Be Ready to Answer These Questions at Your Next Job Interview

Whether this is your first job interview or you’ve done several already, you will probably find yourself with a case of nerves as it begins.

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Whether this is your first job interview or you’ve done several already, you will probably find yourself with a case of nerves as it begins. And when anxiety strikes, your mind can go into full retreat. That’s why it’s so important to be prepared with answers to these interview questions, if you’re going to give yourself the best chance for a job offer, or at least a second interview.

Going into an interview unprepared for some of the most common interview questions will put you at a disadvantage. You want to give clear, well-thought-out answers to any of the interview questions, and while the interviewer might throw you one or two curve-balls, there will be some that come up at practically every interview.

Prepare for the following interview questions, and you’ll have more confidence and set yourself apart from the other candidates:

Question 1: Tell Me About Yourself

Almost every interview will start with this question, and the way you answer this question will make your first impression. Be ready for this one by rehearsing a reply of 3 or 4 sentences about your career path and how it led you to this interview.

Don’t go into much detail, and don’t begin by listing all of your accomplishments and sounding pretentious. Talk about your education, training, and experience briefly and stay away from bringing up your personal life. Remember to save some details for the interview questions that come after this one.

Question 2: Why Do You Want to Work For Us?

Hiring managers sometimes ask this question in an interview to find out what you already know about the company. That’s one good reason to research the company and its industry. You will be able to answer this question by pointing out the things you know and like about the company. You also show an employer that you care when you can talk about them because you took the time to do your research.

Question 3: Why Are You Looking for a Job?

This question helps interviewers eliminate individual candidates:

  • Who just want any job
  • Who have had many jobs
  • Who were fired from their last job

Answer this interview question by focusing on the specifics and remaining positive. Never speak negatively about your previous employers!

Question 4: Why Should We Hire You?

Once again, stick with specifics and 2-3 examples to answer this interview question. Explain how the skills and experiences you have accumulated will benefit the company. Talk about a few of your accomplishments and how they might solve some of your new employer’s problems. When you give the interviewer specific examples of how you will help the company, you make it easier for him or her to picture you working there.

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Bridging Connections: Outsource Opens its 24th Office in Richmond, VA

 

Outsource is excited to the opening of its second Virginia location in Richmond on January 22, 2024. Along with our office in McLean this is the company’s 24th location nationwide.

Built on Experience

This office hosts two experienced recruiters dedicated to serving the needs of the region. Heading up our Richmond team is our regional expert Jonathan Hawkins, who also serves as our leader of the DC and Carolina markets. His proven success in developing territories makes him the perfect fit for this expansion, emphasizing our dedication to delivering localized staffing solutions for our Low Voltage & Electrical clientele.

Jonathan’s support in Richmond exemplifies our focus on understanding the unique needs of local businesses. As we navigate this territory expansion, Outsource is well-positioned to meet the increasing demand for qualified technicians, reinforcing our commitment to serving both existing clients and establishing new partnerships in the thriving Richmond business landscape.

We extend an invitation to both our longstanding and new clients to connect with Jonathan and the Outsource team at our new Richmond location. Together, let’s contribute to the ongoing success of businesses in the region.

Growing Talent Pool of Technicians

This location will train low voltage cabling and electrical technicians to create a viable talent pool of skilled talent to meet the high demands of the rapidly growing market. Our specialized training is perfect for those looking to transition into a skilled trade. All trainees are also provided with an OSHA 10 course that covers jobsite health and safety.

Free Training Provided

Training is provided free of charge and all trainees are paid for every hour that they spend in the program. Trainees will also leave with a complete set of tools, including a tool pouch, a punch down tool, a multibit screwdriver, snips, sharpie, electrical tape, and PPE (hard hat, safety gloves, safety glasses, and safety vest).

Same Day Account Set Up

Richmond will provide the same level of service and talent that our clients have come to expect from Outsource. We offer same day account set up, our work is guaranteed on every placement, and we deliver on demand as early as the next day.

For more information about the Richmond, VA location visit Outsource.net or contact Jon Hawkins at 703.636.0467, jhawkins@outsource.net.

Outsource is a temporary staffing company specializing in the placement of Low Voltage & Electrical talent. The company employs over 2000 technicians weekly on jobsites across the continental U.S. Outsource works with the leading national system integrators and major electrical contractors in the United States and many of our technicians go on to permanent placement opportunities.

