Interview advice

[paulthe spark]

Evening chaps. Got interview coming up for street lighting electrician with the council. Just wondering if anyone has any idea what kinda questions they might ask. If its more a competency based interview or more technical? Ive heard equality and diversity is something that may come up. I dont have much experience with street lighting. Hopefully some of you can help. Thanks

 

[7029 dave]

Hi . I have know experience in this field, all I can say is do some research in this field and give it your best. Good luck fella.

 

[paulthe spark]

Thanks dave. Its not till may just trying to find out as much as i can . Quite fancy doing this line of work

 

[paulthe spark]

Anyone?

 

[Chivers]

Do some research and get to know the basics but I'd expect the interview to be more involved with working at heights and the safety aspect of things you'd be quizzed on. Have you got a NRSWA qualification at all?

 

[paulthe spark]

Yes got nrswa level 5 in signing , lighting and guarding

 

[paulthe spark]

Yep its a few weeks away yet so plenty time to prepare. Must admit dont know much about streetlighting.

 

[Pete999]

Anyone?

They might ask you about how you feel when working in a team, are you prepared to muck in when the going gets tough, working in bad weather, call outs, Oh and leave yer phone OFF during the interview, good luck

 

[Midwest]

It always good idea to find a bit about the actual company, as opposed to the job itself. You can do this by a bit of research, or by actually emailing them to get some background, CEO & organisational structure etc, numbers of staff, areas covered etc. So when they say 'Tells what you know about us', you can give them a concise answer. They will probable ask you what you think the job entails. Unless they've advertised for qualified street lighting engineers, there will be few technical questions about the role itself.