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Madsandfrank

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Hi there!

I have a trial day for a new grooming job tomorrow and I'm absolutely bricking it!

I'm not sure.what the is going to consist of but I am there from 9-4 so it's a decent amount of time. All I know is that the clients have family coming over so pony activities are wanted. I was thinking team games and gymkhana?


The job is the day to day care for 2 horses and 3 ponies, alongside teaching the children to ride and schooling/ hacking/ lungeing the others myself....

Any tips from any other grooms? Or just any general words of how to make a good impression! What should I wear? This is the first serious grooming job I've applied for as I've just graduated!!

Thanks guys!
Xx
 
I've done my fair share of job trials over the years! Just be yourself, smile and laugh a lot and be chatty, and since you're going to be working with kids, make sure you talk to them and show interest in them personally. I manage a private yard with 3 kids on the scene and trust me life will be much easier if you attempt to make friends with them from the start!
Ask lots of questions... remember, it's not just a trial for them to see what you're like, it's also a chance for YOU to see what THEY are like and to give you a taste of the job. In the past I've found myself accepting jobs that ended up not being what I expected or wanted, so it's important that you find out beforehand what the hours, duties, remuneration etc will be so that there are no nasty surprises down the line!
Clothing wise, wear something you can do both yard work and ride in (e.g. don't wear jeans for the yard work if you don't ride in jeans, having to faff around getting changed comes across quite unprofessional IMO). Clean boots, smart plain-coloured jodhpurs (they don't have to be your best pair, but don't wear anything tatty / stained / with a hole in the crotch, or 2-tone hot pink and turquoise...!), polo shirt with a collar always looks nice, remember chaps/gloves/ hat for riding, and tie your hair up/back properly. Just remember you're trying to make a good impression but also be dressed practically for the work you will actually be doing.
You say it's your first grooming job because you've just graduated - if you mean "graduated" from an equine studies / horse management type course at an equine college then just be prepared that being a groom in the real world is very different and a lot harder than the impression you're given at college!
 
Wear : I'dgo for smart clean johdpurs, clean boots you can work in +- chaps.
Bring gloves/hat.
Sort out priority list , confirm with boss then crack on - ask for help if you need it.don't dither. don't sit on your phone.
 
joosie said:
I've done my fair share of job trials over the years! Just be yourself, smile and laugh a lot and be chatty, and since you're going to be working with kids, make sure you talk to them and show interest in them personally. I manage a private yard with 3 kids on the scene and trust me life will be much easier if you attempt to make friends with them from the start!
Ask lots of questions... remember, it's not just a trial for them to see what you're like, it's also a chance for YOU to see what THEY are like and to give you a taste of the job. In the past I've found myself accepting jobs that ended up not being what I expected or wanted, so it's important that you find out beforehand what the hours, duties, remuneration etc will be so that there are no nasty surprises down the line!
Clothing wise, wear something you can do both yard work and ride in (e.g. don't wear jeans for the yard work if you don't ride in jeans, having to faff around getting changed comes across quite unprofessional IMO). Clean boots, smart plain-coloured jodhpurs (they don't have to be your best pair, but don't wear anything tatty / stained / with a hole in the crotch, or 2-tone hot pink and turquoise...!), polo shirt with a collar always looks nice, remember chaps/gloves/ hat for riding, and tie your hair up/back properly. Just remember you're trying to make a good impression but also be dressed practically for the work you will actually be doing.
You say it's your first grooming job because you've just graduated - if you mean "graduated" from an equine studies / horse management type course at an equine college then just be prepared that being a groom in the real world is very different and a lot harder than the impression you're given at college!
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Excellent advice!
 
Thank you everyone! The day went very well. The girl.who was "showing me the ropes" was the weekend girl and said she would definitely recommend me so fingers crossed! xxxx 💓
 
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