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Outsource Opens Second Location in Florida

 

Outsource is pleased to celebrate the September 20, 2022 opening of our new office in Miramar, Florida. It is our second office in Florida (along with Tampa), and the company’s 22nd location nationwide.

Tri-County Coverage

The office will serve the tri-county region of southern Florida, from Miami to West Palm Beach and handles both low voltage and electrical verticals.

The South Florida office is led by Stephen Pelaez, who has been with Outsource for five years and brings a wealth of experience and established contacts in the region from his previous position working in our Tampa office. Stephen will be joined by Joe Marchesano, who will serve as the location’s Sourcer, and the two are ready to take advantage of the area’s booming economy and rapid expansion.

Dedicated Training Space

The new location will also have a dedicated training space that is expected to be operating by Q1 of 2023. The location will train low voltage cabling and electrical technicians to create a viable talent pool of skilled talent to meet the high demands of the rapidly growing market. Our specialized training is perfect for those looking to transition into a skilled trade and we also offer the OSHA 10 course that covers job safety, health, as well as job site etiquette.

Tool Set for Trainees

Training at the Miramar office is not only free, but Outsource will also pay you for your time upon successful completion of the course. Trainees will also leave with a complete set of tools, including a tool pouch, a punch down tool, a multibit screwdriver, snips, sharpie, electrical tape, and PPE (hard hat, safety gloves, safety glasses, and safety vest).

Next Day Staffing

Stephen and Joe will provide the same level of service and talent that our clients have come to expect from Outsource. We offer same day account set up, our work is guaranteed on every placement, and we deliver on demand as early as the next day.

For more information about the South Florida location visit Outsource.net or contact Stephen Pelaez at 813.321.4088.

Outsource is a temporary staffing company specializing in quick and reliable on-demand labor and highly skilled technicians. We support a wide range of blue-collar industries including: low-voltage, electrical, fire alarm, security and controls. The company employs over 2000 technicians weekly on jobsites across the continental U.S. and many of our technicians go on to permanent placement opportunities. Outsource works with the leading national system integrators and major electrical contractors in the United States and, with 22 U.S locations, we can staff any project in the nation.

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Outsource Continues To Grow With New Charlotte Office

 

Outsource is pleased to announce the June 1, 2022 opening of our Charlotte office, the company’s 18th location nationwide.

Charlotte’s Booming Economy

The office is led by Shelby Singer, who has been with Outsource for over five (5) years, working in Sales & Account Management in San Diego. She takes on the new adventure with her fiancé and their dog, Mila. With the move to Charlotte, we will be perfectly placed to take advantage of the city’s booming economy and rapid expansion. The city is one of the country’s major banking hubs and offers easy access to North and South Carolina. The office will serve both low voltage and electrical verticals.

Dedicated Training Space

The new location is complete with dedicated training space and we are already looking to hire a Recruiter by the end of June to focus exclusively on the Charlotte market. Until then, Nashville’s Branch Leader Garret Godwin will be serving as Shelby’s right-hand man and processing orders for Charlotte.

Growing Talent Pool of Technicians

The location will train low voltage cabling and electrical technicians to create a viable talent pool of skilled talent to meet the high demands of the rapidly growing market. Out specialized training is perfect for those looking to transition into a skilled trade. All trainees are also provided with an OSHA 10 course that covers jobsite health and safety

Free Training Provided

Training is provided free of charge and all trainees are paid for every hour that they spend in the program. Trainees will also leave with a complete set of tools, including a tool pouch, a punch down tool, a multibit screwdriver, snips, sharpie, electrical tape, and PPE (hard hat, safety gloves, safety glasses, and safety vest).

Same Day Account Set Up

Charlotte will provide the same level of service and talent that our clients have come to expect from Outsource. We offer same day account set up, our work is guaranteed on every placement, and we deliver on demand as early as the next day.

For more information about the Charlotte location visit Outsource.net or contact Shelby Singer at 704-909-6611, shelby@outsource.net.

Outsource is a temporary staffing company specializing in the placement of Low Voltage & Electrical talent. The company employs over 2000 technicians weekly on jobsites across the continental U.S. Outsource works with the leading national system integrators and major electrical contractors in the United States and many of our technicians go on to permanent placement opportunities.

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Outsource Expands To Austin

 

Outsource is pleased to announce the opening of our Austin office, the company’s 17th location nationwide and our 4th in Texas.

