I'm 19 and eager to learn, but firms don't want to know. Goodluck to the future.

[dus123]

I'm 19 years old , and paying for my level 3 and doing my 17th edition aswell i have my ecs card and also my drivers license. I have contacted over 40 firms , explaining my hunger to learn and do well. But they don't want to know? and it made me think what does that say about this country's future. If employers are not willing to employ youngsters getting qualified themselves who want to do well and work hard. Those who are willing will work they say , it doesn't seem to matter anymore employers don't seem to care. Britain's lost generation 1 million unemployed youngsters and counting the future doesn't look to good. Thanks for reading , leave any feedback or advice would be much appreciated thank you.

 

[robbalaar86]

It's not just youngsters looking for work lad, everyone is and the 5 week courses to become a spark don't help.

Not having a pop mate but the world doesn't owe you or me or anyone a living. Stay positive keep applying and get a job that isn't connected stay employed.

Where are you from? Post your details someone might have something.

Good luck

 

[loop3]

It's tough out there right now. Keep applying and don't give up. Something will happen. Don't give up hope. Make as many connections as pos, go to agencies. You're only a spark when you got experience, tickets alone don't mean s***.

 

[dus123]

Thanks for the reply lads and i'm doing the year long courses , as for my details ill post them on this thread see if i fet lucky and you are right no one owes me anything and it is very hard and i won't give up trying but it is depressing the way things have turnt out anyway wish you guys the best of luck also

 

[dus123]

For anyone who may be interested , I live in Dagenham i'm currently doing my 2330 level 3 and 17th edition two nights a week, i have my ecs card full drivers license also. Willing to put in hard hours to get going at any wage just want to learn.
My email adress is [email protected].

 

[LlandrilloSpark]

It's all about money my friend, there is precious little of it about thanks to irresponsible banks ect ect, firms won't shell out another. £300 a week on wages when then can just squeeze the current workforce, simples
Good luck

 

[trev]

This is heartbreaking to read Dus I wish you the best of luck mate, all you can do is just keep plugging away. Rather than ringing or writing try going to see companies and asking if the guys who does the hiring is available for a few minutes to talk, take your certs with you and maybe offer a week or two working free/for expenses to get your foot in the door

 

[derek]

Thanks for the reply lads and i'm doing the year long courses , as for my details ill post them on this thread see if i fet lucky and you are right no one owes me anything and it is very hard and i won't give up trying but it is depressing the way things have turnt out anyway wish you guys the best of luck also

Contacting about 500 firms across London is more likely going to get you results, bear in mind that it is also about you contacting them at the right time i.e. when they have just won a new contract that will require them taking on extra help or just applying at the time when they have just had someone from their team leave.

 

[LlandrilloSpark]

I have heard this week that the South East of England is absolutely crying out for sparks? Can anybody confirm?, that's not far from Dagenham

 

[dcelectrical]

dus do you know where WF is in nam.

 

[dus123]

Thanks for the reply's lads means a lot , llandrillo that's very true mate its a dry time right now employeers would rather lay people off then employ these days , Trev thanks a lot mate i won't give up and I'll certainly give that a go. Dcelectrical i'm not aware of WF ?

 

[SPARTYKUS]

Nose down, grit yer teeth. Its a war of attrition I'm afraid.

there are jobs, just less of them and more people looking than before perhaps.

Carry on looking is the best advice. Or stop looking and just look for A job. Once in any job it is 100 times easier to move to another job than compared to having no job, and looking for THE job

good luck. Loose the negative thing though people want to see fight and determination not ....negatives.

 

[dus123]

Thanks for the advice mate, i have been looking for other work also but it is a tough time , and sorry if i did come off negative i am staying positive and won't stop trying

 

[dcelectrical]

wf are an electrical wholesalers there warehouse is a mile long, thats 1600 meters in metric. i would suggest you work out where it is, get yourself down there and have a look around it is where lots of the local tradesmen go to get their materials there is probably a free vending machine in there, get a coffee have a chat with the guy on the trade counter, find an angle and explore it.

 

[dus123]

I'll certainly give it a go , I'll have a look at it on the internet. Thanks for the advice mate.

 

[trev]

wf are an electrical wholesalers there warehouse is a mile long, thats 1600 meters in metric. i would suggest you work out where it is, get yourself down there and have a look around it is where lots of the local tradesmen go to get their materials there is probably a free vending machine in there, get a coffee have a chat with the guy on the trade counter, find an angle and explore it.

Now that is a top tip.

 

[dcelectrical]

while you are on there send me your CV, when i get a minute i will look at it and see if i can make any suggestions.

 

[dus123]

Sure can i send you my cv on this forum , or do you have a email i can send it too?

 

[trev]

Dus you could make this really work for you, make yourself a sign saying "GIZ A JOB" (or something maybe a bit more appropriate) and sit outside there armed with a shedload of CVs.

 

[dus123]

I have attached my CV mate

 

[dus123]

I don't know if i'll do that haha but i'll certainly have a chat with the guys that work there and see where it goes from there.

