"As a child, I excelled at science and math. I started fixing electrical appliances when I was nine, and I loved puzzles. Two years later, I took a basic electrical and electronics course, and that was the first time I knew I wanted to design and test electrical systems. I'm confident I made the right career choice because I love my job."

"My skill set, training, and education make me a good fit for this role. I studied electrical engineering at the University of Victoria. Shortly after graduating, I worked as an intern, volunteer, and part-time employee for various electrical companies. I developed my math, analytical, and critical-thinking skills in those roles, and got an offer from an industry leader months later. I also have leadership experience as a senior electrical engineer. I love learning, and I'm eager to apply my well-developed skills and experience at your company."

"I worked as an industrial electrical engineer at my last job, but I also have residential electrical engineering experience. While in school, I specialised in microelectronics, and I love learning about other electrical engineering specialisations. I understand you need an electrical engineer for your ongoing projects, and I'd love to join your team."

"I'd love to join your engineering group that's working on arc flash assessments. The concept has always fascinated me, and I think this position would enable me to learn and get mentorship from more experienced electrical engineers. I'm also eager to contribute to other coordination studies and engineering work you listed on the job description."

"I think I have impressive communication, analytical, innovation, and organisational skills. While my effective communication skills help me work in teams, I use my innovation skills to design products and electrical upgrades. My analytical-thinking skills help me evaluate a client's needs, and I like to stay organised when working on multiple projects."

"At my last job, designers and electrical engineers had several discussions on functionality versus aaesthetics. While the design team wanted an aaesthetic power bank, the electrical engineers wanted a functional unit. I proposed both teams meet early in the creative process to determine how to reach our respective goals. Our solution improved the product and reduced the time both teams spent on the project."

"An alternator creates energy. It uses only what's necessary and stores the rest. Unlike alternators, a generator converts power into another source. It doesn't store excess energy. In my experience, generators are good for large-scale projects, while alternators are suitable for small- to medium-scale projects."

"Alternating current and direct current both describe current flow in a circuit. In direct current, electrical charges flow in one direction, and they change directions periodically in alternating current. Alternating current is more common and safe, but a direct current is less expensive and suitable for power transmission over long distances."

"I think I have excellent time management skills. I like to plan my day before starting any project, and prioritizing tasks based on their due dates is important to me. Once I have a solid plan, I try to stick to it and stay focused. I also adjust my plan whenever necessary and delegate tasks to meet deadlines. I make sure I communicate expectations and the project's progress with my supervisor and other stakeholders."

"At my last role, I used Calculator Edge to solve complex engineering problems and MATLAB for numerical computing. I also use Simulink for dynamic system simulation of personal projects. What electrical engineering software does you company use for power systems?"

"Norton's theorem states that you can simplify any linear electrical circuit into an electrical circuit with one current source and one parallel resistance connected to a load. I find this concept useful anytime I need to conduct electrical circuit analysis."

"In my experience, stray magnetic fields make an electrical transformer hum. Then, its accessories and enclosures would start vibrating. At my last position, I used acoustic dampening materials, such as fiberglass and acoustic tiles, to contain the noise from electrical transformers."

"I understand that electrical systems can cause harm and I always take precautions when working with electricity. Even with strict deadlines and proposal requests, I make sure safety is my prime concern. Before I start any electrical engineering project, I inspect cords and plugs and eliminate octopus connections. I also make sure I never break off a plug's third prong or use extension cords as permanent wiring. I also follow the electrical safety guidelines of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety."

"I love reading blogs, journals, and publications about electrical and electronics engineering. Shortly after my undergraduate, I joined the Canadian Society of Electrical and Computer Engineering (CSECE). I get weekly updates on research work and other developments from the organisation. During my free time, I take electrical engineering courses and attend conferences in my province."

"While I enjoy working with my current employer, I feel your organisation provides more opportunities for me to grow as an electrical engineer. I'm excited you have experienced electrical engineers in your teams, and I'm eager to contribute to your ongoing power transmission and distribution projects. I also feel your organisation has a positive work culture."