Shall i give this lad a chance

[uksparks]

Hi,

Just had my first CV through the door from a 16 year old who has previously done work experience with another local firm.

I have a CU change on Friday, what do you say, shall I ring him and see if he wants to tag along?

Got an extension next week too.

Any thoughts? Can it hurt to do so? Do I pay him and if so, what in? Biscuits and tea?

 

[Richard Burns]

Always remember to start with the basics so that he has a base to build on (or to wire on!), if you immediately go for the most complicated things then this may get him unsure and lose confidence.
Also it is no good being able to integrate the Fourier transform of the seventh harmonic of a three phase supply when you do not know how to wire a plug!

I hope you have your method statements and risk assessments in place and have got him to sign his training matrix and you have arranged a program for his periodic assessment!
I am sure he is aware of your health and safety policy, the first aid arrangements and location of the accident book, the emergency plan and the fire safety plan because that goes without saying!

Good luck it seems to be going well, long may it continue.
Good work UKsparks.

 

[shanky887614]

size 10? im 6foot with size 7.

you got bigfoot working for you?

 

[dan86]

I'm a short arse at 5'7 and have size 10. does that mean I'm a freak? :/

 

[uksparks]

It was kind of funny when we went in the hop, I said what size feet are you, he said 10, and I questioned it.. Like he doesn't know how big his feet are.

 

[rapparee]

Glad you took him on mate, i know what its like trying to find somewhere/someone. Started my apprenticeship at 16, 17 now and about to start my second year. Trying to find someone to even give you a chance was very very very difficult. When they said "what age are you?" On the phone and you said 16 you almost heard them gasp! There are some guys at 16 are genuinely interested and can make a cracker cuppa as you have seen!

i was an older apprentice (22) whenever i was looking for a start prospective employers said they wanted a young lad at 16 as i'd probably be a know all, and be expecting a decent wage