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I recently applied to the navy's civilian trades apprentice program out in port kittery, maine. I did apply specifically to be trained as a welder (I indicated that on my cover letter), and my initial application was accepted. I haven't taken my test yet (just an accuplacer test), but seeing as I have taken college math and English courses I'm sure I'll do well. What's worrying me a little is my interview- I have no experience in the field, and I have no idea what to expect. This is an amazing opportunity for me, so I want to be as prepared as possible.Do you guys have any tips for me?Thanks.
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Reply:Seems like sound advice. Thanks guys What do people usually wear to these things by the way? Collared shirt and tie or work clothes?
Reply:Go with casual dress. Sport type jacket with a tie. Chances are a supervisor and 2 other administrative people will be there. Honesty, ambition and a desire to learn(which is what I get from your cover letter) will do the rest. Good luckArcon Workhorse 300MSPowcon 400SMTPowcon SM400 x 2Powcon SM3001968 SA200 Redface1978 SA250 DieselMiller Super 32P FeederPre 1927 American 14" High Duty LatheK&T Milwaukee 2H Horizontal MillBryan
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Reply:A long sleeve shirt and tie never hurts anybody. Be clean shaven with a hair cut. Trim the mustache and loose the beard. Although some here will have issue with loosing the beard for an interview. This is just my personal opinion as I conduct interviews on hiring panels as well as hired countless people for a major corporation. If you have metal barbs in your face or ear lobes, remove them all! It's unfortunate, but appearance and first impression is usually 75% of an interview process, while 20% is skill-level and 5% is everything else. Look each person in the eye and speak with confidence. If you don't know the answer to something, tell them you're not sure, but you're always willing to learn and seek out the correct answer for any task that's thrown your way. This is the time to shine and be your own advocate (cheer leader). When they ask you the hypothetical "where do you see yourself with the company in 5, 10 or however many years?" always strive to say something like "in position with the company as a leader and with a higher education and skill level that helps me to better perform my job. Do some research of the position you seek, as well as the company that's hiring you! Know things about them because that's usually a question that will come up. Like, "what do you know about the position you're applying for?" "What do you know about our organization?" Do your homework and spit out some facts about the company history, staffing, customer base (navy contracts in this case) etc.... This is your time to shine and stand out above the rest. Offer them that you're willing to get both internal as well as outside CONTINUAL training and education, in order to be a better "contributor" to the company. They will undoubtedly ask you to "tell us about yourself." Don't be a blob "sleep worker" with slouched shoulders. Again, sit straight (but relaxed) and SHINE here. Tell them how you've prepared yourself for the job you're applying for. Tell them about your experience, training (however slight) how well you work around others and especially with supervisors. Make them feel that you're trustworthy, on time to work and that you can get to work (the last one is a biggy, believe it or not!). I hope you have a car available to get you to work! In the end, they might ask you if you have any questions for them. Definitely ask something! It shows true interest and enthusiasm. Ask something with confidence and make continual eye contact! There's nothing wrong with asking "how much does the job pay?" Does the company offer additional training opportunities? Is there room for advancement within the company? Just one or two questions like this will never offend, but may impress an interviewer. Don't lie about stuff and be honest! Don't talk softly like your scared either. Have confidence in yourself and if you have none, then FAKE IT! When you're finished, no matter how good or bad the interview went, stand up, look everyone in the eye THANK THEM FOR THE INTERVIEW and shake their hands FIRMLY like a man! (That's another biggy). I wish you the best. Look sharp and squared away and you'll do fine. If you don't get the job, you gained some experience for the next job interview.Lincoln Power Mig 216Lincoln AC/DC-225/125Miller 625 X-Treme PlasmaMiller 211 Forney 95FI-A 301HF 91110Victor Journeyman O/PMilwaukee DaytonMakita Baileigh NRA Life Member
Reply:Originally Posted by SuperArcA long sleeve shirt and tie never hurts anybody. Be clean shaven with a hair cut. Trim the mustache and loose the beard. Although some here will have issue with loosing the beard for an interview. This is just my personal opinion as I conduct interviews on hiring panels as well as hired countless people for a major corporation. If you have metal barbs in your face or ear lobes, remove them all! It's unfortunate, but appearance and first impression is usually 75% of an interview process, while 20% is skill-level and 5% is everything else. Look each person in the eye and speak with confidence. If you don't know the answer to something, tell them you're not sure, but you're always willing to learn and seek out the correct answer for any task that's thrown your way. This is the time to shine and be your own advocate (cheer leader). When they