Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS

Happy Thanksgiving USA! I am thankful that I get 2 days off for this, how great is that? I worked through enough holidays to thank GOD that I have 2 days off. Yes, as I get older I really appreciate my time off so that I can create this content for you.

Most asked questions to me? “Are you hiring?” and “Who is hiring?” I have told many of you people where to find a job. So I thought it would be a good idea to lay out some sites that most of you could find work. I get people reaching out to me all the time for work. By the way, the best thing you can do is look for work and reach out to your contacts to see who is hiring. As much as I hear people ask me “Dude, can you hire me today?” it really is not the best way to get a job. Especially when I give so many of these people websites and advice and they say they don’t’ have time to do any of it. Clicking on a website and completing the forms takes time, but it helps you prepare for the job search and get clarity on what you need to do.

Subscribe! iTunes or Stitcher

Build a resume. Name, contact information like email and phone numbers and address. The put on a list of certifications along with previous jobs. RCR did a good story on this http://www.rcrwireless.com/20141007/workforce/how-to-become-a-tower-climber-resume-building-job-search-tag8 that may help you. Remember, be honest. If you lie and get caught it will come back to burn you. I know many people keep some things quiet but this industry is pretty small and tight. However, if you tell someone the last guy is a jerk, they may agree with you. They may hire you anyway.

The best thing you can do is build a good network. Many good people out there, who are easy to get along with, can get a job by word of mouth. I hear about this on Facebook all the time. Remember that I may be looking soon, so for all of you reading this, think of me! One more thing, the more bridges you burn the fewer options that you have. Friends are great and the more you help the better off you are. Let’s look at the formula for getting recommended: Good worker + friendly + quality work + honesty = good recommendations.

WDH = Wireless Deployment Handbook

WDH PayPal on Sellfy.com

WDH Credit cards and PayPal on Gumroad.com

WDH Kindle has a lighter version

I recommend building a profile on LinkedIn so that companies can easily see your profile. This way they know that you are a real person, not some guy screwing people out of hours and equipment. By the way, a key part to fitting the profile is not to steal equipment. I see on forums about people that screw companies all the time. Most of you will react to this by saying, “well look at what they did to me!” I am not here to argue, but respect is a 2 way street. So if they screw you, quit. If you are good and you have a good network, you should be able to find something. There are always exceptions, depending on where you live and what you want paid.

Another thing you can do it track your credentials, your certificates, everything you have been trained for on this job. Keep the certificates. If they are PDF forms or emails, keep them on a personal email account or personal computer and on a thumb drive. You can also use a service like QRedentials which has free registration right now. http://app.qredentials.com/Organizations/Details/19

Also, it pays to learn. Reading books, blogs, and listening to podcast are for people that are interested in becoming better. That’s why I put together the Wireless Deployment Handbook for LTE Small Cells, CRAN, and DAS, so that you have an edge on others that do deployments. I also put out a newsletter which has learning links in it so that the people that read it really gain expertise in what part of the deployment they may be interested in. Unfortunately, to be honest, some people I talk to really don’t’ care, they just want a job, not a career. Do you know the difference?

So where do you look? Let’s look at this list here.

What if you want to do contract work?

http://peerpublic.businesscatalyst.com/telforcegroup/careers.html and let them know Wade sent you since I promote then from time to time.
http://www.simplyhired.com/search?q=verizon+contractor
http://www.verizon.com/about/work/jobs/search?cf%5Bjobfamily%5D%5B%5D=CSL
http://www.telecomcareers.net/
http://att.jobs/careers/contractor-opportunities

Finally, don’t forget to look on Craig’s list. That is very local, but I see jobs posted all the time, for instance I listed some below. I don’t know why they list on Craig’s list, it doesn’t seem professional to me, but it may be very effective.

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/lab/5319865679.html
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/lab/5286757164.html
http://terrehaute.craigslist.org/lab/5312243465.html
http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/lab/5314566066.html
Remember that I do posts on this in LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/today/post/author/posts#published?trk=mp-reader-h if you want to see what I have posted.

There you go, good luck.

By the way, so you know about being a 1099 employee or have you been one? Tell me about it and sign up for my newsletter below. I want to do a story on the 1099 employee and I need input on the good and bad.

Be smart, be safe, and pay attention.

Sign up for my newsletter and tell me what you think!

Be smart, be safe, and pay attention!

Learn about QRedentials

QR Reader –>

Give to the Hubble Foundation because if you don’t help these families, who will? Who supports Hubble? The wireless workers and the tower climbers, that’s who! With no support from the carriers or NATE, so it’s up to you! What if it were you? Would you want help? Who would help you if you were hurt? Who would help your family, your spouse, your children if something happened to you? Do you see the people who are hurt?

Bonus from my newsletter!

