Employment

[Ruin]

I just left Asheville a couple years ago, and miss it so.

If you want to take the engineering route, hit up some of the local paper mills like in Canton. You can get a job as a worker for now to make some money and get some experience in the field.

If you want to take the legal route, consider becoming a paralegal. There are plenty of law firms in the Asheville area that surely need some help. Or just do some clerical work, again, for experience in the field. This could lead to internships, just like the mill jobs would.

But, as a last resort... I used to wait tables in Waynesville... there are plenty of restaurant jobs in the Asheville area if you just need money.

Good luck!

[4DoorRocket]

Choose what you want to do with your life. You have some options. Once you make your decision, life will definitely be easier. For example, I was playing with the idea of two different careers. I loved the one and found the other one interesting. I decided to change majors, and picked the one that I love. Now that I have chosen, things are so much easier.

I would apply anywhere and everywhere. As long as you are putting your name out there, you have a shot.

[Sirwestofash]

Well lately i'm not completely sure if i want to go the Engineer or Law route. Coming out of highschool i was convinced thats what i wanted. After a couple semesters at my community college. I began to realize there are easier jobs to get into, as well as jobs that i may have more fun doing and not have to spend my life buried in books. Especially since i'm overall happier when i am physically active.

[motorhead]

Originally Posted by Milk 1027

It's easy to sit behind a keyboard and tell others what they should do. The reality is, it's tough to find ANY type of job. I was seriously searching to everything and anything for 3 years straight. Sad thing is, I was actually turned down ater an interview from a pizza place, but hired to the first federal job I applied to.......



The only advice from someone that went through this not long ago is, don't give up. You'll get situations like mine where you're simply turned down from the crappiest job, but a much better employer may see something the minimum wage employers don't.
Seriously apply anywhere and don't get picky, a foot in the door is better than anything.
Also, make up your mind on what you want to do, it'll make your life much easier.

Why the attitude? He asked for advice. If I had his number I would pick up the phone and call him instead of "sitting behind a computer keyboard" to answer his question. Looks like someone woke up on the bitter bus when they made this post. Besides I own my own business and in my area times are good ,and I have no problem hiring helpers. I would hire full time mechanics if I could find some qualified ones. That's my fields biggest problem right now.

[Sirwestofash]

Originally Posted by motorhead

Why the attitude? He asks for advice. If I had his number I would pick up the phone and call him instead of "sitting behind a computer keyboard" to answer his question. Looks like someone woke up on the bitter bus when they made this post. Besides I own my own business and in my area times are good ,and I have no problem hiring helpers. I would hire full time mechanics if I could find some qualified ones. That's my fields biggest problem right now.

When you say Qualified what do you mean? Certifications?

[formare]

How about one of these?

http://formare.applicantpro.com/jobs/

[Sirwestofash]

Originally Posted by formare

How about one of these?

http://formare.applicantpro.com/jobs/

I don't think any of those are located near me or i meet the requirements for... :\

[motorhead]

Originally Posted by Sirwestofash

When you say Qualified what do you mean? Certifications?

If you really want to get into the HVACR field a good trade school is a great start. Our commercial service techs make the most money and my best ones make as much as 80grand a year. It takes years of hard work and training to get to that point ,and most young people we get these days don't want to earn it. They want it handed to them right away. If your a good tech, you will never be out of work and you will get paid well to do it. It's not for everyone but if you like working with your hands and not sitting behind a desk it can be rewarding. Too many young people skip the schooling and end up installers which make the least money and work the hardest physically.

Remember times are changing and many fields are suffering. The key is to find the fields that are doing well and strive to be the best in whatever field you choose. With that combo you won't have a problem getting a job even in this environment.

[Sirwestofash]

Originally Posted by motorhead

If you really want to get into the HVACR field a good trade school is a great start. Our commercial service techs make the most money and my best ones make as much as 80grand a year. It takes years of hard work and training to get to that point ,and most young people we get these days don't want to earn it. They want it handed to them right away. If your a good tech, you will never be out of work and you will get paid well to do it. It's not for everyone but if you like working with your hands and not sitting behind a desk it can be rewarding. Too many young people skip the schooling and end up installers which make the least money and work the hardest physically.

Remember times are changing and many fields are suffering. The key is to find the fields that are doing well and strive to be the best in whatever field you choose. With that combo you won't have a problem getting a job even in this environment.

Recommendations for trade schools?

[motorhead]

Originally Posted by Sirwestofash

Recommendations for trade schools?

In my state the best one is owned by Penn state (Penn Tech). You can even get a for year degree there. Go to at least a two year school if your looking at HVACR. Those 10 week schools are a joke and most employers including myself don't look to them to get the creme of the crop. I have some helpers that came out of that type of school ,but that's about it.

[Milk 1027]

Originally Posted by motorhead

Why the attitude? He asked for advice. If I had his number I would pick up the phone and call him instead of "sitting behind a computer keyboard" to answer his question. Looks like someone woke up on the bitter bus when they made this post. Besides I own my own business and in my area times are good ,and I have no problem hiring helpers. I would hire full time mechanics if I could find some qualified ones. That's my fields biggest problem right now.

not bitter. I think you took it the wrong way. Like I said, it's not as easy as it sounds when you're reading online, or when people are telling you, "yeah, everyone is always lookign for good help". I used my example, no matter how ready you are to work and learn, employers don't always see a potentially good employee standing directly in front of them. It'll take a ton of rejection to get anything. I know, and I know it's easy for us who are now employeed to sit down in front of a cmputer and tell someone how easy it is.
The fact is it's not. It's hard for a young person with no experience or education to find any work. Especially if you limit yourself like his guy.

I'm just giving him an honest opinion. Nothing I said was a jab at anyone nor was it intended to offend anyone. I'm sorry you took it that way.

[Sirwestofash]

Originally Posted by Milk 1027

not bitter. I think you took it the wrong way. Like I said, it's not as easy as it sounds when you're reading online, or when people are telling you, "yeah, everyone is always lookign for good help". I used my example, no matter how ready you are to work and learn, employers don't always see a potentially good employee standing directly in front of them. It'll take a ton of rejection to get anything. I know, and I know it's easy for us who are now employeed to sit down in front of a cmputer and tell someone how easy it is.
The fact is it's not. It's hard for a young person with no experience or education to find any work. Especially if you limit yourself like his guy.

I'm just giving him an honest opinion. Nothing I said was a jab at anyone nor was it intended to offend anyone. I'm sorry you took it that way.

I didn't take it as a jab. So no worries to you It never hurts to clarify yourself. I agree though it is hard to find jobs when you begin to put certain restrictions on things such as location, availability, education, and experience.


Overall this thread has been one of the most constructive for me personally on this forum. So keep the good news coming guys! I already emailed someone about possibilities, and i've checked out all these websites you all have linked!

[2001ragtop]

If you can apply at a Temp Agency, they should be able to find you something?

[Rockin the BlueSS]

as an engineer i have found my machining background has aided me tremendously in my career. now i was raised in a machine shop, but most shops will pay for someone to help clean and maintain machines. You may even get a chance to run a few and at least know some of the limitations of different machines. And this would help you decide if in fact you want to become a (manufacturing, design, mechanical) engineer.