How to stand out in an interview.

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Dx77W

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Hello all,

I've made a few comments here on the forums but I have not formally introduced myself. I got my Dispatcher's license in April from Jeppesen and as of now I currently work as a ramp agent for a regional airline. My background is knee deep in aviation...I have both a Bachelor's and a Masters in aviation management. I'm more than ready to get my feet wet in dispatching, and since I got my license I've had two interviews with two different regional carriers, but I do not end up getting either gig.

This comes to my question, which is especially directed to people here who are or were hiring managers: what is the best way to stand out in an interview for a dispatch position? I believe that for both my last two interviews I was one out of 30 people interviewing, and they were only going to choose five or so. Granted these are not high odds, especially if one assumes that everyone can bring something to the table. So how can I best go the extra mile and impress? To all current or former hiring managers: What did you look for when interviewing candidates? I have realized how tough competition is at the moment, so any amount of advice would be more than helpful!

Thank you all for your input, and as the saying goes, maybe the third time is the charm.

Cheers!
 
Show up to the interview wearing speedos and a bow tie. They'll never forget you.

On a serious note, some good stuff has been written about interviewing in this forum. I will try and do a search and then re-post my favorite advice on the subject. I will say - persistence, and willing to move, are both key. And as I said here just recently, your first job dispatching is always the hardest one to get since you have no experience doing it yet.
 
manniax said:
Show up to the interview wearing speedos and a bow tie. They'll never forget you.
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And yet I never got a call back from DL or CO

my hiring suoervisor says I was the first and only person that did their phone interview drunk. Not a little drunk, but been hanging with Aussies all day stnsding outside the bar at 2AM slurring my words but (but still answering correctly) drunk. Funny thing, I remember thinking I told fooled them.
 
Dx,

With having a bachelors and masters in aviation management, have you held any positions in aviation? There should be something there to bring to the table, but what is your experience?
 
Dx77W said:
Hello all,

I've made a few comments here on the forums but I have not formally introduced myself. I got my Dispatcher's license in April from Jeppesen and as of now I currently work as a ramp agent for a regional airline. My background is knee deep in aviation...I have both a Bachelor's and a Masters in aviation management. I'm more than ready to get my feet wet in dispatching, and since I got my license I've had two interviews with two different regional carriers, but I do not end up getting either gig.

This comes to my question, which is especially directed to people here who are or were hiring managers: what is the best way to stand out in an interview for a dispatch position? I believe that for both my last two interviews I was one out of 30 people interviewing, and they were only going to choose five or so. Granted these are not high odds, especially if one assumes that everyone can bring something to the table. So how can I best go the extra mile and impress? To all current or former hiring managers: What did you look for when interviewing candidates? I have realized how tough competition is at the moment, so any amount of advice would be more than helpful!

Thank you all for your input, and as the saying goes, maybe the third time is the charm.

Cheers!
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Aside from the bowtie and Speedo, wear clown shoes as well. :)

On a serious note, a follow-up email thanking them for the interview with a summary of why you feel that you're the perfect candidate helps. It always gets my attention and shows additional effort being made. At worst, they're more likely to respond back and not leave you hanging.

Good luck!
 
With having a bachelors and masters in aviation management, have you held any positions in aviation?
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Yes, I am currently a ramp agent with a regional airline. Before this I had a couple of airport internships, with one of them being an operations intern for a major hub airport.

Thank you all for the suggestions! Some of the advice that has been said is stuff that I needed to hear :)
 
Dx77W said:
Yes, I am currently a ramp agent with a regional airline. Before this I had a couple of airport internships, with one of them being an operations intern for a major hub airport.

Thank you all for the suggestions! Some of the advice that has been said is stuff that I needed to hear :)
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You're welcome! Also, if you think your current regional is a good place to work, be sure to see if your current regional is hiring for dispatchers. Most airlines like to hire internal applicants, including the majors. (Note: this does not mean that the major airlines only hire internal applicants for dispatch positions.)
 
Regionals love to promote from within when given the opportunity because they rarely have the opportunity.
 
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