So, I got my letter in the mail yesterday and I'm a little confused on what it means. It says my "ranked interview score" is 82. I'm not sure if that is my interview score or my number on the ranked list. Either way, that's not great and I'm a little disappointed with myself for not having done better . I guess my experience and schooling didn't make up for the fact that I was super nervous during the interview .
Really though, I'm not feeling too bad about it. There were over 900 people that applied and I made it further than most of them. Maybe I'll get the call, maybe I won't. In the mean time I'll just keep doing what I'm doing and I'll be an even better applicant if/when I need to reapply .
All I can tell ya is get some more experience in the trade (material handler ect) and reapply. If ya really want in it will be yours. Don't take no for an answer and you can always go a different way to get in like a non IBEW contractor or even a different hall. The non IBEW apprenticeship is 4 years instead of 5 most times and once you top out go union. Chin up and keep grinding!