(HIGHLY REQUESTED) LAND 1ST WELDING JOB| No Experience? Job Search Tips, Networking, Resume

[@frankiefc3]

Fake it till you make it. I fab'd up a resume to show 5 years of welding experience when I really had like 5 weeks. Applied for a structural position in new construction, passed my weld test, kept my mouth shut and soaked up all the learning I could. Made contacts followed through with them and the rest is history. Just be safe out there. This guy has good detailed info. 🤘

[@TheWeldLab]

Aye man we have to do what we have to do Congrats ! Net working is the key to any industry

[@Kento_nanami_the_2nd]

@@TheWeldLab what would you suggest for someone who just got out of a 6-10 month school, who has no car, and only enough to buy a welding machine? Should they start as welders assistants or...?

[@Hardstyler981]

@@Kento_nanami_the_2nd prob work somewhere quick till you save up for a car or even apply as helper but ask for 16 atleast

[@Kento_nanami_the_2nd]

@@Hardstyler981 ty!

[@brianfreeman7510]

My story is similar....kids remember, all of us started somewhere a hard way

[@thelazywelder1645]

It’s not about what you know, it’s about who you know

[@TheWeldLab]

yezzir!

[@kurai5158]

Started Welding with stick at 15 years old taught by my dad, started learning tig at 18, glad I was taught young

[@craigwilhelm7335]

AWESOME tips! I’m personally transitioning from owning/running a logging company for 20 years, into getting into welding/fabrication. Just landed my first job at a local shop 10 miles from my house up here in northern Michigan. Welding/fab has been a hobby for the last few years after I got home from work each day. keep up the good work sir!!

[@TheWeldLab]

congrats man! you can learn alot at a shop

[@craigwilhelm7335]

@@TheWeldLab the owner has been welding for 40 yrs and has owned two shops and welding supply stores for the last 20 years. It’s insane how much knowledge he has in both old school and new school stuff. Blessed to have the opportunity

[@Flamer-eq9pb]

Thanks for the tips bro graduate this month hitting up SA in the morning hopefully find my first welding job

[@TheWeldLab]

Good Luck!!

[@sloppyjonuts9162]

There is a pipe welding job in north chicAgo $35 hr and a decent perdiem from what I remember

[@Flamer-eq9pb]

@@TheWeldLab your tips helped me land a tig weld test on stainless Monday bro i tweaked the resume and it made a big difference appreciate the knowledge you be sharing

[@seggy5564]

@@Flamer-eq9pb congrats bro! i wanna do the same thing as you when i graduate in a few months. Any social media platform i can keep up with you on?

[@Flamer-eq9pb]

@@seggy5564 my bad bro just saw this add me on Twitter liserio_joseph or insta j_liserio_

[@azuye766]

Very helpful video for sure, you've definitely been a huge part in encouraging me to get into welding as I currently am in college and have started taking welding classes. My mentality is to practice a lot and put hardwork into welding to turn it into a career man but anyways good video!

[@HarshLifeHero]

