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#1 Posted : 13 February 2008 21:20:00(UTC)
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Posted By Lynda McLeod Hi All, I have just joined tonight and would like to know does anyone have any information or advice on the best way forward in getting started in Health and Safety as a career. I have a NEBOSH General Certificate and currently work for a construction company as a Contracts Administrator in Glasgow, but the only H & S experience I have is to compile H & S manuals when the contracts are complete. I have registerd or sent my CV to various agencies to see if they can help. My other option is to approach companies direct and speak to their H & S Manager and ask the question and submit CV. Because I don't have a lot of H & S experience it is proving very difficult for me to crack into this type of industry. I would really appreciate any advice you can offer. Thanks Lynda
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#2 Posted : 14 February 2008 09:12:00(UTC)
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Posted By PS Linda, Do not get downhearted during your search for a H&S position it took me almost a year to get my first proper H&S job. Ask your current employer for more H&S responsibilities and build your experience from there. It may be more beneficial doing this than looking for a position that may throw you in at the deep end. Grow through experience and when the time is right move on. I also started out in the West of Scotland (Greenock) and I'm now living and working in Dubai. All the best, Gary
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