ask you the hypothetical "where do you see yourself with the company in 5, 10 or however many years?" always strive to say something like "in position with the company as a leader and with a higher education and skill level that helps me to better perform my job. Do some research of the position you seek, as well as the company that's hiring you! Know things about them because that's usually a question that will come up. Like, "what do you know about the position you're applying for?" "What do you know about our organization?" Do your homework and spit out some facts about the company history, staffing, customer base (navy contracts in this case) etc.... This is your time to shine and stand out above the rest. Offer them that you're willing to get both internal as well as outside CONTINUAL training and education, in order to be a better "contributor" to the company. They will undoubtedly ask you to "tell us about yourself." Don't be a blob "sleep worker" with slouched shoulders. Again, sit straight (but relaxed) and SHINE here. Tell them how you've prepared yourself for the job you're applying for. Tell them about your experience, training (however slight) how well you work around others and especially with supervisors. Make them feel that you're trustworthy, on time to work and that you can get to work (the last one is a biggy, believe it or not!). I hope you have a car available to get you to work! In the end, they might ask you if you have any questions for them. Definitely ask something! It shows true interest and enthusiasm. Ask something with confidence and make continual eye contact! There's nothing wrong with asking "how much does the job pay?" Does the company offer additional training opportunities? Is there room for advancement within the company? Just one or two questions like this will never offend, but may impress an interviewer. Don't lie about stuff and be honest! Don't talk softly like your scared either. Have confidence in yourself and if you have none, then FAKE IT! When you're finished, no matter how good or bad the interview went, stand up, look everyone in the eye THANK THEM FOR THE INTERVIEW and shake their hands FIRMLY like a man! (That's another biggy). I wish you the best. Look sharp and squared away and you'll do fine. If you don't get the job, you gained some experience for the next job interview.
Reply:Originally Posted by SuperArcA long sleeve shirt and tie never hurts anybody. Be clean shaven with a hair cut. Trim the mustache and loose the beard. Although some here will have issue with loosing the beard for an interview. This is just my personal opinion as I conduct interviews on hiring panels as well as hired countless people for a major corporation. If you have metal barbs in your face or ear lobes, remove them all! It's unfortunate, but appearance and first impression is usually 75% of an interview process, while 20% is skill-level and 5% is everything else. Look each person in the eye and speak with confidence. If you don't know the answer to something, tell them you're not sure, but you're always willing to learn and seek out the correct answer for any task that's thrown your way. This is the time to shine and be your own advocate (cheer leader). When they ask you the hypothetical "where do you see yourself with the company in 5, 10 or however many years?" always strive to say something like "in position with the company as a leader and with a higher education and skill level that helps me to better perform my job. Do some research of the position you seek, as well as the company that's hiring you! Know things about them because that's usually a question that will come up. Like, "what do you know about the position you're applying for?" "What do you know about our organization?" Do your homework and spit out some facts about the company history, staffing, customer base (navy contracts in this case) etc.... This is your time to shine and stand out above the rest. Offer them that you're willing to get both internal as well as outside CONTINUAL training and education, in order to be a better "contributor" to the company. They will undoubtedly ask you to "tell us about yourself." Don't be a blob "sleep worker" with slouched shoulders. Again, sit straight (but relaxed) and SHINE here. Tell them how you've prepared yourself for the job you're applying for. Tell them about your experience, training (however slight) how well you work around others and especially with supervisors. Make them feel that you're trustworthy, on time to work and that you can get to work (the last one is a biggy, believe it or not!). I hope you have a car available to get you to work! In the end, they might ask you if you have any questions for them. Definitely ask something! It shows true interest and enthusiasm. Ask something with confidence and make continual eye contact! There's nothing wrong with asking "how much does the job pay?" Does the company offer additional training opportunities? Is there room for advancement within the company? Just one or two questions like this will never offend, but may impress an interviewer. Don't lie about stuff and be honest! Don't talk softly like your scared either. Have confidence in yourself and if you have none, then FAKE IT! When you're finished, no matter how good or bad the interview went, stand up, look everyone in the eye THANK THEM FOR THE INTERVIEW and shake their hands FIRMLY like a man! (That's another biggy). I wish you the best. Look sharp and squared away and you'll do fine. If you don't get the job, you gained some experience for the next job interview.
