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Nope not yet.

Yea, the wait is the worst part. I want to start working.

What is your rank ?

was number 3 now number 2 i guess since one got hired.

Let us know when you get called txvet, you're the highest ranked of all of us so far.

I will, I wish I found this forum before I tested and interviewed.

Do y'all just call the union hall to get the updated list ?

Well I originally saw on here that the list advanced, I then called and asked about it the guy said one person had been hired so far.

Hey TxVet, Congrats on your ranking. I'm also a military vet. I had my interview on Monday in Nashville TN but I'm still waiting on my results. Do you have any college or know someone in your local? I've read on different forums that the union loves veterans. I'm just trying to gauge my potential ranking on the list.

Titans, I was in the coast guard as an electricians mate, I think that helped me the most because we mainly worked on motors and controllers and I have an associates degree in general education I can't see that helping me too much. I thought my interview was okay but was happy with 3rd tho I wish I was 1st haha. Oh I knew no-one in the local.

That's awesome. I was in the army infantry and have a degree in electrical systems. I sure hope I get a rank like you.

I bet you will. I think a lot of people don't have a degree and military that apply, keep us posted. Good luck man.

You too man, thanks

How were you guys contacted with your results? email, phone, letter?

I was sent a letter but I was a little Ancie so I sent an email to the recruiter working with us and he told me, it only took about a week and a half to get results by mail.

The military background and electrical background are the main reasons you will probably have a good ranking Titans. As long as you didn't bomb the interview, you should be looking pretty good. How old are all you guys?

I am an old man, 29

I'm 35. Guess I'm ancient then.

I'm 26..I don't have military,electrical or welding experience. I do have a A.S. though and apprenticship experience as a butcher

Well the experience you guys have gained over the years is a large part of why you both will likely get selected.

I feel lucky even being ranked 9th as I am 23 with only a little over a year of electrical/construction experience. An IBEW friend of mine also interviewed in Austin this year and failed the interview. Oddly enough he was very bright and had the highest grade in my electrical apprentice class this past year. I can only imagine how tough this union is to get into in some of the other locals.