Best Interview Gouge?
08-31-2014, 02:29 PM
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"And now, back to our regularly scheduled programming."
Lav, it's important that you differentiate "interview gouge" from "interview prep." The gouge sites will certainly give you the latest info on individual interview experiences, and that's all well and good.
But, if you want to get a job with a major, you need to pony up the money for an interview prep. The two are NOT mutually exclusive. The preps will work with you on everything from body language to key words to use.
A previous poster mentioned Judy Tarver and FAPA. I used her audio file and suggestions for the format an answer needs to take to have the most "punch." I did my actual prep (for UA) with Claudette Carol, who is Judy's business partner, and she's wonderful. She will offer constructive criticism and do so without affecting your confidence. Judy worked for years in pilot hiring at AMR, and Claudette did the same job at AMR Eagle.
Others have used Emerald Coast with great success, as well as Cage Consulting. Cage has people that used to work for legacy United, and they still have a good working relationship. Emerald Coast is mostly pilots at FedEx, and they are well thought of.
Any of the above will also have the latest gouge, as they solicit that information from the pilots after the interviews.
I interviewed with 3 majors prior to UA, and did not get a prep. I got turned down by all 3. The 2 airlines I've gotten prep for, I was hired by (Comair being the other when everyone wanted to go there).
If you're applying to regionals, it's not as critical. But if you are trying to get on with anyone that does not fly RJs, then forget the free gouge sites. Pay for the prep, put in the time necessary, and get the job you want.
Lav, it's important that you differentiate "interview gouge" from "interview prep." The gouge sites will certainly give you the latest info on individual interview experiences, and that's all well and good.
But, if you want to get a job with a major, you need to pony up the money for an interview prep. The two are NOT mutually exclusive. The preps will work with you on everything from body language to key words to use.
A previous poster mentioned Judy Tarver and FAPA. I used her audio file and suggestions for the format an answer needs to take to have the most "punch." I did my actual prep (for UA) with Claudette Carol, who is Judy's business partner, and she's wonderful. She will offer constructive criticism and do so without affecting your confidence. Judy worked for years in pilot hiring at AMR, and Claudette did the same job at AMR Eagle.
Others have used Emerald Coast with great success, as well as Cage Consulting. Cage has people that used to work for legacy United, and they still have a good working relationship. Emerald Coast is mostly pilots at FedEx, and they are well thought of.
Any of the above will also have the latest gouge, as they solicit that information from the pilots after the interviews.
I interviewed with 3 majors prior to UA, and did not get a prep. I got turned down by all 3. The 2 airlines I've gotten prep for, I was hired by (Comair being the other when everyone wanted to go there).
If you're applying to regionals, it's not as critical. But if you are trying to get on with anyone that does not fly RJs, then forget the free gouge sites. Pay for the prep, put in the time necessary, and get the job you want.
08-31-2014, 03:25 PM
#13
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Joined APC: Jun 2014
Position: 737 FO
Posts: 360
Oops! Actually, PilotHiring's post came up as new, which sent this to the top of the list. I didn't see Lav's post date, but I can say that I stand by what I put, and hopefully someone else will benefit. You're right...better late than never! 
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