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Originally Posted by jackdiamonte
Just finished my course with iss training 5 day foot and mobile, well thats really opened my eyes and helped me decide that this is definitely the direction of career I wish to follow.
The course itself was well worth the money, 2 cracking, approachable and knowledgable instructors helped me gain the skills that I planned to acquire loads of participation from the instructors, they were really hands on, guiding all the way to help all the group achieve the qualification.
It was an extra bonus to me, as I got loads of driving/follow tips and instruction from one of the trainers that I didn't expect to get.
I cant say that its the best training availible, but thats only because I havent tried anyone else, Im sure there are some good companies out there , but these guys really set the standard high and would take some beating. Other people on my course had paid good money to another company but they felt that it was not a very good course and nowhere near these guys.
So if you are thinking of doing a course check iss out and you wont be wasting your time or money
My next move is to offer my time free to any surv teams or companies that are short of bodies in my area for a while to get some more experience. Not underselling myself but it works both ways.
Good luck regards Jack D 
regards Jack D |
Jack, well done on the ISS course. They have a good reputation.
Please do not "offer to work for free". This upsets the market and drives down wages.
Two things:
Firstly, If you have the right background and attitude, life experience and correct training, you should find PAID work.
Secondly: If you offer to "Work for free", you are helping to lower wages across the industry. This has already happened on the CP side due to the above. You are just shooting yourself in the foot in the long run. If an employer discovers that you worked for free, you will not get a job in future. This is due to the fact that you may "card the client" and is too much of a risk to their business, as you could undercut, offer your services directly and use other "work for free, but get experience types". If a team member on your team discovers that you work for free, I fear they wouldn't take it very well, as people such as yourself are seen to be threatening their livelihoods.
I wish you all the best in your quest for employment, you have invested in yourself, both in time and money, and a company that makes a profit from your work should not expect you to work for free.
Regards
Shakespeare