salewit;
Try some "Cold Calls" with many ECs, learn "Hands-On", and continue studying "Advanced Items" + Theory, on the side and while you are working in the field.
Glad to hear/see your passion for the trade- never stop feeling this way!
Good luck!
Feel free to ask away here when things become confusing, or you need to know what something is &/or how/why it works!
Trumpy has stated the best thing:
"At least 3 Million Years of combined knowledge here!"
Scott35
BTW: "Cold Call" = show up at an EC's office, on a job, etc. then discuss work proposals.
Newspaper ads would be "Hot Calls", but for you I would stay away from these calls as they typically are looking for someone with experience to fill a position quickly.
Many times, Ads are from Companies with very high Employee Turn-Overs, so definitely stay away from these situations!
Scott35