The interview process consisted of the following: filing out an application for openings into the union, wait for 3 months to be notified of the next step( a knowledge test of mathematics), take math test at a testing facility, wait 3 months to be notified of next step( interview process), perform interview in front of six person panel, wait 3 months to be notified of next step( start a 2 week skills and knowledge program), complete program and be assigned an employer and start date.