Need beginner advice.

[IamJohnCe]

Well first of all, i'd like to know if i could get (a) link(s) to any useful resources with helpful beginner tips.

One i found to be a big deal was how when wiring a receptacle(or any other electrical object), you begin with the ground, then the neutral, then the hot wire. That has to be one of the most important tips a beginner could get.

Also, I am canadian and i did some google searches for electrical forums in canada and i came up fairly dry, this message board always came up.
Anyone a canadian here and/or knows a popular canadian website for electricians/beginners?

I do not have a job in electrical, i have been researching it lately and am extremely interested. I had contacted electrical outfits, questioned them on whether or not they hire green hands(beginners) and i got positive responses to that. So any information or tutorials i can soak into my brain would be extremely appreciated!
Thanks!

Also, i would like to add that i have emailed numerous resume's and if anyone has tips that could help me obtain a position with an electrical outfit, it would also be greatly appreciated...I know you can't get me a job, but like i said, any tips to help my chances is better than being left dry.

 

[Romans99]

Hi

I use this one

Electrical Code - CANADIAN - Self Help Forums

Also,

Buy the AMERICAN ELECTRICIANS HANDBOOK and read it cover to cover
its like the Bible for North American sparks.

buy - Wiring a house by Rex Caudwell and Domestic Wiring by Black and Decker

All very useful

Another useful one is Ps Knight Electrical Code simplified

 

[patricklondon]

i started looking but just realised you probabl need somethying specific to your region. best of luck though
http://www.electriciansforums.net/business-related/504-electrical-jobs.html

 

[ChristianG]

Put up a card in all the electrical outlets/wholesalers stating that you are keen etc... point out you fine points and what an asset you would be to their company.

Good Luck et Bon Chance

 

[IamJohnCe]

Thanks guys.
I wrote up small cover letters in my email when i sent off my resume's. No responses yet.

I'll have to look into getting those books. I've been looking deep into this and i've noticed it appears much more complicating than i had originally thought. The terms used and just lots of it has caused confusion...but i guess i can't expect to understand it off the bat, or else everyone would be an electrician lol

I just assume that i am suppose to remember everything and i know that is absolutely impossible.
Nothing will scare me off of attempting this, i must try my best.

Thanks again!