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How do I prepare for an interview for a Nuclear Electrician's Mate position in the U.S. Navy?

If you want to prepare yourself to be able to attain the Nuclear Technician rating in the US Navy, you must have above a 90 percentile on the ASVAB. The ASVAB is a standardized test issued by the US military to determine enlistment eligibility and assign applicants to military jobs. I recommend t...

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What's a day in the life like for a Nuclear Electrician's Mate in the U.S. Navy?

It is hard work, but rewarding. You are an integral part of the ship's operations as a nuclear technician on a US vessel. As you spend more time as a EMN, you will develop strong relationships with your colleagues and become a leader within your command.You will stand watch on your ship to monito...

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How much work-life balance should I expect to have as a Nuclear Electrician's Mate in the U.S. Navy?

During the nuclear technician training, or if you are on shore duty, you will have good time to experience life and have fun. When you are first assigned to a boat, you will have to complete your qualifications, so there will be a lot of work to be done on top of deployments. Expect a lot of work...

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What did you like and dislike about being a Nuclear Electrician's Mate at U.S. Navy?

What I liked: The knowledge, being surrounded by people who are driven and just as excited as you are, the work (troubleshooting, solving problems), the travel (I visited Scotland and Spain!).What I dislike: The long hours were tough. But the tough schedule is why the experience has paid off now.

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What does a nuclear electrician's mate do for the U.S. Navy?

There are two answers to this questions based on whether you’re out to sea or in port. If you’re out to sea, you stand watch, the operations part of your job, for 8 hours, then you have 8 hours to do maintenance, catch up on paperwork or work on qualifications related to your job and finally 8 ho...

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When preparing to interview for a nuclear electrician position in the U.S. Navy, what do I need to know?

It depends on what you are applying for. Are you going in as a contractor, officer, or enlisted?I was enlisted so my process might differ from the others. I found a NAVY recruiter, and then went through MEPS and took the ASVAB. My score qualified me for the job. From there, you just have a couple...

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What did you like and dislike about being a Nuclear Electrician's Mate at U.S. Navy?

What I liked: The knowledge, being surrounded by people who are driven and just as excited as you are, the work (troubleshooting, solving problems), the travel (I visited Scotland and Spain!).What I dislike: The long hours were tough. But the tough schedule is why the experience has paid off now.

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