Electricians and other utilities workers will always be in demand. Homes demand working electric lines to run their kitchen tools, computer, television, and other “toys.” So, if you’re a competent electrician, you’ll never be out of a job. The trick is landing the right electrician’s job. When formulating your resume, make sure to mention the following:
Your level of training. Electricians can learn a lot from experience. If you’ve been trained for a few years by a reputable electrician, then this will say a lot about you. People usually assume that if you learn from the best, you can become the best. Let employers know how much time you’ve dedicated to practicing the job.
Your education. Some electricians have advanced degrees, some have associates degrees, and some don’t have this type of education. If you’ve been certified or taught in an institution, be sure to mention it. If not, don’t draw attention to your lack of education. Experience speaks more than schooling, so be sure to play that up in that case.
Your previous work experience. Years on the job translate into competency. If you’ve worked for five years already, then odds are an employer will start out trusting you to do the job right, especially when compared to a complete novice. So list any experience you had before, and include lots of details about your responsibilities at previous jobs.
There are several examples of electrician career resumes online. Review them when writing your own resume:
-http://www.jobbankusa.com/resumes/free_samples/examples_templates_formats/electrician.html
-http://www.aroj.com/sample-Technical/Electrician-Resume.html
