JATC interview UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
1. Can you tell us some of the reasons why you decided to apply for an electrical
apprenticeship? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- I applied for this apprenticeship because I want
to learn new skills from experienced and like-minded professionals who also enjoy working
with electricity.
1. What are some of the experiences you have had in the past that increased your interest in
becoming an electrical worker? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- In high school I took a basic
electronics class that was very hands on. I enjoyed this class very much because I am a
practical learner. I also shipped off to Air Force basic military training with a guaranteed
electronics job based on my ASVAB score in electronics
1. What knowledge do you have about what an electrical worker does on the job? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- The work of electricians is to connect, assess, and repair systems
that use electronics in both residences and commercial structures.
1. Describe a time when you were missing something you needed to finish a project or job. -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- When I was replacing the spark plugs of my vehicle, I was
missing a spark plug gap tool and a spark plug socket. I eventually bought these tools from an
auto parts store and completed the job.
Tell us about a time when you had some work to do, but you were not exactly sure how to do
it. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Last year, the drive light on my vehicle was flashing and I
wasn't sure why. I plugged in an OBDII code reader and researched the troubleshoot code as
a failing transmission fluid pressure sensor. I watched youtube videos and looked at
transmission diagrams and diagnosed the part that needed to be replaced. I installed the new
part and my vehicle drive light stopped flashing.
Describe a time when you had an idea about a different way to make, build, or repair
something. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- A couple years ago, my previous vehicle was not
turning when rotating the steering wheel. My friend said that I should take it to a repair shop
and I said that I would like to research it more and try and repair myself even though it was
out of purview. I diagnosed it as a broken tie rod and successfully replaced it in a parking lot.
, Describe how you went about planning a project that you completed from start to finish. -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- I did a brake job on my vehicle last year and I planned the
project by researching the repair procedures, the cost of materials from various sources, and
tools needed. I then successfully carried out the repair
1. Tell us about a time when you were proud of the way you organized a job. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- At a previous job, I was a front desk agent at a boutique hotel in Carmel, CA.
For a client I organized a honeymoon getaway by asking questions, listening to his requests
and assisting in selecting a room and coordinating floral and dining arrangements. During
check out, I inquired about their stay and they told me that everything was perfect. It was a
very fulfilling moment for me.
Describe a time when you were working on an important deadline, but something of higher
priority came up and prevented you from making the deadline. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
I was writing a paper for school and I missed the deadline on it because I was working a shift
in a restaurant. I worked hard to manage my time, but I was taking approximately 13 credits
and working full time in order to pay for school. I submitted the paper late and received a
15% penalty putting my grade at a B-.
1. Tell us about a time you didn't understand the instructions you were given for a task - -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Once I was tasked with changing the headlights on my vehicle
and I had to remove the bumper in order to complete the task. I checked out a repair manual
from the library and read the procedure on how to remove the bumper and I eventually
completed the job successfully.
Tell us about a time you had to choose between group or individual work - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- When I was in college Algebra I, I had to choose to work individually or in a
group. We were frequently given the option to work on homework in class and I chose to
work in a group. I found that it was much easier to work together in order accomplish the
task.
1. Tell us about a time at work, or in school, when someone really got on your nerves. -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- I normally work a 3pm to 11pm shift at a hotel and there was this
coworker of mine who would usually come in after me 10 minutes late. I politely addressed
the conflict and told the colleague how I felt and ever since that interaction, he showed up on
time.
13. Tell us about a time when someone criticized something you made, or something you did.
- CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- One time a manager at work criticized a procedure at work and
Questions and CORRECT Answers
1. Can you tell us some of the reasons why you decided to apply for an electrical
apprenticeship? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- I applied for this apprenticeship because I want
to learn new skills from experienced and like-minded professionals who also enjoy working
with electricity.
1. What are some of the experiences you have had in the past that increased your interest in
becoming an electrical worker? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- In high school I took a basic
electronics class that was very hands on. I enjoyed this class very much because I am a
practical learner. I also shipped off to Air Force basic military training with a guaranteed
electronics job based on my ASVAB score in electronics
1. What knowledge do you have about what an electrical worker does on the job? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- The work of electricians is to connect, assess, and repair systems
that use electronics in both residences and commercial structures.
1. Describe a time when you were missing something you needed to finish a project or job. -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- When I was replacing the spark plugs of my vehicle, I was
missing a spark plug gap tool and a spark plug socket. I eventually bought these tools from an
auto parts store and completed the job.
Tell us about a time when you had some work to do, but you were not exactly sure how to do
it. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Last year, the drive light on my vehicle was flashing and I
wasn't sure why. I plugged in an OBDII code reader and researched the troubleshoot code as
a failing transmission fluid pressure sensor. I watched youtube videos and looked at
transmission diagrams and diagnosed the part that needed to be replaced. I installed the new
part and my vehicle drive light stopped flashing.
Describe a time when you had an idea about a different way to make, build, or repair
something. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- A couple years ago, my previous vehicle was not
turning when rotating the steering wheel. My friend said that I should take it to a repair shop
and I said that I would like to research it more and try and repair myself even though it was
out of purview. I diagnosed it as a broken tie rod and successfully replaced it in a parking lot.
, Describe how you went about planning a project that you completed from start to finish. -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- I did a brake job on my vehicle last year and I planned the
project by researching the repair procedures, the cost of materials from various sources, and
tools needed. I then successfully carried out the repair
1. Tell us about a time when you were proud of the way you organized a job. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- At a previous job, I was a front desk agent at a boutique hotel in Carmel, CA.
For a client I organized a honeymoon getaway by asking questions, listening to his requests
and assisting in selecting a room and coordinating floral and dining arrangements. During
check out, I inquired about their stay and they told me that everything was perfect. It was a
very fulfilling moment for me.
Describe a time when you were working on an important deadline, but something of higher
priority came up and prevented you from making the deadline. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
I was writing a paper for school and I missed the deadline on it because I was working a shift
in a restaurant. I worked hard to manage my time, but I was taking approximately 13 credits
and working full time in order to pay for school. I submitted the paper late and received a
15% penalty putting my grade at a B-.
1. Tell us about a time you didn't understand the instructions you were given for a task - -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Once I was tasked with changing the headlights on my vehicle
and I had to remove the bumper in order to complete the task. I checked out a repair manual
from the library and read the procedure on how to remove the bumper and I eventually
completed the job successfully.
Tell us about a time you had to choose between group or individual work - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- When I was in college Algebra I, I had to choose to work individually or in a
group. We were frequently given the option to work on homework in class and I chose to
work in a group. I found that it was much easier to work together in order accomplish the
task.
1. Tell us about a time at work, or in school, when someone really got on your nerves. -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- I normally work a 3pm to 11pm shift at a hotel and there was this
coworker of mine who would usually come in after me 10 minutes late. I politely addressed
the conflict and told the colleague how I felt and ever since that interaction, he showed up on
time.
13. Tell us about a time when someone criticized something you made, or something you did.
- CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- One time a manager at work criticized a procedure at work and
