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Old 09-27-2007, 12:11 PM   #1
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What Can I Study?

I am waiting for a few companys to call me back on the ok for a job.

In the meantime. What are some things I can study to get ahead?

Please let me know.

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Old 09-27-2007, 12:16 PM   #2
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Re: What Can I Study?

Study plumbing, in case electrical doesn't pan out.
Seriously though, if you haven't had an interview yet you should brush up on that. A good first impression during an interview could help you get the job.
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Old 09-27-2007, 01:38 PM   #3
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Study plumbing, in case electrical doesn't pan out.
Seriously though, if you haven't had an interview yet you should brush up on that. A good first impression during an interview could help you get the job.
I have one interview scheduled so far. It is schedules for next week. I have three other companies. They usually say 1 week to get back and it has only been a couple of days.
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Go to the library and read a code book or two. Read up on OSHA rules and regs. Reading will never get you anything but smarter.
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Old 09-27-2007, 05:56 PM   #5
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Re: What Can I Study?

If you're being hired as entry level, they really don't expect you to actually know anything. Matter of fact, green guys that try to act like they actually know something are oft scorned. It might be better to lay low and see what sort of work you'll actually get into on a day-to-day basis, then you'll have a topic to study.
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Old 09-27-2007, 06:13 PM   #6
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thanks guys.

See my other post though.

http://www.contractortalk.com/f11/i-need-help-please-27272/
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Reading will never get you anything but smarter.

That's true.... I read Penthouse Forum I got crazy mad skills!



Seriously tho'

Depending on what aspect of the trade you're heading into, you can adjust the curve with some appropriate books from:
Mike Holt
Tom Henry
Charles R. Miller
Ray C. Mullin
James Stallcup

.....etc

...all available at http://www.barnesandnoble.com


Avoid all books with this guy on it:


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If you're being hired as entry level, they really don't expect you to actually know anything. Matter of fact, green guys that try to act like they actually know something are oft scorned. It might be better to lay low and see what sort of work you'll actually get into on a day-to-day basis, then you'll have a topic to study.
agreed...show them a positive attitude and willingness to learn...more valuable than anything you will read out of a book in the next week..
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Avoid all books with this guy on it:

What are you saying?!? He taught me everything I know!








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[quote=JohnJ0906;295118]What are you saying?!? He taught me everything I know!





Is that why you carry those pics of a three and four way switch layouts, the truth comes out.
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That's true.... I read Penthouse Forum I got crazy mad skills!



Seriously tho'

Depending on what aspect of the trade you're heading into, you can adjust the curve with some appropriate books from:
Mike Holt
Tom Henry
Charles R. Miller
Ray C. Mullin
James Stallcup

.....etc

...all available at http://www.barnesandnoble.com


Avoid all books with this guy on it:
And the little woman thought it was from actual experience?
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And the little woman thought it was from actual experience?
I don't know the heck she was thinking....she knows I belong to a lot of forums...she decided to just buy me a book (or 2 or 3) LOL
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I see, sounds like the end of oprah I saw the other day.
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I see, sounds like the end of oprah I saw the other day.

I look good on TV
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I look good on TV
You sure about that?
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You sure about that?
The only thing I am sure of is that I like pie
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The only thing I am sure of is that I like pie

That's pie and tea, right??
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The only thing I am sure of is that I like pie
Would that be "warm apple pie"? for after your "studying"?

(sorry for the far off refferences)
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<~~~ Pie and Pastry

That's it....bakery items.
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<~~~ Pie and Pastry

That's it....bakery items.
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