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**Cakes.** · 25-08-2011, 15:50

I don't have a clue where to do my Work Experience anymore

omg a kitty · 27-08-2011, 12:55

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Originally Posted by Cakesofrice

I don't have a clue where to do my Work Experience anymore

All the good places will be taken if you wait too long

anirishlad · 27-08-2011, 22:56

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Originally Posted by Cakesofrice

I don't have a clue where to do my Work Experience anymore

Just go to a primary school if your really stuck

AnnKiins · 31-08-2011, 00:23

Helloooo there xDDD
I know it's a bit late for talking about Work Experience but I honestly have no idea where to go right now.

SO! Any ideas for places to go for photography, arts and crafts, nail art, make-up ? > w <

bezka · 31-08-2011, 16:31

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Originally Posted by AnnKiins

I know it's a bit late for talking about Work Experience but I honestly have no idea where to go right now.

bit late? my school hasnt fully decided on our work experience dates yet!
Suppose though, our school isnt in a city so its not too hard to get a placement as long as you dont leave til the week before.

AnnKiins · 31-08-2011, 21:15

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Originally Posted by bezka

bit late? my school hasnt fully decided on our work experience dates yet!
Suppose though, our school isnt in a city so its not too hard to get a placement as long as you dont leave til the week before.

Serious? D:
Thats terrible! You should really ask, just in case they already did xD
Ahh I see. Your lucky though my school isn't exactly in the city but near enough, I suppose xD
But lucky for me, the first place I checked, a pharmacy, was taking in students for TY and took my details an n'all!
I guess I'm sorted

stetyrrell · 31-08-2011, 22:57

Figured I'd post my experiences from last year.

Don't worry about where you're doing your placements, just treat it as if you were just working at a normal job.

For anyone interested in music, I did a week in tower records on Wicklow street. Sound people, decent work and it was great fun.

Musicmaker on exchequer street (guitar store) was pretty fun too, the lads are great. A friend of mine did his in waltons, wasn't too keen. Employees are arseholes to be honest.

If you're into photography, forget agencies and papers. Go to your local photographer, especially if they have their own studio. I ended up going out and assisting on engagement and communion shoots, learnt a lot of tips for Photoshop and for organising orders.

Avoid stores were you'll more than likely end up stacking shelves or just being a personal assistant to some asshole.

And also, just relax and act yourself. Don't be afraid to talk, nobody'll get pissed off at you for trying to make conversation! Other wise it'll just be an awkward week or two

stetyrrell · 31-08-2011, 23:19

Also, forget emailing. You've little chance of getting a reply.

Phone calls are sometimes okay.

But your number 1 absolute BEST chance is to drop in to wherever you want to do and actually talk to whoever's in charge of work experience placements.

Most places tend to brush emails and voicemails about stuff like that to one side, they tend to concentrate on business and customer emails and calls first.

David086 · 31-08-2011, 23:31

Yep, emails are a waste of time if you ask me spent the whole of last year emailing people with no reply. Phone call is your best bet because you can deal with them there and then and of course seeing them in person is a good idea too.

Local Garda Station do take people on but be quick! It's an experience but I found it kind of boring.

Don't go into retail, it's a waste of time and don't get the impression that you'll get a summer job out of it either. It's slave labour if you ask me. Remember you're looking for an experience in a possible future career.

If you're into teaching or kids and that stuff go to your old primary school, I did that and found it quite enjoyable. This can also be something to fall back on if you can't find anything.

It's becoming more and more difficult to find placements so try and get a placement a.s.a.p!

Emer95x · 01-09-2011, 18:03

I've email millions of place and all are booked out. I tryed a vet which was no luck since you have to be over 17. Tryed TG4 but they're all full. And 2 radio stations and no reply.

Any more ideas?

Jackobyte · 01-09-2011, 23:26

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Originally Posted by Emer95x

I've email millions of place and all are booked out. I tryed a vet which was no luck since you have to be over 17. Tryed TG4 but they're all full. And 2 radio stations and no reply.

Any more ideas?

Try other vets because you don't have to be over 17, that sounds like that particular surgery's get out of jail card for not taking people on.

Two girls in my class did Work Experience in two separate vet clinics, and both were 16 at the time. Keep trying. Depending where you are, there are some other options besides the 4 obvious channels. Link. The City Channels aren't that well known and are easily forgotten about, but the fact that their websites aren't loading and Wikipedia mentions they suffered from financial difficulty in August 2011, you may be out of luck with them.

mad_hatter_xx · 16-09-2011, 18:50

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Originally Posted by Emer95x

I've email millions of place and all are booked out. I tryed a vet which was no luck since you have to be over 17. Tryed TG4 but they're all full. And 2 radio stations and no reply.

