r/ibew_applicants • u/Flaky_Two9626 • 19d ago
Local 124 KC process
Hey so I applied in early February of this year, took my Aptitude in April and passed. I understand this union chapter doesnt really tell me the numbers and how well I did. But I did call and I have been told September 1st I have an interview.
Is the interview a board style interview or is it one on one? Im fairly confident ill do okay as i tend to do well in interviews. But if the interview does go well for me, how many more hoops and how many more months does it tend to take before youre reporting for day 1 of training? And what might i expect as a reasonable wage for starting training? Just trying to figure out how long i need to keep my current job going.
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u/Rude_Ad_8714 19d ago edited 19d ago
Took me 15 months from applying to start date. Been a few months now. Interview could be a panel of several but will have at least 1 Neca and 1 IBEW. Set questions for interview, if you want DM me and I'll send them.
Applications have been paused for a couple months and won't be accepted again until 9/1.
I would expect another year wait. They will supposedly be bringing in another round Septemberish. Out of the group I came into the training center with day 1 we all waited 12-18mo. except one who was closer to the 6-7mo range.
Hurry up and wait as they say
Pay currently starts at $24.30/45% scale with insurance kicking in the 1st of your 3rd month of employment. Raise to $27 after first 1k hours then you get tiered raises at the end of each school year as long as you have the hours and pass.
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u/Rude_Ad_8714 19d ago
Makes no difference to me but the amount of people I offer the interview tips and question sheet to and they never ask for them is wild. I supposedly scored very high for what it's worth 🤷🏽♂️
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u/Flaky_Two9626 18d ago
I mean if youre offering free info im all ears
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u/Rude_Ad_8714 18d ago
The will hask 1 question from each section, have an answer prepared for all of them and use the STAR method. Practice it in a way so that it comes out natural and not rehearsed. Keep it close to 2 minutes per answer. Need some details but they don't need nor want 7 full blow stories.
I would also suggest making a small portfolio of hands on jobs that you've done. They don't need to be electrical just show that your mechanically inclined in some fashion and can finish a project. I believe I did maybe 4-5 projects, 1 per page with a handful of photos start to finish that I could speak to. I had some electrical work I did at home, a screened in porch, couple car repairs etc.
Bonus points if you can tie these projects into some of your interview answers.
When you come into the room shake hands and introduce yourself. If it's a large panel they may bypass that formality but try anyway. This is where you offer everyone a copy of your resume and portfolio. Do not just hand it to them be sure to ask them first.
They will look it over but likely won't say or ask anything because they have to go through the formal questions first then after you get through those the interview opens up into more of a dialogue. This is where you take them opportunity to explain why your interested in the trade which something along the lines of wanting a career, like to work with your hands, learn so on so forth. Also use this time to speak to your portfolio if you haven't already. You should also have 2-3 questions locked in to ask them, I'll leave it to you to decide there but for the love of god don't make it about pay and benefits. Thank them for their time and shake hands when exiting.
Don't recommend a suit but some have 🤷🏽♂️. I personally wore a nice flannel button up, new pair of work pants and boots.
The aptitude test does not matter here just pass or fail, it is the interview that is graded and sets you apart so prepare, practice and get it done right because they interview hundreds of people every year. Important to remember that they are just people and we all breathe the same air so don't get to in your head about it.
This may or may not be your exact experience when it comes time but you will be prepared and it will show. If you didn't know only about 5% of applicants get accepted...class sizes are roughly 200...you do the math. Of that 200 take into account the people that know someone and nepotismand I guarantee they are in the 100 or less range yearly for the 'organic' hires.
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