How to Write Cover Letter for Electrician Apprenticeship
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- Опубликовано: 9 фев 2021
- In this video I explain in detail how to write a cover letter when applying for an electrician apprenticeship. I show you the cover letter that I wrote when I was applying for the Inside Electrician Apprenticeship program at IBEW Local 48. I explain why I chose to include certain things in mine and how doing the same can benefit you greatly.
This video is the first video in a new series/ playlist where I’ll explain how to write a cover letter, resume, and how to put together a portfolio. This playlist will be very specific to electricians, though the information may still be beneficial for anyone applying to any job.
As stated in this video, I’m sharing my cover letter in good faith that it will only be used by you as an example and that it won’t be actually copied. Everything in mine is specific to me, my experiences, and IBEW Local 48.
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The best advice: If you can't control a situation, at least control how you react to it.
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You are so generous with your knowledge and experience! It's super encouraging. Thank you.
Making these is my absolute pleasure. Glad you’re enjoying the videos! Thanks for watching! ⚡️
Hey man. Don’t know if you remember me. But I just wanna thank you for all your hard work on RUclips. I’m the guy that left college recently for the electrical trade. Happy to say I’m about to start my first day as an apprentice. Again. Thank you!
How has it been, did it go well for you?
thast what i wanna know lol
Let's hear it! As you are likely just over half way through your apprenticeship, how is it going? Myself. I am trying to leave the bicycle industry as a successful store manager. I have built and continue to build my team. However, it is time for me to leave and focus more on the rest of my life and get back to the trades.
i love this dude. i hope to be an electrician apprentice in the future and it’s so sick that you put so much effort into helping others
I have been watching your videos for a few months now. They have really helped me in every area from preparing for the test all the way up to the interview. I start my apprenticeship with local 429 out of Nashville on March 1st. I just wanted to say thank you for all your help!
This is exactly what I'm applying for so I'm glad there was very specific advice
I’m 21 and I just found your page a few months ago. You have some great content. Just took my aptitude test yesterday for IBEW, feeling confident hopefully all goes well 🙏🏻
How did it turn out for you
Did you send a cover letter at all? Curious if it wound up helping you
Your channel is such a good resource, keep up the good work and thank you!
Thanks C J!
Happy to hear that you’re finding it useful!
I definitely will ⚡️
Thank you for this information I had no idea how to start but now I do. Great job.
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching! ⚡️
Hi Mad Electrician, I have my interview at Local 48 on thursday. Putting my portfolio together and looking forward to it. Thsnk you for your videos!
Best of luck to you! Hope it went well!!
Hey Stephen,
This channel is a gem. Thank you so, so much.
Best,
Vincent
I’m so happy to hear that you think so! You’re very welcome! I have some big things in the works that I think you’re going to love (when I eventually announce them). Thanks for watching my friend! ⚡️
My application has been moving a lot faster than I expected so I’m super thankful that you’ve put up so many different videos on things. The cover letter definitely helps as well! I’ve got my aptitude test scheduled in 2 weeks so I’m nervous and excited about that! Also, I really appreciate your comments back to your community. Im sure it gets tough to keep up with but its meaningful for sure! Have a great day!
Hey Chrystal!
I’m happy to hear that!
It’s really great that things are moving along fast too. When I was getting into the apprenticeship I wished that a channel like this existed, so I’m happy that I can be that channel for other people now. I appreciate the encouraging comment!
You have a great day too⚡️
The timing here is perfect! I took the aptitude test at the training center in Portland last week and I'm now prepping for the interview. This is all super helpful.
Hey Christian!
That so awesome to hear! I’m really happy to hear that this is all helping you out 🥳
You’ll have to let me know how your interview goes when you eventually have it! ⚡️
I am in the same boat as you Christian. Which apprenticeship did you apply for?
@@FunThingsIsee I applied for the inside program. You?
@@christianedmonds3224 I applied to inside wireman as well. Did you get an interview date yet?
@@FunThingsIsee Did you? What rank did ya get?
I appreciate everything you are doing
Thanks! I appreciate you watching! ⚡️
Thank you fot putting your cover letter...I got an interview coming up for my local union...working on my profile and going put a cover letter..hope this puts me up there
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching and supporting my channel!
That's really great to hear. Wishing you the best of luck!
That’s quite the cover letter man, I’d like to imagine you being my competition I will do whatever it takes to get In, but it’ll be tough to make my cover letter look as good as yours
I've been trying to get Into the electrical field in Toronto Canada but it's super competitive... I will keep trying. I really like these videos and they are super helpful so thank you!
Hey Blake!
It can definitely be really challenging to get in, especially if you’re in a competitive area. Don’t give up though and keep working towards it. It’s well worth your time and efforts though once you get in! Even if you need to find ways to improve your qualifications.
You’re very welcome and making this videos is absolute pleasure. I’m really happy to hear that! Thanks for watching my content! ⚡️
Hi Blake, I am researching how to apply for the Toronto area as well. Have you studied for the Essential Skills test or Mechanical Aptitude Test? I had never heard of these tests until recently. There is a lot to figure out ! Would be interested to hear how your experience has gone this far if you care to comment back ! Cheers
This video is amazing.
took my test a week ago and now I'm waiting on my results, appreciate the videos man keep it up!
