Older homes have an incredible amount of charm and nostalgia. While some of that charm stems from the old-world construction practices of ornate stonework and interesting woodworking, there are also negative aspects of living in a dated home, namely the electrical system. We bought our first older home a few years ago, and it has been interesting to see just how much of a problem the electrical system has been. We knew that we needed to update a large portion of the space, so we started going through and having sections replaced. This website is here to help other people to know when to work with electricians.
Skilled trades are in high demand. This is in large part because high school seniors are choosing university over entering a trade. Unfortunately, many skilled laborers are now also nearing retirement. In some industrialized areas, this is reaching the crisis point. A good option for young people who aren't interested in four years of college, but also aren't interested in heavy construction fields, is an electrical job. This career provides the best of both the trades and the business world. Here are three traits one should have to consider electrical jobs as a career.
You Need Aptitude
A good candidate for an electrical career needs to have an aptitude for mathematics and algebra. If it's been a while and you are in an apprenticeship, you can always take a class or two at your local community college to help refresh your math skills.
In addition to math, you will also need good writing and reading comprehension skills. Electrical careers require you to not only be able to read and understand directions, but blueprints as well. You will also need to convey via the written word information to others.
You Need Business Skills
Electricians and other electrical workers may be skilled tradespeople, but they also need to have good business acumen. You will often need to work together as a team, both with your own coworkers as well as with tradespeople from electrical firms and other trades. Another important business skill to have is punctuality. Yes, getting to work on time is important, but electricians also need to be punctual in the work they do. If you say the work will be done by a certain time, it needs to be done on time. Often, other tradespeople are waiting on each other to complete their part of a project, and if someone is late, it can mess up the timing of the entire project. This almost always results in lost money, which can lead to others not wanting to work with you or having a negative attitude towards you.
You Need Customer Service And Clerical Skills
In the age of social media and instantaneous online reviews, a business needs to have excellent customer service skills, and that includes electricians. You cannot afford to have your reputation ruined by careless behavior or shoddy workmanship. You also need good clerical skills to ensure your billing practices are fair and square as well as to keep accurate customer records.