What are employers looking for?
The most important things in an employer's mind when looking at you as a potential employee are:
Can you do the job?
Will you fit into their organisation?
Will you do the job well - in other words, are you motivated and enthusiastic?
If possible, it may be a good idea to visit a potential workplace before the interview and check out the work environment. You might also like to research the company or talk to plumbers or plumbing apprentices.
Step 1: Are you interested in a trade career?
If still at school talk to your careers teacher for assistance with preparing your resume ensuring you include:
Work experience, even if not related to Plumbing
References, personal or work related
School results
Sporting or hobby interests
Make your application stand out (write a cover letter)
The objective is to "persuade the employer you have something to offer".
Find out as much as you can about the organisation and the job
Write a letter of application
Get a job description or job profile
Relate your skills and abilities to the position
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Tell the employer why you are interested in the job and what you can offer them.
Point out your qualifications, abilities and experience.
Step 2
Consider undertaking a Plumbing pre-apprenticeship course at a TAFE college which has a high success rate in students obtaining an apprenticeship.
Step 3
Finding an employer requires a commitment on your part.
In a recent survey the majority of plumbing employers indicated that word of mouth or the applicant approaching them personally was a very successful method in the employment of apprentices.
Note: Nothing beats approaching potential employers direct. You can talk to an employer direct and ask questions. This method will teach you about people and things like expectation and priorities.
Step 4
Other contacts and services include:
1. Contact the plumbing employer association and ask them if they have a list of employers looking for apprentices
2. Contact MPMSAA Group Training Scheme for advice and support on 03 9329 9622 or visit their website.
3. Visit a New Apprenticeship Centre
4. Visit your local Centrelink or job network agency
Centrelink (Phone 132 850)
My future
Job Guide
Get a Trade
Job Search
Leaders in Careers
Jobs Pathway Program (JPP) 14-19 year olds
Koorie vocational education and training opportunities
5. Contact Group Training Australia
6. Visit your Local Learning and Employment Network
