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rbaitz

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Im an electrician, experienced in commercial and residential. However I really want to get into industrial, possible working on motor controls, PLC's and more. However I can't seem to find anyone willing to hire me, let alone even get an interview. I have great references from all my former bosses, but every resume that went out had no bits.

How can I get industrial electrical training, real hands on, when I cant get a job in this area?
 
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rbaitz said:
Im an electrician, experienced in commercial and residential. However I really want to get into industrial, possible working on motor controls, PLC's and more. However I can't seem to find anyone willing to hire me, let alone even get an interview. I have great references from all my former bosses, but every resume that went out had no bits.

How can I get industrial electrical training, real hands on, when I cant get a job in this area?
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What area are you in? As in city/state.
 
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Psychojohn

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Most companies want someone that has an electronics background, with some knowlage of PLC's and motor controles. They don't want to train an employee from the ground up.
You can take classes at a tech school, and that may get you an interview.
 
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haskindm

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Sending out resumes will rarely get you an interview unless you are responding to an advertised job opening. You need to visit businesses, talk to workers, find out who is making the hiring decision, etc. Unsolicited resumes often end up in the "round file".
 
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Lxnxjxhx

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If you get an interview, they'll want to find out somehow if you're desperate. A desperate person makes a great employee.
To prevent desperation, have a backup/part-time career in some other field.

If they fall silent during the interview, they want you to fill the vacuum with some kind of info that they can use, maybe trick you into naming a salary you want. They should name the first number. If they do, ask them if they are making you an offer, especially if they name a range of salary.

If they do name a number, you're supposed to repeat the number and then look very thoughtful. After a minute or so, they might raise their own offer.

You might want to meet the actual person you'd work for, and ask outright what you'd be doing vs. what you'd like to be doing.

Good luck.
 
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