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Mikel
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Darby, MT
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I am interested in the occupation of an electrician and believe I would enjoy it I would appreciate your view can I interview you?
Thank you for agreeing to this informational interview. My name is Mikel. I am a Job Corps student at Trapper Creek Job Corps, and I am reaching out to you because I am interested in and believe I would enjoy a career in the electrician occupation. I would appreciate your perspective on the practical aspects of working in this area.
Here are the three questions I have for you.
1. What steps starting now can I take to start my electrician career?
2. What types of tools do we use in all types of electrician jobs?
3. What location is best suited to start an electrician career and what companies do you recommend for beginners?
Thank you in advance for your time.
Sincerely,
Mikel
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Andrew Cheung
Project Management
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Santa Clara, California
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Andrew’s Answer
Hello Mikel, this site may not have electricians.
I recommend asking on other sites such as LinkedIn, Twitter, or other sites.
Also, see if you can try contacting university alumni through your high school/college.
I recommend asking on other sites such as LinkedIn, Twitter, or other sites.
Also, see if you can try contacting university alumni through your high school/college.
Don Condie
Engineer
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West Jordan, Utah
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Don’s Answer
1) I would recommend contacting your state licensing department and talking to them about how to get an apprenticeship started. That is your first step, finding a electrical company that will sponsor you as a beginning apprentice. I started non-union and finished as a union apprentice. I would think in Montana that there would be mostly non-union companies. Both were fantastic for me. I felt that the union had better training, but I really enjoyed working non-union, and depending on your state, the training should be good.
2) Usually you need to have the handtools, screwdrivers, pliers, diagonal cutters, electrial hammer, wire strippers, tape measure, etc. but sometimes your first company will buy you the basics.
3) I find residential wiring is the best area to start your apprenticeship, and build from there, so the best areas to start as an apprentice would be in an area of high growth.
Good luck, electrical careers are amazing, and there are many options as you learn, so figure out what you like and go from there. Get your journeyman license, and the whole electrical world opens up to you. An apprenticeship is paid training, and you do schooling after hours, your company will know what you need to do. Usually three to four years as an apprentice to do the work hours and training, and then you take a test for your journeyman license.
2) Usually you need to have the handtools, screwdrivers, pliers, diagonal cutters, electrial hammer, wire strippers, tape measure, etc. but sometimes your first company will buy you the basics.
3) I find residential wiring is the best area to start your apprenticeship, and build from there, so the best areas to start as an apprentice would be in an area of high growth.
Good luck, electrical careers are amazing, and there are many options as you learn, so figure out what you like and go from there. Get your journeyman license, and the whole electrical world opens up to you. An apprenticeship is paid training, and you do schooling after hours, your company will know what you need to do. Usually three to four years as an apprentice to do the work hours and training, and then you take a test for your journeyman license.