1How long have you worked here?
1 year 6 months
2Why did you choose the career you are in?
Completed my apprenticeship to follow this career path.
3Who was your role model growing up and why?
My grandfather was a welder and I always looked up to him. he could make anything he put his mind to.
4How do you think your time at school influenced your career?
I think my skills were better developed practically through my apprenticeship.
5Is there anything that would have better prepared you for the world of work e.g school talks, visits to an employer, work experience, interview skills?
Maybe more industrial visits, or work experience.
6What do you think are the secrets of your success and getting to where you've got to in your career?
Qualifications,
Skills,
Qualities,
Experience
7What subjects helped you do your job today?
English,
Engineering,
Maths
8What activities describe your typical day?
Quality control and assurance,
Technical Tasks,
Manual labour
9From the list below what do you like MOST & LEAST about your job?
Most
Nature of work
Workplace
Flexibility
Culture
Career progression, opportunity and training
Least
Work pattern
Travel
Hours of work
Uniform
Stress
10Select from the list below your STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES
STRENGTHS
Creativity
Numeracy skills
Focused
Attention to detail
Honesty
Dedication
Willingness to learn
WEAKNESSES
Communication skills
Use of computer / ICT skills
Versatility
Flexibility
Taking initiative
Time keeping
Sensitivity
Presentation skills
11What personal qualities do you value in an employee?
Ambition,
Confident,
Honest,
Creative,
Reliable,
Positive,
Conscientious,
Responsible
12What are the most in demand soft skills in your job?
Effective communication skills,
Problem solving,
Teamwork
13What advice would you give a young person who wants to work in your industry?
Welding is a good career path and its much better training on the job that going through the standard school method.
14Do you have any further comments or advice?
N/A