Work Experience

dodgystuff · 19-10-2009 5:45pm

I did one week of my work experience in 96FM 2 years ago. I'd say they still do it. You dont do much personally there but you get to see everything, thought it was interesting enough. Red FM do 2 week experiences. Probably wouldnt get a job there for the summer though.
Did my other week in Zavvi. But of course its gone now

PrideInBattle · 20-10-2009 5:50pm

I am f**ked to put it bluntly.

To cut a long "poor me" story short, I didn't lift a book for the JC, missed over 30 days, generally didn't participate in class & got brutal results.
I know I'm not stupid, I could of done well if I wanted to but I'm a slacker and I can't study.

Anyways, I haven't really got a clue of what I want to do,
I like computers, technology, etc. & I think I excell at them.

I would like work experience but what am I to do?
Where do I get work experience for "computers"

Should I try some courses or classes?

Should I even bother writing a "C.V" mine is a joke.

PrideInBattle · 20-10-2009 5:51pm

Computer shops, repair shops, technology shops..?

I'm lost.

claireeney · 20-10-2009 8:48pm

my brother was in the same sort of situation last year for college and he's got his degree now in computer games development. I could ask him for ya and link him to this thread. he'll tell ya where to go but see if there's any factories around such as HP, Dell, Microsoft etc. depending on what area of the country you're in it'll obviously be different. hard enough to get into i believe but possible.
If you try this and get no where email the IT department of your local college. I know where i am anyways they'll bring you in, send you to a few lectures, probably show you some stuff and send you home. actually its probably the best experience you can get cos they'll tell u straight up what it takes and what you can do after college.

CianDon · 20-10-2009 10:41pm

I'm doing Red Fm myself in March and they seem willing to take on people. I think HMV are fairley good as well as are most big shops that would really appreciate the free help

PinkBubble · 28-10-2009 10:13pm

RTE didnt accept my school for work experience...:(... im really interested in doing television production and broadcasting so does anyone know if they'd take me for a week in the summer???...

elaine93 · 28-10-2009 11:05pm

Has anyone ever done work experience in Beaumont Hospital? I'm working at the A&E desk (office work) and I'm just wondering what to expect. Are heels totally OTT? (Pain isn't really an issue, I'll bring flats). Do you think they'll let me do some shadowing or something more medically than office work if I'm really good?

DancingQueen:) · 28-10-2009 11:23pm

I worked in an office in Beaumont, wanted to see what it would be like to be a social worker but couldn't actually work with them due to confidentiality issues. I didn't wear heels because i was running around like a mad woman the whole time but if you usually wear them go for it and bring flats just incase.

Not sure if they'll let you shadow, but theres no harm in asking

hattie-f · 02-11-2009 12:28am

I really dont know where to go or what to do .

I love art and make-up and stuff.
I was looking at going to a tattoo parlor but im not sure.
I dont wanna do stage make up but i cant find anywhere

when i say stage make up I mean like bruises and stuff like tv makeup.

anyone got any ideas?

geansaibui · 02-11-2009 5:40pm

i also would LOVE to get involved in this type of work

emm...i know in brown thomas in galway..there's a dozen stalls type things for different brands ie. mac, channel etc

..they've often done my make up for free..;)

Namlub · 02-11-2009 9:50pm

Grrrr, rang RSVP magazine last week and got told to send them an application via email, which I did that day. Still nothing back and I need it sorted by next Monday. If it's a no that's grand but a bit of courtesy wouldn't go amiss. Got my first week in Boots and going to ask around in solicitors offices and radio stations this week.

pajero12 · 07-11-2009 9:05pm

For the love of god dont go to an architectural/engineering firm.... so boring

elaine93 · 12-11-2009 9:53pm

So on second work experience..beaumont was fantastic.

SO i'm going to work in the body shop, they're not going to pay me..but do you think they'll give me free stuff? Because one of the girls in my class went to make up forever and she got like a foundation,3 eyeshadows,3 lipglosses,a blush and a concealer.

thetonynator · 17-11-2009 10:48pm

do not work in any kind of shop, pure slave labour and most of them will not pay you!!!!

Halla Basin · 24-11-2009 12:53am

wooo! Got a week in the UCD engineering department off my own back! I AM LETHAL

Namlub · 24-11-2009 8:51pm

thetonynator wrote: »

do not work in any kind of shop, pure slave labour and most of them will not pay you!!!!

