So I posted a question a couple weeks ago looking for folks who knew anything about FAC electronic technician interview questions. No one replied, but I figured I would post my experience for any of you folks who might be curious.
Here is what my "interview" was like. I put that in quotes because it was less like a traditional interview and more like a...reaction test? I went in expecting tons of tech related question about scales and auto wrappers. They didn't really ask me any questions, they primarily told me about the position, and the absurdly long hours and stress I would be put through and appeared to be looking to see how I reacted. Now I am used to stress and long hours, so that wasn't a problem. I had a **** eating grin on my face the entire time they told me what I would be working with so I can only assume that worked in my favor. So after about an hour and a half of casually talking with them about my time in the military and short time working at Smith's they asked if I had any questions. That was it.
I will say, I was shocked how up front they were about the work. They pull no punches about work load, or what they expect from you. You WILL work these hours, you WILL be put through a lot of stress. They go over all the training you will do and go over how many stores you will be servicing. So I am going into this knowing exactly what to expect. They don't leave anything unanswered. It really was completely different than the interview and hiring process with the retail side of Smith's.
Now to be fair, I do have 10 years experience in this type of work. Not with Smith's equipment specifically but electronic tech in general, this is a big help. They also mentioned they are looking for "teachable" people. So while I do not have a degree, having one would go a LONG way if you were looking for this type of job, especially if you do not have any experience.
Finally, I got the job! I start in training in 2 weeks!
So I posted a question a couple weeks ago looking for folks who knew anything about FAC electronic technician interview questions. No one replied, but I figured I would post my experience for any of you folks who might be curious.
Here is what my "interview" was like. I put that in quotes because it was less like a traditional interview and more like a...reaction test? I went in expecting tons of tech related question about scales and auto wrappers. They didn't really ask me any questions, they primarily told me about the position, and the absurdly long hours and stress I would be put through and appeared to be looking to see how I reacted. Now I am used to stress and long hours, so that wasn't a problem. I had a **** eating grin on my face the entire time they told me what I would be working with so I can only assume that worked in my favor. So after about an hour and a half of casually talking with them about my time in the military and short time working at Smith's they asked if I had any questions. That was it.
I will say, I was shocked how up front they were about the work. They pull no punches about work load, or what they expect from you. You WILL work these hours, you WILL be put through a lot of stress. They go over all the training you will do and go over how many stores you will be servicing. So I am going into this knowing exactly what to expect. They don't leave anything unanswered. It really was completely different than the interview and hiring process with the retail side of Smith's.
Now to be fair, I do have 10 years experience in this type of work. Not with Smith's equipment specifically but electronic tech in general, this is a big help. They also mentioned they are looking for "teachable" people. So while I do not have a degree, having one would go a LONG way if you were looking for this type of job, especially if you do not have any experience.
Finally, I got the job! I start in training in 2 weeks!
Congrats' on getting the job.
Always nice to see those with prior military experience getting hired.
Sorry about the no replies last time nobody on here works facility tech. We all work in unskilled labor They are right tho look on here you are treated like everybody else. You won't work on wrappers and scales around here tho those are all contracted out to Hobart.
