How to Listen, Persevere and Succeed in the Trades - with Jeff Robertson
How to grow a successful career in the trades today
A successful and long-lasting career in the trades IS possible.
It’s not for the faint of heart, but rather for the skilled worker that’s willing to listen to whatever source of wisdom that may come and persevere through the most difficult challenges.
A career in the trades can be the ticket to your redemption story and the open door you’ve been looking for.
The Proud Skilled Worker had the opportunity to interview Jeff Robertson, an industrial maintenance technician, who has an incredible redemption story that is sure to inspire you.
Find ways you can add value to your career, bringing longevity and success through simple steps and a relationship with Skillwork.
Main Takeaways:
Your redemption story is waiting for you and Skillwork can help
A career in the trades is a great way to advance your expertise and knowledge
Persistence will help any skilled worker find success in their career
Your on–the–job training is many times more valuable than schooling
Timecodes:
0:00-04:27 |What a career in the trades looks like with a redemption story
04:27–10:24 |The biggest challenges the industry is facing today in America
10:24–12:44 |Discover the secret to becoming a well-rounded skilled worker
12:44–16:58 |Learn to listen and persevere to have a successful career in the trades
Quotes:
“Technology is evolving so quickly that you have to take refresher courses if you’re not continuously working with it to keep up.” – Jeff Robertson, Industrial Maintenance Technician
“In today’s job market, OJT counts more than schooling.” – Jeff Robertson, Industrial Maintenance Technician
“The secret to becoming a good, well-rounded technician is learning to listen and not count somebody out immediately.” – Jeff Robertson, Industrial Maintenance Technician
“I think perseverance is a great attribute for a mechanic or electrician because it won’t get fixed if you give up.” – Jeff Robertson, Industrial Maintenance Technician