Originally Posted by
RichardJones
I am aware, common sense is thin on ground these days. It appears HR in some outfits display the same illness.
There is an ex recruiter at "The Emirates". who is selling packages to prepare one for airline interview. On Facebook.
As an introduction, he states "I have seen many talented pilots fail the selection process". Really?
If the candidate is talented, should not there be extra effort to get that candidate onboard?
The reason being, talent can't be taught in a classroom. It can't be bought.One is born with talent, ability, flair or aptitude. They either have it or they don't. A God given gift.
Would it not be sensible to take the talented candidate and teach them, what can be taught.
That too me, would be common sense.
I did mention this to him on the comments. My query was removed and no response.
Maybe someone from human remains, from any outfit could explain this to me. At the moment I am unable too get my head around the thought process, that allows them to come up with this nonsense.
With >15 years of experience in pilot recruitment I have seen talented pilots fail the selection for many different reasons. Most selections nowadays focus on core competencies and competencies specifically required for a certain type of operation. Talent is not a competency and no airline will have 'talent' in their required candidate profile. And it does not guarantee the ability to present yourself in a group exercise or competence based interview. As for a selection preparation package, if you know that interviewing is not your strongpoint why not have a coach help you present yourself in the best possible way? It's the same as simtraining for a grading. The problem arises when someone acts in a way that does not match his personality, I have stopped interviews halfway and told the candidate to forget about the interview prepping and answer honestly and authentic. Some will recover, some won't, Including very skilled pilots that aced the grading.