u/djseaquist

A few months I got an interview for wastewater collections trainee position. I think the interview went fine, but I didn’t make it to the second round.

I called backed and one of the interviewers said I did nothing wrong and other people had certifications.

2 months later, the wastewater district unexpectedly announced 2 trainee positions. I did my best with the limited time I had. I didn’t have time to get my certifications. However, I got OSHA 10 in Construction & General Industry, 2 introductory safety classes, and completed a 36-hour course to qualify for the T2/D2 exams.

A couple days ago, I got a rejection email. I was not expecting to get the job. But now I feel down because I improved resume with a worse outcome.

I am applying for an internship at my local water authority. I know it is an entry-level position, so I am not sure if a 1 1/2 page resume is appropriate. I tried my best to keep it to the point.

I have years of college education from a few places, and I have several years of work experience as a plumber. I also got Cal/OSHA 10 Construction and OSHA 10 General Industry DOL cards. I also took 2 introductory safety courses that are relevant to the industry.

Thoughts?