No wonder you're mad if you went into it thinking you'd get paid.

Second week sorted btw, going to a solicitor's. Nice wan.

Midnight_EG · 30-11-2009 2:17am

Last Summer(2008) Done two weeks as a carpenter apparently (with my Dad

, stayed at home) and the second 2 weeks I worked in Ford, Cookstown. Got €150 for the two weeks, and then €3500 after gettin a job for the Summer there, took the initiative on the last day and asked could I stay for the Summer =D

Loads of experience, and learned how to drive

AdamTheDub · 01-12-2009 11:23pm

Im currently on W.E. at an ad agency called Bonfire. Its great fun and a really enjoyable experience, but after 2 o clock, it gets boring xD

Did the Xmas shoebox appeal last week, really enjoyed that one too. There were loads of other TYs working there so thats probably one to go for

bluestripe93 · 04-12-2009 2:35pm

Hi,

im doint ty and i have to do work experience from the 14th to the 17th of december,

ive left it a bit late and i asked in a few places and they said no, so now i would do anything,
anyone know where i could go?

what about working in a library or post office or something

elaine93 · 15-12-2009 8:55pm

Does anyone know where you could go for pharmaceutical work experience in Dublin? Preferably R&D, not a community chemist?:)

Halla Basin · 16-12-2009 10:56am

Try emailing the appropriate schools in universities for pharmaceutical R&D.

Dere always looking for pansies like you.

roxykid07 · 05-01-2010 2:08pm

Im looking for work experience for the first week in feb, want to do something like media,
tried emailin places and ive already been to one radio station which i really enjoyed so want to stay in that area..any suggestions?

Also i see that people were looking for RTE..not a hope. Apparently they select like 5 schools in the whole of dublin(and unfair to the culcies too,lol) and take students from them only, probs fee-paying ones too, but i could be wrong.
Really unfair, as I have heard of people goin there that have no interest in working in the media, and just go cas they have nowhere else and its good on the cv.

so unfair

so i badly neeed somewhere to go!

xilovejedwardx · 09-01-2010 1:53pm

I'm really interested in politics. Just wondering if anybody knows where I could do work experience that would give me experience in politics or journalism! Thanks
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LoonyLovegood · 09-01-2010 3:05pm

Email your local TD. I got experience in Joan Burton's office when I emailed her.

roxykid07 · 11-01-2010 3:35am

CTYIgirl wrote: »

Email your local TD. I got experience in Joan Burton's office when I emailed her.

Was that in her office in Leinster house??

What did you do for the week?

LoonyLovegood · 11-01-2010 8:48am

roxykid07 wrote: »

Was that in her office in Leinster house??

What did you do for the week?

Yeah, that was her office in Leinster House. I did a lot of different stuff, met some politicians, did paperwork. It was really varied, each day was different.

xilovejedwardx · 11-01-2010 12:35pm

CTYIgirl wrote: »

Yeah, that was her office in Leinster House. I did a lot of different stuff, met some politicians, did paperwork. It was really varied, each day was different.

Thanks! Am going to try that!

roxykid07 · 11-01-2010 2:14pm

i think i will too

incase i dont get that any suggestions for the media side of things??
In dire need of help

peabutler · 13-01-2010 8:43pm

Have two weeks to fill at the start of February. I am really intereted in History adn Sport(mainly soccer) but can't think of much to do with either were I could get work experience . Any help?

thetonynator · 13-01-2010 9:48pm

peabutler wrote: »

Have two weeks to fill at the start of February. I am really intereted in History adn Sport(mainly soccer) but can't think of much to do with either were I could get work experience . Any help?

Try the book centre in kilkenny!!!

:D:D

peabutler · 13-01-2010 9:49pm

That or Supermacs

roxykid07 · 13-01-2010 10:42pm

peabutler wrote: »

Have two weeks to fill at the start of February. I am really intereted in History adn Sport(mainly soccer) but can't think of much to do with either were I could get work experience . Any help?

If your in dublin try the department of art sport and tourism.. I emailed but phonecalls more effective as I have now realised...
Or maybe the CSO but that's more stats.
Museums maybe? I dunno

peabutler · 14-01-2010 8:35pm

Thanks, I'm not in Dublin but if I needed to I could stay up there for a week or so, any idea what you do in the Department ?

roxykid07 · 14-01-2010 10:37pm

peabutler wrote: »

Thanks, I'm not in Dublin but if I needed to I could stay up there for a week or so, any idea what you do in the Department ?