Made a resume one time n had no clue what I was doin. Just turnedb28 on the 14 n tho I've been in other trades I never found one that I really enjoyed doing and could see myself doing it for the rest of my life. I was recently in a rehab program that was work based n we were putting together a building. They had thick red iron I beams and I had the opportunity to learn how to weld (I told the pastor that runs it that I wanted to learn how to weld and operate heavy machinery when I got there so see how God works? He knew I was serious and I'd try my hardest, and I been wanting to weld for a few years now, and he put me in position to get the ball rolling). Well we had some old Miller's and (I wanna say 1/8) 70 18s. I got to learn how to weld stick and it was awesome really cuz I was in a place w no distractions, lived right there on site, and it was totally free. The leader of the work crew (a man named Jim) wanted us to start welding classes there for guys that have either been there a min or ppl that have graduated n stayed on for them to get a trade and have a job set up for them when they leave the program. U thought it was a great idea and could really help ppl plus give. Incentive to stay there n also give em hope for how they are gonna support their family.e and one.other dude (son city Royal from Gulfport, Mississippi we're going to basically be the guinea pigs for the class. Jim reached us everything to know about stick and let us put together this building, which was a church we we're building btw so that's pretty cool. He had us make coupons and encouraged us that in our free time we bevel em out n practice so we can pass the tests. He made it so 3 days a week at 3pm we stop working and practice out welding tests. See never found an exact company that was willing to work w us but really would coulda tried a lil harder, but what he did do was call around a bunch of places in the area and ask what their test entail. So he got all that info n told us those are the stuff we will practice so when we leave we can pass the test w our eyes close n get a job. Well I fell in love w welding. I've been out of the program since November 15th and still haven't got a job somewhere even as a helper, which just like you said he recommended. Said we shouldn't jump straight into it n should be welders n learn all we can while we are helpers. Both mine and the Royal's ultimate goal are to become pipe welders and fitters and go on a pipeline somewhere since we heard they're paying out the ass up for that. I don't have a license em n am waiting for something tobusenas proof of residency so I can go get it then apply any and everywhere for a position welding. Do you think I should even mention the 3.5 months of welding I have done or just basically gonin there n tell em I don't know much about it but I'm hungry to learn? I'm in Biloxi, Mississippi and I'm determined to make welding my career. It's one of the only things I've done that I thoroughly enjoy doing and it pays well. Plus let's be honest. It's simply some MFin manly ass work lmao if you could tell me what my next plan of action should be if appreciate it. I was working w some roofers but got tired of them lying to me and just being inconsistent, then I find out they're working somebody cuz he sells em Percocet over me and I bust my ass, really. The Bible does say let another man praise you but I'm being fr I work hard so it's their loss. I'm drug free n can pass a test. I live in a halfway house. I have a car. I'm just ready to work man. I wish I could find a lil Fab shop that'd let me come in n just be around it n send me something for proof of residency. Working at a used car lot em as a detailer and they said I will be a salesman soon. It's not paying great but it's guaranteed, steady work. I'd really appreciate a reply man! Just found your vids and I'm loving em! Very helpful I'm watching em, sometimes multiple times tryna learn all I can n get any advantage I can. Take care n God bless you brother!

[@artemiohernandez2813]

Man your videos motivate me every damn day on reaching my goal the vibe you give off and tips appreciate it man

[@isaacolivares866]

i just recently started watching your videos and already subscribe and everything . I’m attending Tulsa Welding School in houston & my next course is pipe & watching your videos man helped me a lot a lot and after watching your videos i got more excited to actually weld , GREAT CONTENT BRO Blessings

[@TheWeldLab]

Hell yeah !! Thanks for the feedback

[@stunna3039]

How is that school man I was thinking bout signing up

[@jermainejonez9690]

@@stunna3039 doing it right now

[@jhonatanmartinez8292]

Thanks bro I’m 16 years old started welding at 15 at the shop in my high school cuz it’s a career path and I look up to you a lot bro keep it up and I hope one day I can make it 💰

[@TheWeldLab]

You started young you on your way broski

[@arnoldkokonya]

Thanks buddy. This is one helpful video. I just started welding school and I will be finishing in April. At least I can start working on my CV early enough so that when I'm done, I can just send it out real fast.

[@luisg.3097]

Yes sir really helpfully, Graduating late April and fo sho ganna use the game you just dropped. Appreciate it!! Favorite channel on the tube!!!!!!!

[@TheWeldLab]

🤟🏼 ...glad to help...thanks!

[@Anti-U]

What’s up bro, I’m a shipfitter in San Diego! Just cool to see that you’re trying to help everyone out!! Stay up!

[@cobes11]

I that as “shitflipper”.

[@Anti-U]

@@cobes11 lol sounds like a heaters talking to me

[@MrLadysman333]

How can I get in

[@christcantres3802]

Thank you for the great tips bro! I’m a couple months into welding school right now and I love it. Keep making videos!!

[@TheWeldLab]

thanks man!

[@knightshift8714]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, most of the time it's not what you know that gets you the job *it's who you know* 🙅🏽‍♂️

[@TheWeldLab]

All day have to get in once you in and you know your job your good!

[@2322nelson]

Great info Rico, my resume is incorporated into a 5-8 page portfolio. It consists of a cover page, my resume, reference list, work samples (pictures w/discription), and any other information that valuable. Works like a charm every time.

[@TheWeldLab]

hell yeah! i need to step my game up and add pictures i hope the youtube logo also helps me out

[@absandoval95]

Thanks for the tips bro bro it’s really going to help me out. I need to go edit my resume now

[@TheWeldLab]

glad too help brother

[@yami6204]

In a small town like mine; you’ll hear a lot of people saying ,” it’s not what you know, it’s who you know.”

