Thanks for sharing. You figured they give you all the time in the world to make your case on why they should hire you. almost every place I interviewed for would do this.
@Hau Ngo -- thanks for the update, man. I just watched the two videos back to back, and the disappointment you feel is palpable. I can imagine feeling that way after the wait. I don't know if you've thrown in the towel on this path or not, hopefully not, but I have personally found The Mad Electrician/Stephen Madrosen's channel to be a superb resource as far as detailing various ways to strengthen your rank as an applicant to the apprentice program. I'm 46 and my mathematical skills are rusty as hell, so this is going to be an even more arduous process for me, but it feels worth it. I've been with the same company for almost 8 years now, and I just have too little to show for my investment, so I thought it was time to really switch gears. Even though I'll be taking a pay cut, I've decided I'm going to try to enroll in the pre-apprentice course, and apply for a job as a Materials Handler. I'm also going to use that time, probably 6 months or so, to build an ironclad portfolio, complete with cover letter, résume, any letters of recommendation that I can get, and start putting in weekend hours doing industry-related community service. It's a tall order, but I would feel worse if I just maintain my present course and sustain what feels like comfortable mediocrity. Whether you decide to try again or not, I hope you're successful with whatever comes next. Check out that channel if you're not already familiar with it. I would've been absolutely clueless without it, as far as tips to give me an edge.
Thanks for sharing man I have my test coming up next month on may the 5th 2022 . All we can do is try our best and live with the results. I really appreciate your feedback on the outcome.
Im sorry about that bro, right now im waiting for my results on my interview hopefully i get a good rank and make it out there cheers bro on your new path
It's hard to get in brotha, you got cw's and people from other trades trying to get in. Do some material handling or cw work through the local you're applying to. Your test score should be good for 2 years at other nearby locals so apply to them as well. I've applied to 4 different locals and got ranked as good as 19th and as bad as 112th lol fingers crossed for all of us!
Your results are not as much a reflection upon you, but much more rather a reflection of the system. If you really want to be an electrician, you can simply take adult education classes at a vocational high school, and simultaneously get a job with an electrical company (non-union)... The initial pay will be low for no experience, but you will start accruing apprenticeship hours for your license immediately.... IF you are already working an unrelated job where you get much more money, you may be able to continue that higher-paying job, and work part-time for the electrical apprentice job.... (this of course depends on the hours and schedules of each job).
Out of over 1,000 plus. You did good man. 6 months = 1,000 or 2 electrical classes. My rank was above yours. Totally bumed out. I'm coming from the Navy. So sucks, but its hard for a reason.
Im fresh out of high school and I have the test coming up next week. I studied about every day since graduation, in hope my test taking abilities and reading comprehension will make up for my experience. If I do get an interview and by a miracle get the job then that would be amazing, but my back up plan was to get my CDL, take a reinterview, and if I don't get it that time then ill be 21 hittin the road
@@ericperalta8949 I passed the test and made it in, but I ended up failing in the classroom, just couldn’t grasp the concept. It’s a great program but I’m not cut out for it.
@@IKisuay well that’s good you tried. I’m in a similar situation I graduated 22’ and have an interview coming up but have no construction/electrical experience. Hopefully I’ll get in. How much more difficult is the classroom compared to the aptitude?
@@rodrigomontes6250 No it wasn’t too bad I would suggest studying beforehand though. ua-cam.com/video/ZE80XLbbT-U/v-deo.html you should definitely login to this guys iprep account. It honestly saved me and the questions are extremely similar to the ones on the real test.
Sorry to hear. These ibew locals suck sometimes. you were probably one of the best candidates but didn’t check their BS criteria. Wish you the best of luck. Also if you’re still interested in electrical work, your CDL could qualify you to become a lineman.
There’s other ways u can get in the union there’s staffing agencys that hire electricians appreciate and get contractors that work straight for the union once u start working for them tell your Forman u want to sign up for the union IBEW u pay a low cost a month I think but it comes with the benefits plus the hours that u get if experience with the time = the same as the 4 apprenticeship and after 3 years u get to take a test for a journeyman if u pass it u get potentially a really high rise on your paycheck just because u a journey man now the union hires people with experience to that never been with them
yea i did the same thing as you just this past month and got ranked 226th. I thought i had a fine interview. they just want peoples money and time before they actually consider hiring anyone
Sucks. I don't get it, why would they want/require a candidate with experience if trades are usually aimed towards candidates fresh out of High school?! This is a little bit discouraging since I don't have construction background neither, which other electricians apprentice always say you don't need it. There must be some other criteria they failed you on.
