Best way to get Experience

[RDB85]

So as many of you know I have been looking for work as a Mate/Labourer for around 5 months now, but no one will take me on due to not having enough experience. It really is a Catch 22 situation. So I have tried, phoning companies, emailing CVs, applying for Electricians Mates jobs on the job sites, going to the Wholesalers and giving each of them a CV and Cover Letter but I have heard nothing. Some get in touch, but then it just seems to fall flat. I am just running out of options really as its a long time to be out of work. Any suggestions on how to get experience would be great.

 

[casperLennon]

Ring agencies

 

[RDB85]

Ring agencies

Done that, registered with all the ones I could find on Google and the list that was posted on here.

 

[Dustydazzler]

Sorry to hear you are struggling to get any work experience

 

[jackhammerJIM]

There must be some big sites in Liverpool . Visit them , enquire about any general labouring work

 

[RDB85]

There must be some big sites in Liverpool . Visit them , enquire about any general labouring work

There is I’ve went in and spoke to the ones doing the electrical work. Said that they don’t have anything at the moment.

 

[jackhammerJIM]

There is I’ve went in and spoke to the ones doing the electrical work. Said that they don’t have anything at the moment.

I said any general labouring work

 

[RDB85]

I said any general labouring work

I would rather do electrical than being a general labour

 

[SparkyAndGeorge]

Sometimes in this game you have to tell the odd porkie. Try again saying you have 1 year experience. Have you got an ECS card

 

[RDB85]

Sometimes in this game you have to tell the odd porkie. Try again saying you have 1 year experience. Have you got an ECS card

I have an ECS Labourer Card. I don’t want to lie as when I start it’s going to be pretty obvious that I’ve not got a years experience. I’ve got everything Tools, Car, Ltd Co with PL and PI Insurance.

 

[casperLennon]

You need to lie to get a foot in the door. Try it and see what happens

 

[RDB85]

You need to lie to get a foot in the door. Try it and see what happens

Well I done a trial yesterday but the guy after telling him what I’ve done, he could tell straight away that I had none to little experience. So that was the end of that so I don’t fancy trying to blag it. Rather be honest.

 

[casperLennon]

Tough situation then. When I started I hadn’t done anything electrical but blagged the agency and went from there. Once I was on site I was honest with my experience. It’s all about getting on site. The bigger the site the better so you can get lost amongst others

 

[SparkyAndGeorge]

Well I done a trial yesterday but the guy after telling him what I’ve done, he could tell straight away that I had none to little experience. So that was the end of that so I don’t fancy trying to blag it. Rather be honest.

Not much more we can do to advise you then im afraid.

 

[Tes369]

Go on C.V library right now put in 'Electrician' and then go most recent and there is a job come out today for Electricians, Improvers and mates in your area out today.

* Ring up Electrician jobs in your area ask if they need mates ??.

Good luck

 

[RDB85]

Go on C.V library right now put in 'Electrician' and then go most recent and there is a job come out today for Electricians, Improvers and mates in your area out today.

* Ring up Electrician jobs in your area ask if they need mates ??.

Good luck

I’ve done all that. Nothing come of it other than have you got IPAF or something else that requires me to part with money that I don’t have.

 

[Tes369]

What about the liverpool hospital or the Manchester airport ?

 

[RDB85]

Go on C.V library right now put in 'Electrician' and then go most recent and there is a job come out today for Electricians, Improvers

Tough situation then. When I started I hadn’t done anything electrical but blagged the agency and went from there. Once I was on site I was honest with my experience. It’s all about getting on site. The bigger the site the better so you can get lost amongst others

The site I was on was Owen Street job in Deansgate yesterday. It’s a massive site. Done the days work and then that was that. I was so disappointed. It’s making me think what’s the point if no one is interested. Also you can’t do a NVQ and AM2 without working in the industry so you will never be fully qualified. I think the only way companies are interested if it’s through a scheme so they get some money back from the Government.

 

[RDB85]

Go on C.V library right now put in 'Electrician' and then go most recent and there is a job come out today for Electricians, Improvers

Tough situation then. When I started I hadn’t done anything electrical but blagged the agency and went from there. Once I was on site I was honest with my experience. It’s all about getting on site. The bigger the site the better so you can get lost amongst others

The site I was on was Owen Street job in Deansgate yesterday. It’s a massive site. Done the days work and then that was that. I was so disappointed. It’s making me think what’s the point if no one is interested. Also you can’t do a NVQ and AM2 without working in the industry so you will never be fully qualified. I think the only way companies are interested if it’s through a scheme so they get some money back from the Government.

 

[RDB85]

The site I was on was Owen Street job in Deansgate yesterday. It’s a massive site. Done the days work and then that was that. I was so disappointed. It’s making me think what’s the point if no one is interested. Also you can’t do a NVQ and AM2 without working in the industry so you will never be fully qualified. I think the only way companies are interested if it’s through a scheme so they get some money back from the Government.

 

[RDB85]

What about the liverpool hospital or the Manchester airport ?

There was work at Manchester Airport but I contacted the recruiters that were advertising the job but it had been filled. I’ve also tried the hospitals.

 

[Tes369]

Wait until the new tax year starts then that's when alot of jobs become available.

* Go to college do electrical installation in the evenings level 2.

Agencies and companies would rather employ somebody who is proactive in becoming an electrician.

Try Caval (Agency) 0161 804 5882
they always have something on.

Alot of big jobs take on labour in the new Tax year..

Don't be put off by being knocked back it's quiet now due to Brexit uncertainty and first few months of the year can be tough.

Cheers

 

[RDB85]

Wait until the new tax year starts then that's when alot of jobs become available.

* Go to college do electrical installation in the evenings level 2.

Agencies and companies would rather employ somebody who is proactive in becoming an electrician.

Try Caval (Agency) 0161 804 5882
they always have something on.

Alot of big jobs take on labour in the new Tax year..

Don't be put off by being knocked back it's quiet now due to Brexit uncertainty and first few months of the year can be tough.

Cheers

I’ve done my L2 2365, currently doing L3 2365 then Testing & Inspection, and finally NVQ and AM2.

 

[Gas engineer]

Have you tried your local housing authorities or associations?

 

[multimick]

all depends on how much you need wage wise? and whether you want invaluable experience, or wages basically for watching and learning

 

[RDB85]

Have you tried your local housing authorities or associations?

Yes I’ve tried them. Nothing really came from it other than sending my CV.

 

[RDB85]

all depends on how much you need wage wise? and whether you want invaluable experience, or wages basically for watching and learning

As long as I can pay my bills, car, insurance and fuel then it’s all that matters at this point I could do minimum wage as it’s better than nothing. But I would want invaluable experience.

 

[JAWS]

Wish you all the best hopefully something will come up sooner then later.

 

[jackhammerJIM]

Type up a cv with contact details and stick them up in wholesalers

 

[RDB85]

Type up a cv with contact details and stick them up in wholesalers

Done that.