Willing to do voluntary work

[Stihlben]

The bonus of being my own boss is I can do what I like.... If its a case of getting a closer look at the trade we can have a week of most aspects of it, one day in a domestic situation, one in the woods, can do a day milling and a day on logs.... I have another tree surgeon locally that is happy to take you for a day or 2 aswel. And once a month I volunteer at the local scout camp doing tree work for them....

[David_chainsaw]

The bonus of being my own boss is I can do what I like.... If its a case of getting a closer look at the trade we can have a week of most aspects of it, one day in a domestic situation, one in the woods, can do a day milling and a day on logs.... I have another tree surgeon locally that is happy to take you for a day or 2 aswel. And once a month I volunteer at the local scout camp doing tree work for them....

 

 

Sounds good Ben I have had to pm you you see the reason why once you have read it buddy

[David_chainsaw]

Hello people as you all no im going to be doing to be doing some work with stihlben i don't think he 8s going let me lose with chainsaw i don't know but as i will be work for him i wan't to look professional so need ppe so bottems and boots im size 10 boot and 38-40 waist yes im little over wight but losing it now if anyone could help that would great and cheap as poss would be good

 

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[john p]

I've got an old pair of battered hi flex type c s you can have if you want, they ain't pretty! But better than nowt

[David_chainsaw]

Yes please buddy that would be great where abouts are as trainsport is a problem for me lol

 

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[Rigger Mortis]

yes i have done that before not really for me

 

Oh dear! Missed the point again. Thats it from me, cannot even be arsed to wish you bon voyage.

[David_chainsaw]

Please don't miss understand i did it for a year and loved the idear of it but i now live a fair way away too now and as you all no travel is hard for me also the job centre didnt like it as i was not free to find jobs maybe i will start again

 

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[csservices]

Just be patient mate, good things come to he who waits, once you get given a chance, watch, listen and take note, don't stress to much over tickets to start with I know plenty people with them who can't fell for toffee and still can't understand why they keep trapping thier saw due to misreading trees, experience will always teach you more than book learning, take your time, take care and good luck

[David_chainsaw]

Just be patient mate, good things come to he who waits, once you get given a chance, watch, listen and take note, don't stress to much over tickets to start with I know plenty people with them who can't fell for toffee and still can't understand why they keep trapping thier saw due to misreading trees, experience will always teach you more than book learning, take your time, take care and good luck

 

Yeah thanks im learning my.cuts online and have got a bit of wood i can test them on but cant wait for the week with ben

 

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[Dan White]

Good luck David. I'm just starting out in this industry too so I really empathize with your position. The best advice I've had so far (notwithstanding keeping your phone off!) is to work hard & be humble. I hope it works out for you.

 

 

 

Questions which I always ask in interviews are what have you done recently to improve your chances of getting a job?. What are your interests?

Where do you see yourself in 5 years time?

 

Think of answers to these questions. If you get the chance of an interview be prepared. If you are just looking to drag brash then at best that is all you will ever do.

 

Aspire to do more. But be realistic.

 

In the mean time learn. I have met many workers with difficulties but they are still able to pick stuff up.

 

learn to identify trees for example. As you are going into that line of work. This will impress an employee. Learn knots and fungi, there are apps on here. your good lady seems happy to help so use this valuable resource to help you.

 

learn to stay safe. Go to the websites on the right of the screen such as FR Jones and learn the names of all the equipment that we use in the industry.

 

Understand the difference between type C chainsaw trousers and type A for example. learn the different chain types and what chains go on what bars.

 

Name a few 50cc models?.

 

Name the stihl and husky top handle models?.

 

Name a few silky models?.

 

Who makes the Protos helmet?

 

These questions are not important but if you are going to be conversing with other tree workers it would be good to have some knowledge of them.

 

It is a way of life for alot of tree surgeons so the more involved and enthusiastic you are the better.

 

You don't need training for this you can train yourself. then when you go for your tickets you will have a good start.

 

One thing I don't like in a candidate is cockiness and talking to other employers this has become more and more prevalent at interviews. and switch the phone off.

 

 

THANK YOU Gnome! That is really useful for me. Without derailing this thread (and hopefully adding some value for the OP) how would you, or anyone else who takes on new 'rookie' employees/apprentices go about an interview process? Would you include a practical part (kit/tree ID etc) to the interview for someone with limited experience/quals to gauge their knowledge?

 

Also, its been mentioned earlier about CV's and if they are vital for a complete beginner (emphasizing your personality and work ethic rather than past experience) and I was wondering how to modify mine into the Arb world. Any tips would be lovely!

 

Many Thanks,

Dan