Posted: 2/29/2016 8:56:18 PM EDT
| Any tips from people who are employed in a Maintenance field on what there interview was like to get the job? Passed pre-employment test, I graduate in May with my Associates, no experience. I've always wanted this job at the Nuclear facility my Dad works at. |
| If you have zero experience it is hard to tell you what to say. My advice, go in a full suit, not just "dressy", that goes a long way in showing you are serious about a job. You only get one chance to make a first impression. Ooo and don't be nervous. Good luck. |
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Shower, shave, get a hair cut - short hair, dress nice, brush your teeth, don't slouch, speak with confidence and say you're a motivated quick learner and say your dads name. This and look the interviewer in the eye, say "yes sir/mam, no sir/mam", don't chew gum, don't have your sunglasses resting on top of your head or back of the neck. |
| You have to control the interview. First, you can't come across too desperate, so dress down a bit. Second, when they call you in, act like you are in the middle of fucking with your phone and tell them "hold on" and then an uncomfortable minute later, say "what did you say?" Third, pose the interview as if you're going to be their boss soon. Cocky works, HR departments eat that shit up. "Where do you see yourself in five years?" "Being your boss." Fourth, get it out of the way as quick as you can how much you expect to make and how many vacation days you need, that way they won't waste your time with an hour of bullshit if they are planning on low balling you. Lastly, remember, this is just a formality, your resume alrwady landed you the job. |
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You have to control the interview. First, you can't come across too desperate, so dress down a bit. Second, when they call you in, act like you are in the middle of fucking with your phone and tell them "hold on" and then an uncomfortable minute later, say "what did you say?" Third, pose the interview as if you're going to be their boss soon. Cocky works, HR departments eat that shit up. "Where do you see yourself in five years?" "Being your boss." Fourth, get it out of the way as quick as you can how much you expect to make and how many vacation days you need, that way they won't waste your time with an hour of bullshit if they are planning on low balling you. Lastly, remember, this is just a formality, your resume alrwady landed you the job. Not exactly. 69 interviews with only 20 positions open. I highly doubt that! |
| Take something to write on. Write your own questions beforehand. Make eye contact. Don't fidget. Get business cards and remember names. Smile. Know one clean joke, minimum. Set a follow up expectation. Do mock interviews. Explain what sets you apart and why you'll do well in the position. Don't limpdick the handshakes. Speak clearly. Don't lie. |
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You have to control the interview. First, you can't come across too desperate, so dress down a bit. Second, when they call you in, act like you are in the middle of fucking with your phone and tell them "hold on" and then an uncomfortable minute later, say "what did you say?" Third, pose the interview as if you're going to be their boss soon. Cocky works, HR departments eat that shit up. "Where do you see yourself in five years?" "Being your boss." Fourth, get it out of the way as quick as you can how much you expect to make and how many vacation days you need, that way they won't waste your time with an hour of bullshit if they are planning on low balling you. Lastly, remember, this is just a formality, your resume alrwady landed you the job. Not exactly. 69 interviews with only 20 positions open. I highly doubt that! He was joking. |
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Not caring to a reasonable degree is best, don't be too nervous
Also watch the person and pick up some subtle queues as to what major issues they are facing, and subtly tell them what they want to hear but as if its a coincidence And at the interview, don't be afraid to show confidence by some subtle role reversal "That's all of my questions, do you have any more for me?". Did this on my first job interview without even thinking about it and got the job. Have plenty of questions to ask them, just like women they will sense desperation and go after the one who seems like they have options. Also, don't use words like "I just", "To tell the truth", "But", "Honestly" |
| I've interviewed hundreds of people. For a position like you describe, you need to come off like a team player, flexible and have a good attitude. The technical stuff is all on the resume. Just relax and be yourself. Try to give specific examples of relevant experience or great things you have done. Be excited about the position and passionate about your qualifications. Lots of interviewers are company men so you should really do some research about the company and reference company ethics or values. They should give you time for questions so have some prepared, ideally the type that gives you info on what they are looking for outside of the job description so you can tie your experience to them before it ends. |
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I interviewed for a maintenance internship out at PVNGS last year, there was an interview with site managers than a 5 panel interview right after where they ask you questions based on the "STAR" method.
