Interview amey electrician

[newbie2014]

Hi Guys
Got interview at amey coming up for a highways electrician. Just wondering if anyone had any pointers? Its a competency based interview. Not had interview in several years so a little nervous about it.
Cheers

 

[Chris1234]

Research the company, remember the name of the person you are seeing.
Remember to listen, sound confident, think of examples of where you’ve excelled, such as a solution to a problem you had.
Think of a good sounding reason of why you are leaving where you are, if it’s better money / responsibility / progression / learning new things then say so.
Sound keen and excited.

 

[Rpa07]

And don’t mention Ameys husband Carillion - it might get ‘Awkward’.

 

[Pete999]

Hi Guys
Got interview at amey coming up for a highways electrician. Just wondering if anyone had any pointers? Its a competency based interview. Not had interview in several years so a little nervous about it.
Cheers

Research the rules and regulations regarding highway electrics

 

[DPG]

A good general tip for interviews is to know your weaknesses as well as your strengths. It's a question that is often asked and one that people often aren't prepared for.

Another tip is to always have a couple of questions ready to ask the interviewer. It avoids that embarassing silence when they inevitably say 'is there anything you want to ask us?'.

If you do have questions about pay, etc. then, in my opinion, leave them till the end of the interview.

And good luck!

 

[MisterE]

Remember that you are interviewing them ( as a prospective employer) as much as they are interviewing you.
Good Luck.

 

[MDJ]

Ask the basics.
(1) how do you check your voltage indicators
(2) what does ZS mean
(3) if a motor runs backwards how do you correct it
(4) what does UPS mean
(5) What is section 7 of Bs7671 about
(6) what is the range of Low voltage
(7) can you draw me a picture of an RCD
(8) can you tell me what Ohms law is about
(9) what is a TT system and where would you see one
(10) what is a relay

if they can get at least 8 right then they are worth talking to, anything less, just get them out of the door

 

[Squid]

Walk in with a swagger with muddy boots and a top of the range tool belt with 51 screwdrivers, that'll impress them.........

 

[Taylortwocities]

with 51 screwdrivers

Don't forget the neon "test" screwdriver. All good electricians have one of those. Useful for opening a can of golden syrup, but not much else.

 

[Squid]

With the button missing.........