Reply:Originally Posted by SuperArcA long sleeve shirt and tie never hurts anybody. Be clean shaven with a hair cut. Trim the mustache and loose the beard. Although some here will have issue with loosing the beard for an interview. This is just my personal opinion as I conduct interviews on hiring panels as well as hired countless people for a major corporation. If you have metal barbs in your face or ear lobes, remove them all! It's unfortunate, but appearance and first impression is usually 75% of an interview process, while 20% is skill-level and 5% is everything else. Look each person in the eye and speak with confidence. If you don't know the answer to something, tell them you're not sure, but you're always willing to learn and seek out the correct answer for any task that's thrown your way. This is the time to shine and be your own advocate (cheer leader). When they ask you the hypothetical "where do you see yourself with the company in 5, 10 or however many years?" always strive to say something like "in position with the company as a leader and with a higher education and skill level that helps me to better perform my job. Do some research of the position you seek, as well as the company that's hiring you! Know things about them because that's usually a question that will come up. Like, "what do you know about the position you're applying for?" "What do you know about our organization?" Do your homework and spit out some facts about the company history, staffing, customer base (navy contracts in this case) etc.... This is your time to shine and stand out above the rest. Offer them that you're willing to get both internal as well as outside CONTINUAL training and education, in order to be a better "contributor" to the company. They will undoubtedly ask you to "tell us about yourself." Don't be a blob "sleep worker" with slouched shoulders. Again, sit straight (but relaxed) and SHINE here. Tell them how you've prepared yourself for the job you're applying for. Tell them about your experience, training (however slight) how well you work around others and especially with supervisors. Make them feel that you're trustworthy, on time to work and that you can get to work (the last one is a biggy, believe it or not!). I hope you have a car available to get you to work! In the end, they might ask you if you have any questions for them. Definitely ask something! It shows true interest and enthusiasm. Ask something with confidence and make continual eye contact! There's nothing wrong with asking "how much does the job pay?" Does the company offer additional training opportunities? Is there room for advancement within the company? Just one or two questions like this will never offend, but may impress an interviewer. Don't lie about stuff and be honest! Don't talk softly like your scared either. Have confidence in yourself and if you have none, then FAKE IT! When you're finished, no matter how good or bad the interview went, stand up, look everyone in the eye THANK THEM FOR THE INTERVIEW and shake their hands FIRMLY like a man! (That's another biggy). I wish you the best. Look sharp and squared away and you'll do fine. If you don't get the job, you gained some experience for the next job interview.
Reply:I'd just have one tiny thing to add that's worked for me...at the end of the interview, ask them, with good eye contact and a smile, "when do I start?"Y
Reply:Well good luck to you either way kid.But based on my experience only, having applied for and completing an apprenticeship (all of my experience is in the building trades, several of them so far), working with several hundreds if not thousands of apprentices, and hiring apprentices (including writing letters to get them in the program), anybody wanting to enter a building trades apprenticeship who shows up in a sport jacket (people own those in 2014???) and a tie are going to be looked at seriously sideways.Now if you want a middle management position (still not applicable in a construction field) on a sales staff maybe, then I'm no help whatsoever but then we shoot (at) salesmen around here : ).But applying for a hopefully entry level welder position wearing a "sport jacket and tie", seems to me to be innadvertant career suicide. They are looking for welding apprentices, not cubicle dwelling drones.Shaving a beard to try to please the man and get a welding apprentice slot is just goofy. The numbers of welders and apprentices we've hired (and the large number I've rubbed shoulders with) show a large propensity toward facial hair. I have some pretty goofy facial hair and it impacts my working ability not one whit. I also have no concern with piercings, tattoos, odd t-shirts, odd musical taste, odd hairstyles. This is what I believe employers of welders, helpers, learning welders are looking for:1) Can pass a drug test, big one there.2) Shows up, on time, EVERY day, period.3) Spends the day working in a productive manner as opposed to texting your buddies several hours/day.4) Can pass a drug test.5) Shows up on time every day.6) Interested in the work at hand, has the ability to listen, absorb and put into use the knowledge available to him/her via Journeymen.7) Can pass a drug test.8) Shows up on time every day.9) Physically capable and mentally willing to enjoy work that can be dirty, physically hard, and long in the hours. Not just do it, but really enjoy it.10) Fit enought to get with it every day. Twinkie loving video game slugs need not apply.That's just my take (take it or leave it), so if you want to apply for a weld related apprenticeship in a sport coat or a tux, then go head on. Good luck. But what do I know, I have visible piercings along with strange facial hair and a shaved head. But man at least I'm good lookin', show up ever day on time, pass all drug tests and I clean up well for prejobs : )I do own three tuxedo t-shirts.JT
