F.N.G Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Hey guys, I have heard a bike shop in my town is doing work experience and I think I might go there as there is no where else I want to go. Can I have some suggestions for what to write? I have no idea where to start Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsiain Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 what do you need to write ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials owns Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Personally, I would walk in and talk about it. Look smart and punctual! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrialsIsHard Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Hand them your CV would be a good start, and maybe they'll ask for a short interview or just ask you why you want it on the spot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsiain Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Hand them your CV would be a good start, and maybe they'll ask for a short interview or just ask you why you want it on the spot hes doing it from school i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant-MacD Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Just say that you're always fixing bikes and have had a lot of experience with the tools you'd be using and if you've got a job somewhere else you should mention that too and if you need more just write a load of bull sh*t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Just go in and explain you know your shit and know how to start right away. Your working for free so its not a hard sell. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 I did my work ex at a bike shop though I believe nowadays your school makes you right a letter for something to be graded on. Tom if I were you I'd just go in and speak to the manager to ask if you can do work experience there before you send a letter but tell him that's what your school expects you to do. Then just write a basic letter stating your interest in bikes, knowledge of repairs and interest to possibly take it up as a profession when you finish, bla, bla, bla, yadda, yadda, yadda, would you be interested in giving me the opportunity to experience the life of a bike shop employee. Be warned though you will generally be brewing up, sweeping up and doing the s**t jobs no one else is keen on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.N.G Posted October 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 (edited) I sent this in the end, hope it's ok. Tom Walker Address, email, telephone etc. Monday 1st October 2012 The Bicycle Chain Weston-Super-Mare 13-15 Locking Road Weston-Super-Mare BS23 3BY Dear Sir/Madam I'm a (Age and school), and I have been given the opportunity of spending one week on Work Experience from the 11th - 15th March 2013. I would like to ask whether you are able to offer me a placement for this week. I am studying Double Science, Geography, ICT, D&T Resistant materials as well the primary GCSE's I'm very interested in cycling and I would love to work as a bicycle mechanic when I'm old enough to be employed. I compete all over the country in cycle trials and last year I was placed 4th in the British nationals I'm also interested in all other forms of cycling. I would be grateful for the opportunity to gain some experience into the world of work and whether this is the type of work I would like to do when I leave school. Thank you for spending the time in reading this email, and I look forward to hearing from you. Yours faithfully Tom Walker What do you guys think? Edited October 1, 2012 by F.N.G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClarkeHutchison Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 (edited) I sent this in the end, hope it's ok. Tom Walker Address, email, telephone etc. Monday 1st October 2012 The Bicycle Chain Weston-Super-Mare 13-15 Locking Road Weston-Super-Mare BS23 3BY Dear Sir/Madam I'm a (Age and school), and I have been given the opportunity of spending one week on Work Experience from the 11th - 15th March 2013. I would like to ask whether you are able to offer me a placement for this week. I am studying Double Science, Geography, ICT, D&T Resistant materials as well the primary GCSE's I'm very interested in cycling and I would love to work as a bicycle mechanic when I'm old enough to be employed. I compete all over the country in cycle trials and last year I was placed 4th in the British nationals I'm also interested in all other forms of cycling. I would be grateful for the opportunity to gain some experience into the world of work and whether this is the type of work I would like to do when I leave school. Thank you for spending the time in reading this email, and I look forward to hearing from you. Yours faithfully Tom Walker What do you guys think? Brilliant I worked in a sports centre for work experience and all i did was clean the windows and the toilets. Edited October 1, 2012 by ClarkeHutchison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukasMcNeal Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 (edited) You've already sent it our comments arent much use. Edited October 1, 2012 by LukasMcNeal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Stop worrying. It's free work for them. If you were going for a full time job I'm sure the forum would speak up a bit more on how to write a letter etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Still gives him good stead for later on in life though, giving him tips now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Still gives him good stead for later on in life though, giving him tips now. I'm not advising against tips. I'm saying that not as many people may not speak up because it's free work, therefore it shouldn't be hard to get; thus leading to not needing much advice. I'll shut up now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradJohnson Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 First of all, good luck. If you manage to get the placement, try to be as helpful as possible, if you have nothing to do, tidy up/ask the manager for something to do (they think it's impressive when you ask for work, it shows your keen), keep all the tools in the right places etc, if your unsure don't be affraid to ask for help, and just try to prove yourself. Then hopefully when you finish your placement they could offer you a saturday job, or full time once you leave school. Last of all would like to say good luck again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 I'm not advising against tips. I'm saying that not as many people may not speak up because it's free work, therefore it shouldn't be hard to get; thus leading to not needing much advice. I'll shut up now. Completely agree mate. I Didn't mean to sound rude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Dan he may as well write "Want someone to make your tea, hoover, clean your windows, do the bitch work unloading, build display bikes for free?" The chances of you getting on it very much depends on their insurance, compliance to Trident (?) if anyone else has applied etc. Me and my mate both did work exp. at the same shop, went in cleaned up a bit then went skatepark........ He's pretty much ignored advice about walking in and just having a polite word. But I would still do it if I was you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.N.G Posted October 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Thanks guys. I only sent it early because I knew some others are wanting to get into this shop to and I cant think of anywhere else to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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