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Why are keywords important
They will carefully read it
Companies use software to match your resume to the job posting
Because it makes you sound educated
Shows qualifications
2
Before contacting the employer you should
Make sure you are on speaker phone
Call from a loud location
Write down questions about the position and have the job posting with you
Text them
3
What makes a good first impression
Avoid eye contact to show respect
Wear a funny shirt
Stand next to the lamest person in the room to make your self look good
A smile and a firm handshake
4
What is the most critical attribute for success
Hard work
Great attitude
Willingness to do unsafe tasks
High maintenance employee
5
The knowledge, capabilities, and experience you have gained that are specific to an industry
High school diploma
Soft skills
Hard skills
Industry skills
6
One key to opening more job opportunities is to
Eliminate geographical boundaries
Be picky about where you work
Refuse to work weekends because safety
Only work the jobs you want
7
What highlights your work history
Functional
Chronological
Diverse
Practical
8
First step in preparing for your job search
Eliminate bad employers
Go back to working at subway
Gather your work history
Decided where you want to work
9
What website can you you find more about investor owned utilities
www.publicpower.org
www.EEI.org
www.electric.coop
Indeed
10
If you can’t answer an interview question, you should?
Tell them you don’t know
Tell them that it’s a dumb question and you would like to move on
Tell them you will follow up by email.
Ask them if they know the answer
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The most effective way to leave a lasting impression
Show up on site and ask for a job
Excessive jewelry
Visit the company in person and speak to key personnel
Wear your most worn work clothes
12
Wade shows up late and calls in sick often, and complains about everything every day. what soft skill is Wade missing
Integrity
Low maintenance
Mechanical aptitude
Appreciation for the position
13
These band together to provide wholesale power at lower cost
COOP
POU
PMA
IOU
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Why should you log onto the website prior to the interview
So if you are afraid of heights you can get a job with ZOOM
So you could help the interviewer if they have problems
Being comfortable with the software allows you to focus on the interview
To show punctuality
15
What did congress pass to bring power to rural areas
Rural power administration
Sub-urban electrification act
Rural power bill
Rural electrification act
16
What should you do with your contact information
Make sure your font size is all the same
Increase the font size of your name so it stands out
Only include your moms phone number
Include family numbers numbers as references
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Provide other utility services such as water natural gas and sewer
PMA
POU
COOP
IOU
18
By networking you are?
Following up with old friends
Asking for a job
Meeting people and asking for help moving
Asking for help looking for openings
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Non technical qualities or values that relate to how you preform your job
Hard skills
High school diploma
Soft skills
Industry skills
20
What should you put in the subject line of the email
Your address
The posting number
Your desired salary
Your phone number
21
Why should you prepare your vehicle before an interview
How you treat your property reflects how you will treat company property
Someone else might park your car
Someone might park next to you
Make sure you have what you need
22
Will hire line workers from the power delivery industry to construct and repair network lines and signal towers
POUs
IOUs
PMAs
Telecommunications companies
23
When setting up for virtual interviews you should
Walk around a lot
Remove clutter visible to the interviewer
Set up in a dark room
Use a virtual back ground
24
Utilities rely on what when they have more work then they can handle
POUs
The government
PMAs
Contractors
25
When writing a resume you should
Include your desired salary
Align your values with the company values
Match key words with the job description
Make sure you include a head shot
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What is true about field work
Your schedule will be predictable
You will not work in the weather because safety
You will not have to travel
You have to be available after hours and on weekends
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Show the applicants ability to preform the job
Interview
Skills demonstration
NLC transcript
Cast exam
28
How should you dress for an interview
Hats are okay if they have no logos
Business casual
Ball caps are okay
No jewelry
29
Helps interviewers assess your soft skills
Scenario questions
Situational questions
Soft skills questions
Your resume
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Helps interviewers determine how you would react to potential scenarios on the job site
Scenario questions
Your resume
Situational questions
Soft skills questions
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What is the purpose of the thank you letter
Shows your appreciation for the interview
Final chance to ask questions
Shows you have not forgotten
Demonstrates desperation
32
These companies purchase contractors that specialize in electric, telecom, and gas, so they can offer more services
Contractors
Holding companies
IOUs
PMAs
33
I will call in the next two weeks to follow up. I look forward to meeting you soon. What is this an example of
Normal close
Regular close
Soft close
Action close
34
What is the objective of the interview
Make sure your salary requirements are met
Demonstrate physical ability
Make sure you like the hours
Strike a positive feeling in the interviewer
35
Typically have access to specialized equipment and labor resources needed for large scale projects.
