IBEW Local 124 | What to expect during the application, aptitude test, and Interview process.

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  • Опубліковано 23 жов 2024
  • Hey everybody, I hope this video helps you out and gives you the confidence to have a great interview and a smooth process through IBEW.
    Time Stamp
    Application Procces starts at 0:37
    The Timeline of the Process starts at 1:10
    Aptitude Test 1:50
    Interview Time 5:25
    Interview Process 6:08
    What to Wear 6:40
    Interview Questions and What Goes On 7:25
    Tips and Tricks Along with a Motivational Speech 13:50

КОМЕНТАРІ • 80

  • @shakproot
    @shakproot  Рік тому +71

    Update: I am currently working with a contractor through IBEW and the job is going great so far, I enjoy the work a whole lot more than any job I've had before.

    • @rebjr6615
      @rebjr6615 Рік тому +1

      Wow nice man! I got my test tomorrow for my local IBEW

    • @fruit.jamz23
      @fruit.jamz23 9 місяців тому +1

      Lmfao congrats bro, I’ve watched this vid like 3x. You did a great job explaining. U should do a update video.

    • @dakotalamberson4980
      @dakotalamberson4980 8 місяців тому +3

      Little late but Congratulations man im watching your info vids literally day before my test and i feel alot more comfortable and confident that i should be fine . Im trying for my local 153 where my Gpa has been since he was out of highschool. I wish i got into the trade out of highschool instead of bullshitting a year in college but in the end taking algebra in college is what got me in being i had a D+ in algebra my freshman year in HS because i didnt try very hard . Im 30 now and have alot of work experience with construction, electrical and plumbing working with concrete and foundation repairs with my uncles company to building custom medical buses and party buses at a custom shop and ive always enjoyed doing wiring and bringing power to things more than anything else . Thanks for the info

    • @Davidge87
      @Davidge87 5 місяців тому +1

      Im stoked for you!! this makes me feel a little more comfortable about my upcoming interview in a week! just be yourself be honest right>? I hate making up answers for some of those questions like " describe a time someone was hurt at work what did you do? " I haven't really had any experience with that so I don't know what to say and I don't really want to just make something up.

  • @shakproot
    @shakproot  Рік тому +14

    Hey folks, good news, I got accepted into IBEW Local 124 on May 3rd 2023, I passed the drug test and physical so now I'm just waiting to hear back for what's next.

    • @TheSlave69
      @TheSlave69 Рік тому

      Do you need experience before taking the oral interview? I don't want to be denied since I've never worked on an electrical project.

    • @shakproot
      @shakproot  Рік тому

      @@TheSlave69 I got in with zero on job experience, I only took college courses

    • @TRue-r2n
      @TRue-r2n Рік тому

      @@shakprootwhat kind of physical is required and did they do a background check?

    • @shakproot
      @shakproot  Рік тому

      @@TRue-r2n I had chest x-rays and it's a light physical, nothing crazy that I can remember, a doctor just checks you over and calls it good from what I remember, there is a background check I'm pretty sure too

    • @TRue-r2n
      @TRue-r2n Рік тому

      @@shakproot whats the light physical exam? so wait they do a full body check up?😂wtf , did you have have to do blood work

  • @shakproot
    @shakproot  2 роки тому +15

    I also want to add this Question that was said to me during the Interview: Tell me about a time you didn't have what you needed to accomplish the task at hand and how did you overcome it?

    • @stevenstevens6904
      @stevenstevens6904 6 місяців тому

      ⛔️⛔️TY BROTHWR AND HOW DID U ANSWER THE QUESTION DO U REMEMBER?

    • @shakproot
      @shakproot  6 місяців тому

      @@stevenstevens6904 I can't remember how I answered that question, my bad, but I bet you could think of something you've done in life that fits that scenario, you got this

  • @cadeovermeyer3116
    @cadeovermeyer3116 2 роки тому +5

    Great informational video. This guy really seems to know his stuff! Learned many helpful tips and useful tricks to navigating this interview. Would 10/10 recommend to a friend in need of some tips for IBEW.

  • @oman45x41
    @oman45x41 11 місяців тому +11

    PUBG😭😭 glad you are doing well thanks for the video

  • @christopheramiel1626
    @christopheramiel1626 2 роки тому +3

    Hey man, really informative video! Looking to apply this July at Local 124 as well. Just wanted to know if you’ve heard back yet and how well did you place in the ranking list? I would be really interested to hear how it’s going!

