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22 Aug 14
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Little Miss Step-Strikes (nearly 17), has always been determined to become a vet. She just got A's in all her science O'lovels, and she's about to embark on her A-levels.
She wants to find after-school or weekend vouluntary work placements - preferably at a vets, but anything with animals will do - so that when she applies to uni she's got something to show them.
She's a "nice" kid - polite, respectful, smiles a lot, etc. and very keen. My instinct is that a very formal approach (as though she were an adult, complete with "CV") might be a bit OTT.
If you were looking to give a youngster an opportunity, what approach would you welcome?
She wants to find after-school or weekend vouluntary work placements - preferably at a vets, but anything with animals will do - so that when she applies to uni she's got something to show them.
She's a "nice" kid - polite, respectful, smiles a lot, etc. and very keen. My instinct is that a very formal approach (as though she were an adult, complete with "CV") might be a bit OTT.
If you were looking to give a youngster an opportunity, what approach would you welcome?
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Just a thought Stevie but I'd suggest a walk in to a local PDSA vets with a letter describing how enthusiastic she is about wanting to become a vet and working with animals whilst she trains.
I'd imagine she might get a favourable response from them, especially if she offered her services voluntarily.
I'd imagine she might get a favourable response from them, especially if she offered her services voluntarily.
With a bit of luck she might be able to speak to the vet on the day, but if he/she wasn't available she could leave her letter at reception for the vet/vets to read later.
Cheers, Tommy. We've got a list of who to approach - it's the approach itself I'm wondering about.
I'd think a shortish letter explaining her ambitions and desire to work with animals would be the right way to go. Not too formal but outlining her commitment by already getting the right sort of qualifications and taking her education further in that region.
- and I'd think walking in herself so people who might be interested in giving her some work could see her desire straight from the off - rather than just setting stuff by e-mail/post.
My instinct is that the knock on the door would be best.
She won't want to do it, mind!, but my view is that door-knocking is one of those confidence hurdles she's got to jump one day anyway.
She won't want to do it, mind!, but my view is that door-knocking is one of those confidence hurdles she's got to jump one day anyway.
Agreed, Stevie. I approacked a local garage when I was 13 or 14 for some part time petrol pumping work - and immediately got the job.
It was only for about 6 hours on a Saturday and 3 hours one night in the week - but I loved it and felt like a 'millyunaire' - for taking home about £2.50!
It was only for about 6 hours on a Saturday and 3 hours one night in the week - but I loved it and felt like a 'millyunaire' - for taking home about £2.50!
Reliability and good time-keeping are essentials for working with animals. It's an area where you can't just take a day off or turn up half an hour late or be confident your day has ended at 5pm. Volunteering to work early mornings or weekends would be valued and demonstrate the right attitude.
Thanks gents.
Tommy, They let you work with PETROL???
Tommy, They let you work with PETROL???
Yep good luck with the daughters work experience venture SS
Exclusive vision of Tommy's first day on the job
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeC2PXlM2vY
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeC2PXlM2vY
Our Tommy suffers on here.
Fires, explosions, numbers, geography, you name it, he has facked it up somewhere along the line.
My absolute favourite of years gone by was Tommy spending 10 to 15 minutes talking and trying to calm down a cat that had got well stuck in the branches of a bush. Until he realised it was a plastic bag.
Fires, explosions, numbers, geography, you name it, he has facked it up somewhere along the line.
My absolute favourite of years gone by was Tommy spending 10 to 15 minutes talking and trying to calm down a cat that had got well stuck in the branches of a bush. Until he realised it was a plastic bag.
By far the best experience for her, and the best learning curve initially, would be for her to do voluntary help at an animal shelter.
It is without a shadow of doubt the best place to start. (and the bonus is that it will involve a lot of trips to the vet with sick animals)
It is without a shadow of doubt the best place to start. (and the bonus is that it will involve a lot of trips to the vet with sick animals)
Those comments have really made me chuckle!
I always used to get soaked in petrol every single time I worked at the garage (surprise surprise).
My mother used to make me take my clothes off in the outhouse before I set foot any further!
I always used to get soaked in petrol every single time I worked at the garage (surprise surprise).
My mother used to make me take my clothes off in the outhouse before I set foot any further!
My grand dad used to strike a match and go round all the gas switches to make sure he had turned them off before retiring to bed. 
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