Never been this nervous!

[dallgire]

I am extremely nervous about my upcoming POSS test next wed i guess to move onto the interview with Scana. They are using the EEI test and sent me a practice test to take. Heres how my practice tests went: Math 18 right out of 19 , Reading 22 right out of 23, Assembly 9 out of 9 correct, and lastly mechanical concepts i didnt do well on as my gut was right but i changed my original answer and scored 18 right out of 26. Should i be as nervouse as i am?

[retired nuke]

no

[dallgire]

The position i am seeking is an APO I know a guy that works there and he said 22 people will be testing (unless they dont want to or dont show up) and trying to fill 6 of these positions. I know nothing about this field but am very handy and mechanical so the guy i know thought it fit me well. I really want the job as i think it will be a good move for my future. I am only 24 but i think the power company will have A LOT to offer i hope!

[Fermi2]

Rule number 1 of nuclear testing never change an answer unless a subsequent question proves your initial answer wrong

[RDTroja]

Rule number 1 of nuclear testing never change an answer unless a subsequent question proves your initial answer wrong

That is not just the rule #1 of Nuclear testing, but the #1 rule of all testing.

The only other circumstance that requires allows you to change an answer is if you check your answers after finishing the test and realize the you had misread a question. Even then, be careful and only change it if it is obviously wrong. Never second-guess yourself.

Get plenty of sleep the night before the test. A couple hours of extra sleep are worth far more than a couple of hours of extra study.

[dallgire]

Luckily I don't work the night before so that is good! I think I will do ok I just am really nervous because these power company jobs don't open often. Ive tried to research what the position actually does but it's kind of vague. I hope it's something I really enjoy as I would love to be at scana until I retire!

[dallgire]

Test in the AM! I havent been this nervous since my wife took a pregnancy test when i was 16!!!

[GLW]

Test in the AM! I havent been this nervous since my wife took a pregnancy test when i was 16!!!

ANO?!?!

[dallgire]

ANO?!?!

Is that a question? Like was I 16 years old?

[Nuclear NASCAR]

ANO=Arkansas Nuclear One

[dallgire]

Well I feel like I bombed the s@#t out of that.... That was a lot harder than the practice test as people have said. She will contact everyone tomorrow.




Modified for language rule #6.

[dallgire]

I PASSED!!!!! I'm so excited right now I can't stand it! I really appreciate this site in helping me be prepared for the exam! I feel like I hit the lottery but better because it was my efforts that passd the test not luck! God I'm so happy!!!!!

[Marlin]

I PASSED!!!!! I'm so excited right now I can't stand it! I really appreciate this site in helping me be prepared for the exam! I feel like I hit the lottery but better because it was my efforts that passd the test not luck! God I'm so happy!!!!!

Congrats 

[dallgire]

Congrats 

Thanks! I didn't realize there would be algebra on the exam that was a surprise. Also the reading comp was very difficult as you couldn't skim to find most answers as it was a combination of a couple sentences from different places.

[dallgire]

GOT THE JOB!!!! SO EXCITED!!

[Marlin]

GOT THE JOB!!!! SO EXCITED!!

Congrats yet again

[Fermi2]

Way to go. You will do well,

[RDTroja]

GOT THE JOB!!!! SO EXCITED!!

[dallgire]

Thanks guys i'm sooooo happy to be in a position where i'm learning again and being proud of what i do and in such a great field for such a great company!

[Fermi2]

What plant?

[dallgire]

What plant?

McMeekin Station it is scheduled to close in 4 years but i am still more excited than i have ever been to get this job!

[dallgire]

wow what a physical ekg,blood,hearing,vision,2 urine samples,and the worst blowing in that measuring tool wow that was something! Doctor said im all clear so thats a plus!

[dallgire]

I've tried searching here and google and can't find a solid answer. Can't find any info really. How long should I expect to be in classes? Or is there a name for them that I can search for?

[ddickey]

At a coal plant? There won't be any classes to begin with. At my utility I'll take two four week classes. My first class is coming up in a month after working five months on the job. My bud who was hired at a nuclear station in the same company, same position as myself is required to attend six months of class before he starts his shift work.
Of course SCE&G may be different.

[Nuclear NASCAR]

My experience, from many moons ago, was 8-10 weeks of classroom learning the systems and then it was 12 weeks of OJT/qualification on watch.  I'm sure that's changed by now but I can check with some of my friends back at the coal plants.