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

[moxiepilot]

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 .

Objective statements are useless (and on the hiring side kind of funny).

Objective: To obtain a first officer position. Great, that saves the interviewer a question.

Your cover letter should cover the position applied for if there are multiple openings (ie street captain vs. FO vs. accounting clerk), and the resume should give your qualifications.

 

[Crockrocket94]

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.

Its just a standard.

And its used in all job fields.

 

[MarkE]

Seriously, how are these people able to become CFIs?? Maybe that caller X-Forces had should have look at a GPS to see where Phoenix is.

 

[Maximilian_Jenius]

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.

Maybe HRDiva can give her opinion about that Tony, oh, wait... :buck:

 

[PeanuckleCRJ]

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.

I always put the objective on there. Part of it shows attention to detail... it makes the resume more personal when you have "objective: To obtain a flight officer position with Delta Air Lines, Inc." Make sure you spell the company name correctly.

 

[X-Forces]

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.

Oh, don't get me started!!! :banghead:

Maybe ill send a resume in just for shizz and giggles.

Itll be good I promise!

anic:

That's OK, the old recycle bin always has room for one more.

And don't admit illegal activities. I got one that indicated his street racing wins.

Now that takes it!

Also, you didn't get "laid off"from Subway Sandwiches. You were fired.

You should see the full paragraph job descriptions from former Burger King and Wal-Mart employees. Hey, there's nothing wrong with being proud of your past employment, but give it a rest.

Do you guys fly Jets? If you do I want a job at Pan Am please.

No, but we have a couple of KingAirs, will that do?

You have a guy with the initials GL who just started working there? He better pray he wasn't one who made the list...

I am happy to say that he is not one of the guilty party. He starts his standardization class next month.

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 .

Objective on a resume is pretty standard, and it is on almost all the ones that have come through here. I know it is a bit obvious, but hell, I didn't make the resume rules.

Seriously, how are these people able to become CFIs?? Maybe that caller X-Forces had should have look at a GPS to see where Phoenix is.

Or maybe a better look at the postcard first. I am not sure he would be able to work a GPS.

 

[X-Forces]

Some more helpful hints (After a full day of phone interviews)

• Please stick to applying to the job that has been posted.

• Should you feel that you are over-qualified, don't call a potential employer to tell them so.

• Don't argue during a phone interview and still expect a job offer! :laff:

• When you are telling your life story to an interviewer, and there is a long silence on the other end while you talk, it is not because they are listening in interest, it is because they have fallen asleep! Save the 1/2 hour conversations about your kids, dog, vacation home, etc. for your family and friends.

• If you ask the interviewer "Are you sure I'm speaking to the right person," well, even if you weren't I can assure you that you never will from that point on. :laff:

• Your self worth is important, however don't expect an adjustment in the pay scales to accommodate it.

• "I don't think I am what you are looking for, but here it goes anyway" is really not the best way to start off a phone call.

And the beat goes on!

 

[Seggy]

I want to fly a jet.


Get jets

 

[Maximilian_Jenius]

I want to fly a jet.


Get jets

1-800-ALL-ATPS!

 

[tonyw]

Its just a standard.

And its used in all job fields.

You don't need it.

Do you really think the person reviewing your resume -- who is looking for a reason to reject you -- doesn't know that you're applying for a specific job?

Use the wasted space stating the objective and the nonsense about references available upon request to sell yourself. Put another bullet point or two in your work experience that sells you.

Now, if you want to do something like put a summary in where most people put in the objective part, that makes sense. Do the quick sell in that summary, and then do the hard sell in the rest of the resume as well as your cover letter.

You need to convince the person reviewing your resume that he shouldn't just toss your resume in the recycling bin and that you are worthy of a job interview.

I'm telling you as someone who's reviewed those resumes that wasting space on objectives and the line about references available upon request doesn't do that.

You're selling your abilities and skills. Make sure you take every opportunity to do that.

That's my advice -- do with it what you will.

 

[E6BAV8R]

You don't need it.

Do you really think the person reviewing your resume -- who is looking for a reason to reject you -- doesn't know that you're applying for a specific job?

Use the wasted space stating the objective and the nonsense about references available upon request to sell yourself. Put another bullet point or two in your work experience that sells you.

Now, if you want to do something like put a summary in where most people put in the objective part, that makes sense. Do the quick sell in that summary, and then do the hard sell in the rest of the resume as well as your cover letter.

You need to convince the person reviewing your resume that he shouldn't just toss your resume in the recycling bin and that you are worthy of a job interview.

I'm telling you as someone who's reviewed those resumes that wasting space on objectives and the line about references available upon request doesn't do that.

You're selling your abilities and skills. Make sure you take every opportunity to do that.

That's my advice -- do with it what you will.

Interesting. I've had HR people tell me, at airlines and corporate, that objectives are a very good thing to have; I didn't really ask why I just put it there since I'm assuming they know more about that stuff than I do and they review them everyday.

 

[IFly85]

I put the objective in my resume and it worked out at a regional...