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markthespark · 12-02-2008

Hi mate waht u need to do is get the yellow pages and ring every company in there and im sure you will get a job, try and chose commericial or industrial firms first its alot more interesting.

Good luck mate

Bane · 13-02-2008

BAN HIM!!!!

(The one who posted the crap phone number)

jayuk22 · 19-03-2008

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Originally Posted by LScotty

Hiya, I was in the same situation as you 3 months back. I had been on a course , got my 2381, 2377 and eal domestic installers scheme, pending on my 2391 exam in feb.

I found it very hard to get a job, the technique I did was send letters out. I Had a cover letter and a 2 page Cv, all printed on quailty carded coloured paper. With windowed envolopes. It might sound a little over the top, but that extra bit you put into your letters makes the difference. I had people ringing me up telling me how nicely presented the cv and letter was, but unable to offer me a job. Eventually somebody took a chance on me and have taken me on. My hour paid is low at the moment but once I get some experience it'll go up.

I sent around 350 letters off, to companies not offering jobs. Actually the current company I'm with wasn't offering any jobs at the time but still took me on.

If you keep looking something will turn up, usually when your least expecting it.

Regards Luke (admin)

Hiya Luke you dont have a copy of both your letter and C.V i can have look through to get some ideas, im thinking of sending 250-300 out myself to find work and then train up via college or a suitable training provider.

you want my email mate just let me know

Thanks .... Jay

alex · 19-03-2008

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Originally Posted by Unregistered

the firm i work for are localish to you, jct3 m42 ims electrical give em a call 01564821630

whoa what did i miss.

wayne · 19-03-2008

some one mentioned agency work
while employment agencies are generally lying set of b*********ds they can at least get you on site and starting with the experience bit
if you do get a start then you work hard and leave your contact details with the firm
and by the way if you are crap you'll be found out and bounced off my site .One guy didn't even get through the gate!!!!!

randyrat · 20-03-2008

This may be an obvious question......why doesn't anyone get out on their own any more? If you have 17th and 2391 you are obviously competent, so why not go it alone. You can cherry pick jobs to suit, and grow your experience that way......
(Isn't that the way it always worked?)
Seems a ball ache sending 300+ cvs out.....

Randyrat

20-03-2008

Hi randy,
Experiance is the key ,qualifications cover the legalitys ,experiance makes the dosh ,knowing which jobs to leave alone ,how to get the money out of bad payers ,easy,quick ways to do a job ,how to price your work ,cash flow ,who to employ ,where to get the work ,only the brave go there ,the rewards are high ,but sos the risk ,i know
atvbitwww

The copper price is up again ,5 fold since 2001 ,maybee then taking it out is more profitable than putting it in! im considering the scrap business,myself ,

Rob RX-7 · 27-03-2008

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Originally Posted by LScotty

yeah, its not amazing or anything, cv will be posted up soon, and to those who have PM'd me for it, need to find it

Hi mate. Any chance i could take a look and get an idea on how to improve my own. Just cover your name and personal details if you want. Email them to robbie.bezzaford@gmail.com

Much appreciated mate!

Phil316k · 16-06-2008

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Originally Posted by LScotty

yeah, its not amazing or anything, cv will be posted up soon, and to those who have PM'd me for it, need to find it

hello mate, sorry to jump onboard the band wagon, but could I have a look at your cv too?

my email is phil316k@hotmail.com, it would be really appreciated

Phil

trainee · 02-08-2008

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Originally Posted by Phil316k

hello mate, sorry to jump onboard the band wagon, but could I have a look at your cv too?

my email is phil316k@hotmail.com, it would be really appreciated

Phil

could you send me your CV and covering letter also.

my email is kaisarmehmood@hotmail.co.uk

thanks