I think if you spend enough time on the yellow pages and google maps, you can build a pretty good list of over 100 electrical companies with a place of business in the city of Calgary. I'd aim for 125-150. Map out each on a hand drawn map then you can see the most efficient route to visit them all with a resume. I figure 3 out of 100 is pretty reasonable odds given your willingness to start the trade and how busy the city is with work right now.
Your biggest obstacle is speaking to someone in a hiring position as that's a much better chance then a blind resume left with the receptionist (oddly enough though, this is exactly how I got hired so always leave one, you just never know).
Try and find the best way to word the following - you are interested in a career with XYZ electric, here is your resume, is anyone around that maybe has 5 minute to talk? if not, understandable. You'd like to maybe follow up in a few days on that resume, who is the best person to contact?
You could always cold call or apply online. I think the best approach is in person but that's just me.
Your biggest obstacle is speaking to someone in a hiring position as that's a much better chance then a blind resume left with the receptionist (oddly enough though, this is exactly how I got hired so always leave one, you just never know).
Try and find the best way to word the following - you are interested in a career with XYZ electric, here is your resume, is anyone around that maybe has 5 minute to talk? if not, understandable. You'd like to maybe follow up in a few days on that resume, who is the best person to contact?
You could always cold call or apply online. I think the best approach is in person but that's just me.