Advice for doing electronics repair jobs!!

[liladams1]

Hello guys I am turning 19 in 4 days and had a bad accident in July and due to that I lost my job, still live with parents but I was working before the accident and never relied on my parents since I left secondary money wise.

I can fix computers, put them together, iphones and smartphones in general I can repair them and fix software issues. Fix laptops as well and I was wondering how could i make money with it.

a Local CEX is looking for a service technician and I handed in my CV about 2 weeks ago and haven't heard from them so I dont know I feel like my technological knowledge is wasted.

My previous job was physical but I am currently seeing physio to get better but sitting at a desk fixing stuff is still possible.

I want ADVICE guys, I am listening to anyone.
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Get a trade.
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Kickstart wrote: Hi I tend to agree with Matt. All the best Keith

[c_dug]

Not to sound harsh, but your 'technical knowledge' isn't all that by the sounds of it.

Before I worked in a technical department I figured a little bit of hands on skill was enough, a few years down the line and I realise now the difference between somebody like yourself, and somebody who actually knows what they're doing.

The 'skillset' you have isn't particularly unique, you might make a bit of cash fixing phones and laptops for friends and friends of friends through Facebook, but it doesn't sound like you have the technical experience or skills for a proper job in that sort of thing.

IMO what mattspratt says is true to an extent, but I wouldn't say actually getting a full on qualification or certification is the be all and end all. The best electronics engineer I've worked with was fully self taught. The certificates certainly help with getting a job in that area, but one way or another, if an electronics technical job is what you're after, you'll need to up the skill level way beyond where you're at at the moment.

In my line of work somebody of somebody claims to be good with electronics I'd expect to see component level diagnosis and repair of circuits, potentially also design and fabrications too.
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Any disabilities or conditions that would stop you joining the military?

Join the branch of your choice and get an apprenticeship.

[Taught2BCauti...]

Is there no way you could get back with your old employer, now that you seem to be on the mend? Why not go back and have an informal chat with your old manager and see if they can fit you in somewhere.

Have a look on www.alison.com and see if one of their free courses would help you to add something to your CV.

Also look on the job aggregation boards (like Monster, or TotalJobs) and see who is recruiting for IT positions in your area - they may also have junior positions available that aren't advertised.
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[liladams1]

[Taught2BCauti...]

[Diggs]

Do this...

https://legionellacontrol.com/legionella-training-courses

The only equipment you need to carry is loft ladders, a torch, notepad, digital camera and a thermometer. Each assessment you do is uploaded to a scheme provider and your PI is paid at that point, so no insurance worries. Its really easy to do unless you get a house with old plumbing, a tank in the loft and loads of dead-lengths - these are few and far between nowadays as most houses have combi-boilers.

Its money for old rope if you get in with a letting agent. Plus, if you are living at home you have no overheads so can go in cheap to secure the work.

You can do this whilst you consider your other options, and if you do get a full time job anywhere you can still do it in evenings, at the weekend etc.

The market rate for one assessment around our way (Yorkshire) is £65 at the moment, but this will only go down as more people take the qualification. It took me 1 hour of study plus a 10 minute on-line exam to qualify, but I do know a little about buildings and heating systems already.

Like I say, it is a good earner if you see it as an extra rather than a career...
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