Career questions tagged electrician
What are the steps I need to take to become an electronist?
I would like to do it as my career due to one of my family memebers doing it, and I would like to get started quickly as possible.
what colleges should I look into for me to become a lineman and do electrical work ?
I really want to become a lineman and Im struggling in finding a good enough college so I don't have to do the internship for 2-4 years I like to work and I've never had problems when it comes to difficult things and I'm looking for one that will allow me to work right after and work in the field while I do so
I’m unsure on what I wanna do, currently a junior in hs, and I wanna do something get’s me active,losing weight,get’s me stronger, so I thought trades but my parents want me to get the college experience even though my cumulative gpa is low (2.8) and I thought about college mainly North Texas(even it’s out of state) but I’m not sure and one of high paying degree’s like stem majors, I’m not too interested in, so I don’t know what to do?
I’m not sure but would like some help, I wanna be ready for when I step out into the world
What is the best post high school path to become an electrician? #Fall25
NYC and surrounding suburbs
Why would is it a good idea to get an electrician's license after I graduate with an electrical engineering degree I am currently getting an electrical engineering degree at a California State University. However, I also like the hands-on mechanics of doing things like working on my car. I think it would help the design portion of electrical engineering to understand the practical. Any thoughts from someone who has done one or the other??
College Student deciding whether to pursue additional vocational training after college.
What is the best route to take for the electrician apprenticeship in college?
I would like to know what is the best way during collge is to be involved in a trade like that.
What first got you interested in being an electrical power line installer?
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How would your daily routine work with being an electrical powerline installer?
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Why would having certificates be beneficial to becoming an electrician?
Senior in high school.
What degrees does an average electrician need to get a job?
I’m an 8th grader middle schooler and I would like to be an electrician when I grow up,I want to know if the gear they use is safe and if they need any specific degrees. What kind of training do they go through. Do they connect any specific things such as lots of devices together or if they get electrocuted often. I hope a professional can reply to this.
What’s the best path to become an electrician apprentice in Texas Union, IEC, or private company??
Hi! I just graduated with a degree in Computer Science, but I’m considering switching careers to become an electrician. I have a solid math and physics background and recently got my Texas electrician apprentice license. Now I’m unsure whether I should: Apply to IBEW Local 716 (but their training only starts in the fall) Join IEC (which has open enrollment) Or try to find a licensed master electrician or company to work with independently and accumulate hours toward my journeyman license My long-term goal is to get the 8000 hours needed to become a journeyman. I’d really appreciate any guidance, and I sincerely hope someone out there might be willing to mentor or guide me as I start this journey. Thank you!
What are some benefits of being an electricians I’m doing a school project?
For a school project… I’m doing a school project and I need to know the pros about being an electrician??????????????a///??????????????????????????????
What college will be like ?
I don't feel like I am a strong student and struggled a lot in high school. I never really felt that college was for me. However, I applied and was accepted at a technical school. I just hope I can handle it as I feel I would make a great electrician. It is just the homework and me handling it with my ADHD. I tend to work slower so I don't always get my assignments done in time.
What education and certificate do you need to bean electrican?
I'm a sophomore in high school. I have no experience but want to be an electrician after high school.
What do you do on a daily basis as an electrician?
I'm a sophomore in high school. I have no experience but I want to be an electrician after high school.
What do I need to become a lineman electrician after attending a trade school What tools will I be expected to use? How much training will this career take? Is it hard to switch from a lineman electrician to a residential electrician??
I'm just wanting some answers to these questions for a career project that I'm doing. I'm also wanting to go into this career after high school, and hopefully, I get elected into the trade school soon for this trade to help me in the future.
What should I do after attending a trade school for electricity? What should I do if I don't really feel like entering a college since its a trade and you want to go out and make money soon as possible?
I’m a sophomore in high school working on a career project. I am really considering entering this trade in the near future, and I would appreciate any insights that can help me with my project and inform my future decisions.
what's the day in a life of a factory electrician?
What's the average conditions for you guys?
What experience would be helpful to have before becoming a factory electrician ?
For example, would an apprenticeship help significantly? Or would rewiring vehicles be helpful?
What is the process for maintaining your certifications?
I know that you need certain certifications to be an electrician, how do you go about keeping them up to date?
What are some challenges that you may face when out on the job?
I'd like to know what kind of issues I could possibly run into when out working.
What can you expect from an apprenticeship?
I've been told that to become a journeyman electrician you will need to complete an apprenticeship, and I would like to know what the process is like.
What is it like working for a trade union?
I am looking into joining an electrical trade union, what is it like? Is it uncompromising? Beneficial? Superior to alternatives? etc
How difficult is it to be a residential wireman?
i.e. Is there complicated math? Are tasks difficult to understand? Is it difficult to navigate the home? etc
Career questions for electricians
1. Can you tell me about the types of tasks you are responsible for on a day-to-day basis? 2. What do you enjoy most about your career? 3. What is most challenging about your career? 4. What are some skills and personality traits necessary to perform your job? 5. What are some misconceptions about your career? 6. What is your pay like 7. What are most environment you deal with 8. What is the easiest part of your job 9. Was being an electrician what you wanted to do, if so why 10. What are 3 things you find difficult when working as a electrician
What is it like working as an electrician?
I am trying to form a clear idea of the true life an electrician. What is your favorite part of the job? What do you dislike about the job?
Are you making enough for yourself and/or your family for electricians?
Im from Job Corps.
3.whats your favorite part about the job?
What is most enjoyable about this job?