Sep 14, 2023
Tap into the growing demand for electric vehicle charging stations to increase your income and reach new customers as a licensed electrician.
Aug 31, 2022
Let’s take a look at what has occurred recently in government green energy policy and why your job is secure as an electrician.
Apr 07, 2022
Not every electrical license exam is the same, so here are some important steps that you can take to improve your chance of passing this difficult exam.
Mar 03, 2022
Finding and keeping talented employees is a big challenge right now for the security industry. Here are some ways to attract and keep employees.
Dec 06, 2021
This is a good question, and I would be happy to answer it. The initial question, typically, is “should I go to college, or should I learn a trade?” I have nothing against college, but I am a strong proponent of learning a trade, the electrical trade. The electrical trade...
Nov 03, 2021
By the time the company makes it to the job site, considerable time and money have already been spent on the project. The electrical foreman has many responsibilities and can single-handedly be the cause of a failed project. The foreman needs to be the National Electrical Code guru, assistant to the Project Manager, Human Resources liaison, team coach, and much more. Like other positions in the field, the electrical foreman needs continuous training to keep on top of the game. Here are four easy steps for managing an electrical job site.
May 05, 2021
By the time the company makes it to the job site, considerable time and money have already been spent on the project. The electrical foreman has many responsibilities and can single-handedly be the cause of a failed project. The foreman needs to be the National Electrical Code guru, assistant to the Project Manager, Human Resources liaison, team coach, and much more. Like other positions in the field, the electrical foreman needs continuous training to keep on top of the game. Here are four easy steps for managing an electrical job site.
Sep 09, 2020
In the electrical industry we sometimes see the term “lead man”. This “leader of men”, or foreman, is the key to a successful project and a successful company. This person can be the most difficult employee to find and the most important person in the field. Today’s company must be prepared and knowledgeable about the foreman hiring processes in order to capitalize on today’s booming electrical industry. Let’s look at how to find your next lead man - your foreman.
Aug 04, 2020
In today’s electrical construction industry there are so many opportunities available. It is fairly easy to leave a company today and start with a new company tomorrow. A couple of generations ago it was quite common to stay with an employer for a long time and sometimes even your entire career. Depending on your career goals it might be in your best interest to stay or maybe you should go? Let us take a look at a couple examples and you be the judge.
Jun 25, 2020
Every electrician must have a good electrical resume on hand and be ready to share it when the next opportunity presents itself. Your resume must be able to stand out against many others in the usual quick review. As an electrician and as an employer, I can tell you the following layout is very informative and very successful.
Jun 03, 2020
Correctly operating an electrical service business will require you have skilled, personable, service technicians, a real live person to answer the phone, and a pricing system that covers all of your operating costs while generating profits! It’s time to throw out the old Time & Material (T&M) billing method and start charging by the Flat Rate. Let’s take a look at both:
Mar 31, 2020
Every electrician knows the basic standard of “the more experience you have, the more money you make.” To some extent, that’s an accurate statement. However, there are other, proven methods you can use to increase your value/pay, such as electrical continuing education and learning trade knowledge like NEC updates. Here are a few other basic methods to stand out to your employer.
Mar 31, 2020
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median wage for workers in the United States in the first quarter of 2019 was $905 per week ($22.62 per hour) which totals $47,060 per year. An electrician with just five years of experience can easily make much more than that by following these simple steps.
