r/SprinklerFitters

I had just joined my first non union sprinkler shop and finished my first week today. My end goal is to ultimately become a fitter under local 709, so I am currently trying to make a name for myself outside of the union by working here for a year or around so I can stand out from the competition and actually be worth recruiting. Is this a good way of approaching the union side or am I missing a few pieces?

Local 281 saying that I passed the Aptitude Test! Email said that I’ll receive an email “in the near future” with my interview date.
Anyone ,already in the local, know how long it typically takes to get that email with the date?
Really looking for advice and feedback !

What can I do to rank higher? as last time I interviewed I was ranked 34 and would really like get into the trade this time around.