Well I believe that the “not experience needed” only applies to kids fresh out of high school. If your in your mid 20’s I’m assuming they want some sort of experience. Any assistance/ helper duty even if it’s short like several months it will look good. Or having a experience working on heights.
The Sacramento office needs to treat those in the apprenticeship program with a lot more respect, stop acting like bullies. The way they willy-nilly suspend there pay raises over stupid sh!t makes me sick and with Chick-fil-A paying nearly $4.00 more an hr. to start your are lucky to have them!
@@beastman9769 yeah, be honest. If you have no electrical experience then say that you don’t but you’re willing to learn everything. Show interest, and don’t go to an interview wearing a suit and tie or slacks and a button up. I see many guys doing the same mistake. You’re going into an interview for a trade, the electrical trade. Just go in with some nice boots, jeans and tuck in your shirt. Wear a plaid shirt. And articulate your words clearly. They want to see that you’re competent and willing to learn
Gotta be honest. Im kind of discouraged to apply now. I was thinking about signing up to be tutored on the math so i could ace it but im not great at interviews and dont have and trades experience. Hmm
You basically have to know somebody VERY hard to get in , they dont tell you that neither do all these trades videos. Its good if you can get it but most dont
Hey drew, I’m currently a truck driver for the ports of LA. Looking to get out and pivot into this field. How does the cdl help with the lineman ibew apprenticeship?
I don't think my rank is high enough to get into the program, and with more applicants coming in, I could be pushed further down. I could try to get a reinterview but i think my chances are low. So I went a different path. I'm probably about 2 weeks out of getting my CDL A license. Cheers
@@hau9ng your number rank is dependent upon your interview score. Your score determines where you fit on the list and is also why your number can go down on the list if someone scores better on the interview
Hi man could you mention some questions from the interview and did you get your portfolio (specially recommendation letters) when you got to the interview?
They say there’s a huge trade shortage and when a smart capable young man seeks an opportunity they turn him away. What utter nonsense.
Hey brother, I really appreciate your videos and you taking time to help others out. Keep your head up man and keep pushing.
thank you for your posts brother. Sorry it didn't go your way, blessed to watch you learn and grow. All the best for the future
A very honest assessment that could help other candidates... thank you.
Hey man,
Keep your head up. You are inspirational!
You’re the GOAT for these two vids
Thanks for sharing. You figured they give you all the time in the world to make your case on why they should hire you. almost every place I interviewed for would do this.
@Hau Ngo -- thanks for the update, man. I just watched the two videos back to back, and the disappointment you feel is palpable. I can imagine feeling that way after the wait. I don't know if you've thrown in the towel on this path or not, hopefully not, but I have personally found The Mad Electrician/Stephen Madrosen's channel to be a superb resource as far as detailing various ways to strengthen your rank as an applicant to the apprentice program. I'm 46 and my mathematical skills are rusty as hell, so this is going to be an even more arduous process for me, but it feels worth it. I've been with the same company for almost 8 years now, and I just have too little to show for my investment, so I thought it was time to really switch gears. Even though I'll be taking a pay cut, I've decided I'm going to try to enroll in the pre-apprentice course, and apply for a job as a Materials Handler. I'm also going to use that time, probably 6 months or so, to build an ironclad portfolio, complete with cover letter, résume, any letters of recommendation that I can get, and start putting in weekend hours doing industry-related community service. It's a tall order, but I would feel worse if I just maintain my present course and sustain what feels like comfortable mediocrity. Whether you decide to try again or not, I hope you're successful with whatever comes next. Check out that channel if you're not already familiar with it. I would've been absolutely clueless without it, as far as tips to give me an edge.
Exactly how I feel I suck at math but I’m gonna give it a shot & try it out
Never give up bro! It took my 6 times to get a good score and I’m about to turn out this summer!
how long did that take? 6 times.
@@thracks 5 years
Thanks for sharing man I have my test coming up next month on may the 5th 2022 . All we can do is try our best and live with the results. I really appreciate your feedback on the outcome.
