AS someone who has been made redundant four times in four years I was glad to see the job fair had come to Swindon.

I was greeted by several companies with "you are just the person we are looking for" and "with these qualifications you should have no problem getting a job." As someone who is without a job this cheered me up and boosted my confidence.

I filled in several application forms, nearly three weeks have passed. Nationwide has been the only company with the courtesy to reply.

I wish these faceless HR people would realise unanswered applications and non returned phone calls do nothing for our confidence. It just goes to show that rudeness and ignorance is alive and well and living in our major firms in Swindon.

Dave Arthur

Toothill