PROJECT: Interview

1. For the project I took two interviews. The first one was from a good friend of mine who works as a high voltage power electrician right now and the other one was from a guitar teacher. Both of those peoples' opinions are very important to me because both of them have gotten to their dream jobs!
2.I learned a lot from these guys' interviews. I learned a lot for myself and their words and actions encouraged me even more this time.
3. Each interview wasn't very long, but it was enough time for me to find out what I really needed!

An interview with Michael Povenko:

1.  Which college did you go to for this career? Or was it just a certificate that you got?

-       I went trough a local power utility apprenticeship. After 4.5 years of school....I got a journeyman power lineman license.

2. Was it something you wanted to do all of you life?

-       No...I wanted to fly planes in the military....so I attended a military high school. 

3. How easy/hard was it for you to get a job in this field?

-       Out of 800 applicants...6 were hired. I got hired on my 3rd try.

4. Are there/were there any kind of internships within this job?

-       No. Some utilities do offer a ride along with a line crew for a day..

5.  What did you do right after high school? How did you pursue this job?

-       I attended school and worked. Also tested with utilities to get an apprenticeship slot. 

6. Did you get any scholarships/ fin. aids?

-       nope. It's usually all paid for by the utility that hired you. But if you go to a Powerline college.....like VOLTA...SLC...NWLC...AVISTA.....than they might offer financial aid...

7. Are there any other licenses that are required for this job?

-       CDL/CRANE CERTS/HAZMAT/CPR/TECH RESCUE...the company will train you..

8. What are some tips from you personally to succeed in pursuing and succeeding in this job?

-       Don't give up. Don't get tickets. Don't drink/drugs. Listen...learn...and keep on testing for jobs. You might have to go to a line college today to get a spot.....and pray lots. It's a fun...really dangerous job. It's not for everyone.....it ain't about the money. It's a plus though...