    • @shakproot
      @shakproot  2 роки тому +1

      I haven't heard anything back still so I know I didn't make it yet, i called them to see how I ranked and they said they couldn't give me that information.

  • @90zKidz1
    @90zKidz1 8 місяців тому +13

    Pubg for an answer is crazzzzy 😂

  • @OmniscientReadr
    @OmniscientReadr 2 роки тому +3

    Appreciate the input!!

  • @tieranicolemay
    @tieranicolemay 6 місяців тому +1

    Great Video! Did you have to take the amplitude test before or after your interview?

    • @shakproot
      @shakproot  6 місяців тому

      You take the aptitude test before you're interviewed

  • @uffu2490
    @uffu2490 5 місяців тому

    I wouldn’t say that the math is difficult but it’s difficult enough to review. However, everyone is different and we all experience the process differently.
    I mean, there are people who dropped out of HS who are electricians.

  • @franciscoalvarado2240
    @franciscoalvarado2240 Місяць тому +1

    For the application appointment did you have to wear anything special or just casual polo and pants ?

    • @shakproot
      @shakproot  Місяць тому +1

      @@franciscoalvarado2240 a polo and pants would be perfect

    • @franciscoalvarado2240
      @franciscoalvarado2240 Місяць тому +1

      @@shakproot thanks man was overthinking that a lot really nervous because I’m going in as a deer in headlights without a clue but hopefully it goes well thanks for the tips!

  • @lakers0304
    @lakers0304 4 місяці тому +2

    From the time you interviewed to when you got accepted how long did that take? It’s been a couple months since my interview and no word yet

    • @shakproot
      @shakproot  4 місяці тому

      I interviewed in april 2023 and got accepted in may 2023 then started working in September 2023

    • @shakproot
      @shakproot  4 місяці тому +1

      But that was my 2nd time interviewing when I got accepted, I didn't hear anything back after my first interview in april 2022 so I took college classes and reinterviewed in april 2023

    • @lakers0304
      @lakers0304 4 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for the response! I interviewed in April and I still haven’t heard anything back. Did a follow up call last week and they said they are running behind schedule but they will email you whether you got accepted or not. So technically I guess I’m still in the running?

  • @kev-othegamer
    @kev-othegamer 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you.

  • @austinp61253
    @austinp61253 2 місяці тому

    What kind of college courses did you take I recently applied and don’t have any experience but I took some classes at college for engineering

  • @nannerspank
    @nannerspank 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for the video. How is it still going as of Aug 2024?

    • @shakproot
      @shakproot  2 місяці тому +1

      @@nannerspank I'm currently at work rn, it's going great, better than any other job I've had, along with more stress than I've ever had. Most days are good days though

  • @edgarmartinez8868
    @edgarmartinez8868 2 роки тому +6

    Did you get in the program?

    • @shakproot
      @shakproot  2 роки тому +5

      I did not get into the first wave of IBEW apprenticeships and I believe it is because I don't have experience in the field. My name is on the list for acceptable hires at IBEW for 2 years since my interview so hoplefully they reach out while im working another job. I'm applying at Barts Electric now for their apprenticeship course, just like IBEW's but through Bart's, so I can get some experience for IBEW or just go through Bart's for my Journeyman.

    • @edgarmartinez8868
      @edgarmartinez8868 2 роки тому +4

      Good luck, i know you will get it

  • @Rich_Media
    @Rich_Media Місяць тому

    Bro said he had all the questions then couldn't think of one for real.

  • @4rings650
    @4rings650 Місяць тому

    Congratulations

  • @JRE.Prod_
    @JRE.Prod_ 2 роки тому +2

    Im in California , I’m taking my test this Friday , what questions or math problems where mostly on the test ?

    • @shakproot
      @shakproot  Рік тому +1

      ua-cam.com/video/TkY6sSnr3SU/v-deo.html little late but that video should help if you still need it

    • @JRE.Prod_
      @JRE.Prod_ Рік тому

      @@shakproot quick question if your working for the IBEW . What kind of drug test they do also ? But thanks for the vid!

    • @shakproot
      @shakproot  Рік тому

      @@JRE.Prod_ im not working there rn, but they do a drug test for weed and the others that are worse, standard drug test

    • @joestar4267
      @joestar4267 2 місяці тому

      I want to go to Cali n do mine since my friends live there

  • @gabeishere4990
    @gabeishere4990 8 місяців тому +1

    Is it worth applying if you mostly got Cs Ds and Fs in math in highschool?

