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How do you get a job with the ESB ?

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  • #32
    blueser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,744 ✭✭✭✭blueser


    Madalynn Uptight Sextant wrote: »
    There's nothing rough or lacking natural light about it, and the person in question isn't the OP anyway.

    I really have an aversion to that kind of laziness when the information is literally at one's fingertips. Using social media as a search engine is only topped by getting your friend to use social media as a search engine.

    If someone doesn't put in even the most minimal effort - I'm talking just the most basic use of their brain, how are they suited to getting into the ESB? An extremely difficult organisation to get into, and one that only takes on the best.

    It's not just the OP's friend who is so lazy, it's a societal thing.

    Not even definite that they want to be an electrician anyway. They should be googling every question, and if they need more info they should be phoning. And I shouldn't be saying these obvious things!
    Absolutely nailed it there.


  • #33
    Giveaway
    Closed Accounts Posts: 382 ✭✭Giveaway


    "Connections"
    I'll get my coat


  • #34
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 12,694 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    That post has to be wind up no one who knows how to read, write and use a computer could be so thick that they didn't think to look up the ESB website, could they?

    All linemen are qualified electricians these days.


  • #35
    horseofstone
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 243 ✭✭horseofstone


    Tell me how wrote: »
    I suspect that maybe the OP was looking for a conversation around it and maybe some to say what their experience was rather than just being told to go to their website.

    Every question posted on Boards is pretty much available through Google, does that mean we refuse to give some bit of guidance?

    Well said,you nailed it there!


  • #36
    Tell me how
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 23,168 ✭✭✭✭Tell me how


    horseofstone wrote: »
    Well said,you nailed it there!

    As I said, this is After Hours...


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  • #37
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 12,694 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    horseofstone wrote: »
    Well said,you nailed it there!

    well, they should have asked the question they want the answer too, On boards, the answer is that its all nepotism which is not true or else something about being paid lotto wages.


  • #38
    Lost implants
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 94 ✭✭Lost implants


    Would he be able to forego a small vacation if it don't look like rain?


  • #39
    Mrcaramelchoc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,789 ✭✭✭Mrcaramelchoc


    Stick a steel rod into a socket.if you survive your hired.


  • #40
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 12,694 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    If the op is really looking for help with this I hope they get it, all the jobs that are popular paramedics, firefighters a lot of the staff will have degrees even masters the ESB and the like are getting the same.

    Very few unskilled well paid job any more.


  • #41
    Tell me how
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 23,168 ✭✭✭✭Tell me how


    mariaalice wrote: »
    If the op is really looking for help with this I hope they get it, all the jobs that are popular paramedics, firefighters a lot of the staff will have degrees even masters the ESB and the like are getting the same.

    Very few unskilled well paid job any more.

    Yes. There is probably an over expectation of the value of degrees at the moment.
    There is movement in some quarters to promote the value of apprenticeships as meaningful career.

    There still are tradespeople who make very good livings with what is a level 6 qualification, of course, they can be susceptible to the impact of a downturn more than other professions. And options for 3rd level qualifications mean that there is no longer a need to go straight to college after the leaving cert.


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  • #42
    horseofstone
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 243 ✭✭horseofstone


    mariaalice wrote: »
    If the op is really looking for help with this I hope they get it, all the jobs that are popular paramedics, firefighters a lot of the staff will have degrees even masters the ESB and the like are getting the same.

    Very few unskilled well paid job any more.
    Esb web says junior cert required for apprenticeship so I don't know what your saying.


  • #43
    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 32,688 ✭✭✭✭ytpe2r5bxkn0c1


    horseofstone wrote: »
    Esb web says junior cert required for apprenticeship so I don't know what your saying.

    Minimum requirement. In practice most successful applicants for Electricians have their Leaving Cert. There is an opportunity for some to go on to Uni and study engineering, on full pay, once recruited.


  • #44
    horseofstone
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 243 ✭✭horseofstone


    Ismael Tinkling Shuffleboard wrote: »
    Minimum requirement. In practice most successful applicants for Electricians have their Leaving Cert. There is an opportunity for some to go on to Uni and study engineering, on full pay, once recruited.

    Thanks for that.


  • #45
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 12,694 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    horseofstone wrote: »
    Esb web says junior cert required for apprenticeship so I don't know what your saying.

    If you get an interview you will be up against people with the leaving cert and often very good leaving certs who have chose an apprenticeship over college, or even with a degree already, minimum entry requirements does not mean the only requirement. Apply any way you never know how you might get on.


  • #46
    riclad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,184 ✭✭✭riclad


    How to get a job with company x , go to company x.s website.
    IF you dont know this you are not smart enough to get a job there .
    Most companys now, if theres any vacancys will list them on their website.
    Also they,ll use jobs,ie and similar websites .


  • #47
    Your Face
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,275 ✭✭✭Your Face


    Fart wrote: »
    Blowing fuses or?..

    Sounds like an ESB installation.


  • #48
    Vita nova
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 774 ✭✭✭Vita nova


    horseofstone wrote: »
    A friend of mine wants to work for the ESB but doesn't know how to apply, whether a qualification is needed etc.does one need 3rd level or what's the story with it.any advice would be appreciated.

    I'd imagine in the current economic climate the ESB wouldn't have much resistance to taking on staff. Of course there are positives and negatives to electrical work and your friend shouldn't have any reluctance to talk to others involved in the field and hopefully get a down-to-earth neutral opinion. It's in his power to make it happen, and I'm sure he has lots of potential.

    Sorry OP:o


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