Wasted thousands doing level 2/3 can't find work

[Kostas555]

Hi

All this is not a sob story, but I am becoming very frustrated that I have spent so much time and money training to get my qualifications. And now that I am applying for work, no one is willing to give me a chance. After following the advice from more experienced sparks on here. I have probably applied to about 30 jobs as an electrician's mate, and have not been offered work.

Starting to become apparent to me the only way to get into this trade is if you have a dad or an uncle who knows a guy etc.

Wish I could go back in time and choose not to waste my hard earned money on something that leads to nowhere.

Any ideas/suggestions on what I am doing wrong are very welcome.


Ps: I am thinking of advertising myself on gumtree for small jobs I know I can handle. Seems like the only way to get kick started. I don't want to be at the mercy of others anymore.

 

[HappyHippyDad]

@Cableguy337
One of the things that will help getting a job is having a positive outlook rather than feeling hard done by, and just trying and trying and trying again.
Oh yes, and saying thanks to those above who took the time to reply ?

 

[PEG]

Hi,don't think we can advise accurately,before #3 is answered

 

[static zap]

You still have your youth , ( and if you have "The Interest" )
there is a good chance you will retain plenty of this - for when
business picks up -- There is no easy money , all trades have competition now.
(and parking hell in London)
..as echoed by others No #3 Will help us give you more..

 

[Paul Whybrow]

Hi I went through this same situation towards the end of last year, had the paperwork but not the hands on, I had 2365 level 2 and 3 and 18th, ipaf, ecs card. I had been applying to job after job but no luck. Heres what i found, you need to call the jobs on indeed, total and the like as your apply now cv send doesn't get a lot of interest. Call the agencies daily tell them you are available. Persistence pays off with the agencies, its not the best work but its work where you can start to learn, be humble ask questions don't blag it. with regards to that perfect job i.e local sparks takes you under their wing an looks after you and teaches you and helps you progress they are harder to get. i reached out on here about my CV and someone helped me re write mine listing all the elements i had been learning on site and dressing it to read correctly to this industry. I then went onto check a trade and set 5 miles radius from home found all sparks with contact details and websites to get addresses etc then hand delivered my cv to approx 40. followed up by phone call 2 days later. out of that i now have weekend work with 2 different local guys small firms but the "Right" kind of work.

When talking to the guys why they bothered to chat with me and then offer work, both said my approach showed more effort had gone into looking for a role than just ringing or emailing asking for a Mate's position to which they get 3/4 calls a day.

Its out there be persistent and it will come,

 

[Leroy Merlin]

ECS card and maybe IPAF training. I had no experience but got agency work straight away once I had these. I was honest about my experience but my first employer didn't care as long as I listened when I was shown and worked hard. Agency up our way was paying £13.00/hr for ipaf qualified sparks mates to zip tie cables all day.