Why did you choose to become an Electrician?
"Being an Electrician is my dream job because it stimulates me mentally while offering the physical component I seek in a trades-related position."
It's time to show the interviewer why you are passionate about your career as an Electrician. You can answer this question from a more personal perspective to allow the interviewer to get to know you a bit better. However, be sure to tie it all in professionally at the end of your response.
"I always knew that I wanted to be in the trades. My uncle, who I looked up to a lot as a kid, was an Electrician. I would spend a lot of time shadowing him and loved the pride he took in his work. My critical thinking and problem-solving skills have always been strong, so I had a natural attraction to this career path."
Community answers are written by other candidates practicing this set. Reading how others frame the same question is one of the fastest ways to sharpen your own.
Anonymous Answer
This is one of my dream jobs. I think I would fit in with this kind of job. I like to use my brain and do physical labor simultaneously.
Rachelle's Feedback
I have reworded to help with impact. Please see the example below.
"Being an Electrician is my dream job because it stimulates me mentally while offering the physical component I seek in a trades-related position."
Anonymous Answer
I knew I wanted to become an Electrician while working on construction sites in Melbourne, Australia. The physical nature of working on-site gave me a real drive to pursue this as a career as previously I had been working in an office for 10 years. While working with Electricians as a laborer I realized that it was a career I could get a great education if I pursued. This was very important to me after leaving the 10-year career in IT with no formal education in the field I worked.
Cindy's Feedback
Very persuasive. Your answer demonstrates a thoughtful choice of career. Nice work!
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