    • @tarantinogaming6549
      @tarantinogaming6549 7 місяців тому

      My overall gpa was a 2.8 in high school and I still met the requirements for the trade. I think you should be good.

  • @miles3880
    @miles3880 2 роки тому +2

    well, did you get in or do you not know yet?

    • @shakproot
      @shakproot  2 роки тому +2

      I do not know yet, I should be getting a letter in the mail within a week based on what they told me. I'll keep you informed in this comment section!

  • @Edgar-uk9fb
    @Edgar-uk9fb 2 роки тому +2

    Hi, i got a 67.14 score in My interview, imposible they call me right

    • @benjiiiiyy
      @benjiiiiyy 2 роки тому +1

      any updates

    • @Edgar-uk9fb
      @Edgar-uk9fb 2 роки тому +1

      @@benjiiiiyy it is a low score so what i have to do is take construction classes in college, or algebra classes, and i would have another interview to no high in My rank

  • @RamanSingh-tf7xj
    @RamanSingh-tf7xj Рік тому +3

    What math topics would you recommend to study on Khan Academy to prepare to write the math portion on the aptitude test?

    • @shakproot
      @shakproot  Рік тому +1

      ua-cam.com/video/TkY6sSnr3SU/v-deo.html this video should help with that!

  • @Beyawn
    @Beyawn 2 місяці тому +1

    how old were you when you got in

    • @shakproot
      @shakproot  2 місяці тому

      @@Beyawn I was 20 years old when I got in

  • @Wolfsins
    @Wolfsins 2 роки тому +2

    when they asked the first question, Why did you want to do this or why did you want to become an apprentice? what did you say?
    also do you think trade school is necessary to fill out for your resume?

    • @shakproot
      @shakproot  2 роки тому

      In the video I give my answer for the first question, towards the end I believe, and to get into IBEW I think they are looking for people with experience first, which makes sense, so if you can get any electrical or construction experience it would move you up the ranks I believe.

    • @victorsaldivar4753
      @victorsaldivar4753 4 місяці тому

      @@shakproot How can construction help with experience?

    • @shakproot
      @shakproot  3 місяці тому

      @@victorsaldivar4753 We are in the construction trades so any construction experience would help out when starting out as an apprentice

    • @aceofspades2272
      @aceofspades2272 7 днів тому

      @@shakprootas in any trade, even general labor ? Also how long did it take for the process of waiting after sending a application for apprentice ship ,to the aptitude test, to the next interview, to actually being on the field ? Also did you by chance get your CDL class A before applying? Nonetheless thanks for this vid bro .

    • @shakproot
      @shakproot  7 днів тому +1

      @@aceofspades2272 no CDL, expect month or 2 between the aptitude test and the interview, then after the interview expect anywhere from 1 to 3 or even more months to actually start working

  • @benjiiiiyy
    @benjiiiiyy 2 роки тому +1

    so hows it going for you man any updates ?

    • @shakproot
      @shakproot  2 роки тому

      Nothing from IBEW, going to do college classes and then reinterview and try again

  • @HouseDarten
    @HouseDarten Рік тому +1

    My man !

  • @jjo1718
    @jjo1718 7 місяців тому

    What was your score on the test?

    • @shakproot
      @shakproot  7 місяців тому

      I asked for my score, but they never gave it, I believe I scored in the high 90's on both tests, I'd say like at least a 90 on math and at least a 95 on reading

    • @jjo1718
      @jjo1718 7 місяців тому

      Nice

  • @anthonys.3314
    @anthonys.3314 2 роки тому +1

    What was your aptitude score?

    • @shakproot
      @shakproot  2 роки тому +2

      They wouldn't give me that information when I called them, the test was very easy for me so I believe they want people with experience or college education, but mainly experience.

  • @red5257
    @red5257 2 роки тому +1

    Can you update pls

    • @shakproot
      @shakproot  Рік тому +1

      No problem! I will upload an update video of what my goals are for the future here soon

  • @christopherkilian9763
    @christopherkilian9763 2 роки тому +1

    You consider your outfit is "dressed up"?

    • @shakproot
      @shakproot  2 роки тому +2

      Yes

    • @fettyguapo
      @fettyguapo 2 роки тому

      What a punk ass comment

    • @omarruiz7677
      @omarruiz7677 2 роки тому +1

      thats actually perfect, he’s not dressing up for a wedding.