What type of job are you looking for?
My girlfriend is posted to AKROTIRI and is so for the next two years. In January 2010, I am looking to move out to AKROTIRI with her. Back in the UK I work in Computer Aided Design (CAD) however I have skills of a door fitter; Computer work; and i'm really interested in anything that becomes available for this two year period.
What languages do you speak (and at what level)?
No languages other than British
What country or area are you looking to work in and why?
CYPRUS / AKROTIRI due to my girlfriend being posted there for two years with the ArmedForces.
What countries have you worked in?
UK only
What field do you currently work in?
Engineering / Agricultural
What fields have you worked in before?
Engineering / Agricultural
Computer Aided Design
Fitting of shutters / doors
Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why?
Skills as back in the UK i hav e done these jobs for many years at a high standard. Skills are more valuable as i've had the experience of hands on.
Describe the benefits of working with others
Working with others enables to get the best out of a certain job; as some characters may be stronger in one aspect than others. Team work is incredibly important as it's what makes an efficient team produce invaluable results.
Describe the benefits of working alone
Working alone gives you the ability to devlop independant skills.
What was your worst working experience?
When a team didn't bond and there were people causing rifts in the workplace.
What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career?
To work well within a group to produce efficient end products
What unique skills do you have?
Computer Aided Design / Fitting (10 years)
What would you consider as your 'dream job'?
A fitter or anything engineering related
What are the most interesting aspects of your field?
Learning new skills in order to advance
Wjat are the least interesting aspects of your field?
Sitting at a computer for long periods of time
How can potential employers contact you?
e-mail daniel.s.dowd@hotmail.co.uk
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