[@gonzocutz]

Awesome Video! Thanks For The Tips! 🤙🏼👌🏼

[@TheWeldLab]

Hope it helps broski

[@glenkayser5146]

Hi my brother .i have over 2o years experience in welding field i have been too Australia and zambia.but im in south africa 🌍

[@davidmatute7830]

Not a welder but when I was truck driving a youtuber created a fb group for viewers that would give you leads on jobs might work for you good luck to everybody

[@TheWeldLab]

💯

[@mayrarizo7148]

Hey bro I like you like showing peps what's up on game God bless you carnal

[@gisellelucio9965]

Helpful tips and advice, thank you!

[@raulresendiz8426]

Thanks for the tips bro, I’m actually the first post that showed up at 5:24. I received my combo cert from mainliners welding academy in late September And I have been struggling to get a call back. I’ve been welding for about 5 years now and I had a helper position in a container company back in February of last year. Hopefully with your tips I can tweak my resume and start receiving job offers!

[@TheWeldLab]

Don’t worry bro new year new jobs you’ll find something !

[@glenkayser5146]

I like your program big man .

[@angelmontiel3186]

Should I use my old resume with all the jobs that I had through out the time I left high school or should I start a band new resume from When I started welding certification school??

[@screweduptk.]

Im starting to get into a welding school soon , i believes its better if you just start from scratch cause im pretty you old resume is gonna have nothing to do with welding.

[@joseaguiar1566]

Thanks for the tips bro ! I Graduated high school last year, looking forward to start welding school pretty soon.

[@TheWeldLab]

go for it!

[@Anti-U]

I can’t wait!😬😬😬

[@TheWeldLab]

hope to give you some good tips 🙏🏼

[@juanalaniz3577]

Good tips brotha! 👍

[@lazarobravo662]

Thanks for the Tips, Advise on staring/getting a job, the little and the much everything helps Saludos BRO te saludo desde Orland CA.

[@TheWeldLab]

Saludos🤜🤛

[@mikeundereood1071]

Great advice 👍👍👍👍👍

[@ianyeater3461]

I'm dead "lil hotboii welder"

[@de8195]

Thanks for the tips! What would yall recommend wearing for a interview? Business casual or work attire??

[@TheWeldLab]

Def work clothes not no tore up burnt shirts either lol

[@javicazarez7029]

Appreciate it thanks for the tips 🙏🏼

[@zunigavlogs5234]

That crown bottle 😂

[@TheWeldLab]

Haha

[@kingpettytv]

I'm in Wisconsin right now and it's almost impossible to get a welding job anywhere up here.

[@painedkillerk9]

Dude ur from Louisiana? Me too! Im from New Orleans

[@TheWeldLab]

Yessir I’m always in New Orleans

[@FrankOwusu-dw6ri]

I have 15 years experience in job for the welding

[@oscartorres4204]

What kind of first time rig welding jobs do you recommend trying out ? (besides chemical plants or pipeline)

[@TheWeldLab]

only thing i can is doing side jobs fences and stuff like that most rig welding jobs are plants and pipeline

[@factsforlife0O0]

I have 5 months of stick welding and 3 months of FCAW welding Should I sign up for a Shop welding jobs all the welds I have done never cracked I have stand right on them I'm 280 lbs they don't bend or flex they are very nice nice dimes Should I apply I think certification is pointless I think I should get it once but the reason I think its pointless is at almost all jobs sites they have you take a weld test even with certifications

[@fernwayn]

you the man bro🤝

[@METALMUNCHERS77]

When I was running my rig man decade ago my first rig job I went thru a temp service man they loved what did for them that company would always ask for me when shit came up they even took me down south for work with them and the foreman got his company going and wanted me to go work for him but I had to pass my other homie Hooke me up with a perm at rig position we rocked that till the wheel fell of and made contacts from there and toady I still talk with them

[@TheWeldLab]

Yeah man it all about surrounding your self around good hardworking people who want the same things out of life as you and you’ll have a nice clique of contacts ...one of my guys just got me on with a rig job back in Texas but I passed on it I’m the only welder out here for this coma it and I don’t wanna screw them over since the deadline is almost here

[@METALMUNCHERS77]

@@TheWeldLab yep yep my boi we all know don’t burn them bridges especially being the only rig hand we’re you are your skills make them shine tu saves

[@kirillzapple]

Bro, keep up the great work yo'a doing. Put like for saying cubical people 😅👍

[@tomasalvarado207]

Very good info 👍👍👍

[@TheWeldLab]

🙏🏼

[@kingzion6636]

Just landed my first welding job at 18 dollars an hour my childhood friend offered me my job got no experience what's so over

[@calebc6028]

Thank you.

