Trade Brain

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•  Are you comfortable doing physically demanding work in hot, cold, or confined environments?
   
• Can you stay focused on a task for long periods without constant supervision?
   
• How do you respond when a job takes longer than expected or doesn’t go as planned?
   
• Are you willing to keep learning as codes, tools, and technology change?
   
• Can you accept responsibility when a mistake could affect safety, cost, or performance?
   
• How do you handle repetitive tasks that require precision and consistency?
   
• Are you comfortable starting early, working long days, or being on call when needed?
   
• Can you take direction from experienced tradespeople and apply feedback immediately?
   
• Are you willing to build your reputation over time rather than expecting fast results?
   
• Do you take pride in work that most people will never see once it’s finished?

•  Do you enjoy figuring out how things work—and why they fail?
   
• Can you visualize systems that are hidden behind walls, underground, or inside equipment?
   
• How comfortable are you reading diagrams, blueprints, or schematics?
   
• Can you break a complex problem into smaller, logical steps?
   
• Are you comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment?
   
• Do you double-check your work before calling a job complete?
   
• Can you adapt when plans change in the field?
   
• Are you patient when troubleshooting problems that don’t have obvious solutions?

• Do you consistently follow safety procedures even when no one is watching?
   
• Are you comfortable wearing protective equipment for long periods?
   
• Can you recognize when a job site or system is unsafe—and stop work if needed?
   
• Do you understand that shortcuts can put lives and property at risk?
   
• Are you willing to speak up if something doesn’t look right?

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