Prepare specifics
List processes you actually use, such as MAG, MIG or TIG. Describe materials, thicknesses, positions and components. Explain whether you read technical drawings and prepare parts for welding. Distinguish assembly experience from independent welding work where they are separate stages of your career.
Work photos and video
Photos of welds and a short work video may help assess experience. Share only materials you are authorised to disclose, without confidential drawings or client information. They do not replace a project-specific test. The assessment concerns suitability for tasks rather than the appearance of a single sample.
Testing and terms before travel
Ask about test scope, location, criteria and any costs in advance. Pay depends on the project and verified skills, not the job title alone. If an assembler or assistant role better fits your experience, say so; this allows other options to be assessed honestly.
Practical preparation checklist
- Process, material, thickness range and welding positions.
- Types of structures, pipes or components produced.
- Independence in preparation and reading documentation.
- Certificate scope and validity.
- Test availability and evidence of your own work.
A candidate used MAG for steel structures, while an offer concerns thin TIG-welded components. Several years of experience alone do not establish suitability. The recruiter needs to understand actual practice, and a test may be required. Different requirements can lead to discussion of another project or a role matching demonstrated skills.
Questions & answers
Does a certificate guarantee selection?+
No. The certificate scope and practical skills must match the project.