When applying for a position as a CFI........

X-Forces

X-Forces

Big Black Guy
Or any flight position for that matter, here are some helpful hints.


Remember to put your name on your resume. :rolleyes:


"To get a good job" is not really a great objective.


"Partying" and "Having a good time" are not the interests most employers were looking for.


Spell check WORKS!


That comic greeting on your voicemail is not funny to those potentially looking to employ you.


That slurred sounding greeting on your voicemail (The one that sounds like you recorded it during a Friday night bender) will probably not result in your employment either.


That's all, for now. :)
 
...Keith, are you serious?

When I was job looking I took my "ring back" caller tune off my phone!

My mom and friends knew I had a job when they rang and a song played and not a ringing sound.

Are people really that dumb???

:confused:
 
X-Forces said:
Remember to put you name on your resume. :rolleyes:


"To get a good job" is not really a great objective.


"Partying" and "Having a good time" are not the interests most employers were looking for.


Spell check WORKS!


That comic greeting on your voicemail is not funny to those potentially looking to employ you.


That slurred sounding greeting on your voicemail (The one that sounds like you recorded it during a Friday night bender) will probably not result in your employment either.
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HAHAHA! Classic. :D

Of the past four jobs I've held, I haven't formally interviewed for any of them. It's been a matter of sending in my resume, chatting for a few minutes, and getting the job. For a while I was proud of my strong resume writing and people skills.

Now I know the truth. I'm probably not that amazing, I'm just not a moron, either.
 
We have had some people send resumes to Ram Air that could have really benefited from reading the advice posted here.
 
Maximillian_Jenius said:
...Keith, are you serious?

When I was job looking I took my "ring back" caller tune off my phone!

My mom and friends knew I had a job when they rang and a song played and not a ringing sound.

Are people really that dumb???

:confused:
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My man, you have no idea!

The stuff I listed is just the tip of the iceberg, I won't even start to tell you about some of the phone calls!!

I had heard all the stories about the nightmare resumes, and the unbelievable phone or in person interviews, but I had no idea until this week. I had to actually put the phone down for a second or two during a couple of calls just to keep my composure.


So far my classic for the week.

Me - "Afternoon, PAIFA"

Caller - "Yes, I am calling about the CFI position"

Me - "Thank you for your interest. Yes, we are currently hiring CFIs, what are your qualifications?

Caller - "I am a CFI, ahh, what flight school is this?

Me - "???, What flight school? Ahh, PAIFA"

Caller - "Oh, PAIFA, right, where are you located?"

(My two seconds of composure)

Me - "We are located at Deer Valley Airport in Phoenix"

Caller - "Arizona, right?"

(Additional two seconds of composure)

Me - "Yes, Arizona. How did you hear about our offer sir?

Caller - "I received a postcard in the mail today"

Me - "Did you read it?"

Caller - "Of course, why?"

Me - "Oh, just wondering"

Caller - "Do you have any openings in in N.J., I live in N.J."

Me - "No, our facility is in PHX"

Caller - "Darn, it sounds like a good offer, are you sure there are no openings in N.J."

(One last composure break)

Me - "Yes, I'm quite sure"

Caller - "Well thanks anyway, if anything comes up in N.J. can you contact me"

Me - "Ahh yeah, we'll do that. Bye Bye"



So far that was the worst, but I have had some close seconds, and I have another few weeks to look forward to it. Lucky me :whatever:.



surreal1221 said:
Yes(period)
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That is the correct answer. :)
 
X-Forces said:
I wish I was.


It has happened more then once, and that is far from the worse resume infraction, trust me. :banghead:
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I feel your pain. Back when I was in charge of such of matters, I kept a few resumes around to show folks what not to do. I got some good laughs out of that :)
 
Spell check does NOT work. Mistakes related to there/their/they're or two and too are indistinguishable to spell check.

Have multiple people review and proofread your resume. Over and over and over again.
 
Don't forget to put the correct phone number on there also. When I was finishing up my commercial, my instructor sent a resume into a local carrier with the wrong number. Luckily one of their pilots knew me and called to get his correct number so he could be interviewed.
 
bike21 said:
I feel your pain. Back when I was in charge of such of matters, I kept a few resumes around to show folks what not to do. I got some good laughs out of that :)
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I have already started a "Wall of Shame" in my office. :)

(And it's filling up fast)

Crockrocket94 said:
Ive proofed some Resumes that were less than stellar :)
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Referring to some of the ones I have seen in the last few days as lass the stellar would be an understatement.

JaceTheAce said:
Spell check does NOT work. Mistakes related to there/their/they're or two and too are indistinguishable to spell check.

Have multiple people review and proofread your resume. Over and over and over again.
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Jace,

Spell check DOES work!! My of the guys that have sent in resumes should give it a try (No one here from JC, I can happily say, those have all been alright)

The errors you mentioned, like there/their/they're almost borderline grammatical error rather then spelling.

When you have to read resumes with mis-spelled words like

Commerical, Orginazation, Motavited etc, That is when you start to advocate spell check!

However, I do agree that resumes should be proof read, re-read, and re-re-read before submission, but then again what do I know! :banghead:
 
X-Forces said:
Or any flight position for that matter, here are some helpful hints.


Remember to put your name on your resume. :rolleyes:


"To get a good job" is not really a great objective.


"Partying" and "Having a good time" are not the interests most employers were looking for.


Spell check WORKS!


That comic greeting on your voicemail is not funny to those potentially looking to employ you.


That slurred sounding greeting on your voicemail (The one that sounds like you recorded it during a Friday night bender) will probably not result in your employment either.


That's all, for now. :)
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You have a guy with the initials GL who just started working there? He better pray he wasn't one who made the list...
 
Why the hell put an objective on a resume? That's as dumb as putting "references available upon request" on there.

What's your objective with that resume? Duh, you're applying for a specific job. Think it might be that particular job?

I don't see why people waste space on that stuff when they should be using that space to put down more experience that is relevant.

When I review resumes, if I saw one of these two things, the applicant would need to be just about perfect in order to get past my initial screening.
 
Really? Pretty much ever "sample resume" I've ever seen had an objective on it. I've always put it, although I apply for low-level pilot jobs so it's not like my competition is too high :).
 
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