Updates?
Yeah updates?
Im sorry about that bro, right now im waiting for my results on my interview hopefully i get a good rank and make it out there cheers bro on your new path
Any update ? I just interviewed for LU 595 and I’m praying I get in
@@eddieg9561 any update? my interview for 595 is in a couple weeks
It's hard to get in brotha, you got cw's and people from other trades trying to get in. Do some material handling or cw work through the local you're applying to. Your test score should be good for 2 years at other nearby locals so apply to them as well. I've applied to 4 different locals and got ranked as good as 19th and as bad as 112th lol fingers crossed for all of us!
What kind of rank do you have to get to get in??
You got 19 and was rejected??
Thanks man, this is helpful. I hope to see those videos coming out. I just subbed
Your results are not as much a reflection upon you, but much more rather a reflection of the system.
If you really want to be an electrician, you can simply take adult education classes at a vocational high school, and simultaneously get a job with an electrical company (non-union)... The initial pay will be low for no experience, but you will start accruing apprenticeship hours for your license immediately.... IF you are already working an unrelated job where you get much more money, you may be able to continue that higher-paying job, and work part-time for the electrical apprentice job.... (this of course depends on the hours and schedules of each job).
Out of over 1,000 plus. You did good man. 6 months = 1,000 or 2 electrical classes. My rank was above yours. Totally bumed out. I'm coming from the Navy. So sucks, but its hard for a reason.
Thank you so much for the videos man💯
Don’t give up!
Im fresh out of high school and I have the test coming up next week. I studied about every day since graduation, in hope my test taking abilities and reading comprehension will make up for my experience. If I do get an interview and by a miracle get the job then that would be amazing, but my back up plan was to get my CDL, take a reinterview, and if I don't get it that time then ill be 21 hittin the road
How did it go ?
@@ericperalta8949 I passed the test and made it in, but I ended up failing in the classroom, just couldn’t grasp the concept. It’s a great program but I’m not cut out for it.
@@IKisuay well that’s good you tried. I’m in a similar situation I graduated 22’ and have an interview coming up but have no construction/electrical experience. Hopefully I’ll get in. How much more difficult is the classroom compared to the aptitude?
@@ericperalta8949I’m graduating this year and plan on applying for apprenticeship fresh out of hs. Was the aptitude test difficult?
@@rodrigomontes6250 No it wasn’t too bad I would suggest studying beforehand though. ua-cam.com/video/ZE80XLbbT-U/v-deo.html you should definitely login to this guys iprep account. It honestly saved me and the questions are extremely similar to the ones on the real test.
thank you for all your information i hope you post some cdl stuff soon
Sorry to hear. These ibew locals suck sometimes. you were probably one of the best candidates but didn’t check their BS criteria. Wish you the best of luck.
Also if you’re still interested in electrical work, your CDL could qualify you to become a lineman.
Kept it gangsta. Respect
Dude there are hundreds of companies that are hiring why did you just quit looking ??!
Thank you for sharing!
Bro your videos are good helpful. Thank you so much.
There’s other ways u can get in the union there’s staffing agencys that hire electricians appreciate and get contractors that work straight for the union once u start working for them tell your Forman u want to sign up for the union IBEW u pay a low cost a month I think but it comes with the benefits plus the hours that u get if experience with the time = the same as the 4 apprenticeship and after 3 years u get to take a test for a journeyman if u pass it u get potentially a really high rise on your paycheck just because u a journey man now the union hires people with experience to that never been with them
Everything happens for a reason bro.
yea i did the same thing as you just this past month and got ranked 226th. I thought i had a fine interview. they just want peoples money and time before they actually consider hiring anyone
Sucks. I don't get it, why would they want/require a candidate with experience if trades are usually aimed towards candidates fresh out of High school?! This is a little bit discouraging since I don't have construction background neither, which other electricians apprentice always say you don't need it. There must be some other criteria they failed you on.
Well I believe that the “not experience needed” only applies to kids fresh out of high school. If your in your mid 20’s I’m assuming they want some sort of experience. Any assistance/ helper duty even if it’s short like several months it will look good. Or having a experience working on heights.
What would be a good response to the interview question "Describe what an electrician does?" Also, what would be some good questions to ask them?
