What is a field contractor and how to become one

Key steps to become a field contractor

1. Explore field contractor education requirements

   Most common field contractor degrees

   Bachelor's

   45.9 %

   Associate

   28.2 %

   High School Diploma

   9.4 %

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2. Start to develop specific field contractor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Roofing	68.08%
   Equipment Installation	11.52%
   POS	7.19%
   Onsite	3.51%
   RF	2.35%

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3. Complete relevant field contractor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New field contractors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a field contractor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real field contractor resumes.

4. Research field contractor duties and responsibilities

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5. Get field contractor experience

   Generally, it takes more than 10 years to become a field contractor. The most common roles before becoming a field contractor include field service technician, technical support specialist team lead and welder.

6. Apply for field contractor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a field contractor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams