JATC Interview Questions and
Answers 100% Correct
1. Can you tell us some of the reasons why you decided to apply for an electrical
apprenticeship? answer - The union is what sold me. The brotherhood, I like that ill be valued
as a worker, and I know the union will teach me the right way to do things. I like that ill be able
to go to work every day and know ill be challenged physically and mentally. I know ill never get
bored because there is always something new to learn in this trade. I also want to be able to
take care of my family.
1. What are some of the experiences you have had in the past that increased your interest in
becoming an electrical worker? answer - About two years ago I was trying to figure out what I
wanted to do with my life after college. I knew I didn't want to pursue what I actually want to
college for. After researching and finding out about the union and talking to one of my friends
dads that's an electrician I knew that this is what I want to do for the rest of my life. Ever since
I've found out about it I've been studying for the aptitude test pretty much everyday and I've
watched countless videos of day in the life
1. What knowledge do you have about what an electrical worker does on the job? answer - I
know that electricians install and maintain electrical equipment in businesses and homes. They
also pull wire, install light fixtures, bend conduit. I know that ill be working in all sorts of
elements. Freezing cold to blazing hot. I'll dig trenches, climb tall ladders, go through crawl
spaces and I know ill be doing a lot of cleaning up and sweeping.
2. Describe a time when you were missing something you needed to finish a project or job.
answer - I was coaching wrestling at a middle school and one day the door to our mats was
locked up. My assistant coach thought we should cancel practice but I didn't agree and thought
we could find something to do that would be beneficial to the wrestlers. we improvised and we
went outside to the grass and worked on our stance, did some conditioning, and watched some
wrestling film
, 2. Tell us about a time when you had some work to do, but you were not exactly sure how to do
it. answer - I was coaching wrestling at a middle school and one day the door to our mats were
locked up. My assistant coach thought we should cancel practice but I didn't agree and did not
want to waste a day. Instead we went outside to the grass and worked on our stance, did some
conditioning, and watched some wrestling film
5. Describe a team activity that you like to participate in. answer - My friends and I enjoy doing
escape rooms. I enjoy this activity because it requires you to be fully present. You have only an
hour to escape the room. it takes a lot of organization, communication, time management,
critical thinking, and patience to finish.
6. Think of a time when the instructions you received from a teacher, or supervisor, were not
very clear about how to complete a specific task. answer - I had to do a final paper for college.
We had all quarter to do it and we were pretty much on our own with a syllabus that had vague
directions. I messaged a couple of students in that class and asked them if they had looked at
the syllabus and they agreed it was a little vague but manageable. we decided to meet up once
a week and go over a section with each other. when we were completely lost we would ask the
professor if they could help us.
6. Describe a time when you knew that a chore or project had to get done, but no one was
standing over your shoulder forcing you to complete it. answer - I had to do a final research
paper for college. We had all quarter to do it and we were pretty much on our own. A lot of
students waited until the last month of school to start but I started immediately because I
worked 40 hours or more and was taking 18 credits. So I knew I had to have everything planned
out. I finished the project a week early and ended up getting a good grade on it. It took a lot of
discipline and sleepless nights to finish it.
6. Tell us about the most challenging project you've ever done completely on your own. answer
- I had to do a final research paper for college. We had all quarter to do it and we were pretty
much on our own. A lot of students waited until the last month of school to start but I started
immediately because I worked 40 hours or more and was taking 18 credits. So I knew I had to
have everything planned out. I finished the project a week early and ended up getting a good
grade on it. It took a lot of discipline and sleepless nights to finish it.
Answers 100% Correct
1. Can you tell us some of the reasons why you decided to apply for an electrical
apprenticeship? answer - The union is what sold me. The brotherhood, I like that ill be valued
as a worker, and I know the union will teach me the right way to do things. I like that ill be able
to go to work every day and know ill be challenged physically and mentally. I know ill never get
bored because there is always something new to learn in this trade. I also want to be able to
take care of my family.
1. What are some of the experiences you have had in the past that increased your interest in
becoming an electrical worker? answer - About two years ago I was trying to figure out what I
wanted to do with my life after college. I knew I didn't want to pursue what I actually want to
college for. After researching and finding out about the union and talking to one of my friends
dads that's an electrician I knew that this is what I want to do for the rest of my life. Ever since
I've found out about it I've been studying for the aptitude test pretty much everyday and I've
watched countless videos of day in the life
1. What knowledge do you have about what an electrical worker does on the job? answer - I
know that electricians install and maintain electrical equipment in businesses and homes. They
also pull wire, install light fixtures, bend conduit. I know that ill be working in all sorts of
elements. Freezing cold to blazing hot. I'll dig trenches, climb tall ladders, go through crawl
spaces and I know ill be doing a lot of cleaning up and sweeping.
2. Describe a time when you were missing something you needed to finish a project or job.
answer - I was coaching wrestling at a middle school and one day the door to our mats was
locked up. My assistant coach thought we should cancel practice but I didn't agree and thought
we could find something to do that would be beneficial to the wrestlers. we improvised and we
went outside to the grass and worked on our stance, did some conditioning, and watched some
wrestling film
, 2. Tell us about a time when you had some work to do, but you were not exactly sure how to do
it. answer - I was coaching wrestling at a middle school and one day the door to our mats were
locked up. My assistant coach thought we should cancel practice but I didn't agree and did not
want to waste a day. Instead we went outside to the grass and worked on our stance, did some
conditioning, and watched some wrestling film
5. Describe a team activity that you like to participate in. answer - My friends and I enjoy doing
escape rooms. I enjoy this activity because it requires you to be fully present. You have only an
hour to escape the room. it takes a lot of organization, communication, time management,
critical thinking, and patience to finish.
6. Think of a time when the instructions you received from a teacher, or supervisor, were not
very clear about how to complete a specific task. answer - I had to do a final paper for college.
We had all quarter to do it and we were pretty much on our own with a syllabus that had vague
directions. I messaged a couple of students in that class and asked them if they had looked at
the syllabus and they agreed it was a little vague but manageable. we decided to meet up once
a week and go over a section with each other. when we were completely lost we would ask the
professor if they could help us.
6. Describe a time when you knew that a chore or project had to get done, but no one was
standing over your shoulder forcing you to complete it. answer - I had to do a final research
paper for college. We had all quarter to do it and we were pretty much on our own. A lot of
students waited until the last month of school to start but I started immediately because I
worked 40 hours or more and was taking 18 credits. So I knew I had to have everything planned
out. I finished the project a week early and ended up getting a good grade on it. It took a lot of
discipline and sleepless nights to finish it.
6. Tell us about the most challenging project you've ever done completely on your own. answer
- I had to do a final research paper for college. We had all quarter to do it and we were pretty
much on our own. A lot of students waited until the last month of school to start but I started
immediately because I worked 40 hours or more and was taking 18 credits. So I knew I had to
have everything planned out. I finished the project a week early and ended up getting a good
grade on it. It took a lot of discipline and sleepless nights to finish it.
