I'm thinking about going to bartending school. I am wondering how good these courses really are.?

I have read a lot of good things about them but also a few bad things. I have an interview with the local school here in Nashville this wednesday but I was wondering if anyone had info about these courses. Cost, effectiveness etc. One of the bad things i have heard is that even after taking the course it is still tough to find a job b/c most places prefer to hire on experience.

I'm thinking about going to bartending school. I am wondering how good these courses really are.?
I learned more by bartending at a real job, than from the school.
Reply:you're right about the experience part. Most places I've worked I've gotten hired because I had the experience. I've never gone to school for it. You should try and work your way up. Start by serving, then barbacking, and then bartending. It's what I did. I worked in a bar as their server, and learned my drinks on the side. If it was slow, I'd ask them if they needed help stocking the bar, and I payed attention to how the bartender worked. Then you see what works well for them, what works better for you, you get the training in the place of employment, and you get to know the customers. You can also buy books about shots, and learn at home.
Reply:The school here has 100% job placement. I would look for something like that in a school. I have an old friend that went through the schooling AFTER he had graduated college. He just wasn't finding work in his field. I don't know how much he makes, but he did find work. Like the other person said, don't expect to start out at the best place. Once you gain experience, it will be easier to find a job. Just research the school good!
Reply:only go to one which you have heard good references about. Keep in mind that if u do this for a living you will be living opposite from most of the working world. You'll be working evenings and nights when most people are coming home from work.


At work interviews put on your best personality, and dress very neatly. Have your own references written down.
Reply:get your certification, get to know the instructor well cause htey might have hookups. Don't be expecting to land the bank jobs till u have more experince. Start at a dive bar and work your way up. Or go into catering, u set your own days and get to work at nice places that don't smell like a men's room!