When I was on B707s in late 70s with KAC I was told way to get job with CX was just to turn but I never bothered.
Many years later as a B767 Captain I applied to ASL as DEC but either the ginger haired Kiwi did not like me or Bells ringing from ECG machine I was unsuccessful which was a blessing in some respects as DEC on A340 with SIA turned better for my last 6 years before retirement.
Hi Gordo. Regards to Julie