What is the single biggest suggestion you would give to someone wanting to get into this career?

“Be diverse. Learn to do several things well, then you’ll never be short of work.”

What’s the #1 mistake people make when trying to get into this career?

“Thinking that it’s all about being a great Engineer and forgetting the human aspect of the job. If you can’t string a sentence together, have the personality of a ham sandwich or you regularly say wildly inappropriate things in front of artists and corporate clients, then nobody will care how good at your job you are!”

What is the question people should ask about this career but rarely do?

“Do I need to wear earplugs? Yes, Yes, Yes – get some high quality molded ones. We use ACS custom molds. And get a variety of filters so you can work out a comfortable level which offers you adequate protection whilst allowing you to hear what you’re doing. If you ruin your ears on the job, then you’ll have to find something else to do for a living.”

What is one thing I should have asked which I didn’t?

“How do you stay awake all night? Very simple – we have a Nespresso machine in front of house.”

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