Greetings everybody,

Yet another hopeful here.

I was just curious about my recent ranking. I went through the process at Local 132 in Madison, WI this past August.

I don't believe the interview went terribly svelte, but I feel I got across that I am a reliable and hard worker. I have 6 years of previous trade experience (not elevator), steady work history, an associates degree and a bachelor's degree.

I ranked at 48...I was hoping to be in the 30s at least. I have no idea how many made it through to the interview process and further yet how many made it through the interview.

So I suppose my question is does age play a roll at all in their decision? I'm 30 years old this year but I would wager I'm in far better shape then people 10 years younger than me. I work out ever other day.

I don't question the interviews because obviously they know what they are looking for...

Just curious if there is something else that they might be interested in over me. I don't have electrical experience per second, nothing on paper anyway.

Anybody have any insight at all? I'm guessing I might not even get a call with in the two year window since the Madison local isn't very large.


Thank you everybody, J

I too applied for the local 132. I was ranked in the 30's. I do not believe that will be high enough for me to receive a call. From what I heard (just what I heard, no validation) only 90 people interviewed. I'm not sure how many have been offered jobs off of previous lists, or what the outlook might be.Maybe they will get as high as us, but I wouldn't hold my breath. I'll be sure to post If I hear anything and would appreciate if you do the same.

Age has nothing to do with ranking. It is all interview. My company hired a guy well into his 50's off the list.out of the four they hired he seems to be doing better than the other guys.

From what I have been told they have brought in ZERO new hires..if anyone is interested in that information.

Hey Dude, first thing I want to say is, Hog is 100% correct...age has nothing to do with it. My dad was called at the ripe old age of 56, he works for Otis and loves it!

What I can suggest from my experience is, apply to any locals near you or locals you may be willing to relocate to, if this is possible for you (most people will tell you this career is worth it). But, before this, I strongly suggest you make yourself more attractive to your current local or any other (if you choose to pursue this career). By this, i mean...at the very least, go online and complete the "osha 10-hour" certification ($60).

I did this very course AFTER ranking not so good in Local 7 (baltimore)...even though my dad and other mechanics in the local whom I've known for more than 10+ years spoke highly of me.

So, when Local 10 (d.c.) opened up their recruitment just 4 months later I went in and said, "i wasnt extremely happy with my ranking in local 7, so here is what i did since then" and i felt that showed a lot.

To put in perspective, Local 7 has about 400 members and i placed #91...while local 10 has about 1400 members and I placed #32. My odds of being called to Local 10 should be very good...but being called for local 7, not so much.

If you are dead set on joining local 132, take the next couple of years to complete some training. Osha 10-hour and Osha 30-hour will definitely help you rank better next go round...

Osha 10 is part of the 1st year classes.

I know it is. I was told by several mechanics who have been in the trade for, more or less, 20 years each to take it before I sit for Local 10. I didnt ask questions, I just did it and it definitely helped out in my interview when I handed them the certificate. The reason is, take as many of these small classes and get the certs because each one add points to your interview. I handed it to the interviewer and said, "im not sure if this will help." and he replied, "it certainly will".

Hog, I am trying to pass on stuff that was recommended to me by people who have been in this trade for quite some time.

Try local15

Thanks alot for the advice mvm.

I did apply to local 15 as well. I didn't do very well, # 77. Not likely good enough to get a call.

I Will definitely try again in 2 years.