Reply:Originally Posted by JTMcCWell good luck to you either way kid.But based on my experience only, having applied for and completing an apprenticeship (all of my experience is in the building trades, several of them so far), working with several hundreds if not thousands of apprentices, and hiring apprentices (including writing letters to get them in the program), anybody wanting to enter a building trades apprenticeship who shows up in a sport jacket (people own those in 2014???) and a tie are going to be looked at seriously sideways.Now if you want a middle management position (still not applicable in a construction field) on a sales staff maybe, then I'm no help whatsoever but then we shoot (at) salesmen around here : ).But applying for a hopefully entry level welder position wearing a "sport jacket and tie", seems to me to be innadvertant career suicide. They are looking for welding apprentices, not cubicle dwelling drones.Shaving a beard to try to please the man and get a welding apprentice slot is just goofy. The numbers of welders and apprentices we've hired (and the large number I've rubbed shoulders with) show a large propensity toward facial hair. I have some pretty goofy facial hair and it impacts my working ability not one whit. I also have no concern with piercings, tattoos, odd t-shirts, odd musical taste, odd hairstyles. This is what I believe employers of welders, helpers, learning welders are looking for:1) Can pass a drug test, big one there.2) Shows up, on time, EVERY day, period.3) Spends the day working in a productive manner as opposed to texting your buddies several hours/day.4) Can pass a drug test.5) Shows up on time every day.6) Interested in the work at hand, has the ability to listen, absorb and put into use the knowledge available to him/her via Journeymen.7) Can pass a drug test.8) Shows up on time every day.9) Physically capable and mentally willing to enjoy work that can be dirty, physically hard, and long in the hours. Not just do it, but really enjoy it.10) Fit enought to get with it every day. Twinkie loving video game slugs need not apply.That's just my take (take it or leave it), so if you want to apply for a weld related apprenticeship in a sport coat or a tux, then go head on. Good luck. But what do I know, I have visible piercings along with strange facial hair and a shaved head. But man at least I'm good lookin', show up ever day on time, pass all drug tests and I clean up well for prejobs : )I do own three tuxedo t-shirts.JT
Reply:Hey, did you get the job? And how old are you? Also, you have no welding experience correct? Thanks, sounds like an interesting career and being able to serve your country at the same time.
Reply:Originally Posted by AzWelderDiscount08Hey, did you get the job? And how old are you? Also, you have no welding experience correct? Thanks, sounds like an interesting career and being able to serve your country at the same time.
Reply:Originally Posted by SuperArcBoom! Looks to me like you have vast first hand experience conducting job interviews for your employer. I didn't know an "Apprentice" conducted job interviews these days. Then again, you did say this is "2014." Works for me
Reply:My brother-n-law went through the welding apprenticeship at Hunter's Point Navy ship yard in South San Francisco in the early 1960s. My one son-n-law just completed his rigging apprenticeship a couple years ago at the local Trident Submarine base. They do things differently in those Navy yards. Production isn't even on the radar. Over the years I've worked with several welders who came out of the local Navy yards. Oh they can flat weld, but don't have a clue how to work. I've hired and fired more welders than most members here could ever imagine. Personally I could care less what they look like. As long as they work safe, and make me money, and make me look good to the main office.Dont pay any attention to meIm just a hobbyist!CarlDynasty 300V350-Pro w/pulseSG Spool gun1937 IdealArc-300PowerArc 200ST3 SA-200sVantage 400
Reply:Originally Posted by CEPI've hired and fired more welders than most members here could ever imagine. Personally I could care less what they look like. As long as they work safe, and make me money, and make me look good to the main office.
Reply:Originally Posted by CEPI've hired and fired more welders than most members here could ever imagine. Personally I could care less what they look like. As long as they work safe, and make me money, and make me look good to the main office.
Reply:Originally Posted by JTMcCYea, but have you ever had a Pilebutt show up in a sport coat/tie??
Reply:Originally Posted by CEPA dressed up Pilebutt wears a hickory or Wrangler shirt, and black Carhartt pants. Oh wait that's for going out on Saturday night!
