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If you aspire to be an electrician, you have to complete an electrician apprenticeship. This important part of your career will help you develop into a professional electrician. A benefit of apprenticeship is you can learn the trade over time and with a lot of hands-on experience, which is why you should try to get…

Electricians are in demand. With a projected addition of over 59,000 jobs between 2016 and 2026, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), this is a field with room to grow. But how do you score your first job? Take a look at the steps to find entry-level employment as an electrician. Decide Where You…

Many people earn good livings as electricians, but you shouldn’t make any career decision based solely on how well a friend or neighbor does in the field. Before training for a specific career, you ought to look for numbers that verify it’s a viable path. The numbers listed in this article show that working as…

If you’ve thought about becoming an electrician, now is an opportune time to begin training as an apprentice. With more electricians set to retire and the appeal of trade school training over a college degree, turning to a field in electricity makes sense. Experts predict a 9 percent rise in a need for trained electricians thru 2026…

Long gone are the days when professions were either all-male or all-female. Even though the skilled trades include traditionally male-dominated professions, that doesn’t mean women should shy away from technical training. Are you a woman? Do you have a serious interest in becoming an electrician? Between 2016 and 2026, the electrical field will add another…

Determine Your Operating Expenses Calculate the outgoing costs of operating your business each month. This will help you determine the kind of profit margins you need to realize from each job in order to keep your business running smoothly. Include all operating expenses such as utilities, rent, inventory, marketing budget, insurance, gas, service labor costs,…

Starting out on a new career path is an exciting time that’s filled with hope, dreams, and prospects. Even though right now you have the chance to make a change for the better, it doesn’t come without some degree of worry. The stream of career choices available to you may seem endless, and everyone probably…

About 81 percent of Americans use social media. Do you plan to use social media to attract customers to your new business? Finding an electrician isn’t an impossible task for the average person, so do your part to make your business stand out from the masses. Learn some of the social media rules you want…

A brand represents an overall perception people have of a company, so you have no room for error. Building a brand for a new electrical business involves more than designing a unique logo. Great branding keeps your company in the forefront of people’s minds and makes them view your services more favorably. Learn some useful…

As an apprentice electrician or licensed electrical contractor, you may need to work in unfamiliar places or situations when on the job. When confronted with a new problem or location, a few specialized tools can help you complete your work easier and faster. Here are a few specialized tools for licensed electricians and apprentices to…