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T2Pilot said:I'm confused by the mixed message. Are you saying that SWA or any other company personnel will take revenge upon someone for sharing their experience? This is an aviation interview forum - is it all just a set-up? As I stated before I don't want anyone violated on my behalf. Is it your expert opinion that participating in this forum for its purpose is detrimental to a career?
firstthird said:Southwest is not Fedex and Fedex is not Southwest. I did not sign any type of non-disclosure agreement at Southwest (admittedly over 4 years ago) when I interviewed and other people have stated the same. Companies are different. Fedex had a non-disclosure form a few years back and apparently still does. To each company their own.
Resume Writer said:I think what Albie was saying a few posts before this one, and I said in my original post, is that you have to be careful when you are posting. This does not just mean interview gouge - it means everything you post. This is not to get people paranoid, but to be aware of what you put in print.
Let me give an example. If a person comes on this forum, is constantly berating everyone, is negative about their daily flying experience, etc., then that can paint a picture vastly different from the one that was portrayed in the interview. I can only speak for what I would do if I were in their shoes. If I had a difficult decision to make between candidates, and I could gather intel on someone, I would use every avenue necessary.
It does not take much for them to figure out who you are from your profile. Then, if someone posts when they interviewed, either on this board or another board, they could look at the other posts, and begin to draw a conclusion. Do I know if this definitely happens? No. But let me give you another example.
About 1.5 years ago, SWA sent "cease and desist" letters from their legal department to SWA employees and former SWA employees who were conducting interview prep for SWA pilot interviews (I saw the letter as one of the people sent it to me). They felt there was a conflict of interest.
Now, one of the people was a former PD person from SWA and had "inside knowledge" of exactly how SWA conducts their interviews. Did this person advertise to SWA he/she was doing this? No. How did they find out the person was doing it? The person was participating right here on Flightinfo and was very open about the knowledge possessed.
So, if you think that SWA or any other airline does not come on here and read the boards, think again. Does that make what they are doing bad or evil? No - quite the contrary. They are looking out for the best interests of their companies.
Just be smart about what you post and how you treat other people. That advice does not just apply to this board, but how you conduct yourself in every part of your life.