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How do you interview for a welding position?
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Robert’s Answer
Gain the knowledge of techniques, safety and materials. Also, think of a way to show them you have this knowledge and ability. For instance, take a video of yourself of welding. Showing that you have the ability and knowledge of what you need to know.
Also, be physically able and fit. Oddly enough, for proper technique you need to be very limber to get yourself into the proper position of to weld properly.
Also, be physically able and fit. Oddly enough, for proper technique you need to be very limber to get yourself into the proper position of to weld properly.
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Hi Cedrick,
I used to work with Texas Workforce, and helped many welders find jobs. They said there was often a skills test administered during the interview. Basically, for any kind of interview, you want to show that you can help the company to make or save money. This includes things like:
1. SAFETY: very big in welding. I have personally seen grass fires started by people welding in dry areas. If you start a fire, your company can be required to pay for the damages. Use of protective gear: If you get hurt, it can cost the company money, plus, you won't be able to work. Make real sure you follow all the safety rules during a skills test administered during the interview!
2. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Depends on the type of welding you do. Let's say you are doing metal fabrication, and someone comes in wanting a fancy mailbox post, but, they don't really know what they want or the limits of what can or can't be done. You have to talk with them, explain things, without talking down to them.
3. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE: beyond safety, there are laws pertaining to how you handle the gas bottles, etc. (I think!). When you break a law, the company can be fined. Let's say you let your 14 year old brother do some welding at your shop. That would likely be violating child labor laws, etc (not sure, just an example!)
So basically, on the interview, you want to reassure them that you will show up as scheduled and do a good job. Try not to just use yes/no answers. For example, if they ask, "do you have transportation?" don't just say "yes." You should say something like "yes, and if something were to happen, I have neighbors who are willing to help me out to make sure I'm able to get to work."
Try not to be nervous. Aside from the current virus issues, it is normally customary to shake hands, and make eye contact. Try to make eye contact throughout the interview. Not always easy, but, failure to make eye contact is often perceived as trying to hide something.
Hope this helps!
Kim
I used to work with Texas Workforce, and helped many welders find jobs. They said there was often a skills test administered during the interview. Basically, for any kind of interview, you want to show that you can help the company to make or save money. This includes things like:
1. SAFETY: very big in welding. I have personally seen grass fires started by people welding in dry areas. If you start a fire, your company can be required to pay for the damages. Use of protective gear: If you get hurt, it can cost the company money, plus, you won't be able to work. Make real sure you follow all the safety rules during a skills test administered during the interview!
2. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Depends on the type of welding you do. Let's say you are doing metal fabrication, and someone comes in wanting a fancy mailbox post, but, they don't really know what they want or the limits of what can or can't be done. You have to talk with them, explain things, without talking down to them.
3. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE: beyond safety, there are laws pertaining to how you handle the gas bottles, etc. (I think!). When you break a law, the company can be fined. Let's say you let your 14 year old brother do some welding at your shop. That would likely be violating child labor laws, etc (not sure, just an example!)
So basically, on the interview, you want to reassure them that you will show up as scheduled and do a good job. Try not to just use yes/no answers. For example, if they ask, "do you have transportation?" don't just say "yes." You should say something like "yes, and if something were to happen, I have neighbors who are willing to help me out to make sure I'm able to get to work."
Try not to be nervous. Aside from the current virus issues, it is normally customary to shake hands, and make eye contact. Try to make eye contact throughout the interview. Not always easy, but, failure to make eye contact is often perceived as trying to hide something.
Hope this helps!
Kim
Carole Curtis
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hi Cedrik: I am assuming that you have taken classes towards the welding career and have some experience with this career. It is very important
for you to have classes and some experience that you can put on your resume so that will get you into a position to get an interview.
With that said it is very important that you make a resume that shows your skills and experience and even the classes that you have taken. You want present yourself as someone that is very interested in the company that you want to interview with and that is why you might to get some help with that resume, these are the categories that you should have on your resume: name, address, email and phone# on top of paper; next the first category should be a very short summary about you,1.What you have done and who you are; 2.next, should be Qualification or skills 3.experience(with name of company and dates of work and what experience you have).4. If you have classes in the areas that they are asking for
please add that to the resume and add the names of the what you have experienced. The resume has to be done with no errors, and very interesting to the reader. The resume is the TICKETto your next job, so it must be a good one for the interview. I will give you some reference books that might help with getting a good resume to send out and other information. Please use references and you will become more educated and confident on how to get an interview and what to say in an interview.
Best to your in your journey to the right interview and then the right job!
Carole
"The 250 Job Interview Questions" by Peter Veruki this has many questions that could be asked and very good answers.
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for you to have classes and some experience that you can put on your resume so that will get you into a position to get an interview.
With that said it is very important that you make a resume that shows your skills and experience and even the classes that you have taken. You want present yourself as someone that is very interested in the company that you want to interview with and that is why you might to get some help with that resume, these are the categories that you should have on your resume: name, address, email and phone# on top of paper; next the first category should be a very short summary about you,1.What you have done and who you are; 2.next, should be Qualification or skills 3.experience(with name of company and dates of work and what experience you have).4. If you have classes in the areas that they are asking for
please add that to the resume and add the names of the what you have experienced. The resume has to be done with no errors, and very interesting to the reader. The resume is the TICKETto your next job, so it must be a good one for the interview. I will give you some reference books that might help with getting a good resume to send out and other information. Please use references and you will become more educated and confident on how to get an interview and what to say in an interview.
Best to your in your journey to the right interview and then the right job!
Carole
Carole recommends the following next steps:
★ Scott Raether ★彡 Career Marketing Advisor ★彡 CPCC - CPRW
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★ Scott’s Answer
Use www.glassdoor.com to find interview questions for the company you are applying at. They may also have specific questions related to the welding profession. Finally, prepare for behavioral-based questions.
"Tell me about a time when you had to deal with a safety hazzard? What actions did you take"?
Interviewers want to hear a story about your experiences.
"Tell me about a time when you had to deal with a safety hazzard? What actions did you take"?
Interviewers want to hear a story about your experiences.
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