Hey Andreas! Right on! I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you 🤞🏼
How do you feel like you did? Did you feel pretty prepared?
I’ll definitely keep making videos! Thanks for watching ⚡️
@@MadElectrician I feel like I did great, I paced myself to give myself a proper amount of time per question, so when the instructor gave the 5 minute warning I was only 6 questions away from completing that section and how I studied was that I used the list on your aptitude test video and just went one by one studying each topic and making sure I knew enough about each topic to where I could solve practice problems on my own without using a calculator, to sum it up I feel confident in how I preformed on the test and with your videos and Khan Academy.
Thank you very much for your videos ⚡⚡
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I’m 15 and am very interested in doing this as my career. My older brother is 20 and just got into his union last year and says it’s great.
You are the man. I am legit working on my cover lever this week. Thank you so much for all the help. #48
@@Aubrey-yf8fx 48 as in Local 48. I didn’t interview yet.
Did you get in?
@@BadMagic6 I got ranked 110. What about you?
@@FunThingsIsee my interview is tomorrow
@@FunThingsIsee what kind of stuff did they ask you?
Thanks this is helpful stuff for the young guys!
Making these videos is my pleasure! That’s the goal, to help give guidance to people who are looking into joining the trade.
Thanks for watching! ⚡️
@@MadElectrician Ya giving me ideas for my own channel to assist people make the leap from employed to self employed. Cheers
Right on! That sounds like a solid idea!
Been working on the road building substations and large transmission lines over the last 4 years. Wanting to live in one place to call home has lead me to looking into local 48 here in Portland where I'm from. In your experience have you heard of anyone getting credit for documented hours in related fields of work towards the ibew apprenticeship? Also got to try black rock coffee if you haven't. Hope to hear back from you, absolutely killer videos.
no wonder you got such high reviews, here's another one
Awesome! I really appreciate the encouragement and I’m happy to hear that you are enjoying the videos! There are plenty more where this came from. ⚡️
I have my interview with IBEW 48 this Thursday. I wrote my cover letter before watching this video and I'm surprised by how similar it is in structure. Anyways, seeing this helps me relax a little and it boosts my confidence. Thank you!
Right on! That's great to hear!
How do you feel like your interview went?
@@MadElectrician I think it went alright. I already received a rank and whatnot. Again, thank you so much for the videos. Maybe some day we'll run into each other. 👍
@@spacecowboy801 What was your rank and how long did it take to get in?
@@joshuashade764 73 and my application already expired in March. Never got the call.
@@spacecowboy801 did it expire after a year or two years? Can you do anything about that?
Dang that cover letter was great. I recently applied (waiting for my test date) and there wasn’t a place to upload a cover letter. The application was a fillable form that asked for specific information.
You can bring it to your interview. Good luck!
Damn, I wanna take you on a date after that letter brother! hahahaha I'm sold 😂 Thanks for this info!
I'm always down for a free beer 😂
Hey Man what would you do if your final interview is over zoom? I want to prepare portfolios with my resume, cover, and photos of projects but how would I hand them in. I was thinking of going in a week before and handing the portfolios and telling them to open it DURING my zoom interview. Any advice would help I really need to get into this.
Wow.. your cover letter would make anybody hire you. Very well done.
Hey, thanks!
I appreciate it! Well now all of you can use it as an example and make one just as good! ⚡️
@@MadElectrician there is no comparison lol but I will try. 😅
Thank u!
It’s my pleasure!
Thanks for watching! ⚡️
I appreciate all the advice you give it helps a lot just curious for the resume and cover letter is that something uploaded when you apply? Or is it something you bring to the interview? Applying at local 58 here in se Michigan
Hey Tyler!
You’re very welcome.
When you apply is there a way for you to upload documents? If I were you I would actually recommend calling your training center and asking them that. It may be that you don’t need to upload anything but you might just need to bring it with you for your interview. I’d definitely call and check though.
Hey, I'm going into the IBEW 134 Union's trainee program once I graduate. As an electrcian, do you have enough time to yourself outside of work? Also is burnout something I should be worried about?
What would you say is the best way to get experience if you've passed the Ibew test and did the interview..How do you get experience with no experience?
Steven! Appreciate these videos! Random question. You mentioned that the material handler job is a good job to have on the resume in another video. What exactly is this job? Is there a company that hires these MH's? Do they work under the table? What company's offer this job. What's the best way to go about? Thank you!
You can apply for a material expeditor position at your Local Hall.
Did you actually read it to them in the interview or did they read it themselves?
Quick question: well maybe not so quick:
how long does it take to become a general foremen
what is the natural pathway in the electrician career (for example- apprentice 5 years, journeyman 3 years, master licensed 2 years, ?) I do not know the exact amount of time from each step to the next and would be interested in that
also how hard is it to become a member of the union (ibew) if I worked as an apprentice for some company non union and then finally got into ibew after lets say two years of electrical work, will I then need to complete another 5 years of ibew apprenticeship?
