Career questions tagged electrical
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What type of electronics will I have to repair?
What machines am I going to use? Who am I going to work with? What type of circuits will I have to deal with? What type of electronics will I have to repair?
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What is it like working inside Overhead Power Line Construction??
do you have to be on call for it? what are the hours like? I will be studying it at job corps and i am curious what it would be like starting out.
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I'm looking to learn more about what nuclear engineers do.
I've had a huge interest in Nuclear Energy since I was a little kid, and I'm wondering what the duties and responsibilities are for the positions, my educated guess would be that you manage the output of power for the site and your local power grid you're plant is attached to. but beyond that, I'm not able to guess, and while I could look it up, I've always preferred first-person accounts of what people do at their jobs, if you have additional information please let me know, thank you for reading my post.
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What is the Union typically looking for in an electrician?
Is it difficult for people to get work who just got out of the required courses for this job? What effective strategies are there that I could help to get a position in this field of work? Would being in a union at first and then self-employing work best?
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Kinda confused about my major ?
Kinda confused about my major Hello, I have been accepted to both electrical engineering and software engineering. Ngl, I chose electrical engineering because I am very interested in making money and starting my own business (although I am not sure if I will be able to do so in this lifetime). After going through the BLIND app, I am a little confused because their TCs have made me blind. Having $600k-700k in their early thirties is kind of crazy. I chose electrical engineering because I genuinely enjoy mathematics, and I was the highest scorer in my high school, ranking 1/2500 (worth noting that my high school is regarded as the best school in my country's curriculum), so I just wanted to let you know that I am extremely hardworking! This summer I have been grinding Python and am now working on Python data structure! Anyway, I have the option to change my major. Can anyone tell me about the current job market? Mcgill also offers co-ops in Swe, and there are tech fairs for other engineering departments. And I have heard that electrical will be the next CSE/SWE because of VLSI projects? It is turning into a $10 billion project or something. Furthermore, digital integrated circuit engineers are well compensated (as seen on Indeed). Or should I take swe as my Minor? I know I sound strange and greedy, but I want to make my own money.
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What are some things that surprised you about the electrical line of work?
Job Corps student.
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What traits should I look for in my employer to ensure my success in the electrical field?
Other than prioritizing pay, and unions.
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What are some skills I should begin building ahead of time before being certified as an electrician and starting work?
Currently in my 3rd week at Job Corps.
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Electrical electronics and engineering ?
What technical institutions are available for hands-on electrical engineering
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As an electrical engineering student, what professional expertise and ethics are required to become a renewable energy expert? #Spring24
Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy #Spring24
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What are the details about being an Electrical Apprentice?
I feel like when I google certain information, I do not know if it is accurate. I know nothing about apprenticeship details except for the fact that we learn in person.
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How can I expand on electrical engineer at a young age ?
I want to become an Electrical Engineer but I don’t know what step I should take to get there early on. I am currently a sophomore at a New York high school.
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What other "Branches" of the Electrical Career should I know?
I know there are powerlines and powerboxes, however, should there be other 'branches' of the electrical field that I should know about? Electrical with vehicles, or is that still part of the auto industry? Avionics have their seperate electrical field or don't?
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How can I get a Job at my age? Were can I start? How hard Is it to do?
I want an technogoly job at 14 and i got one month till I am 14 its may my birthday is and I want some extra money for technogoly things because I love to build pcs one day and I want experince so I can get the best technogoly Job that's right for me for the future! Hope someone can help me figure this out?
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What steps would you recommend I take to prepare to enter this feild ?
What are the most effective strategies for seeking a position in this field?
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What are some tools an electrician should be working on?
What are some skills that I should acquire that would help me further down my career?
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what does your day to day work look like?
What do you need to have or need to start the day for each job?
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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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What does a professional electrician's day usually consist of?
I am a 16 year old student wanting to become and electrician.
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If I apply for electrical engineering, how many job opportunities would I have ?
I want to apply for electrical engineering for college, but in case if I change my mind, what other jobs could I have if I still apply for electrical engineering? Another question, what would you say is the must disliked part about electrical engineering.
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How much knowledge does an electrical engineer need to know about designing new ways to use electrical power to develop products?
Been interested in electrical engineering for a while, just wondering how much knowledge does an electrical engineer need to know about designing new ways to use electrical power to develop products?
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Is it better to work with someone or to work by yourself as an electrician?
I like talking to people but at the same time when I'm working sometimes I don't like to.
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What education do you need to become an Electrician?
I am a 16-year-old high school student who wants to become an electrician.
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What is your least favorite part about being a linemen?
I am in 10th grade and interested in becoming a lineman.
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Do you ever get nervous or scared that something is going to go wrong when working with powerlines?
I am in 10th grade and interested in becoming a lineman.
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Do I need Advanced Training for Electrical ?
I'm already willing to begin an apprenticeship for the required qualification of work experience, which begs the previous question.
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Is Carpentry a necessity for Electrical ?
I have heard that Carpentry works well with Electrical, but I'm uncertain about wanting to complete that particular field. Will it help me become a better electrician ?
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What's the typical routine in the field of Electrical ?
It's to have a better grasp on what to expect if I pursue this field as my career.
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what is the best way to move up in status when i am done with my electrical trade?
so i am attending trade school right now for electrical and i guess i am just a little clueless on how i am going to pursue an actual career