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.

 

[dus123]

yeah i know what you meant mate , i'm sure there's nothing on my facebook that would put them off. Just a young lad trying to find a job.

 

[odawire]

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.

Hi mate, I was in this same position a few yeas back, all the enthusiasm in the world but no one really wanted to/was in the position to give me a chance, after becoming confident with my work through college and books, and the odd "experience" (working for free) days I got some cards printed and started touting for work. Mainly like for like swaps of faceplates and lights and stuff but eventually I was doing installs that I would have to beg on my hands and knees for part p'ers to sign off for me; and over time I got my part p and now have my own small firm. Last year I decided to go back to college and get qualified for gas and become gas safe I was all enthusiastic again and guess what? exactly the same thing lol, no one wants to help, its like climbing a mountain again and the weird thing is I didn't even see it coming, guess what I'm trying to say is building a career is never easy but it tends to get easier as it goes along and its worth it if you've got the guts to roll with the punches, my advice to anyone starting out is go to uni and become a doctor, as that's what I'd do if I had my time again and knew how hard it was; and I could afford it; which I cant

 

[chopperxbox]

dont worry about the companies, they get to many cv's. go through your loacal paper calling all the electricians and builders and get some good experience. then you can advertise yourself and get some work in that way. if a permanent job comes along in the mean time then thats great but whilst your doing nothing then nothing will happen and no opportunities will come your way. you need to put yourself out there and meet people in the right circles and things will happen. sods law says that as soon as you start to get busy yourself then a good job will turn up. times are changing and we need to be more resourcefull. even working for nothing to get experience shouldnt be ruled out especially if you are living with parents and can afford to do this. just get yourself out there. good luck and stay positive

 

[dus123]

I'll certainly keep trying , i have tried to work for free but people still ain't interested and your right it's not what you know it's who you know. I have been applying to all types of jobs to be honest to so i can be in work but even that is proving hard. I'll just keep looking see if i get lucky. Cheers for the feedback lad

 

[dus123]

Hi mate, I was in this same position a few yeas back, all the enthusiasm in the world but no one really wanted to/was in the position to give me a chance, after becoming confident with my work through college and books, and the odd "experience" (working for free) days I got some cards printed and started touting for work. Mainly like for like swaps of faceplates and lights and stuff but eventually I was doing installs that I would have to beg on my hands and knees for part p'ers to sign off for me; and over time I got my part p and now have my own small firm. Last year I decided to go back to college and get qualified for gas and become gas safe I was all enthusiastic again and guess what? exactly the same thing lol, no one wants to help, its like climbing a mountain again and the weird thing is I didn't even see it coming, guess what I'm trying to say is building a career is never easy but it tends to get easier as it goes along and its worth it if you've got the guts to roll with the punches, my advice to anyone starting out is go to uni and become a doctor, as that's what I'd do if I had my time again and knew how hard it was; and I could afford it; which I cant

I'm glad you got yourself going mate, I have only been looking for about 4 Months but even in this short time i've noticed no one wants to know. I got back around 3 responses from local firms telling me they would take me on and give me some experience , i was happy at this point and thought i would get a break but all 3 firms during my search didn't contact me back which is dis heartening but I'm sure there's work out there just a lot less of it. Thanks for the feedback mate hope something comes along for you as well.

 

[Rich306]

Just to put this in perspective for you buddy:

I'm 25
Ex soldier
No licence or vehicle at this present time
Currently doing a 2357 course which i have fully paid for
Have bills to pay and rent a flat.

I worked temporary in a warehouse for a little while to keep working. I rang over 100 companies local to me to request work, out of those 100 i had 5 potentially interested.
More perseverance paid off though as one out of those 5 called me back to offer me a trial period; and ever since i have been working for a good wage.

However i'd advise you make as many contacts as possible for yourself because for me, work has just recently dried up and now i am looking for someone else to take me on so that i can sub-contract off of two or more sparky's.

(not to hijack your thread) but is there any Electricians down here in the south who know any companies taking on around the Portsmouth Area?

 

[dus123]

I appreciate the feed back mate and i hope you find a more sustainable job the best option is to get as any contacts as you said it's not what you know it's who you know as they say and no worries mate thats what this forum is for , anyway i'll keep trying and i might get lucky thanks again mate good luck to you

 

[Rich306]

I appreciate the feed back mate and i hope you find a more sustainable job the best option is to get as any contacts as you said it's not what you know it's who you know as they say and no worries mate thats what this forum is for , anyway i'll keep trying and i might get lucky thanks again mate good luck to you

I wish you the best of luck too buddy, i know how hard it is to find it out there!