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Question 15 of 35

Are you familiar with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers? If so, what has your interaction been with the IBEW?

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Krista Wenz
Krista Wenz

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers is a labor union representing electrical industry workers. It was founded in 1891 and has since become one of North America's largest unions. The union represents electrical workers in various industries, including construction, utilities, telecommunications, and manufacturing. Its members work in various roles, including electricians, linemen, and technicians. The union advocates for fair wages, benefits, and working conditions for its members and promotes workplace safety.

Your answer to this question should be pretty cut and dry. The interviewer is not seeking your opinion on whether or not you like the IBEW. The interviewer wants to know if you have any exposure to the organization.

If you are familiar with the IBEW: 'In my current position, we work closely with the IBEW in our utilities department. We are a smaller company, so we are able to utilize their organization when it comes to safety and regulatory standards, as well as some program development needs.'

If you are unfamiliar with the IBEW: 'I have not personally interacted with the IBEW; however, I am familiar with their purpose. Do you collaborate with the IBEW here?'

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