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Resume for Electrical Apprenticeship

How would I format a resume for an electrical apprenticeship? What will the foreman/hiring manager be looking for and how much time do they spend processing through candidates (like how long should it be so I can make a good impression)?

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Kim’s Answer

Reighan,

Don't focus on length. Any resume should be just long enough to adequately convey that information that needs to be conveyed, and no longer. A young person normally should be able to do this in one page. Keep in mind, people do not spend a lot of time reading anymore. Make a good impression by being respectful of the time it takes them to read through all the resumes!

I have no electrical experience, but, having worked in job placement, have these general recommendations.

What do they want to know?
Any applicable education or experience.
Anything that shows you keep your commitments (i.e., you won't quit part ways through) [team sports, for example]
Anything that shows you take safety seriously
Anything that shows you have the aptitude for electrical work
Anything that shows you are physically and mentally capable of working in crawl spaces, high spaces, dirty places. . .

And the most important information (for you it is probably education/certifications) should go on top. They should be sold on you by the time they have read the top half of the page.

Hope this helps - best of luck to you!!!
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Godwin Têkovi’s Answer

Hello Reighan! I hope you are doing well! Thanks. Let me tell you that internships are always important, for they sharpen you, for your proficiency and your efficiency in your future career. If you read electrical engineering and you are looking for an internship, your resume should look like any ordinary resume but a resume that gives the essential elements the recruiter might want to look at. Be sure you have included the skills you have acquired during your training, especially the practical activities/workshops you carried out. The recruiter will consider these skills and practical experiences in your accompaniment during the internship. It will also be good to add your other past experiences if any. In this case, the recruiter is aware of the type of trainee he or she will deal with hitherto.
I hope these elements will be useful to you.
Good luck!
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Em’s Answer

Hiring managers will look for relevancy in your resume with the job description, particularly the minimum qualifications.

List your skills that align to the job description to hopefully get a conversation going.
Thank you comment icon I agree with Em. Have your resume be fluid, where you have the ability to adapt and accent your strengths that are critical to the job you are applying for, Eliminating the noise from your resume that won't add value to the recruiter or that doesn't make you stand out above the rest. Remember...you can be extremely qualified for a job, but you are only as good as your competition. James Brickey
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