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1
What does equal opportunity employer mean?
Hiring only white men
Hiring only gender non conforming candidates
Hiring the most qualified person regardless of age, race, color or gender
Hiring anybody to fill a position
2
What did congress pass to bring power to rural areas
Sub-urban electrification act
Rural power administration
Rural power bill
Rural electrification act
3
Formal training to become a journeyman
Journey man program
Apprenticeship
Line school
Self guided education
4
If you can’t answer an interview question, you should?
Tell them that it’s a dumb question and you would like to move on
Tell them you don’t know
Ask them if they know the answer
Tell them you will follow up by email.
5
A brief speech about your experience and skill set
Bike ride pitch
Perceived as narcissistic and should be avoided
Escalator pitch
Elevator pitch
6
Provide other utility services such as water natural gas and sewer
POU
IOU
COOP
PMA
7
What is the best way to send a thank you letter
In person
Pidgin
Mail
Email
8
Before contacting the employer you should
Make sure you are on speaker phone
Text them
Write down questions about the position and have the job posting with you
Call from a loud location
9
Typically have access to specialized equipment and labor resources needed for large scale projects.
POUs
IOUs
COOP
Contractors
10
What is the best way to handle rejection
Call family and vent
Keep doing the same things but try harder
Understand that rejection happens to everyone
Get black out drunk
11
Non technical qualities or values that relate to how you preform your job
Soft skills
High school diploma
Hard skills
Industry skills
12
Owned by shareholders operating for profit
COOP
PMA
IOU
POU
13
What is true about field work
You will not work in the weather because safety
You have to be available after hours and on weekends
You will not have to travel
Your schedule will be predictable
14
What is almost always required as part to the pre employment process?
Group interview
Drug testing
Cast exam
Skills demonstration
15
Why should you prepare your vehicle before an interview
Someone might park next to you
Someone else might park your car
How you treat your property reflects how you will treat company property
Make sure you have what you need
16
Wade shows up late and calls in sick often, and complains about everything every day. what soft skill is Wade missing
Low maintenance
Integrity
Appreciation for the position
Mechanical aptitude
17
What could happen if you switch jobs during your apprenticeship
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
You could get a pay decrease
18
What is the objective of the interview
Demonstrate physical ability
Make sure you like the hours
Make sure your salary requirements are met
Strike a positive feeling in the interviewer
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What should you bring to your interview
NLC transcript
NLC folder
PTR
Cover letter and resume
20
What highlights your work history
Chronological
Functional
Diverse
Practical
21
One key to opening more job opportunities is to
Be picky about where you work
Only work the jobs you want
Eliminate geographical boundaries
Refuse to work weekends because safety
22
Will hire line workers from the power delivery industry to construct and repair network lines and signal towers
POUs
PMAs
IOUs
Telecommunications companies
23
What is the most critical attribute for success
Willingness to do unsafe tasks
Hard work
High maintenance employee
Great attitude
24
Utilities rely on what when they have more work then they can handle
Contractors
The government
POUs
PMAs
25
When setting up for virtual interviews you should
Use a virtual back ground
Set up in a dark room
Set up in a space that is free from noise and other distractions
Walk around a lot
26
Can be owned by cities county’s utility districts and states
IOU
PMA
POU
COOP
27
These companies purchase contractors that specialize in electric, telecom, and gas, so they can offer more services
Contractors
IOUs
Holding companies
PMAs
28
What is vital for a successful career
Never ending commitment to learning
Having a big truck and fifth wheel
Working long hours
Making money
29
Why is tracking your submissions important
Keeps you disorganized
This is a bad idea as it helps the interviewer find out about your past
Ensure you do not miss an opportunity to follow up
So you know who the hot interviewers are
30
When researching employers you should
Focus on one type of job
Make sure the companies values align with yours
Focus on one geographical location
Focus your cover letter and resume on things your employer cares about
31
How should you close the interview
Tell them a lengthy childhood story
Ask if you need to clarify anything on your resume or any of your responses
Tell them about how good the other company you are applying for is
Ask about pay and benefits
32
Cast test consists of reading comprehension, mechanical concepts, mathematical usage, and __________
Skills demonstration
Electrical theory
Spelling and grammar
Graphic arithmetic
33
The knowledge, capabilities, and experience you have gained that are specific to an industry
Hard skills
Soft skills
High school diploma
Industry skills
34
I will call in the next two weeks to follow up. I look forward to meeting you soon. What is this an example of
Soft close
Action close
Normal close
Regular close
35
Show the applicants ability to preform the job
NLC transcript
Cast exam
Skills demonstration
Interview
36
How should you dress for an interview
Hats are okay if they have no logos
No jewelry
Business casual
Ball caps are okay
37
What makes a good first impression
Stand next to the lamest person in the room to make your self look good
Avoid eye contact to show respect
Wear a funny shirt
A smile and a firm handshake
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What highlights your skills and achievements
Functional
Chronological
Diverse
Practical
39
What is the best way to advance
Doing just what your are told
Preforming high level tasks minimally
Making sure ALL the needs of your Forman are taken care of
Preforming low level tasks at a high level
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Helps interviewers determine how you would react to potential scenarios on the job site
Scenario questions
Soft skills questions
Situational questions
Your resume
41
Responsible for marketing the at cost wholesale power
IOU
POU
COOP
PMA
42
What website can you you find more about investor owned utilities
www.electric.coop
Indeed
www.publicpower.org
www.EEI.org
43
Before taking a written test it is a good idea to brush up on?
Basic math skills
Industry skills
Spelling and grammar
Reading comprehension
44
When setting up for virtual interviews you should
Remove clutter visible to the interviewer
Use a virtual back ground
Set up in a dark room
Walk around a lot
45
Why should you log onto the website prior to the interview
Being comfortable with the software allows you to focus on the interview
So you could help the interviewer if they have problems
To show punctuality
So if you are afraid of heights you can get a job with ZOOM
46
What is the purpose of the thank you letter
Final chance to ask questions
Demonstrates desperation
Shows your appreciation for the interview
Shows you have not forgotten
47
Helps interviewers assess your soft skills
Your resume
Situational questions
Scenario questions
Soft skills questions
48
When writing a resume you should
Make sure you include a head shot
Align your values with the company values
Match key words with the job description
Include your desired salary
49
Why are keywords important
They will carefully read it
Shows qualifications
Companies use software to match your resume to the job posting
Because it makes you sound educated
50
What is a proper salutation
Dear Blake
Mrs Christina
To whom in may concern
Mr Blake
51
What should you put in the subject line of the email
Your phone number
The posting number
Your desired salary
Your address
52
First step in preparing for your job search
Decided where you want to work
Gather your work history
Go back to working at subway
Eliminate bad employers
53
The most effective way to leave a lasting impression
Excessive jewelry
Wear your most worn work clothes
Show up on site and ask for a job
Visit the company in person and speak to key personnel
54
What should you not include on your resume
Demands
Reason for leaving
Lack of availability
Salary requirements
55
Background checks include verifying work history, education, checking personal references, and _______
Where you live
Pay history
Criminal records
Family members
56
When completing applications you should?
Demand $40 per hour because you went to NLC
Check your spelling and grammar
Lie to make you look qualified
Fill in all blank spaces
57
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
58
What should you do with your contact information
Make sure your font size is all the same
Only include your moms phone number
Include family numbers numbers as references
Increase the font size of your name so it stands out
59
What is a entry level job
Apprentice
Lineworker
Meter reader
Forman
60
These band together to provide wholesale power at lower cost
POU
IOU
COOP
PMA
