JATC interview UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
1. Can you tell us some of the reasons why you decided I applied for this apprenticeship because I want to learn new skills from
to apply for an electrical apprenticeship? experienced and like-minded professionals who also enjoy working with
electricity.
1. What are some of the experiences you have had in the In high school I took a basic electronics class that was very hands on. I enjoyed
past that increased your interest in becoming an this class very much because I am a practical learner. I also shipped off to Air
electrical worker? 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 The work of electricians is to connect, assess, and repair systems that use
worker does on the job? electronics in both residences and commercial structures.
1. Describe a time when you were missing something you When I was replacing the spark plugs of my vehicle, I was missing a spark plug
needed to finish a project or job. 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 Last year, the drive light on my vehicle was flashing and I wasn't sure why. I
you were not exactly sure how to do it. 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 A couple years ago, my previous vehicle was not turning when rotating the
way to make, build, or repair something. 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.
1. Can you tell us some of the reasons why you decided I applied for this apprenticeship because I want to learn new skills from
to apply for an electrical apprenticeship? experienced and like-minded professionals who also enjoy working with
electricity.
1. What are some of the experiences you have had in the In high school I took a basic electronics class that was very hands on. I enjoyed
past that increased your interest in becoming an this class very much because I am a practical learner. I also shipped off to Air
electrical worker? 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 The work of electricians is to connect, assess, and repair systems that use
worker does on the job? electronics in both residences and commercial structures.
1. Describe a time when you were missing something you When I was replacing the spark plugs of my vehicle, I was missing a spark plug
needed to finish a project or job. 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 Last year, the drive light on my vehicle was flashing and I wasn't sure why. I
you were not exactly sure how to do it. 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 A couple years ago, my previous vehicle was not turning when rotating the
way to make, build, or repair something. 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.
