Originally Posted by evh347

First of all, you should be able to spell "experience" if your going to actually cite it on a resume. Sure, I may sound like the spell check police here, but you did it twice in the same sentence. My biggest pet peave is someone who can't spell....I consider it a turnoff, especially on a resume or cover letter.



Let me get this straight....you admit to a potential employer that you are inexperienced ("low time") and you haven't "flown in over a year"....AND you believe you could still get through training (a pretty thin guarantee alone), but if they put you in a simulator they "wouldn't be impressed"??? Do you think the fact that you intend to stay at Mesaba for the rest of your career because you're too old to consider the "illusion" of working for a major is a reason they should consider you? Are you serious? Honestly, you should stick with the job that pays 50K and save your marriage in the process. One of the first questions they'll ask you about in the interview is how do you think you'll handle the low pay and hours away from home....HINT: you'd better have a better answer than just that you would "still seriously consider it".

While the truth it may be and judging just on what you posted here....no one is going to seriously consider you for admitting it like you say you did in your cover letter. Understand? No one. All I'm saying is that your honesty did you no favors. Just a friendly observation, but it's sad that so many people have no idea on how to sell themselves to potential employers. Just my opinion, but some of you need to start looking inward as to the reason that you're not getting the call.

I'm not trying to bust your balls....just trying to offer advice to you. I figure it's acceptable or you wouldn't post here. Best of luck.

Originally Posted by evh347

First of all, you should be able to spell "experience" if your going to actually cite it on a resume. Sure, I may sound like the spell check police here, but you did it twice in the same sentence. My biggest pet peave is someone who can't spell....I consider it a turnoff, especially on a resume or cover letter.

Originally Posted by evh347

First of all, you should be able to spell "experience" if your going to actually cite it on a resume. Sure, I may sound like the spell check police here, but you did it twice in the same sentence. My biggest pet peave is someone who can't spell....I consider it a turnoff, especially on a resume or cover letter.



Let me get this straight....you admit to a potential employer that you are inexperienced ("low time") and you haven't "flown in over a year"....AND you believe you could still get through training (a pretty thin guarantee alone), but if they put you in a simulator they "wouldn't be impressed"??? Do you think the fact that you intend to stay at Mesaba for the rest of your career because you're too old to consider the "illusion" of working for a major is a reason they should consider you? Are you serious? Honestly, you should stick with the job that pays 50K and save your marriage in the process. One of the first questions they'll ask you about in the interview is how do you think you'll handle the low pay and hours away from home....HINT: you'd better have a better answer than just that you would "still seriously consider it".

While the truth it may be and judging just on what you posted here....no one is going to seriously consider you for admitting it like you say you did in your cover letter. Understand? No one. All I'm saying is that your honesty did you no favors. Just a friendly observation, but it's sad that so many people have no idea on how to sell themselves to potential employers. Just my opinion, but some of you need to start looking inward as to the reason that you're not getting the call.

I'm not trying to bust your balls....just trying to offer advice to you. I figure it's acceptable or you wouldn't post here. Best of luck.

Originally Posted by wmupilot85

Sorry, I'm pretty good about spelling, but I'm just not fully with it today. Been a long, long day with a lot going through my mind. I am sorry, and I do admit my error. I tend to not think when I type about the right spelling of words. For example, I was just typing this and I typed works instead of words I am so tired. lol

Originally Posted by bgmann

Someone once mentioned that showing up to an interview with a 10 month old First Class Medical shows that "you dont really want the job".

However, in the email from Mesaba with travel information for the interview it states "You must possess a First Class Medical Certificate issued within the last 12 months to be eligible for participation in our interview process."

Just like to know your thoughts on how that would look bad if they state it specifically in their email?

Originally Posted by Colnago

Be humble. Don't sell yourself in a cocky way but in a confident way. Put a lot of work and effort into your resume. Clean it up. If your resume is too lengthy from a ton of work experience, clean it up and leave the most relevant work experience in there. Flooding your resume with "work study library worker," "dining center associate," "residence dorm mail sorter," just to make your resume longer is not a smart idea. For those who haven't worked many jobs in your life, instead of writing "work experience," (and showing little work history) write "related employment." It does several things. It doesn't necessarily reveal that you haven't had any other jobs [by using the word related] yet shows that you're keeping it clean by cutting the fluff for them, which they probably don't care about anyway unless it's in your favor to show you're well rounded. See what I mean? Small things like this add up. Anyway, that's only one of many examples.

As stated above, I think many people have the potential to get interviews. However, most don't put nearly as much effort into their first impressions, which are usually the cover letter and resume.

edit: Also, like mentioned already...you probably don't want to sell yourself by being honest and listing your negatives. That's just plain silly.

Originally Posted by bgmann

Someone once mentioned that showing up to an interview with a 10 month old First Class Medical shows that "you dont really want the job".

However, in the email from Mesaba with travel information for the interview it states "You must possess a First Class Medical Certificate issued within the last 12 months to be eligible for participation in our interview process."

Just like to know your thoughts on how that would look bad if they state it specifically in their email?