Site managers were cake, just be yourself. Panel had me shitting bricks because i only had answers based on experience for like half the things they were asking and hypotheticals for the rest. |
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Don't say "I'm a people person" Don't ask "When can I start" Do be genuinely excited about being there. (I'm amazed at how many interviewees I've talked to over the years that I swear did not want to be there) Do address your lack of experience openly with clear examples of why you will still be the best candidate- but don't be cocky. Don't wait for interviewers to ask about it because they won't. As painful as it is, you have to drag all that "dirty" laundry into the open and discuss it. It takes maturity to take that initiative. Do leave the interviewers with ZERO doubt that you truly want the job and that you'll bust your ass to be the very best candidate they've ever hired. I have hired many people based on their enthusiasm and desire for the job. It's not always a deal maker, but it IS a tie breaker. Good luck. Asking for ideas is a great first step. |
| I've been to a few nuke sites during outages for instrumentation installations. Big key points are clean records and being financially stable for passing back ground checks. You ain't no good if you can get badged. Understanding of .gov regulations and patience with letting the system work is needed. |
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Quoted: Entry Level Maintenance Mechanic Quoted: Quoted: What position are you interviewing for? Ask questions that show interest in learning, safety first team stuff too. Entry Level Maintenance Mechanic |
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Nuke plant? Safety safer safety, and you are procedure driven. Like follow the work card to the letter. Be a Team player who likes peer checking. Quoted:
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What position are you interviewing for? Ask questions that show interest in learning, safety first team stuff too. Entry Level Maintenance Mechanic http://srremediation.com/ Exactly! My Dad already told me they will ask if safety is my top concern (Lockout your work site), and if I don't know how to handle a procedure to immediately stop and ask my supervisor. All of which I learned in school. |
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They want to know that you are likable and that they will want to be around you at work. They want to know you will be an obedient employee. Smile, be polite etc..... Don't let any interviewer make you think this is a casual affair and get too comfortable. Ask them about how long they have been there, what roles they have been in etc...small talk about them. Tells them you're normal.
Bring a printed copy of your resume for each person you plan to interview with. Give it to them after the small talk when you get down to business. When asked a question about your background/experience/how you would handle something, have a specific example of a time when you faced similar circumstances, what actions you took and the result. The best predictor of future behavior is past behavior and this will demonstrate that. When asked questions use the CHAT method when answering(obviously not necessary for a question like where do you live) Confirm you understand the question if necessary Honor the question ie: That's a great/interesting/difficult question Answer the question using the advice above Test ie: Does that answer your question? Ask them what are the key factors to being successful with the company and in this specific position(BTW, it's NEVER called a job. It's a position or role within the organization). Write them down. Now this is a first in field position for you so this could be tough BUT you need to provide them situations where you've been faced with similar circumstances(even if it's in your personal life), what actions you took and the result for each key factor to demonstrate you meet their requirements for success. Other questions: -What are your expectations of me -What does a normal day look like Make sure you watch the time because before you leave you MUST 1)Tell them you are comfortable reporting to them and with their expectations 2)Review(Briefly) your qualifications for success you previously discussed 3)Let them know you are looking forward to the next step in the interview process(if this is it then you can see yourself exceeding their expectation in this position and that you want the position so you can contribute the the success of the company) 4)Ask them if they have any reservations about you and if so would they feel comfortable telling you. This is your last chance to address anything which may be against you before you leave. There may be obvious things ie: your lack of experience which you cant change so acknowledge it and reassure them. 5)Very Important Ask them if they will be recommending you to go on to the next steps in the process OR if this is it will they recommend you for the position. send a follow-up email to each person you interview with(get their email addresses before you leave) |
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Research the company ,ore, got to website and become very familiar with everything.
The worst are people that I've interviewed that didn't know shit about what we do. Really pissed ,e off Study the website is my advice, be yourself, be confident and personal. It's also about a good fit |