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The original was posted on /r/electricians by /u/AverageGuy16 on 2023-08-17 20:07:14+00:00.
I’m graduating from my trade school in a few weeks and have been going on all sorts of interviews and such and one of the places I did really well. They asked me to come work with them for a day to see how I do before they consider offering me a job. They said I’d be doing basic stuff as a helper and that I should bring all my tools and some drills with me. I have an impact and hammer drill with two batteries.
Im used to just having a tool belt with all my hand tools in it but now that I’m having to bring my drills I ended up getting a welkinland electrical back pack. It’s a bit big but I guess that’s okay right? I’m assuming I can just bring my impact drill and some bits with me and leave the hammer drill home but I’m unsure if this is a good move. I’m gonna then just take my tool pouch/belt and put it in the backpack in case I gotta grab my tools/have them with me while I go around and work in these areas. I’m bringing some insulated screw drivers, dikes, channel locks, strippers, multimeter, plug tester, tick tracer, tape measure and some pencils which will mainly be in my tool belt/pouch. Am I doing this right and bringing the right stuff or is the overkill?
I’m so freaking nervous man. What should I expect here? All they told me was that they wanted to see me splicing, hooking and wiring some outlets in the office before hitting the field with them. What else should I do to prepare? I did really well in school, in the labs and when we went to go work on homes out on the field. I know I don’t know enough to be seen as an asset but I really want to learn and become a good electrician under these guys. How can I make a good impression?