The office is led by native Texan and Regional Leader Blaine Monteau, who has been with Outsource for nearly 10 years and currently manages P&L for the Houston and San Antonio locations. The new location will be approximately 1000 sq. feet, with half of the space dedicated to training new technicians. We are currently looking to hire a Recruiter to focus exclusively on the Austin market.

Growth Opportunity in Austin

Outsource moved into Austin to take advantage of the city’s booming economy, rapid expansion, and the opportunity that the skilled labor gap provides. The city is home to some of the world’s biggest tech companies, including Tesla, Facebook, Samsung, Oracle, and Dell.

Skilled Cabling and Electrical Technicians

The new Austin location has the ability to recruit and train low voltage cabling and electrical technicians in order to create a viable talent pool of skilled talent to meet the high demands of a rapidly growing Austin market. Outsource specializes in training people looking to transition into a skilled trade and we offer the OSHA 10 course that covers job safety, health, as well as job site etiquette. Training is not only free, but we actually pay you for the time upon successful completion of the course. Trainees will also leave with a complete set of tools, including a tool pouch, a punch down tool, a multibit screwdriver, snips, sharpie, electrical tape, and PPE (hard hat, safety gloves, safety glasses, and safety vest).

Ready To Deliver Talent

Austin will provide the same level of service and talent that our clients have come to expect from Outsource. We offer same day account set up, our work is guaranteed on every placement, and we deliver on demand as early as the next day.

Contact Outsource in Austin

For more information about the Austin location visit Outsource.net or contact Blaine Monteau at 832-548-5895.

Outsource is a temporary staffing company specializing in the placement of Low Voltage & Electrical talent. The company employs over 2000 technicians weekly on jobsites across the continental U.S. Outsource works with the leading national system integrators and major electrical contractors in the United States and many of our technicians go on to permanent placement opportunities.

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Los Angeles showing much potential for Electricians and Low Voltage technicians to find work in 2022

 

Starting in Los Angeles in 1998, Outsource has worked to build strong relationships with all types of Electrical, Structured Cabling, Audio Visual, Security, and Fire Alarm Contractors throughout Southern California. We’re busier than ever in 2022 showing much potential for Electricians and Low Voltage technicians to find work and stay busy in Southern California.

Sustained Growth with New Projects

Large projects are a key component to the market’s growth with some already under construction and or ready to break ground in 2022. Los Angeles is especially seeing sustained growth with new construction in the Entertainment, Technology, Infrastructure, and Distribution industry sectors. Another large component of recent and future growth in Los Angeles being Tenant Improvement and Remodeling projects.

Entertainment Continues to Grow

The Entertainment industry in the City of Angels has been the backbone of the economy for decades and continues to grow with projects at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Top Golf in El Segundo, as well as Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Spotify offices in Hollywood and Culver City.

Infrastructure and E-Commerce Generating Jobs

Infrastructure projects at LAX terminals and parking lots, Port of Long Beach, as well as a few Metro LA projects are creating jobs in many industries, mainly construction and skilled trades, like Electricians and Low-Voltage installers. Distribution and E-Commerce fulfillment centers are also booming eastward in San Bernardino and Riverside counties with the help of companies like Amazon, Walmart and Target all expanding their distribution channels with new warehouses and facilities.

Jobs for Electricians and Low Voltage Trades

All this activity is presenting a wide variety of job opportunities in construction, namely jobs for Apprentice Electricians and Journeyman Electricians as well as Low Voltage trades, like Structured Cable Technicians, Audio Visual Technicians, RF and DAS Technicians, Security and Fire Alarm Technicians, and Low Voltage Installers. Outsource will give you the opportunity to work with local electrical, cabling, and system integrators throughout Southern California.

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Industrial and Commercial projects in Houston Creating Uptick in Jobs

 

The Houston market continues to diversify its economic portfolio with expected growth in the industrial sector as the city continues to expand into 2022. Land is the driver for large industrial companies seeking space as well as residential and multi-family developers.

Rise of E-commerce

The distribution industry is seeing a large uptick with companies like Amazon buying up large sq. footage distribution space. The city should continue to become a national distribution center due to the recent rise of e-commerce.

Expanding Construction

The inner city of Houston is the host of many mixed-use commercial projects as well as hotels, and large office tower buildings. Hewlett Packard also continues expansion of its large global HQ campus in Spring, TX. Healthcare is also a major driver of construction work, always looking to beef up its medical infrastructure all over the city.