[@laloherrera8657]

That bottle in the back tho lol 😂

[@TheWeldLab]

Gotta take a few shots before work ya know to keep that body warm j/p lol

[@laloherrera8657]

Jajaja yea yea I got you 👍

[@Padillaeee]

Come back to the H rico is not that cold ova here 😂🤙🏽

[@TheWeldLab]

trying to mane! need to find something long term doe!

[@texaspipefitter6335]

With tha whole pandemic going on now it’s really who you know

[@TheWeldLab]

Yessir especially now

[@user-py8on1kx6o]

No shit you worked in houma, La ? That’s my hometown. Small world

[@petremarjoon8722]

Hey man how can I get a welding job in the US have 14 years experience in stick and Tig

[@saulgarcia7965]

When you says as a helper what you mean by that?

[@golonghorns9635]

Do you believe the saying fake it till you make it

[@TheWeldLab]

All day lol ...never give up no matter what!

[@JoseJimenez-kt1rv]

In Houston

[@eduardovasquez270]

I saw that post!! 😆

[@nathalycarney4015]

Ayeeeeee New Videoooo

[@TheWeldLab]

💯

[@tristen6724]

Just about to finish school in two weeks over here in Canada. I have my C.W.B all position stick, flat/horizontal mig/flux. Should I look and apply looking for an apprenticeship or take any job I can get? Difficult decision for me right now. Edit; awesome vids, i study your techniques and methods of approach to different welding applications. Cheers

[@TheWeldLab]

ill do the apprenticeship learn as much as you can!

[@tristen6724]

@@TheWeldLab thats what i was thinking. Respect

[@User15837]

What if all I find is tig and mig jobs on indeed I’ll do mig but I’m just not comfortable with tig yet? Should I still try to get that job

[@TheWeldLab]

Fake it till you make it !

[@jasonlamar4749]

This is 💯 trust me

[@rogeliocastaneda4260]

Kinda stuck rn. I’m on stainless. It is my last class before I can finish my certification and go out and get a job but they are offering a field welding class. They try to make it as real world job like scenarios. Kinda don’t know if I should do it or just get a job and get on the job experience.

[@rogeliocastaneda4260]

It also pushes my graduation date out a couple months.

[@TheWeldLab]

i say do the field welding class ...and you can actually use that as experience on you resume ..you wanna make sure you are prepared for the field

[@MVargas1977]

You better now how to weld in Houston... I

[@Hardstyler981]

im thinking of switching to electrician since couldnt land a job as a helper, what do you think of unions?

[@Texmexpride]

Do it man that how one of my cousins started

[@Hardstyler981]

@@Texmexpride as an electrician union?

[@Texmexpride]

Ironworker

[@Texmexpride]

Unions well train you

[@Texmexpride]

Got a friend that's a pipe fiter works for a union . if you want to do union give it a try

[@infowarzz]

union

[@Idciydhmb]

Yo weldLab I been with 1 company for about a year and a half now but we did some contracts for some big companies, should I put on the resume that I did work for those big companies too?

[@TheWeldLab]

hell yeah! have a whole section on each company and talk about what you did there

[@Idciydhmb]

@@TheWeldLab I got you bro hope you doing good and keep them vids coming they’re 🔥

[@jeremyrice6958]

road dog jobs.com and industrial jobs.com is some good sites for work

[@TheWeldLab]

Yeah I heard good things about them

[@FrankOwusu-dw6ri]

I need job

[@mistacdawg]

So basically step 1 is go to welding school?

[@isaact.yazzie23]

You should make a TikTok account, aww man! You inspire me a lot dude

[@TheWeldLab]

Yeah I’m eventually get on there I’m starting to post way more often on IG no w

[@JoseJimenez-kt1rv]

Would you work single Hand ✋🏻?

[@TheWeldLab]

no bro ...only way ill go back to Houston is if i can find a rig job for at least a year

[@Humberto_Del5]

💯🙏🏼

[@DENALIL5P]

Quick question does welding pay good?

[@kdtune33]

Settling for a shit job or any position just to get hired is a slippery slope, your skills erode and you get locked in to dead end that's hard as hell to get out of!

[@TheWeldLab]

Nah know plenty of people who did that you getting stuck is a mind set that has nothing to do with the job but with you

[@michaelperez5794]

You still looking for a job

[@TheWeldLab]

depends lol what you got

[@michaelperez5794]

Have You worked with force before

[@weldingman6336]

What it dew Rico this is Dylan Cox you really inspired me and I finally dropped my first video bro check it out!

[@TheWeldLab]

Bet! I’ll check you out man

[@osbaldohernandez9174]

I quit welding

[@FranciscoFernandez-si7cq]

Stick to welding