I got a reply to a letter and CV I sent in 2004 when I had 1000 hours saying thanks for the interest but we require 3000 hours please write back then. When I interviewed with them in 2007 they brought that up. I think Cathay keep files and reply to any enquiry. What do you think? I now have a job, it can't have hurt. I agree most airlines throw stuff in the bin but some have long memories.