Jobs for Electricians and Low Voltage Trades

All of these factors contribute to thousands of job opportunities for construction workers, specifically for electrical and low voltage contractors. Skilled trades continue to be in high demand and comparatively to other major cities nationwide, Houston’s cost of living is still beneath the nationwide average.

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Construction Projects in Florida are Creating Jobs For Electricians And Technicians

 

The state of Florida isn’t just your vacation destination anymore. It has become one of the most sought-after places to move since 2020 with over a million individuals and families relocating. Huge driving factors are construction projects in Education, Transportation, Industrial, Technology and Entertainment sectors. About 1,000 people per day are flocking to the Sunshine state for better opportunities.

Infrastructure and Transportation Projects

Large projects are a key component to the market’s growth with some already under construction and or ready to break ground in 2022. In the Infrastructure sector is booming with maritime projects at the Port of Clearwater, Port of Tampa, Port St. Lucie, Port of Charlotte, Port of Jacksonville, and Port of Miami. Airport projects are also taking off in Tampa, Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale, and Miami. The Space Aviation sector also seeing growth with NASA and SpaceX both on the East Coast. Rail Transportation is also contributing with the Sunrail project connecting Melbourne, Daytona, and Orlando via high-speed train.

Healthcare and Entertainment Projects

Other industries like Healthcare are breaking ground in 2022 for medical facilities funded by BayCare, Moffitt, and Advent Health. Entertainment and Tourism have been a staple for the Florida economy for decades yet still seeing growth with Disney, Universal, and Legoland parks all with current projects to be completed by 2024.

Jobs for Electricians and Low Voltage Trades

All this activity is presenting a wide variety of job opportunities in construction, namely jobs for Apprentice Electricians and Journeyman Electricians as well as Low Voltage trades, like Structured Cable Technicians, Audio Visual Technicians, RF and DAS Technicians, Security and Fire Alarm Technicians, and Low Voltage Installers.

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Commercial Expansion is Creating Jobs in Seattle

 

Operating in Seattle for the last 10 years, Outsource has seen growth in the Electrical and Low Voltage job markets. Especially with Low Voltage trades like Structured Cabling, Security and Fire Alarm, Access Control, and HVAC Controls. Job seekers in the Electrical and Low Voltage skilled trades must have the appropriate licensing (for example EL01 and EL06 licenses) to work throughout Washington state.

Ripe for Growth

Going into 2022, Seattle is ripe for growth in job opportunities with the help of investments in new construction and tenant improvement work. These opportunities are driven by projects on healthcare facilities, strip-mall store fronts, public storage facilities, and casinos. A large concentration of jobs will be in the Seattle metro area, followed by Tacoma as well as surrounding suburb cities including Boise, ID and Spokane, WA.

Wide Variety of Jobs for Electrical and Low Voltage trades

With commercial expansion driving the economy, growth is the continued theme for the Seattle market for years to come. This growth is presenting a wide variety of job opportunities in construction, namely jobs for Apprentice Electricians and Journeyman Electricians as well as the Low Voltage trades like Structured Cable Technicians, Data Center Technicians, Security and Fire Alarm Technicians, and Low Voltage Installers.

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San Antonio sustaining job growth with variety of developments

 

The San Antonio market is seeing several notable projects get underway to kick off the New Year for a wide variety of industries including Federal, Education and Multi-family mixed-use development. A new federal courthouse in downtown, expansion of UTSA’s main campus in the North part of town, and the Villas of Echo East are some of the noteworthy projects to list.

Destination for Job Opportunities

Growth in this market has been steady over the past decade, as San Antonio remains a Top 15 destination for construction workers. This growth is presenting a wide variety of job opportunities in construction, namely jobs for Apprentice Electricians and Journeyman Electricians as well as Low Voltage trades, like Structured Cable Technicians, Data Center Technicians, Security and Fire Alarm Technicians, and Low Voltage Installers.

Data Center Expansion Key to Job Growth

The data center space is also a key component to the market’s growth with Microsoft’s ongoing datacenter expansion continuing for the next 3 years, with a project value of 213 million. The large project, being managed by leading General Contractor, Turner Industries, hosts companies looking for talent in the electrical, low voltage, security/fire alarm, a/v, and HVAC industries. San Antonio boasts a small-town feel in a big city atmosphere and should continue to see growth as the city expands its borders and pushes itself further into the uninhibited Texas Hill Country.

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