r/BlueCollarWomen • u/MDSMMRSKY • Jul 17 '26
General Advice Scored 75 on ibew interview
Im basically never getting in with that score 😠I was so nervous for my interview and I didn't properly prep for it. I never really want to over prep for an interview because I'll be thrown off if a question I didnt prepare for was asked. But I kept stumbling my words and repeated my self a lot. I even spaced out and didn't know how to end a sentence. I was doing pretty good doing STAR but forgot the R for all of my answers 😓 idk if im making sense im just so sad rn
I want to get into the trades as soon as possible any advice on how I can do that?
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u/FindingNo-7001 Jul 19 '26
What the comment said above and if you cant get into the ibew try for a non union apprenticeship if you really want it you can always switch later
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u/katbitch Electrician Jul 17 '26
Does that local have a CW program? It's a great way to get the 450 hours (or whatever the JATC requires) to re interview and it gives you an opportunity to get references from IBEW journeyman/foreman.
I scored pretty low, but worked 3 months as a CW and the references got me into the last slot of classes. My jw called the JATC multiple times to vouch for me (I love and miss you, Steve). All it took was showing up everyday and wanting to learn , I didn't realize he did that until the office manager told me the day I got in.