Electricians

Experience working with electronics via school clubs, competitions, and other activities is highly recommended for aspiring electricians.

You will need to have good color vision because electricians need to be able to distinguish color-coded wires. Agility and manual dexterity are also desirable characteristics, as are a sense of teamwork, an interest in occasionally working outdoors, and a love of working with your hands. Other important traits include attention to detail, strong communication skills, excellent troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work independently when necessary. If you are self-employed, you'll need good customer service and business management skills.