How to Find a Summer Job Working with an Electrician to Learn the Trade
Many trades, such as that of an electrician, require an apprenticeship or a specific time period where you are personally trained and working with an active electrician to learn the trade with on the job experience. For those who are looking and not sure of what to do, the following provides information on how to find a summer job working with an electrician to learn the trade.
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Instructions
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Create and/or update your resume. Your resume provides potential employers a snapshot into your work history and career goals. Be sure to continually update your resume with any new skills that you've learned that could be beneficial to the electrician's trade.
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Locate and research potential electricians to work with. Using online or local newspaper sources can provide you with information on any electrician who is interested in or offering a position of help for the summer. You can also go around to various companies to see if they would like to take on apprentices for the summer.
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Begin applying for positions. This can be done in person with an electrician, the company they work for, or you can go online and apply to the company's website if necessary.
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Contact the electrician. If you applied and haven't heard anything in 2-3 weeks, contacting the electrician may be your best bet. This will give you an opportunity to talk with them, show your interest, and also allow them to see your consistency in your pursuit of the job.
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Go on interviews. Go on any scheduled interviews and also look for open interviews with companies. These interviews are beneficial whether or not you've previously applied for the position.
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Tips & Warnings
Some apprentices' positions may be unpaid while learning the trade so be prepared to have another job if necessary.
Be sure not to mention previous or upcoming interviews during an interview because this could harm your chances at receiving a job offer.