Reply:Last time I wore a sports coat and tie, was at my youngest daughter's wedding in Las Vegas. That was about 16-years ago. Funny I can't tell you how many times I've been hired, (and fired a few times). Never once wore a sports coat to an interview. I don't know, is it an interview when you walk up and ask the foreman or sup if they're hiring?Dont pay any attention to meIm just a hobbyist!CarlDynasty 300V350-Pro w/pulseSG Spool gun1937 IdealArc-300PowerArc 200ST3 SA-200sVantage 400
Reply:Originally Posted by CEPLast time I wore a sports coat and tie, was at my youngest daughter's wedding in Las Vegas. That was about 16-years ago. Funny I can't tell you how many times I've been hired, (and fired a few times). Never once wore a sports coat to an interview. I don't know, is it an interview when you walk up and ask the foreman or sup if they're hiring?
Reply:Heh, if it makes you feel better my dress shoes are also my boots (I figure they're black and leather, so it counts). I also don't own a sports jacket, but I am having trouble seeing the harm in wearing a shirt and tie. I figure it shows respect to dress nicely.
Reply:I worked with a old guy from Baton Rouge Louisiana that welded in his sport/suit coat. One hell of a welder to.Originally Posted by CEPA dressed up Pilebutt wears a hickory or Wrangler shirt, and black Carhartt pants. Oh wait that's for going out on Saturday night!
Reply:Originally Posted by Flammino I am having trouble seeing the harm in wearing a shirt and tie. I figure it shows respect to dress nicely.
Reply:Originally Posted by JTMcCBen Davis shirt and Danners. JT
Reply:edit: forget itLast edited by Flammino; 05-20-2014 at 07:18 AM.Reason: not worth getting into an argument over
Reply:Originally Posted by FlamminoI am having trouble seeing the harm in wearing a shirt and tie. I figure it shows respect to dress nicely.
Reply:Originally Posted by CEPI've been around the block a couple times. Worked from Alaska to Southern California. I'd say you show up on any job I've been on with a tie on. The safety man would make you take it off! I could just see it getting wrapped up in a grinder, or drill motor.
Reply:It was a lot easier for me in my line of work. If the employers didn't know me, they certainly had heard of me. Reputation makes or breaks you in my line of work.Dont pay any attention to meIm just a hobbyist!CarlDynasty 300V350-Pro w/pulseSG Spool gun1937 IdealArc-300PowerArc 200ST3 SA-200sVantage 400
Reply:I'm not sure if you've already been to the interview.. but I'll answer.And keep in mind, I haven't read any previous posts. First thing is... it's ok to dress two ways for this interview. Professional (i.e. slacks, button down shirt, tie [or not] and etc.), it is also acceptable to dress like a welder. Since you want a welding job. Now this doesn't mean burned to hell wrangler shirts and oil stained carhartt dungarees. I mean a cotton button down work shirt and jeans is perfectly ok. I've done it. Do not worry about never welding before. You've applied to an apprentice job. They assume you've never done it. The biggest thing is to express your willingness to work and your enthusiasm to learn a trade. Let them know your honest opinion.. that you'd LOVE to learn how to weld and can't wait to get started. If you can pass a hair follicle drug test (back 3-6 months), have a relatively clean background (no violent felonies or gun charges), and have a valid license you will be good to go.
Reply:Originally Posted by CEP Funny I can't tell you how many times I've been hired, (and fired a few times).
Reply:I never really had an interview. When I went into management all the big shots knew me as a worker bee. So no need to impress them with what I was wearing. They knew for a fact I made them money, and that's all they wanted out of me. When you do this for a living, and go through three pairs of bib overalls a week because of all the grease and burned diesel spraying on you. And have to have a separate washing machine and dryer at home just to do your work clothes. People who have anything to do with my line of work are pretty sure you don't even own a suit. Attached ImagesDont pay any attention to meIm just a hobbyist!CarlDynasty 300V350-Pro w/pulseSG Spool gun1937 IdealArc-300PowerArc 200ST3 SA-200sVantage 400
Reply:This young man is going to an interview for a Navy Civil Service job and should dress properly. A shirt, tie and sport court would be proper dress. The interview will be conducted by a Human Resources person and he is not expected to show up at the welding shop after the interview. It takes a little time for the Navy to respond to and interview.Craftsman Stick WelderLincoln 180c MIG welderHarris O/A gas welder
Reply:Originally Posted by CEPOh WOW! I haven't seen or even thought about a Ben Davis shirt in years. WOW, a blast from the past!We use to ask anybody wearing them why they had their picture on their shirt.
