Whether you are still in college or even high school and have a deep interest in the world of electricity, the electrical industry and pursuing a career in the trade moving forward, then this article is for you.
As in any career pathway, but particularly when working with such potentially dangerous materials and of course, the known hazards surrounding electricity, there are certain skills required to be successful as a professional electrician; and here are four of the most important.
A Working Knowledge of Electricity
Now, as you would expect, you could not possibly hope to be hired by an electrical company if you do not possess the required qualifications, certifications and accreditation, but even before you embark upon such a course, you should take the initiative yourself and learn everything you can from a credited source.
In addition, should you be interested in embarking upon small and relatively safe DIY projects in and around the home involving the electrical supply to your house, make sure you only ever invest in the proper safety equipment and high-quality tools from a reputable supplier, such as from Powerpoint electrical supply stores.
Physical Fitness & Dexterity
Fast-forward to the future and if your electrical business has gone from strength to strength, it may well be the case that you will no longer be required to physically attend appointments and jobs yourself, rather you will be able to sit in your office watching the cash roll in.
In the beginning, however, you will obviously be on the front line, so to speak and as such, you ned to not only be physically fit and healthy, but also have a high range of manual dexterity.
Luckily, there is a number of ways to improve the dexterity of your hands and fingers, including:
- Use kitchen tongs to place tennis balls in specific places
- Squeeze clay or Play-Doh in your hands
- Use tweezers to grab and move small objects
- Crumple cardboard into a fist in each hand alternately
Strong Communication Skills
Another extremely important thing to work on is your aptitude at communication, as even though you may well be planning on becoming a self-employed electrician, you will still be communicating not only with other tradesmen, but also your customers.
As you are entering their private residences, a professional demeanor should be employed at all times and what is more, you should also work on how personable, open, honest and friendly you are, both to strangers and people you know and love.
Time Management
Finally, as every self-employed professional knows, working for yourself either completely, or else being afforded the autonomy to begin and complete various electrical tasks and jobs on your own requires a high degree of organisation and totally unrivalled time management skills.
Not only must you always arrive on time or, ideally, a little early for each and every appointment, but you also need to accurately assess and provide an achievable time frame for the completion of your work.