Contractors
POUs
COOP
IOUs
36
Owned by shareholders operating for profit
POU
IOU
PMA
COOP
37
Formal training to become a journeyman
Journey man program
Line school
Apprenticeship
Self guided education
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Responsible for marketing the at cost wholesale power
IOU
PMA
COOP
POU
39
What should you bring to your interview
NLC folder
NLC transcript
Cover letter and resume
PTR
40
What is almost always required as part to the pre employment process?
Group interview
Cast exam
Drug testing
Skills demonstration
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Background checks include verifying work history, education, checking personal references, and _______
Pay history
Criminal records
Where you live
Family members
42
Cast test consists of reading comprehension, mechanical concepts, mathematical usage, and __________
Graphic arithmetic
Electrical theory
Skills demonstration
Spelling and grammar
43
How should you close the interview
Ask about pay and benefits
Tell them about how good the other company you are applying for is
Tell them a lengthy childhood story
Ask if you need to clarify anything on your resume or any of your responses
44
Before taking a written test it is a good idea to brush up on?
Reading comprehension
Basic math skills
Industry skills
Spelling and grammar
45
What is the best way to advance
Preforming high level tasks minimally
Doing just what your are told
Preforming low level tasks at a high level
Making sure ALL the needs of your Forman are taken care of
46
What is the best way to send a thank you letter
Mail
Email
In person
Pidgin
47
When researching employers you should
Focus your cover letter and resume on things your employer cares about
Focus on one type of job
Focus on one geographical location
Make sure the companies values align with yours
48
What is the best way to handle rejection
Get black out drunk
Understand that rejection happens to everyone
Call family and vent
Keep doing the same things but try harder
49
When completing applications you should?
Demand $40 per hour because you went to NLC
Fill in all blank spaces
Lie to make you look qualified
Check your spelling and grammar
50
What is a proper salutation
Dear Blake
Mrs Christina
Mr Blake
To whom in may concern
51
What should you not include on your resume
Reason for leaving
Salary requirements
Lack of availability
Demands
52
What does equal opportunity employer mean?
Hiring anybody to fill a position
Hiring only gender non conforming candidates
Hiring the most qualified person regardless of age, race, color or gender
Hiring only white men
53
What is a entry level job
Meter reader
Forman
Apprentice
Lineworker
54
Can be owned by cities county’s utility districts and states
POU
IOU
COOP
PMA
55
A brief speech about your experience and skill set
Bike ride pitch
Escalator pitch
Perceived as narcissistic and should be avoided
Elevator pitch
56
What is vital for a successful career
Working long hours
Never ending commitment to learning
Making money
Having a big truck and fifth wheel
57
What could happen if you switch jobs during your apprenticeship
You could get a pay decrease
You may lose some or all of your on the job and academic hours
You could be looked down on for job hopping
You could get a pay increase
58
When setting up for virtual interviews you should
Set up in a dark room
Set up in a space that is free from noise and other distractions
Walk around a lot
Use a virtual back ground
59
What highlights your skills and achievements
Chronological
Functional
Diverse
Practical
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Why is tracking your submissions important
This is a bad idea as it helps the interviewer find out about your past
Keeps you disorganized
Ensure you do not miss an opportunity to follow up
So you know who the hot interviewers are
