Struggling to Get an Electrical Job? Here’s the Brutal Truth

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Tool Box Talk For Electricians

Ben Poulter

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6 days ago

The Tool Box Talks for Electricians Podcast is for Electricians interested in growing their knowledge ,skills and ultimately your business. Ben has worked in the electrical trade for over 20 years all over the world. From the age of 19 and going through a full apprenticeship to become a fully qualified electrician where he was employed by a number of electrical company's. Moving on to being self employed Ben soon started to build his own electrical business. Having to learn many things the hard way in building a successful electrical business like: *Money management *Qualifications needed *Insurance cover *Finding customers And many more....... The Toolbox Talks For Electricians Podcast has been created to help other electricians avoid those mistakes and take your electrical business to the next level. Along with electricians banter along the way. Inside the Toolbox Talks for Electricians community Ben has loaded it up with free downloads to help grow a successful business, along with FREE giveaways. You can join the community here - https://linktr.ee/toolboxtalkforelectricians By being part of the Toolbox Talks Community you will find out just what it takes to have a successful electrical business. Along with how to keep your electrical business at the front of existing paying customers minds and find out how to use those customers to grow your business even more. Subscribe to Tool box Talks For Electricians TODAY to not miss every new episode every Monday

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Struggling to Get an Electrical Job? Here’s the Brutal Truth

Tool Box Talk For Electricians

32 minutes 48 seconds

6 months ago

Struggling to Get an Electrical Job? Here’s the Brutal Truth

🚨 Finding an electrical apprenticeship or improver job in 2025? It’s harder than ever — but not impossible.This video is for you if you're:A student leaving college with your electrical ticket but no site experienceA mature career-changer trying to break into the tradeSomeone tired of sending out 100 CVs with zero callbacksI’ve been in the game for over 20 years, and in this episode, I break down EXACTLY what I would do today to land my first job as an apprentice or improver.👉 Spoiler alert: It’s not about fancy CVs or luck. It’s about putting yourself in the right place at the right time — on purpose.Here’s what you’ll learn in this video:The mistakes 90% of apprentices make when applying for jobsWhy wholesalers are your secret weapon to getting your foot in the doorWhat to say (and what NOT to say) when you finally meet a sparkie or contractorHow to stand out without experience by showing initiative, reliability and effortWhy you should never work for free — and what to ask for instead💬 Real talk: No one starts out knowing it all. We were all “useless” at first. But the ones who succeed are the ones who show up, ask questions, and get stuck in.⚡ Whether you’re 16 or 46, this advice applies to you.🔗 Check out the full podcast playlist here for more trade business advice:https://linktr.ee/toolboxtalkforelectricians🎧 Listen to the full podcast "From Apprentice to Boss" on all major platforms — for electricians who want to earn more, reduce stress, and gain back time.📩 Need a download to help figure out what to charge or how to improve your chances of getting work?➤ Join the Facebook Group: Tool Box Talk for Electricians➤ Or drop me an email and I’ll send the free download your way.💡 This episode includes:Why sending out CVs doesn’t work anymoreHow to network through local electrical wholesalersWhy confidence beats qualifications every timeHow to become “someone they want to keep”🔧 Whether you're looking to get hired or want to eventually go out on your own, this is your playbook.👇 Drop a comment below — what are YOU struggling with in your journey to becoming an electrician?👍 Like the video if this helped📲 Share it with someone in college or trying to get in the trade🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss the next real-world episode that could change your careerOther content you might like:Secrets to Success: Connecting with CustomersHow to Price Electrical Work ProperlyDo You Really Need to Be NIC Registered?👷‍♂️ You’re not just learning a trade — you’re building a future. Let’s get it right, together.#ElectricianJobs #ApprenticeLife #ImproverSpark