9:18am Thu 16 Feb 12
andysaints007 wrote:Strange....... but why is it that on the sports threads, in particiular about the Saints, everyone who posts on there thinks you are a numb skull as well.
Lone Ranger. wrote:Hmmm.. nope!! I don't recall being the one moaning on here yet again! But please keep up with the funny replies because it makes such a pleasant change from your incessant whining though ..buddy xx
andysaints007 wrote:You dont have a choice about your IQ ...you either have one ..Or .. like you you dont.
Lone Ranger. wrote:Ha Ha - Yeah thats right buddy - but I would rather have a low IQ than go through life as a constant whiner like you !!!! You don't let up do you? Its quite sad really !!!
andysaints007 wrote:How strange ......
Maine Lobster wrote:So what are you suggesting then ?? Should they not bother opening then ?? IDIOTS
Lone Ranger. wrote:And nothing to say for the former employees of the Woodman pub, who have also lost their jobs due to the crippled economy and the over taxed working man.
Quote:----- Tesco chiefs said that all applicants being recruited for the positions are from “the local area,” bringing a welcome boost to the city’s economy. . Errrr..... nine people hardly represents a "boost" to the local economy!!! . Especially if One Stop closes down !! all it will have achieved is a boost for the Tesco economy
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Your IQ is at the top of your post.
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..... And your signature is at the bottom.
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The only one that appears to be sad is yourself ... buddy !!....
andysaints007
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1:08am Fri 17 Feb 12
andysaints007
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2:09am Fri 17 Feb 12
Pobinr
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8:39pm Mon 20 Feb 12
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Heathrowboy says...
2:44pm Tue 14 Feb 12