Posted By Andrew Gordon Marilyn Unfortunately you will come across this quite a lot,I am still studying for the certificate and wanted a position in Health and Safety to help me gain experience but had no luck. If I had a pound for every thread like this I would not need a job. Come on you employers give us trainee's a helping hand. (Yorkshire area please). Good Luck Marlilyn

Posted By Martin Just to add some light to the end of the tunnel; Nearly everyone has been there in the same position, sooner or later something will come along - it's important to think widely though to get a foot on the ladder. For instance, while I was training for my certificate I did temping work in a facilities office doing admin. That exposed me to the H&S role as the two often overlap. It wasn't much - just picking up ideas, stories and stuff to talk about at interviews. I then got a job in a college doing a job which had an element (about 30%) H&S, again giving me some more experience. I know it's hard to get jobs offering any experience but if you have enough general knowledge from where-ever you work, it may be invaluable in selling yourself at an interview. This is where Union Rep work, or being a designated DSE assessor, or a first aider etc etc all can help in whatever job you're in. Best of luck

Posted By John Johnston It really is a "Groundhog day" in the life of a new and fresh H & S mind. Get up, search for jobs on the net, send many emails and post many forum posts. Lots of stamps and CV's to send. Night time comes and the thought of - "maybe tomorrow". I personally feel that any possible employer who passes over my CV without even an interview, has made a great mistake. That in itself helps me to get up, search for jobs on the net.......... I will not give up, and one day some lucky employer will have my help to better their safety. Keep trying Marilyn. You will find your lucky employer.

Posted By Corrina Evans Hi Marilyn, I passed the nebosh certificate Feb 03, I then went on to do a training adults qualification at night school. I put my c.v in to the NHS and now work as assistant H & S advisor looking after 72 GPs within wiltshire. You might be able to offer your services to a voluntary organisation to get experience. I would suggest you look at a training qualification as well, most local collages do them. Just keep putting your c.v in - you`ll get there in the end ! Good luck Corrina

Posted By David .J. Minnery Try offering your services on a voluntary basis to voluntary organisations/community groups to gain experience, it is rewarding and will help you gain experience, don't take this the wrong way, but "learn to walk properly before you start running". Wish you luck.

Posted By Mike Miller Maralyn you have mail!