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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"The most critical skill for an Electrician to have is the ability to read technical blueprints. The basics of technical reading will ensure safe work that is done well, and to code."

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
An electrician should have many skills; however, the interviewer wants to hear which skill you feel is the most critical for the job. Chances are, the skill that you mention is one that you possess or are currently working toward gaining. If the company's job description suggests any specific skills, be sure to draw on that information.

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"Your job description mentioned that it's most important you hire someone who puts safety first. I have incredible attention to detail, making me a very careful tradesperson. I believe this skill is the most critical to success as an electrician."

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I believe that the most important skill for an Electrician to have is attention to detail. Not only is this important to complete a job to a high standard but ensuring the safety of yourself and those around you is of the highest priority.

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Great! Can you expand by discussing your own attention to detail? Have you developed this skill in prior positions?
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