Recipient of Citizenship Refuses Successive Job Offers: Seeks Cooler Opportunities
Petra, a job seeker featured in the RTL-II documentary "Hartz and heartfelt," is on a mission to find a job that allows her to "get her hands dirty." Unlike the caregiving role offered by the job center, which she declined, Petra is drawn to the physicality of work in a cleaning company or warehouse.
However, her job search has not been without its challenges. Reasons for her rejections remain questionable, leaving Petra to continue her quest for employment. Selina, Petra's daughter, jokes that a job that doesn't suit Petra is being a roofer, due to the heavy lifting involved. Selina believes Petra should have a job that is a bit more relaxed.
In the face of adversity, Petra maintains a positive outlook. She is realistic about her dreams and acknowledges that whether they come true is uncertain. One of her dreams is to become a florist, crafting beautiful bouquets for all to enjoy.
Fortunately, Petra can pursue her florist dream without formal training. Becoming a floral designer or florist does not require a college education, with a high school diploma or equivalent being sufficient. Many florists start by gaining hands-on experience through internships, part-time jobs, volunteer work, or shadowing at flower shops.
To improve her chances, Petra can take floral design classes offered by community colleges or vocational schools, which teach basic principles and business skills related to floral design. Gaining customer service experience is also crucial, as florists often need to deal with walk-in customers and phone or online orders.
Petra can also build a portfolio of floral arrangements if she has some practice, which helps showcase her skills, especially for freelance or event florist positions. Networking within the local florist community is another key strategy, as visiting shops, cold calling, or asking about job openings can lead to opportunities.
Considering entry-level positions that do not require prior experience is another option, as some florist jobs explicitly require only a high school diploma and no related work experience or supervisory experience.
Floral sales and florist jobs prioritise practical skills, customer interaction, and creativity over formal credentials, making it accessible for someone like Petra to enter this field by focusing on gaining experience and demonstrating her passion for floral design.
Petra's dream of becoming a florist is not just a whim. She has already shown her creativity by making fake bouquets. On July 22 at 6:05 PM, RTL-II will air an episode of "Hartz and heartfelt" featuring Petra and her daughter Selina, providing a glimpse into Petra's life and her journey towards her dream job.
[1] Floral Design Education and Training: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/floral-designers.htm [2] How to Become a Florist: https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Career-Path-Planner/Florist [3] Floral Design Careers: https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/floral-designer-careers [4] How to Start a Florist Business: https://www.thebalancesmb.com/how-to-start-a-florist-business-3506654 [5] Florist Job Requirements: https://www.indeed.com/career/florist/job-requirements
- Petra, inspired by a passion for floral design, aspires to become a florist, crafting beautiful bouquets and bringing joy to others.
- In pursuit of her florist dream, Petra can explore various educational paths, such as floral design classes offered by community colleges or vocational schools, where she can learn essential principles and business skills.
- To complement her formal education, Petra can gain hands-on experience through internships, part-time jobs, volunteer work, or shadowing at flower shops, further honing her practical skills.
- Petra's journey towards becoming a florist continues, as she network within the local florist community, visiting shops, cold calling, and asking about job openings to increase her chances of finding employment.
