FW, I agree, the time spent hunting for your first job is very stressful. Having just spent around £95,000 you are in a very odd position. I, like many others was very worried about spending all that money and none of the operators giving me a break.
Whether or not a good move, I applied for positions at the start of my IR hoping someone would recognise me early and I wouldn't have to wait so long without work. Looking back I was only waiting 5-6 weeks after I finished everything to starting my type rating for work, that time passed extremly slowly and I got very stressed. As it turns out it was for no reason as I had 3 offers of work within the same week. I was very lucky.
I never intended my post to give people false hope or to give people the impression that if you get an IR you are guaranteed a position. I believe that it isn't weighted in any direction, I was just saying that you need to assess all the options, work hard and network to give you the best chance of finding work. I never said there were no stressful times, or that it was plain sailing. Show me someone who isn't concered after spending that much money.
I'm not sure why you added the 3rd quote, just looking for some interview prep, working hard to give the best impression.
I wish all the people who are in the position I was in 7 months ago the best of luck finding work.
Wardy20 - I paid £43,000 for the IR and type rating last year (in the UK). I expect prices have risen since then though.
Cheers
Last edited by ManOnTheSticks; 3rd July 2008 at 11:09.
Reason: Forgot to add IR in UK