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3 Careers For Electricians Who Enjoy Helping The Environment
If you love doing your part to help the environment and are looking to start a new career, then a career as an electrician may be perfect for you -- the green energy sector is continuously growing and in need of electricians. However, you can take the opportunity to...
read moreThe Lesser-Known Benefits Of Being An Electrician
You're ready for a new career. After investigating more job fields than you can remember, you've finally made the decision to become an electrician. You may have chosen the electrician trade because you know that the field is growing. In fact, it's projected that...
read moreWhy Consider a Career as a Residential Electrician?
In 2016 there were close to 666,900 electricians working in the U.S., according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). With a projected 9 percent growth rate, experts believe that the industry will add 60,100 more jobs between the years 2016 and 2026. If you're...
read moreWhat Nontechnical Skills Do Electricians Need to Know?
There are more than 666,900 electrician jobs in the U.S., according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. And this number is only growing. Projections show that an additional 60,100 jobs will open up between the years 2016 and 2026. What does this mean for you? To start...
read moreSix Essential Work Habits That Will Lead to Your Success as an Electrician
Being a successful electrician is about much more than intelligence and the possession of good technical skills. Though these attributes are helpful, the work habits you bring to the job are just as important to your future success. The reality is that you can be the...
read moreWhy Is Safety Training Essential for Electricians?
Starting a new career as an electrician is an exciting time. You have made the decision to move on with your education and you are at the very beginning of a new professional path. It seems like the possibilities are endless - and they just might be. Along with...
read more5 Ways Small Electrical Businesses Can Attract Large Commercial Clients
The foundation of success for an electrical business is having a good mix of clients, including residential and commercial clients. For many small businesses, gaining residential customers often seems like an easier task than securing contracts with larger companies....
read moreCareer Change? Questions to Ask Before Becoming an Electrician
If you're considering a job change, you aren't alone. Job-hopping is becoming increasingly common. While plenty of the new workers who switch from company to company stay in the same profession, others are ready for a whole new career. Whether you've only been out of...
read moreElectrician Boss? What Does The Road To Success Look Like?
As an electrician, you have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings and for plenty of different types of employers. You might work for a residential service company, a business or for a construction contractor. Who else can you work for? For yourself! ...
read moreWant to Train as an Electrician? Learn What to Look for in an Apprentice Program
Many electricians offer apprentice programs or training to allow individuals like you to become journeyman electricians. There is a benefit to an apprenticeship for both the student and the teacher: the student learns a valuable trade with an average salary of $55,590...
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