Life after 2330

[L-E_Fault]

Hey all, just wondering what people did after they finished there studies to gain employment in the industry. I'm trying to change my career to become an electrician I start the 2330 level 3 soon. I check the job centre website but all the jobs on there ask for experience which I don't have.

So what did you do, write letters to company's, write letters to sole traders, apply for a for a position from the job centre? As I'm 27 I can't take the apprentice route so if antibody's been in a similar situation to me I would be interested to know how you got your foot in the door.

Tim

 

[Megaohm7]

Hi Tim

It is a case of making yourself known and in a lot of cases it is who you know to give you a start . I was fortunate enough to know a couple of sparks who have given me jobs to do and this has been a valuable learning experience but above all increase your qualifications eg 17th ed update , C.G 2391 this will improve your chances especially when things pick up again but at the moment it is tough going but stick in there ....

 

[Revved Up Sparky]

I got made redundant in 1992 after only one year as a fully qualified electrician. I had a HNC plus many other great quals but I did not have much experience at all, however a company took me on and paid me less than the more experienced sparks. I put up with lower pay for a few years whilst I grew in experience, then in later years I obtained JIB credentials and become much more employable commanding a higher salary etc. Experience is priceless and it is sometimes worth suffering slightly lower wages to get it.

 

[L-E_Fault]

I've got my 17th booked in for October and then plan to do 2392 after the 2330 L3. I wouldn't mind taking a lower wage as I know how important experience is. I'm hoping by the time I've completed my courses things will have picked up and there will be more opportunities out there.

 

[L-E_Fault]

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