Learning Links

EXFO software updates found here. http://explore.exfo.com/ASR-4-8_landing-page-Download-Software.html?mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRokuqXOcu%2FhmjTEU5z17OkqX6C%2FlMI%2F0ER3fOvrPUfGjI4DTMBgNa%2BTFAwTG5toziV8R7XBKM1n0MYQWRnj

Interested in millimeter Wave Active Component characterization? IEEE has a free class. https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=registration.jsp&eventid=1074634&sessionid=1&key=C79D5A8C8C385038E68D9DDC06109AEA&sourcepage=register

What is LTE? http://www.extremetech.com/mobile/110711-what-is-lte

LTE quick guide as a good tutorial.

LTE Roaming explained http://www.tutorialspoint.com/lte/lte_network_architecture.htm

How does Wi-Fi work? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmabFJUKMdg or try https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=METB1o4UAT8

Nationwide SAR Initiative training for Law Enforcement https://nsi.ncirc.gov/(X(1)S(nituqbbxnkutkve3r1a52t1o))/training_online.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1

Telecommunications Best Practices for Missing Children https://www.ncjtc.org/AmberAlert/Courses/DistanceLearning/Telecommunications/Pages/default.aspx

MIMO Tutorial http://www.radio-electronics.com/info/cellulartelecomms/lte-long-term-evolution/lte-mimo.php

Interested in learning more about fiber? http://fiberu.org/

Are you Rope Access certified? Do you know about SPRAT? It is rope access certification for anyone who would be on a tower, in a tree, or scaling a wall.

LTE Tutorial: http://www.radio-electronics.com/info/cellulartelecomms/lte-long-term-evolution/3gpp-4g-imt-lte-advanced-tutorial.php

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS

Hello all,

I have the results from the job search survey!

Subscribe to the podcast!

Write a review on iTunes or Stitcher, please! Show me you listen!

So before I begin, remember that OSHA has a heat index app for iPhone and Android at https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/heatillness/heat_index/heat_app.html so you know what you’re getting into that day!
So looking for a tower job? I did a survey, found at http://wade4wireless.com/2014/06/11/tower-climbers-where-do-you-look-for-work-survey-time/ that I have been asking for results for the last several weeks. I had over 200 votes on the survey and I had about 50 people reach out to me via Facebook and email.

At the bottom were a few that people responded to;
- Local newspaper, it seems only 2 people use this anymore.
- Send me a message – many people just reach out to me. All I can do is post it people.
- Craigslist – near the bottom with 5 votes
- Generic job search sites – near the bottom with about 7 votes
The RCR Wireless website, http://www.rcrwireless.com/article/, uses http://www.telecomcareers.net/ and that had some noticeable votes.
Tower Climber Company websites – this seemed to be a standard resource. I think that most people go directly to the companies for work. I had about 12% here.
Tower job search sites – this is where most people would write in. Write in votes:
- Wireless Estimator of http://www.wirelessestimator.com/helpwanted.cfm was the overwhelming choice here and all I can say I am sorry I didn’t add it as one of the choices. I should have had this as a choice! Sorry guys at Wireless Estimator, your site has so much on it that I forgot that you can also get a job there. If anyone wants to learn more about the industry it is a great place for news and updates and there are so many tools there for work. It’s a great resource.
- I had another write in, http://www.towerclimber.com/ that was there as well.
#3 on the survey – LinkedIn – had a few more votes but not many, I know that many of you use this for job search and many companies put the information on LinkedIn. If you didn’t read it then take the time to look at http://wp.me/p3OC6A-dQ and build your resume and background on LinkedIn. It takes some time but it will be worth your while if you start job searching.
#2 on the survey – Facebook – this got 15% of the vote. Many of you look for work on Facebook, this was the #2 choice and I know that I see many job postings on there as well. Facebook is a huge resource for this kind of thing. If you’re not in one of the many tower groups then maybe you should start joining. There are so many tower climbing and tower climber groups. It is a good resource for tower workers.
# 1 on the survey! Word of mouth – this was #1 with over 20% of the vote. Apparently most people rely on word of mouth to get a job. I would be willing to bet that Facebook plays a part in this. In today’s world many people reach out to friends, but it’s not always a phone call, it could be on Facebook or LinkedIn or an email.

So I hope this helps, let me know what you think and tell me where you look for work!

Get a JOB!

Other information!

Remember that the Hubble Foundation needs your support. Show you care for the families of the fallen and the fellow climbers in need. They still have tickets to the car giveaway! Support Hubble, honor the fallen, and maybe win a Mustang!

I am working on 2 new projects, a new book that outlines my different jobs in the industry and a library of reference material that you can access quickly to take to the site. I want to see you make the site safer with quick reference material. If you have any idea of what you need out there let me know. Show me you care, Facebook, wade4wireless@gmail.com or leave a comment or leave a message at 510-516-4283

My Books from Amazon, Shameless plugs:

My books on Sellfy, PDF, PayPal:

My books on GumRoad, PDF, Credit Card:

Whistle blower information;

http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=330216

http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=OSHA-2011-0540-0001

Wade's Working Tips

Tag Archives: job search