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Carpenter
Construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures of wood,
plywood, and wallboard, using carpenter's hand tools and power tools.
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Top Interview question for "Carpenter"
Resource Planning and Time Management
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Tell me how you approach a construction project.
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Describe the largest project you have built. How long did it take and how much material did you use?
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What does a typical day as a carpenter look like?
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Tell me about a time when you had to wait on others before beginning your project.
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Tell me a time you made a mistake because of poor planning.
Technical and Math Skills
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Why did you become a carpenter?
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What do you like most about being a carpenter?
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What training have you had?
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What tools do you use in a typical day?
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Tell me a time you were able to salvage a project using creative problem solving.
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Can you describe the most technical construction issue that you solved?
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What details do you look for when reading blueprints?
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A right angle triangle contains one angle of 46°; calculate the size of the other small angle.
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A carpenter cuts three pieces from a 12’ length of 2” x 6”, the lengths of the pieces are 33 3/8”, 56 5/8” and 39 7/8”. What is left over from the full length, if the saw kerf is 1/8” wide?
Teamwork and Communication
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How do you keep your boss informed of your work?
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What information is important to share with your supervisor and colleagues?
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Describe your idea of a great colleague and a terrible colleague.
Safety
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What safety precautions do you take in your work?
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How do you ensure you make no mistakes in your carpentry work?
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How do you keep your work area organized?
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