Can submitting an interview hurt you?

[speedwings]

Hi all. I was wondering if any of you have heard that submitting your interview on a site such as on www.aviationinterviews.com or a similar site can be harmful (read: "could be fired for") to a newhire. I'm new to this airline stuff after flying corporate for years and I would really like to submit my interview because the site really helped me prepare.

Do the regionals try to find out who is giving away their interview process? Do they even care? How many of you submitted your interview to a similar site? Any horror stories?

Thanks!

 

[vclean]

The airlines are aware of interview sites and regulary review them. If you feel the need, post your experience. Just use caution in what you say, you could be identified by the interview details.

 

[CL600Pilot]

Yes most airline HR people watch those interview sites......would they actually fire you for posting there - I doubt that any of them would go that far unless you said something really negative about them or the company or they specifically asked you not to reveal the contents of the interview. It's easy for them to figure out who you are...most people post their interview dates, exact hours, licenses, backgrounds, etc. - it takes them all of about 5 seconds to match it to a resume. The head HR lady at an airline I interviewed with told us that she subscribes to aviationinterviews.com and routinely reviews the info posted there...she knows exactly what kind of gouge is out there and she still doesn't change the interview one iota so that tells me that she doesn't really mind the info being out there but some other HR folks might. She also said that she routinely discusses applicants with HR folks from other airlines.

I guess my point is that in most cases I don't think you'd suffer any ill-consequences from posting your interview but just be careful what you say and don't be an idiot. Most people forget that management/HR/company people have access to the same internet that we do and are reading the same sites that we are.

CL

 

[Hugh Jorgan]

I participated in one interview where I had to sign a statement saying I would not share that info. At another, the first thing they told me was not to share the info. At both airlines, you won't find much info on those websites, but those who aren't hired often make posts here and there.

 

[AlbieF15]

Hugh,

"Torture" had me rolling. Of course, I'm still a big fan of 8th grade humor, so for those of you offended understand part of me still lives in Jr high telling stupid jokes with buddies...

Now...interviewing and posting info--D@mned serious trouble at some places, wink wink/nudge nudge at others. One technique is to wait 2-3 interview cycles and then submit your stuff...without a lot of personal details. Send the info to your buddies, but sanitize any specifics. Compare your expereinces to the other 15 and instead of harping on your interview just highlight the differences and/or different questions. Dean Melonas now requests JB interviewees do not post. FedEx wants you to keep the test and SBI profiles to yourself. I have no idea what SWA, AirTran, or ATA tell their folks...maybe someone else can share that info.

If it doubt, don't post. Don't get yourself shot trying to share gouge. If you are in the FDX/SWA or SWA/JB type situation, THEN post in GREAT DETAIL the gouge on the interview where you DID NOT WORK.

For what its worth, when I work with clients, I tell them not to get too wrapped up in worrying about any ONE question or memorizing answers, because HR folks will inevitably tweak the questions a bit here or there. Rather than worrying about any particular question, get a general idea of "families" of questions they will ask and have some experiences and ideas ready to relate to the question. Yeah, you may not hit EVERY question out of the park but your answers will sound fresh and real, and odds are your prep has gotten you pretty darn close.

On the other hand, the night prior to my interview for FDX at MEM several Navy guys were chatting and mentioned they were asked "tell me about a time your knowlege of the FARS saved the day?". I gaffed it off, figuring they would NEVER ask the same question the next day (since those questions would have been compromised, etc) at my interview. Well...guess what my FIRST question was? So I guess the flip side is if you HEAR a question somewhere be ready to answer it, because it may just show up even if you are convinced that it won't....

 

[speedwings]

Thanks. I'll wait a while... I appreciate the info.

 

[Westwindflyer]

My instructor was recently hired by Mesa and they actually sent him gouge when they emailed him telling him to come in and interview.

 

[bafanguy]

I used to be upset that I was retired, but now I'm thrilled !!!

 

[rvsm410]

Posting Gouges...

I would be very careful...I personally do not make a public posting like on aviationinterviews.com....bad news, I was told by a recent employer that they go there every week to figure out who spilled their guts.....the ask specific questions only to a few people to see if they post it...if you do the cats out of the bag and your done!

Do it personally, if its important enough to the person, they will be willing to "CAll" you and identify themselves...If not, it could be the company seeing if you will talk about them.....they are more sneaky than you think....be careful is my recommendation.

 

[speedwings]

I decided not to post anything on Aviationinterviews.com. I just decided that it's not worth it - I got in to the company I have always wanted to fly for and I might stay here until retirement (just like every new hire says...).

Thanks for the advice!