Im currently doing a plumbing course and im about to start my practicals but when im finished i will have to have work experience in order to get a job!any suggestions where i can get work experience at my age(24)?
2006-08-14 23:52:39 · 8 answers · asked by mielo 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Approach contractors as an apprentice.
2006-08-14 23:59:43 · answer #1 · answered by Not Tellin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A friend interested in plumbing told me that when you go on a course, you are not just there for the course.
You are also there to make new contacts. You need to get to know the others on the course -
even get to know your own plumber too! Or your neighbour's plumber or your mother's plumber.
Go where plumbers go and get chatting. What about Wickes or other wholesale places where plumbers get their gear .
You will be better off if you find a plumber who will let you help him/her for a while before starting up on your own. Experience is so Important in this work. Else the rest of us get wet.
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2006-08-15 00:03:26 · answer #2 · answered by mutaali t 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My brother went to the best restaurant in NYC - Le Cirque and said "I will work for you for 40 hours per week for 6 months for free"
My parents gave him an allowance and did the work before entering culinary school that required 6 mos experience. Not only did he have this on his resume but he learned from the best and later went back to work there.
Find the BEST plumbing company in your town and make them an offer. If you can afford this, you will be paid back in spades.
By the way, 24 years later, he is super successful and has his own restaurant.
Good Luck.
2006-08-22 12:30:20 · answer #3 · answered by anirbas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Open the yellow pages and try calling any plumbing companies in the area and see if they are willing to hire an assistant. Ask everyone else if they know of any plumbing companies that will hire you. Speak with your instructors about any plumbing companies willing to work with you.
2006-08-14 23:59:08 · answer #4 · answered by Huey from Ohio 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to work for a reputable company as an apprentice. This way you'll gain the necessary training to become a master plumber, then you will be set. There will be so many options open to you. You're a lucky guy to have talent which will bring in the big bucks!!
2006-08-21 10:48:33 · answer #5 · answered by hollyltstarfleet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try plumbing companies in your area. I would tell them that I would work for a certain amount of hours to get the experience. you know something like internship?
2006-08-22 08:11:49 · answer #6 · answered by msbossy221 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to an established plummer and ask for work with him. Plummers work very hard and earn a good living. Most successful plummers would be more than glad to have a helper.
2006-08-21 09:13:33 · answer #7 · answered by Jack G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to your local employment office. they usually can get you a job with someone who is willing to hire you as an apprentice until you get some time under your belt.
2006-08-22 14:28:30 · answer #8 · answered by no1shthead66 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