Southwest Interview DONT'S

[pilots-wife]

Many people have been very helpful with what to do...be yourself...let them get to know you...

What are the DONT'S (besides the obvious)?

Thanks

 

[Captain Overs]

I don't think that question can be answered. You mentioned besides the obvious, I can't think of any. The process seems to be shrouded in mystery on what they look for.

Just be yourself.

 

[DIAMONDDD]

Well....DON'T be yourself if you are a schmuck. Do pretend to be someone who is not a schmuck.

 

[737ski]

This probably goes w/o saying, but...

DON'T compromise safety, exceed limitations, disregard FARs/SOPs, etc., w/o a very,very (did I say very?) good reason. This goes for all facets of the interview--LOI and personal one-on-one interviews.

Also, DON'T wear plaid w/ stripes to the interview...

Good Luck!

 

[:-)]

Do not let one single negative word slip from your lips during the process. BTW, the process starts from the time you kiss your spouse goodbye as you leave for the interview. It doesn't end until you kiss him/her hello when you get home. Every SWA person within earshot is focusing on YOU.

I suggest avoiding the bar at the hotel where you stay the night before. If you overhear a negative conversation at ANY time, walk away. Even if you are only an innocent bystander, some SWA PD spy might see you standing there and assume you to be negative. This especially goes for the bar.

In the interview, carefully choose your stories so that you never say or imply anything demeaning to any other human being, alive or dead.

Be politically correct at all times.

Don't lie about anything, but remember that YOU get to choose the story you want to tell. Just make sure that you choose a story that shows you to be great person who cares for others.

If you think that you can spin the "did you prep for this interview" question to your advantage, call AlbieF15. He's a great guy, who offers a great service. I just wish that I could tell you how to lie about using him when they ask.

Still after all these years

 

[CF34-3B1]

Some of the PD girls (and 1 or 2 or the lady pilots) who do interviews are pretty cute.

Don't stare at their t**s

 

[Bake]

and don't assume a pretty girll with t*ts is a HR girl. Some are captains
(but not many)

 

[737ski]

Bake,
Great point! Someone gave me the tidbit of "consider everyone you meet, during the process, a Southwest Captain & treat them as such..."

 

[captain caveman]

Don't forget to take your meds.

 

[SWA/FO]

Don't have your Wife prep for your interview. Do your own work and be happy.

 

[pilots-wife]

FYI we are doing this together. She is the one that signed up for the forum...I have the questions.

Thank you all for your help!

 

[Whine Lover]

Wear a cup so that your hard-on (as a prospective SWA employee) is not evident.

Unless it's the Chick/Captain with great T-its. Then just "let it ride" and take yer chances....I mean, what's a silly career worth when we are talkin' Breastages and a shot at the Pooter?


YKW

 

[Ex737Driver]

Don't unirinate on the floor. Don't pick your nose. Don't burp. Don't fart. Don't ask stupid questions. Don't wear Dockers. Don't eat. Don't sleep. Don't scratch your crotch.

 

[737ski]

Wow, you can almost set your watch when this thing goes south....

 

[Ex737Driver]

I don't know. I thought all those were pretty good dont's.

 

[Hagar17]

and don't assume a pretty girll with t*ts is a HR girl. Some are captains
(but not many)

If you interview with two female captains and/or female PD reps DON'T look at one of them and say, "Hey sweetheart, could you get me a coffee, one and one?"

And DON'T no matter what the circumstances ask, "Hey, who has the reeky beaver?"

Just a few things I've picked up over the years........

 

[737ski]

Don't unirinate on the floor. Don't pick your nose. Don't burp. Don't fart. Don't ask stupid questions. Don't wear Dockers. Don't eat. Don't sleep. Don't scratch your crotch.

Hmm, must be what CAL is looking for?......

 

[learflyer]

If you interview with two female captains and/or female PD reps DON'T look at one of them and say, "Hey sweetheart, could you get me a coffee, one and one?"

And DON'T no matter what the circumstances ask, "Hey, who has the reeky beaver?"

Just a few things I've picked up over the years........

Or.........Captain Ellen she must be gellin.........is that her Beaver that's smellin?

 

[AlbieF15]

Don't ball walk. Ever.

 

[scoreboard]

Until your off IOE, then, have at it.