Why do you have to go for an interview just to find out more info..

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I've always wanted to get my instructor's qualification, it's always something that I have wanted to do even in the future if i wanted to just do a bit of freelance part time around a better paid 'non horsey' job.

I have a kind O/H who will support me whilst i'm doing it so i've been trying to find out more info on what courses i'd need to take, where they hold them etc etc. I have sent a few emails out asking for general info and/or phone calls. Why is it that they want people to attend interviews just from asking for more info on an email?! Surely, it's wasting both of our time if I decide it's not for me or they decide i'm not right for them etc.

Which brings me on to my next question, i'm wanting to get through my bhs exams asap (i don't want it spaced out over several years!) sooo... would you work somewhere, ie, a RS where you work, they train you for exams, possibly pay for them and you earn a small wage or do it privately ie go to an evening college and pay for them yourself and work (still in the horse industry to learn!) but get a full wage? (altho i know it will still be small!)

Opinions/advice most welcome... :)
 
I did mine many years ago as a paying person. It meant I had additional lessons over and above the working pupils and only did one horse. I also came home at weekends. I took a sabbatical from work for about 4 months to do the BHSAI and used to audio typing at weekends for the company I was on sabbatical for which worked out well. It suited me and as I didn't feel that I missed out on anything or was the "odd one out" being a person who was paying (although in fact there were two of us). As I was probably one of the more experienced ones I also got to do some extra stuff such as schooling some show ponies and teaching pony club camp. They were a nice group of people which obviously helped a lot as I can imagine some places it may be awkward to be on a different basis to others.

I really enjoyed doing it and although I have never really taught since it was fun.
 
Often the jobs where they won't give details are postitions in telesales and cold calling. Most people would normally not want to go to an interview soley to have a job in cold calling, so they don't give you details, tell you it's sales and marketing then wait for you to go, blast you with the benefits, bonus' etc, still refuse to tell you the nature of the job but you get the idea then ask you back for a second interview. They hope the bonus and "lively" office atmostphere will temp you in.
 
I did my AI round a very full time horse job (read flogged to death here :D). I went to a training establishment on my day off to do a full day, teaching, having lessons, learning the BHS way ;)). This was a while a go :eek: so am probably out of touch.

Given my time again, I would go on a course at one of the top training yards. Not sure where you live but here is a link http://talland.net/h/Career_Courses to give you an idea.

It is a good idea to get a teaching qualification because it is a useful thing to have up your sleeve, even if you don't do it full time.
 
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