I have an interview with local 236 electricians union next week
Albany NY!
Lately I’ve been thinking about going to become an electrician because of the good job outlook. What happens if you failed one semester of high school algebra and passed the other semester? Thank you for reading and the information!
Hey Awesomesauss!
Right on! It’s a great career choice and one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
I know there is a specific math requirement in order to apply, but it might be different for each local. I would try searching on your local’s training center website and find out from them directly. Or even try giving them a call.
Hey I had a question was going to see if you could help me out or if anyone else knows and understands my question. I had signed up for the local Union 611 here in abq, NM about 2010 I took the test to see what I knew and what was going to be my base pay and year , after I had scored a certain yr and pay and was told to put my name on the list for availability. And was told to call every week or so to check in and maybe I could be lucky to get moved up or land on a project, due to fellow Union members were seeing anywhere from 30days to 120 days before getting the possibility to get on a project. Well i ended up being registered and all but I could not wait that long so I eventually went to a non union company and was still doing electrical work. Mainly industrial then solar fields , and finally heavy commercial. And haven't gone back to Union 611. Well finally this past week I was told about position in a project that has started in the Facebook building that is here in Los Luna's , NM with a company that is Union . My question is would I put the companies name on cover letter or the union or would I have to incorporate both in cover letter? Thanks in advance
got an interview with local 48 in 2 weeks, in my email it says to bring one copy if i want other documents to be considered. should i follow through with that or bring 6?
Some people say industrial electrician are not real electrician because most of the work is control work it that true
Hey Jeremy!
I haven’t personally ever heard that. Industrial work would still require a full on electrician journeyman license, to technically speaking you are still an electrician. People might be saying that because a lot of times when you factory type work with motor controls you will be working with small wire. I have heard this though, “The smaller the screwdriver, the bigger the paycheck.” A lot of that work is pretty specialized and you can actually end up being paid a lot more if you are good at it.
Industrial work is a pretty big category of work though and also includes working with very big pieces of equipment and very large wire sizes. I can tell you that whoever said that (about them not being a real electrician) is wrong.
Do you think a apprentice can work another job on the same day?
How do you know if your list rank is good or not?
Hey Jared!
It really depends on how many apprentices they are taking in how often they do interviews. I ranked 65 and they were taking in 18 new apprentices every month, so I knew that I would be in within 4 months of getting my rank. They weren’t doing interviews again for another 6 months so I knew that I was pretty much guaranteed to get in. My brother ranked 111 at the same time and he still made it in too.
I would call your training center to find out how often they are taking in new apprentices and also how often they do interviews. That will give you a really good idea of if your rank is good enough or not.
Where can you purchase the cap from ??
Hey!
It’s from a company called World of Electricians! They have an Etsy store. Here’s the link to it: www.etsy.com/shop/WorldOfElectricians
I'm surprised you're even allowed to own a blade coffee grinder in Portland!
😂😂
I actually don’t anymore. Got myself a nice espresso machine ☕️🤌🏼
@@MadElectrician Hey there you go! Making those big electrician bucks, you gotta step up your coffee game!
What test does Inbev Electricians take?
Hey Josh! Good question. I don’t know the exact name of the test, but I know it’s standard across the board for the IBEW. Here is a link for a video I made where I go really in detail about how to study and pass it: ruclips.net/video/k4QnIBCGGBQ/видео.html
I’m so scared that I’m not gonna make it in 😖
You’ll make it in bro! ⚡️
To apply for the union I want, it says I have to email them is that the same thing as a cover letter
Hey Drake!
Is this something you saw on their website? And did it mention anything specific to add in the email?
I would think that this is probably just a way for you to get a hold of them and let them know that you’re interested in joining. They will probably let you know if they are currently accepting applications and what the next step is. If it’s an option though, I’d suggest calling and finding out.
It definitely wouldn’t be a bad idea to send them a cover letter and resume in your email, but it might not be necessary depending on what they’re wanting you to send the email for.
If I were you I’d definitely try calling them.
Yea it says it on there website to contact them with email or phone #
I’ll probably do both any clue on what to say in specific with the email
@@drake.junior28 Gotcha.
If I were you I would probably try calling first and then ask them what you should do if you’re interested in applying.
genuine question is anyone else first year apprentice? are you getting tested on material you don't even review in class?my local is starting extremely late and is trying to rush us to grt our school hours saying we get a raise after thr schooling hours are met but I was told it was after OJT hours and schooling hours and grades were met. I'm super confused and stressed because we're given a week to do the homework and test and it's all brand new math to me
Yeah that does sound stressful. What local are you with? Generally you have to meet both OJT and classroom hours in order to qualify for the re-rate. What kind of math are you covering? Have t
You tried online tutoring like Kahn academy?
Cover letter? Lol what’s next a doctoral thesis?
Nailed it 😂
@@MadElectrician 😂
I have no skills. Fuck.