 

[markc123]

I'm 19 years old , and paying for my level 3 and doing my 17th edition aswell i have my ecs card and also my drivers license. I have contacted over 40 firms , explaining my hunger to learn and do well. But they don't want to know? and it made me think what does that say about this country's future. If employers are not willing to employ youngsters getting qualified themselves who want to do well and work hard. Those who are willing will work they say , it doesn't seem to matter anymore employers don't seem to care. Britain's lost generation 1 million unemployed youngsters and counting the future doesn't look to good. Thanks for reading , leave any feedback or advice would be much appreciated thank you.

I could be wrong, so please correct me if i am...

But surely you don't have to pay for the level 3 if you're only 19? Im pretty sure that even the full time level 3 course is funded by the goverment if under a certain age? Well it used to be anyway.

 

[dus123]

If you are under 19 years old by august then it is free , but i missed that slot by 2 months so i have to pay alot of money for this course.

 

[dcelectrical]

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313-333 Rainham Rd S
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020 8596 7200

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[dus123]

Thanks a lot mate means a lot, I'll certainly give it a shot.

 

[Johnuk]

just saw this on jobcentre page don't know if it will help My Client is looking for several workers to work with them on a commercial project. The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills as they will be communicating with the clients customers. The main duties will include;
·Driving from location to location replacing parcel templates
·Must have a Full driving licence.
·Must have own mobile ( and prepared to use to communicate with clients)
·Must have own PPE
·Must have own suitable battery Drill, charger to be PAT tested to install screws for fixing Parcel Templates to counter tops. (Between 1v and 18v)
·Must have own Tools ( Specialist tools to be provided by the client when needed
·You will need a CSCS Card
The duration of the job is 1 month with 10 hours a day.
The rate of pay is £9.00ph (CIS)
You MUST be able to provide eligibility to work win the UK and 2 checkable commercial references.

To aplly please send your CV over to

Or

Call Jessica on 0113 308 8009

 

[dus123]

I'll certainly apply for that , cheers mate. some of those requirements don't apply to me but ill apply anyway. Who knows might get lucky thanks again John.

 

[dcelectrical]

and finally you need to sort your cv out, i cannot help with this as i left school at 14 to carry hod and plasterboards but i would try your electrical lecturer or someone at ardleigh green could help you out if you asked nicely, as asking nicely and in fact being nice gets you a long way!

 

[dus123]

Yeah sure i'll give that a go , there's not a lot i can add to be honest to my CV i have literally no on site experience.

 

[Johnuk]

yes your cv needs some work, I would put qualifications after your personal stat mate,

 

[dus123]

Okay sure i'll give that a go, i'll swap skills with qualifications and see how that works . Cheers John

 

[dcelectrical]

its not what is on your cv it is how it is organised and some of it is not gramatically correct also things like being able to sign or speak punjabi might help, have more than than 1 cv, one for big companies 1 for small companies, not with lies on them but some things you dont have to mention example a small company doesnt want to know you have 3 a levels and a big company does not want to know you worked in a cafe

 

[Johnuk]

this many help to this is how I listed my qual, think I need to up date my cv a bit to lolQualifications
JIB Electrician ECS/CSCS Card- (C0166153)
IPAF Card 3a/3b-(0P/0742255)
2382-10- 17th edition
2356 - City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 Electro technical Services
2392-10- Fundamental Inspection, testing, and initial verification Level 2
5351- Level 3 in knowledge of Electrical installation engineering
2356- City & Guilds NVQ level 2 in Installation and Electro technical system
2360- Electrical Installation and Theory and Practice part 2
2360- Electrical installation theory and Practice part 1
3791- Motor vehicle Engineering NVQ 1

 

[dus123]

Okay yeah sure i added that because i don't have a lot of work experience to be honest , and I'm not Asian haha

 

[dus123]

this many help to this is how I listed my qual, think I need to up date my cv a bit to lolQualifications
JIB Electrician ECS/CSCS Card- (C0166153)
IPAF Card 3a/3b-(0P/0742255)
2382-10- 17th edition
2356 - City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 Electro technical Services
2392-10- Fundamental Inspection, testing, and initial verification Level 2
5351- Level 3 in knowledge of Electrical installation engineering
2356- City & Guilds NVQ level 2 in Installation and Electro technical system
2360- Electrical Installation and Theory and Practice part 2
2360- Electrical installation theory and Practice part 1
3791- Motor vehicle Engineering NVQ 1

Looks good mate , you have some great qualifications there. I'll arrange mine like that

 

[dcelectrical]

no but the first thing some of the prospective employers do is look at your social media, it only takes 5 seconds to get your cv thrown in the bin

 

[dcelectrical]

i have forwarded your cv on to firm called kfb it that has contracts with essex and kent councils, they have just won a contract and might be looking for a trainee,

 

[dus123]

Theres nothing wrong with that i'm sure , Its a profile picture of my facebook. Nothing to alarm any potential employeers.

 

[dus123]

And thanks mate , means a lot . I appreciate all the feed back as well , I'm going to change my CV up a bit and continue looking.

 

[dcelectrical]

sorry i was not saying your face would put the employer off, that came across wrong, just that your social media can also influence your chances of getting an interview.