I have my first "real" interview tomorrow...

DPApilot

DPApilot

GUYSH! GUYSH! GUYSH!
And was wondering what to expect... I kinda fell into my last job which I was let go from due to the wonderful economy.I know to dress nice and all, ironing right now. My friend talked to the manager to get this interview, with AirFrance Cargo at ORD. I would be a ramp attendant for the evening shift, so I was wondering what I should prep for. The interview is tomorrow at 3pm!

Thanks guys!
 
There's a lot of obvious stuff you should be able to answer (google "interview prep", and you'll learn how to answer "tell me about yourself" and "what is your greatest weakness").

But the two obvious things a lot of people don't go in prepared to answer:

1. Know some facts about the company:
-is it traded on any stock exchanges? whats the symbol? whats the stock price?
-how many employees do they have?
-who is the CEO?
-how long as the place been in business

2. And the all important: Why do you want to work there?
 
Don't say doin' your wife. Don't say doin' your wife. Don't say doin' your wife.


Be ready for some kind of odd questions too, like "What are your strenghts and weaknesses" and stuff like that. I was asked "When do you feel overwhelmed." And have a better question to "Why do you want to work for us?" rather than "I like aaaairrrplaaanes." or "To take advantage of your flight benefits."

Show them you know about how aviation and the airlines work too. Don't overdo it to the point you look like some cocky msfs nerd, but show that you know at least a little bit. The people I interviewed with at 2 airport/airline jobs seemed pretty impressed that I at least knew some of what goes on out there.
 
DPApilot said:
so I was wondering what I should prep for
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You're almost always hired on interpersonal issues, rather than raw knowledge. Be warm and friendly, and show your interviewer that you like him/her, without being obsequious. Smile. Be confident, relaxed, and cheerful. If your interviewer likes you, he/she will look for reasons to hire you. Make sure they have at least a reason or two to do so. ;)
 
Based on my experience, for a blue collar, physical labor job - they'll probably only ask you two questions:

1) Are you legal to work here?
2) Can you pass a drug test?
 
Murdoughnut said:
Based on my experience, for a blue collar, physical labor job - they'll probably only ask you two questions:

1) Are you legal to work here?
2) Can you pass a drug test?
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BAHAHAHA- the two exact questions ive been ask at a flying job before hahahahaha.. SOOOOOO TRUE!:rotfl:
 
Murdoughnut said:
Based on my experience, for a blue collar, physical labor job - they'll probably only ask you two questions:

1) Are you legal to work here?
2) Can you pass a drug test?
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I've realized that for blue collar type jobs, just showing up, being sober/not hungover, and showing interest in your job often puts you way ahead of the pack.
 
Congrats on getting an interview, should you in fact be hired how will you swing working at nights and attending your senior year of highschool?

Will the job interfere, flexible hours, what?
 
Question for ya Mikey, is this Air France or a contract company? Contract companies usually give you less pay and no benefits while working you harder. Air France handles their own flights at SFO, but in most places foreign carriers have contractors, so I'd look into that if you aren't sure.

There are some good contractors out there. The one that handles NZ at SFO treated me great. Jordan's company, not so much.
 
matt152 said:
Just tell him you want to work long hours. Like Robert De Niro in Taxi Driver.
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Then interrupt him abruptly in the interview and ask if he's talking to you while simultaneously sliding a pistol launched by a rubber band down your sleeve.
 
Maximillian_Jenius said:
Congrats on getting an interview, should you in fact be hired how will you swing working at nights and attending your senior year of highschool?

Will the job interfere, flexible hours, what?
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I was curious about this... In NY, there are heavily restricting work laws on minors. I couldn't even work past 9!
 
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