Where bouts are you though cas they mite have a regional office... I've no clue but If you wana contact them ring them cas there not guna reply to emails!

Kormeera X · 15-01-2010 7:53pm

Work expierence is good. I think they should do it in all schools, and not just with TY's and LCA. It shows you what the outside world is like. workwise!

PinkBubble · 15-01-2010 11:56pm

has anyone ever gotten work exp in Ardmore Studios?? Is it worth goin there???

thetonynator · 18-01-2010 9:28pm

CTYIgirl wrote: »

Email your local TD. I got experience in Joan Burton's office when I emailed her.

Just got confirmation from td phil hogan, i've got work experience with him in february . . .:)

roxykid07 · 21-01-2010 12:53am

thetonynator wrote: »

Just got confirmation from td phil hogan, i've got work experience with him in february . . .:)

Awh that's good

I got w/e too with record label but I had to push for it!
Also any girls interested in kiss magazine in Dublin there takin people on in the summer for work exp!!

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D0nal · 28-01-2010 12:46am

Anyone know of a work experience that it would be possible to get for the last week of February which would give me the insight into the job of a doctor.

fergalmejergal · 28-01-2010 10:30pm

Yeah you might wanna try a doctor's surgery

thetonynator · 06-02-2010 10:31pm

spent last week on work experience in the local primary school, junior infants can be very annoying at times!!!

Overall week was good, i'd advise it if you're looking for ideas . . .

SoOnSoForth · 21-02-2010 12:02am

Hi
I work in financial services and we've had a couple of TYs recently. My advice is:
(1) cv what cv... make sure you put in your cover letter that you're very good at EXCEL - mention knowing excel stuff like vlookup. Can't stress the importance of this enough...and if you do get in, make sure that's not a lie (not sure how you can learn this stuff but hey that's what the internet is for). Also if you're good at Maths or even Science do mention that.

(2) you're more likely to get in if you want to come for 2 weeks rather than one...also doing a full day rather than leaving at 2/3 would help

(3) probably better to write in to an individual department rather than HR, as HR might just apply their default policy of "we don't do TYs". Even if you don't know anyone's name or job title, make up one - say "Head of Actuarial" or such like...The post guys will make sure it actually goes somewhere vaguely resembling that rather than HR..

That's it really

ItsAWindUp · 02-03-2010 1:54pm

Went to a primary school and it was brilliant. Everyone should try it out, even if they aren't sure about teaching.

.:x.smile.x:. · 12-03-2010 11:01pm

Did mine in Microsoft and it was brilliant. If you're into Xbox or video games or technology whatsoever you'll love it. Did it in a Montessori too and it was grand because I got off at 1pm every day.

donvito99 · 15-03-2010 5:20pm

.:x.smile.x:. wrote: »

Did it in a Montessori too and it was grand because I got off at 1pm every day.

Ye I'm doing a montessori......and I'm a guy...:rolleyes:.

NO wait, that should be....:cool:.

Should be different.

sarahpop · 19-03-2010 9:30pm

thinkin of doin experience in a newspaper/magazine and somethin sciencey any ideas?

:cool:

JamesMcAteer93 · 20-03-2010 2:18pm

.:x.smile.x:. wrote: »

Did mine in Microsoft and it was brilliant. If you're into Xbox or video games or technology whatsoever you'll love it. Did it in a Montessori too and it was grand because I got off at 1pm every day.

X.SMILE.X I was wondering if you have any contact number for Microsoft as i would love to do work experience with them? Thanks

hermunkla · 23-03-2010 9:28pm

Hi, if I may butt in. The real prize of Work Experience apart from the experience itself is the fact that now you already have something extra to put on your CV when you eventually enter the wwww(Weird and Wonderful World of Work).

.:x.smile.x:. · 29-03-2010 12:27am

JamesMcAteer93 wrote: »

X.SMILE.X I was wondering if you have any contact number for Microsoft as i would love to do work experience with them? Thanks

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JamesMcAteer93 · 06-04-2010 3:35pm

Thanks .:x.smile.x:.!!! I really hope i get in!!

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