Any more ideas?

my friend made this website last year (www.transitionyearhelp.com]). it has a list of places that are willing to take students for work experience, it halped me organise my year

it has tv and radio stations if that's what youre looking for

mad_hatter_xx · 16-09-2011, 18:54

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Originally Posted by AnnKiins

Helloooo there xDDD
I know it's a bit late for talking about Work Experience but I honestly have no idea where to go right now.

SO! Any ideas for places to go for photography, arts and crafts, nail art, make-up ? > w <

my friend made this website last year (www.transitionyearhelp.com). it has a list of places that are willing to take students for work experience (including makeup, photography and arts and crafts places) but otherwise i would recommend dropping into your local photographers studio and asking

Malv · 02-10-2011, 12:22

does anyone know a solicitor or a barrister that take on TY student?

robman60 · 13-10-2011, 12:23

wow, all of you seem really organised!

I have until late November for work experience,but I haven't decided on where I'll go yet.

I'd be really interested in something to do with French/Irish, but I don't know any suitable places.

I live in Mayo, but I'd be happy to travel if anyone could make any suggestions.

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AnnKiins Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 46 Adverts \| Friends	Helloooo there xDDD I know it's a bit late for talking about Work Experience but I honestly have no idea where to go right now. SO! Any ideas for places to go for photography, arts and crafts, nail art, make-up ? > w <

31-08-2011, 22:57	#367
stetyrrell Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,504 Adverts \| Friends	Figured I'd post my experiences from last year. Don't worry about where you're doing your placements, just treat it as if you were just working at a normal job. For anyone interested in music, I did a week in tower records on Wicklow street. Sound people, decent work and it was great fun. Musicmaker on exchequer street (guitar store) was pretty fun too, the lads are great. A friend of mine did his in waltons, wasn't too keen. Employees are arseholes to be honest. If you're into photography, forget agencies and papers. Go to your local photographer, especially if they have their own studio. I ended up going out and assisting on engagement and communion shoots, learnt a lot of tips for Photoshop and for organising orders. Avoid stores were you'll more than likely end up stacking shelves or just being a personal assistant to some asshole. And also, just relax and act yourself. Don't be afraid to talk, nobody'll get pissed off at you for trying to make conversation! Other wise it'll just be an awkward week or two

31-08-2011, 23:19	#368
stetyrrell Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,504 Adverts \| Friends	Also, forget emailing. You've little chance of getting a reply. Phone calls are sometimes okay. But your number 1 absolute BEST chance is to drop in to wherever you want to do and actually talk to whoever's in charge of work experience placements. Most places tend to brush emails and voicemails about stuff like that to one side, they tend to concentrate on business and customer emails and calls first.

31-08-2011, 23:31	#369
David086 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 551 Adverts \| Friends	Yep, emails are a waste of time if you ask me spent the whole of last year emailing people with no reply. Phone call is your best bet because you can deal with them there and then and of course seeing them in person is a good idea too. Local Garda Station do take people on but be quick! It's an experience but I found it kind of boring. Don't go into retail, it's a waste of time and don't get the impression that you'll get a summer job out of it either. It's slave labour if you ask me. Remember you're looking for an experience in a possible future career. If you're into teaching or kids and that stuff go to your old primary school, I did that and found it quite enjoyable. This can also be something to fall back on if you can't find anything. It's becoming more and more difficult to find placements so try and get a placement a.s.a.p!

01-09-2011, 18:03	#370
Emer95x Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: IRELAND Posts: 5 Adverts \| Friends	I've email millions of place and all are booked out. I tryed a vet which was no luck since you have to be over 17. Tryed TG4 but they're all full. And 2 radio stations and no reply. Any more ideas?

02-10-2011, 12:22	#374
Malv Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 25 Adverts \| Friends	does anyone know a solicitor or a barrister that take on TY student?

13-10-2011, 12:23	#375
robman60 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mayo Posts: 872 Adverts \| Friends	wow, all of you seem really organised! I have until late November for work experience,but I haven't decided on where I'll go yet. I'd be really interested in something to do with French/Irish, but I don't know any suitable places. I live in Mayo, but I'd be happy to travel if anyone could make any suggestions.