Name of your host: Blair Mitchell Relationship to you: Father
The Interview: (ask your host these questions)
1. What is your job title? Tradesman
2. What is your job description? All types of plumbing/ Drainage work
3. What are the duties and/or tasks you perform at your job? Drain Cleaning
Drain Repair
Wet Basement Solutions
Water Main Replacement or Repair
Trenchless Technology
Excavating by hand or machine
Emergency Services Available
Consultations Available Upon Request
Foundation Crack Repair
4. What qualifications do you have for this job in the following areas:
a) training? 4-5 years of apprenticeship, then you can get a license
b) education? at least a high school diploma so that you can get an apprenticeship
c) experience? Vocational training, Diploma or G.E.D and a completed apprenticeship program
d) skills and attributes (personal qualities)?
5. What are some of the things you like about the job? it pays very well, most jobs take only a day
6. What are some of the things you dislike about this job? it is very physical, sometimes jobs can be very frustrating
7. How do you anticipate this job changing in the next 5 years or so? either was more or way less work
Other question (s):
Student Reflections:
1. Give three reasons why you would like this job (be specific):
a) Pays well (20 dollars an hour for 8 hours a day)
b) its way easier if your physically fit
c) most of the stuff you have to learn is simple
2. Give three reasons why you would not like this job (be specific):
a) can be very stressful
b) very hard if your not good at paying attention to small details
c) you can end up being extremely busy, not much spare time
3. Is this job for you? Why or why not?
I’m not sure if this is the job for me or not, I like many parts of it but there are some parts that I do not like, one of the biggest reasons is how much time it takes up, and the pressure that’s put on you to not screw up.
4. Explain the value of the TYKTW experience in relation to your ideas about your post secondary (after high school) plans (education?, training?, travel?, work?). many parents would like there kids to follow in their footsteps, this day gives the kids a chance to experience what there parents go through every day to take care of the family.
Josh, 3./5- You have done a good job answering the questions on the interview portion of assignment. You have not included a photo of your work place visit. You have correctly tagged and labelled your assignment. Your reflection captures your feelings about the day.