"Practice" Interview Etiquette?
09-27-2007, 01:47 PM
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"Practice" Interview Etiquette?
So it's been recommended to me that, in preparation for an interview at one of the "upper-tier" regionals (e.g. Skywest, X-Jet, Republic...), I should apply to and interview at a couple "lower-tier" regionals for practice.
First off, any opinions on this? I can't see a reason against it. At this point I'm thinking along the lines of TSA, Colgan, Mesa, et al. I guess the main thing on my mind is the fact that I'll have to BS the H.R. portions to some degree, especially on questions like "Why do you want to work at [X]?" Beyond that, I'm faced with the prospect of actually being offered a job (not trying to be cocky but it's a possibility), and having to BS my way around that as well.
Has anyone else done anything similar? Any suggestions as to how to go about it are appreciated.
First off, any opinions on this? I can't see a reason against it. At this point I'm thinking along the lines of TSA, Colgan, Mesa, et al. I guess the main thing on my mind is the fact that I'll have to BS the H.R. portions to some degree, especially on questions like "Why do you want to work at [X]?" Beyond that, I'm faced with the prospect of actually being offered a job (not trying to be cocky but it's a possibility), and having to BS my way around that as well.
Has anyone else done anything similar? Any suggestions as to how to go about it are appreciated.
09-27-2007, 01:59 PM
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The same thing was suggested to me. I can see how it might help you, but it's a also waste of time for the airline and their HR department.
If you can't go to an interview for the airline that you want, be yourself, tell the truth about your experience/flying skill, and display your knowledge, then maybe the airline is not right for you?
I dunno, just sayin
If you can't go to an interview for the airline that you want, be yourself, tell the truth about your experience/flying skill, and display your knowledge, then maybe the airline is not right for you?
I dunno, just sayin
09-27-2007, 02:57 PM
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...I guess the main thing on my mind is the fact that I'll have to BS the H.R. portions to some degree, especially on questions like "Why do you want to work at [X]?" Beyond that, I'm faced with the prospect of actually being offered a job (not trying to be cocky but it's a possibility), and having to BS my way around that as well.
Has anyone else done anything similar? Any suggestions as to how to go about it are appreciated.
Has anyone else done anything similar? Any suggestions as to how to go about it are appreciated.
09-27-2007, 03:26 PM
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In any job industry - there is nothing wrong with a warm up interview - who knows you may get an opportunity and can use it as plan B if the major tier does not work out..
Or you may meet someone you will know for the rest of your life.
my .02
Or you may meet someone you will know for the rest of your life.
my .02
09-27-2007, 03:33 PM
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So it's been recommended to me that, in preparation for an interview at one of the "upper-tier" regionals (e.g. Skywest, X-Jet, Republic...), I should apply to and interview at a couple "lower-tier" regionals for practice.
First off, any opinions on this? I can't see a reason against it. At this point I'm thinking along the lines of TSA, Colgan, Mesa, et al. I guess the main thing on my mind is the fact that I'll have to BS the H.R. portions to some degree, especially on questions like "Why do you want to work at [X]?" Beyond that, I'm faced with the prospect of actually being offered a job (not trying to be cocky but it's a possibility), and having to BS my way around that as well.
Has anyone else done anything similar? Any suggestions as to how to go about it are appreciated.
First off, any opinions on this? I can't see a reason against it. At this point I'm thinking along the lines of TSA, Colgan, Mesa, et al. I guess the main thing on my mind is the fact that I'll have to BS the H.R. portions to some degree, especially on questions like "Why do you want to work at [X]?" Beyond that, I'm faced with the prospect of actually being offered a job (not trying to be cocky but it's a possibility), and having to BS my way around that as well.
Has anyone else done anything similar? Any suggestions as to how to go about it are appreciated.
I don't get what there is to practice. Is a job interview that hard? I got an offer from my first airline interview and it was my first choice, all i did was go in answer their questions and be myself. You have to come up with all kinds of BS for this so called "practice" interview. I don't know but it seems like it would be just much more easy to go to the one of your choice and just be yourself.
09-27-2007, 05:36 PM
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I don't get what there is to practice. Is a job interview that hard? I got an offer from my first airline interview and it was my first choice, all i did was go in answer their questions and be myself. You have to come up with all kinds of BS for this so called "practice" interview. I don't know but it seems like it would be just much more easy to go to the one of your choice and just be yourself.
09-27-2007, 08:15 PM
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Thanks for the replies all. I suppose I'm on the fence about it then. I know I'll have great help from those I know who have gone before me, just trying to make sure I do it right... if that's possible.
09-29-2007, 07:30 PM
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I had a few piers who are now at majors and corporate flying gigs question me for hours to prepare for my interview. As we did this I looked in the mirror to make sure I had proper mannerisms, was not figidity, made eye contact and maintained proper posture.
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