No interview - hired through union placement. I began working with IBEW 424 in the year 2003. One of the benefits for a unionized contractor is that their company has access to a well-trained pool of skilled workers that are ready, able, and willing to work. When a project demands more manpower, IBEW always produces. On the other hand, when a project is winding down, layoff’s is never an issue; this is the all familiar nature of being a unionized employee with IBEW 424. However, there are those occasions when a company has projects that run back to back. When this occurs it is normal for a company not to layoff but rather transfer those electricians that have already proven themselves in the previous project.

Applied online. Recieved phone call three days later with job discription, pay, etc. Phoned in to a conference call to learn more about the enviorment (war zone) etc. Was offered the job over the phone. Flew to Houston for week long "interview process". Physical, drug test, passport, DOD ID, CPR, multiple "classes" on work conditions. Flew out of Houston to Dubai and then to Afghanistan or Iraq.