Looking for a Job in Printing - what questions should I ask?
I am going to start calling my local screen printers in the phone book looking for a job in the industry. Does anyone know some good questions for me to ask?
Re: Looking for a Job in Printing - what questions should I ask?
I would like to get a job apprenticing to a shirt printer. As a way to get my foot in the door. No, I have not worked in a shop or anything like that. Ive been a General manager at Pizzeria's before, but I kind of feel like a change. I cant draw, and my photoshop/corel skills are meager at best. I just want to start. Its not like there is a Screen Printing class at my local community college. What should I do?
Re: Looking for a Job in Printing - what questions should I ask?
I would say the best thing you could do is get some videos on screen printing and see if is is something you realy want to do it is going to be hard to get a job with no experience, no one wants to take time to teach you is slows down production if you go to silkscreeningsupplies.com you can buy some basic videos that will get you started. good luck
Re: Looking for a Job in Printing - what questions should I ask?
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Originally Posted by Aximili
I would like to get a job apprenticing to a shirt printer. As a way to get my foot in the door. No, I have not worked in a shop or anything like that. Ive been a General manager at Pizzeria's before, but I kind of feel like a change. I cant draw, and my photoshop/corel skills are meager at best. I just want to start. Its not like there is a Screen Printing class at my local community college. What should I do?
As a new tshirt business owner, soon to hire ANOTHER screen printer, here's what I'll look for in a new hire.
First off, it's great if you have screen print/garment decorating experience, but it's not a death knell if you don't. I have found some of the best workers are those with no exposure to the industry, thus no bad habits ; )))
For someone without experience, I want to see some mechanical/machinist aptitude, some design sense, and the ability to think & work fast, & resolve problems on the fly. Being a perfectionist and a neat-freak is a must! I can't stand messy screens laying around & a cluttered shop. Having computer skills is a plus, and will earn you more $$.
Don't be afraid to walk in every shop and ask for an apprenticeship. You'll eventually find someone willing to take a risk on you. Make a deal to work for free and work your a$$ off until you've proven your worthiness, and the possibility of a paycheck. Good luck!
Re: Looking for a Job in Printing - what questions should I ask?
Thanks Liz, I think ill do that today... Im gonna go to the shop and ask for an apprenticeship I may just memorize a script thanks a bunch I needed the gumption.
Re: Looking for a Job in Printing - what questions should I ask?
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Originally Posted by Aximili
Thanks Liz, I think ill do that today... Im gonna go to the shop and ask for an apprenticeship I may just memorize a script thanks a bunch I needed the gumption.
thats a good idea but i would suggest u fine some videos and get the basic knowledge of it so u wont hold the shop owner back so much and it good for u.
Re: Looking for a Job in Printing - what questions should I ask?
Go look on youtube for screen printing videos to at least get a know how of what goes on in the process. There are plenty of good videos on there that give very good overviews of the whole process.
Re: Looking for a Job in Printing - what questions should I ask?
Have a friend that was hired as just a printer, She found it extremely boring.Me ..I like that kind of thing as I tend to daydream and wander quite abit. If you can learn the puter and design etc. it would probably be more interesting. I love the sound of the sqeege being pulled across the screen.
Have fun and good luck
Looking for a Job in Printing - what questions should I ask? 
good luck
