I have just received my letter from NEAT stating that I passed my aptitude test, It was pretty difficult for me given all the complicated algebra, but the reading portion was a breeze. The woman I talked to said she couldn't give me my exact score but told me I scored well above average. I Have an interview coming up here in a few weeks and I have a few questions.
First, is there anything that I should go over prior to the interview to make sure I know that they will ask me.
Second, should I go for the suit and tie? My uncle said not to and is union already but everyone else I have talked to suggests I do so.
Third, Does anyone know if I will receive my ranking after the interview or is it basically up in the air?
And last but not least, How long after the interview (given I meet their requirements) will it take to start working?
I do have my class A along with CPR First aid AED certs already taken care of.
Shirt, tie, slacks and some nice shoes.. They really do take your appearance into consideration. It's a clear indicator of how serious you think the interview and the job is!
I wore suit and tie and got a letter stating I was on the waiting list to be picked off of, they didn't give me my rank. However I know there are 115 people On the list and they told me at the interview I "wouldn't be on the bottom" I'd over dress if I were you. It really can't hurt. They're all suits that interview you so why not dress to impress. I'm just waiting on a call to start boot camp. Are you going inside or outside?
Had my interview at local 126 infeb 2012 yhey told me I was exactly what they were looking for in a apprentice have my class a cdl but still havent received a call does anyone know if the have been doing bootcamps
Ok thanks I live in wilmington but when I filled out the app they said I would be out of jersey hows work there. Is neat the only way to get my apprentiship?
Damn you must have just missed a camp. I tested and everything last may. I'm just trying to be patient, hopefully we get called soon. They had a camp in September but heard only two guys from 351 were pulled for it. Should be another one Februaryish
Good luck getting in touch with a BA lol, I have a buddy in 456 and I also have a cousin in local 399 ironworkers. My cousins president is close with guys out of the IBEW and just let me know how the whole process goes. Wish he could help me get in but that's not how NEAT operates.
Lol my brother is a steam fitter out of lu85 in Michigan same process he said blow up the b.a lol guess not but keep in touch if you here anything I appreciate the info
I tried the BA Route, no response. I just put in for steamfitters lu420 in Philly. I'm going to try to crack into whatever I can. All else fails come April I can get I to 399 ironworkers almost guaranteed.
Plus first aid/CPR/aed training. I'm also taking a few classes currently on electrical fundamentals and theory to get a second interview opportunity to up my score in May.
To studying for my test, I went to the local junior college websites and took their practice placement tests for math and english. I just took the test last week, so I do not know how I did, but it felt like the questions were all very similar.
I applied last September, still no call. I talked to a gentleman from NEAT, he said there is an "organized" bootcamp coming up for 24 guys. Other than that, just wait on the phone call or when it comes time to re-apply again, do so.
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