Construct and maintain electrical equipment in a variety of ways
The Sacramento office needs to treat those in the apprenticeship program with a lot more respect, stop acting like bullies. The way they willy-nilly suspend there pay raises over stupid sh!t makes me sick and with Chick-fil-A paying nearly $4.00 more an hr. to start your are lucky to have them!
Is the sac office really that bad. I’ll be applying there soon
JOIN ABC AND GET THERE ELECTRICAL TRAINING !.
GO BACK TO THAT UNION HALL AND DEMAND RANK & RATING & YEAR PERCENTAGE .
Did you end up re-testing? If not hows the CDL Commerical driving going.
Im certfified to use a forklift and a gradall do you think that would be great to put in my portfolio?
Holy shit, I was ranked 43. I’m a 3rd year apprentice. But hey, if you really want it, you’ll do whatever it takes to get it.
Any tips for the interview and what have you done differently to make yourself stand out?
@@beastman9769 yeah, be honest. If you have no electrical experience then say that you don’t but you’re willing to learn everything. Show interest, and don’t go to an interview wearing a suit and tie or slacks and a button up. I see many guys doing the same mistake. You’re going into an interview for a trade, the electrical trade. Just go in with some nice boots, jeans and tuck in your shirt. Wear a plaid shirt. And articulate your words clearly. They want to see that you’re competent and willing to learn
Did you have any experience going into the interview?
@@joselepe6875 no experience
Do you know the questions they asked you ?
Join UA for plumbing. Everything done within a month. IBEW is ridiculous as a former electrician now plumber.
Gotta be honest. Im kind of discouraged to apply now. I was thinking about signing up to be tutored on the math so i could ace it but im not great at interviews and dont have and trades experience. Hmm
Try getting 6 months to a year of experience at any company first
Veri good
Hey bro have you ever heard anything back from the IBEW?
nice
You basically have to know somebody VERY hard to get in , they dont tell you that neither do all these trades videos. Its good if you can get it but most dont
That’s not true, I’ve applied to 3 different companies and got an interview just by showing up in person instead of online
The typical want younger and experience with basic knowledge for the union @@hollispoppy8214
What local?
Did you take your physical before the interview?
Was it a union and if so what local !?
Updates on what math to brush up on?
Check out my other video, I went over what you should brush up on. It should be the same
u a trucker now?
Hi Bạn Hậu, Bạn ở Ontario Canada phải không bạn
What was your work experience like before you applied?
Are the test and interview both on workdays or weekends? Please and thanks, best of luck
Workdays
@@loganzavalza1871 thank you
Get your cdl and apply for the lineman ibew apprenticeship
Hey drew, I’m currently a truck driver for the ports of LA. Looking to get out and pivot into this field. How does the cdl help with the lineman ibew apprenticeship?
is it the lineman program easier to get in? tri call you’re supposed to have a cdl A prior to start your application.
“You know”
Are you going to commit to being a truck driver? Or are you going to still pursue the IBEW path?
I don't think my rank is high enough to get into the program, and with more applicants coming in, I could be pushed further down. I could try to get a reinterview but i think my chances are low. So I went a different path. I'm probably about 2 weeks out of getting my CDL A license. Cheers
Update us brother
Cdl is goodf 💪🏽
what percentage did you get on the interview?
Percentage? I don't remember getting any percentage. Only number I got was the rank when it was all said and done.
@@hau9ng your number rank is dependent upon your interview score. Your score determines where you fit on the list and is also why your number can go down on the list if someone scores better on the interview
I don't think he made the rank that's why he needs to re interview
@@gervang6822 everyone gets a score and gets ranked. It may be a low ranking but still is ranked.
Hi man could you mention some questions from the interview and did you get your portfolio (specially recommendation letters) when you got to the interview?
I would definitely bring some in a folder with your resume
Max Halloway? is that you ?
@@CarlJames10 lol he’s Asian not Hawaiian.
So wtf u finna just check out? That's wack bruh! Send me your calculator since you don't need it anymore mine broke!
what were your score on the aptitude test?
I scored 8 out of a possible 9 on mine and was rejected.
@@divines1nn3r43 what was your score after the interview? I have my test next saturday. Also, what local you applied? thanks
@@divines1nn3r43 so basically you have to score 100%
Go non union you will learn a lot more
what local?