Living the world of computer science and technology, sooner or later everything will be automated. While robots start to take over the production process, human power gets less important and by that the number of unemployed persons starts to increase. Why do I write about a perspiring blue-collar work, now? You might ask.
I do believe that
locksmiths have high potential to become the profession of the future.
Now I can imagine the
faces of my favourite readers, rolling their eyes and thinking: "Come
on Sparrow! Locksmiths can be so pushy and annoying. No one likes them. Why
should I become a locksmith?"
Annoying or respectable?
I know what you are
talking about. I’m an internet geek. I’m surfing the net sixteen hours per day,
mostly looking for new ideas and odd things to write about. I've visited tons
of directories, online newspapers in which most of the entries were about
handyman guys like locksmiths. It can become annoying when you type in a word
like ‘key curriculum’ and the result page gets filled with locksmith
entries with ‘key cutting services’. Even though it angers me, I must
say these guys are doing a great job.
Why? The reason is
obvious, because of the high competition. It’s a cruel world we’re living in.
They are trying to overrun the competitors in order to remain on the market.
They are willing to face everyday challenges with the high competition. Truly
giving their best to advertise themselves even if they have to pass hundreds of
captchas and wait until business directories or other advertising platforms grant
them access. These people do care about their business. As a message for those
enterprises who aren't willing to turn a few hours on finding (free)
advertising platforms, no worries, you will do a favour for these little guys.
When and why do we need locksmiths?
Most of the times one
hires a locksmith for two common reasons.
First when you lock
yourself out from your house (like I did, in the middle of a cold winter) and
no one’s home to open the door only your hungry dog is barking inside the
house, disturbing your totally frustrated neighbours. After a couple of minutes
you may realise that you have no choice, time to ask for a professional
locksman to unlock your door.
The second when you purchase a house and for security
reasons you change the door lock. Additionally you may claim for a key cutting
service as well.
These guys are really
sweating to give their clients the best service possible. Most of them are
accessible in twenty four hours a day. You might think - "So what? . . . I’m a waiter/waitress working in 24/7." Yes you
may be right, but imagine these guys are working in the security field, if they
go wrong, you might become
a victim of a robbery. Each one of us needs security, this isn't a desire it’s
a necessity, so show them some respect.
Where and how to find a job as a locksmith?
Most of the handyman
companies offer courses for locksmith-to-be’s. All you have to do is to find a
reliable locksmith company. Sounds easy enough?
I know your time is
precious so I will write down some hints just to save your time and energy.
Media
Dare to attend locksmith
courses. Look up in your local newspaper for advertisements. If you are
impatient you can also add an advertisement where you mention that you are
looking for a locksmith job or you would like to join the upcoming courses.
Internet
Post your CV on job
portals. Visit some of your local business directories in order to look up for
possible hiring companies. Most of them are advertising their vacant jobs on
business directories as well. For instance you could look up in this Job Portal.
Drink a coffee with your friends
You would be surprised
how many job seekers find a job with the help of a few whispered words:
"I think i saw a job advertisement that you might be interested in . . . "
This is the profession
that was and will remain vital in the era of information technology.
There will always be a
need of locksmith jobs, because there are things that cannot be automated. You
may acquire a Japanese housemaid robot to open the door if you locked
yourself out, but this presumption is highly unlikely. Or do you have one
already?
I hope you will have more
luck than these guys . . . :)Image Source Weblearn
