I got an interview!
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Depends on what you want in life. Do you want to live in SoCal an fly an RJ? Or fly all over the world in a widebody?
Be ready for some things to be different, but this is a good place to work as long as you are ready for different things in life, like new places, people and ways of doing things. If you really do not want to leave California, you may be happier somewhere else.
You have an opportunity, one that is not easy to come by. I would recommend making an effort to do it right. The interviewers will recognize lack of preparation so don't plan to fake it. The choice is yours. But it is far better to make the effort and go to the interview, get the offer and say no because you don't think it fots with what you want. Than to go and say wow this is much better than I thought and I sure hope I get the offer, yet get turned down because you didn't prepare.
Be ready for some things to be different, but this is a good place to work as long as you are ready for different things in life, like new places, people and ways of doing things. If you really do not want to leave California, you may be happier somewhere else.
You have an opportunity, one that is not easy to come by. I would recommend making an effort to do it right. The interviewers will recognize lack of preparation so don't plan to fake it. The choice is yours. But it is far better to make the effort and go to the interview, get the offer and say no because you don't think it fots with what you want. Than to go and say wow this is much better than I thought and I sure hope I get the offer, yet get turned down because you didn't prepare.
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I agree totally, junior man. I have an interview in July and have studied my butt off. I feel kind of bad about all the stuff I've forgotten over the years, but even if I don't get the job offer, at least I've improved myself in studying.
I'd love nothing more than to work for CX . . . and a little pain will be worth a lot of gain, as far as studying for a few weeks to do well in the interview. For me, it's seeing the bigger picture, but I know everyone has "a different" picture.
I'd love nothing more than to work for CX . . . and a little pain will be worth a lot of gain, as far as studying for a few weeks to do well in the interview. For me, it's seeing the bigger picture, but I know everyone has "a different" picture.
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I felt bad about all the stuff I forgot too.
Always good to be offered the job and so no if it isn't right for you, than to want it and have them say no. The work you do for this interview wil help you for the next one as well.
Remember, everybody studies for the tech stuff (of which there is a lot to study) but it is also an HR interview. Know yourself, know why you want to work at CX and why you would want to work for a company in Hong Kong.
Best of luck to all of you :-) If it turns out to be right for you I hope you have the offer as well.
Always good to be offered the job and so no if it isn't right for you, than to want it and have them say no. The work you do for this interview wil help you for the next one as well.
Remember, everybody studies for the tech stuff (of which there is a lot to study) but it is also an HR interview. Know yourself, know why you want to work at CX and why you would want to work for a company in Hong Kong.
Best of luck to all of you :-) If it turns out to be right for you I hope you have the offer as well.
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Junior Man,
Well put! I am for more international flying and in a larger plane!! I like the diversity that Cathay offers and I am real excited about this opportunity. Thanks for all the insight, it is very much appreciated.
Cessnaxdriver
Well put! I am for more international flying and in a larger plane!! I like the diversity that Cathay offers and I am real excited about this opportunity. Thanks for all the insight, it is very much appreciated.
Cessnaxdriver
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Congratulations to all who got interviews. Jman's post are spot on. Do the best you can to prepare or don't waste your time (or theirs) by blowing it off. If you got the invite and decide you really don't want to do it (it really is a lot of work), don't just stood them up, but, have the courtesy to tell them so someone else (who want it) will have the opportunity to do so. The process is very challenging and it will bring out the best of you. I got the job offer for DESO but had to turn it down. Not because I didn't want to work for CX, but for other reasons (family).
Good luck guys!
Good luck guys!
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Going to Hong Kong
Wel, I just got the call for the final interview in Hk. I was told I wold go in September of selected but found out tonight it's next month!!! I am excited but was hoping for the extra time to study and get sim time prep. Well, at least I have four weeks, just wondering if their is anybody out their going to the same interview??
Cheers,
Cessnaxdriver
Cheers,
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typically two trips a month. about 5 or 6 days each. leave JFK and fly to ANC stay a day or so and then on to HKG stay a day then reverse it all.
Or same thing from LA up through SF or YVR and on to ANC. Sometimes you will only go as far as ANC. You typically will get some A days each month. Available days. 10 hour callout. Seldom used on A days.
Or same thing from LA up through SF or YVR and on to ANC. Sometimes you will only go as far as ANC. You typically will get some A days each month. Available days. 10 hour callout. Seldom used on A days.
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Hi cessnaxdriver, when are you going. I'll be there on the 23/24. it is a lot of work but well worth it I've been told by a friend of mine who works there allready! good luck.
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schedules
could any us freight pilots post a sample of their monthly schedule and how easy is it to move a trip around. Is the vacation seniority driven? also is the only way to commute on 1d90s
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Phase I went very well. Interviewed by a couple of older gents. One asking personal background and HR type questions and the other one focusing on technical questions.
Been invited to Phase II in september but have a schedule conflict (nothing big, just my own wedding). So now they are telling me that if I decline that first offer and try to wait til Oct, there will be no guarantees they will reconsider me. Nice attitude they got there, so accomodating...... No big loss for me then if they don't call back.
Been invited to Phase II in september but have a schedule conflict (nothing big, just my own wedding). So now they are telling me that if I decline that first offer and try to wait til Oct, there will be no guarantees they will reconsider me. Nice attitude they got there, so accomodating...... No big loss for me then if they don't call back.
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Hi all,
I have an interview for DEFO Freighter in London in Sept. I'd be really appreciative if anyone with recent interview experience would PM me any info as and when time permits them!
Currently flying L1011s, 2750 total time, 2500 L1011, and 750 L1011 Command, 27 yrs old.
Cheers, and all the best with your pursuits.
FB
I have an interview for DEFO Freighter in London in Sept. I'd be really appreciative if anyone with recent interview experience would PM me any info as and when time permits them!
Currently flying L1011s, 2750 total time, 2500 L1011, and 750 L1011 Command, 27 yrs old.
Cheers, and all the best with your pursuits.
FB
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Hi guys,
Quick hijack of the thread but is there an average time period from when you you get the nod to when you start in Adelaide. Our company requires 3 months notice and I was concerned as to wether or not this may be a disadvantage in any way.
Quick hijack of the thread but is there an average time period from when you you get the nod to when you start in Adelaide. Our company requires 3 months notice and I was concerned as to wether or not this may be a disadvantage in any way.
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Braz, no, sorry, just live there . . . Good Luck!
Healy, some may disagree, but three months should be fine: three to six months sometimes from being offered the job to starting class . . .
Cheers,
Healy, some may disagree, but three months should be fine: three to six months sometimes from being offered the job to starting class . . .
Cheers,