Reply:The interview isn't for a little bit, I was just sitting around waiting and wanted to know if anyone had advice to prepare (I actually originally meant for what to wear just to be a little side note). Like I said, it's a pretty drawn out process. I imagine it will be a while after the interview by the time I know whether I got the job. I'll post an update when I do, but I bet most of ya will have forgotten about this by then anyway.
Reply:Flammino I think you actually have an advantage not knowing anything about welding going into a Navy shipyard. In my opinion, living in a county that has three Navy yards, and working with X Navy yard welders and knowing several of them for the last 37-years. They have their own way of doing things. They would never dream of using SMAW on pipe! Every pipe joint is Tig welded. The welders don't do any of their own fitting, all they do is weld. Granted they are some of the best welders in the world, doesn't mean it works anywhere but inside their fence. Guy who works at the LWS was telling me not to long ago a pipe line came through this area years ago. A bunch of these Navy yard welders took early retirement. Bought an engine drive, through it on a pickup and headed out to test. Not a one of them passed the test!Dont pay any attention to meIm just a hobbyist!CarlDynasty 300V350-Pro w/pulseSG Spool gun1937 IdealArc-300PowerArc 200ST3 SA-200sVantage 400
Reply:Well that took much longer than I expected- I didn't even have the interview until a couple weeks ago, but I got the job The interview wasn't with HR, it was with a panel of workers from the yard. I don't think anyone cared much what I was wearing. It was actually the most relaxed interview I ever had- more along the lines of why I wanted the job than anything else. Thanks again for the advice everyone!edit: I know there's pretty much no information on the trades apprentice hiring process on the internet, so if someone runs into this from a google search and wants any details, feel free to PM me.
Reply:Congrats! Thanks for letting us know.30+ yrs Army Infantry & Field Artillery, 25 yrs agoMiller 350LX Tig Runner TA 210, spool gunLincoln 250/250 IdealArcESAB PCM 500i PlasmaKazoo 30" vert BSKazoo 9x16 horiz BSClausing 12x24 lathe20T Air Press
Reply:Originally Posted by FlamminoWell that took much longer than I expected- I didn't even have the interview until a couple weeks ago, but I got the job The interview wasn't with HR, it was with a panel of workers from the yard. I don't think anyone cared much what I was wearing. It was actually the most relaxed interview I ever had- more along the lines of why I wanted the job than anything else. Thanks again for the advice everyone!edit: I know there's pretty much no information on the trades apprentice hiring process on the internet, so if someone runs into this from a google search and wants any details, feel free to PM me.
Reply:Originally Posted by storemanCongrats! Thanks for letting us know.
Reply:In my limited experience, I tried to wear to an interview what was expected to be seen inside the workplace.I offer three choices: Good, Fast, & Cheap. You may pick two.Hobart AC/DC StikMate LXHarbor Freight AD HoodHarbor Freight Industrial Chop SawDeVilbis 20 Gallon, 5 HP Compressor
Reply:Congrats on the hire.Just a note - one poster emphasized being on time. I worked training Army soldiers for 37 years. The most impressive students had a motto to be 10 minutes early for almost everything. That way they were never late.
Reply:Originally Posted by newburyCongrats on the hire.Just a note - one poster emphasized being on time. I worked training Army soldiers for 37 years. The most impressive students had a motto to be 10 minutes early for almost everything. That way they were never late.
Reply:So my tentative start date is January 12th- long process after getting the tentative offer too. Here's what was involved:1) Drug test2) Pre-employment physical- I was actually happy about this because it was free and I haven't been able to go to the doctor for a physical in about 10 years. It was pretty thorough- lung capacity and strength check (welders working here have to take that every year to make sure the metal and chromic fumes aren't damaging your lungs), ekg, liver and kidney function tests, cholesterol level check, chest x-ray, hearing and vision tests. 3) Security clearance- this is the reason start date isn't until January. There is plenty of info on the internet for these, and I don't know much about it other than it's a very in-depth background check. You need a secret level clearance. It's an online form now, but here's the information they ask: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf86.pdfI also finally got to see the description for the welder's helper position (first two years of the program) - from what I saw it was primarily getting tools and supplies for the journeymen, fitting parts, preparing worksites, and taking classes. |
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