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#17186 - 05/25/16 06:23 PM
Re: Apprenticeship advice. Austin, TX
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So much depends on the local, then the dept. you are hired into. Local 19 has a state that allows marijuana, so we are having a giant issue with candidates unable to pass simple UA's.
Best advice, already stated here and require zero skill:
Be early, 15 min. Should do. Attitude- never have it. Energy - be ready to work! This trade is a damn privledge, not a right! Be prepared - still use this, what's an apprentices job description? To make his or her mechanic look good.
Items that should be on your person each day include:
Notebook and pen/pencil Channel locks 10-1 screw driver Tape measure Electrical tape
With those simple items you can do a surprisingly large amount of tasks. Again each dept. may have a few different items to add in, such as service repair may want you to have 1/8th inch tweaker and door pick on you as well.
Nobody expects a new hire to come in knowing anything, so don't pretend to. Effort and attitude will get you as far as you ever wanted to go. I will spend years training the right sort of person, won't spend 15 minutes with the wrong kind. Good luck, work safe, and work within the agreement.
Last edited by Silly; 05/25/16 06:23 PM.
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#17188 - 05/25/16 07:17 PM
Re: Apprenticeship advice. Austin, TX
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#17194 - 05/27/16 04:02 AM
Re: Apprenticeship advice. Austin, TX
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I appreciate the advice but I am not feeling too great about my interview (but I was positive I failed the test, so who knows). The questions were super simple, but I still felt like I messed up some how. I feel like I will get on the list, but not with a great number.
For anyone curious, Local 21 in Arlington TX had 140 people pass the test. Won't know the interview numbers until next week.
Edit: I do have to say though, dudes who may read this in the future, I know we are not trying for a CEO Position at a fortune 500, but at least wear a button up. T-shirts and tennis shoes are not a great idea.
Last edited by CrowTRobot; 05/27/16 04:07 AM.
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#17234 - 06/02/16 06:38 PM
Re: Apprenticeship advice. Austin, TX
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#17304 - 06/13/16 07:12 PM
Re: Apprenticeship advice. Austin, TX
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If anyone from the Local 21 recruitment is here, I called today and they have called 10 people in the 2 weeks since they sent out the numbers. She did not seem happy with my call lol.
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#17315 - 06/15/16 01:10 AM
Re: Apprenticeship advice. Austin, TX
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I'm at local 21 they told me they moved down 12 last Thursday I talk to Chris I wonder why I was told differently? I prefer what they told you though.
Last edited by CrowTRobot; 06/15/16 01:11 AM.
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