The IBEW 234 interview felt different from my IBEW 332 interview.
The panel was still large. There were union and contractor representatives. It was still formal enough to make me nervous.
But the room felt more engaged.
That helped.
The questions were similar to other interviews I had done:
- A project I was proud of
- A time I ran into a problem
- A time I had to explain or handle something difficult
- Questions about my interest in the apprenticeship
But there were also questions about the program itself.
What did I know about the apprenticeship?
How long was it?
What did I know about the union?
That stood out to me.
It reminded me that interview prep is not only about your personal stories. You should also know the program you are applying to.
Not in a fake way.
Not memorizing the entire website.
But enough to show you took the opportunity seriously.
If you are interviewing for a union apprenticeship, I would prepare for both sides:
Your examples and their program.
For your examples, have stories ready about work, learning, conflict, criticism, and problem solving.
For their program, know the basics:
- Length of apprenticeship
- Type of work
- School expectations
- What the local does
- Why you want that trade
The panel is trying to decide whether you are someone worth training.
Knowing the program helps show that you are not just applying blindly.
As of June 2026, I was still waiting for my interview score and rank from IBEW 234.
That part is familiar now.
Apply.
Test or transfer.
Interview.
Wait.
The waiting gets old, but each step still matters.
IBEW 234 gave me another chance to improve how I showed up in an interview.
That alone made it valuable.