Southwest Interview Prep

[ArianaAfghanAir]

Can anyone recommend where/who to go for interview prep? I've got all the gouge from interviews, but I'd like to meet one on one with someone who's familiar with it. Thanks

 

[GFunk20]

Yep, tell your best friend or spouse about 10-12 good/bad flying stories you're familiar with from your past and show up dressed with a great fun-loving attitude.

A great recipe to get the good call.

 

[SKIPPYFIFTY]

Go see Judy Tarver. Seeing her work for me.

 

[Daddy]

2nd on Judy...phone interview was enough for me...oh yeah, and dont be the one odd egg in the group with the weird green suit...just wear the dark suit/black shoe/red or blue tie uniform like everyone else...it's a job interview for cryin out loud

 

[YeOldeProp]

Do a search on the site for the info. Judy Tarver is mentioned several times for Southwest. There are some of the other interview prep folks mentioned as well...some for specific airlines (Fedex, etc.) and some as just a general prep for any airline/job. Good luck...

 

[CF34-3B1]

Chase isn't doing it any longer, but he may have some suggestions.

 

[MILPILOT17]

Can anyone recommend where/who to go for interview prep? I've got all the gouge from interviews, but I'd like to meet one on one with someone who's familiar with it. Thanks

Judy Tarver made it happen for me! Best money I ever spent! Here's a link to her website; good luck!
http://www.pilotcounseling.com/default.asp

 

[waka]

Emerald Coast Interview Consulting is excellent. One of the guys flies for SWA and you get a refund if you don't get the job.

 

[momalley81]

www.emeraldcoastinterviewconsulting.com

 

[DH2WN]

Judy Tarver definitely.

 

[Aubie]

Concur on Judy Tarver. Just don't over-prepare - they can spot that. They're more interested in the most enthusiastic and likable pilot than the most polished for the interview. Judy will do a great job getting you ready.

 

[The Victors]

I actually used Air Inc., believe it or not. It worked. I would absolutely recommend doing an interview prep with someone.

 

[bluebound]

I would not recommend a formal interview prepcourse. If you get a call for an interview, you are qualified professionally. They also what to see if you fit the personality mold that works for us. They don't really care about the content in your stories, they just want to sit down with and here you talk. They want to hear YOU talk about YOURSELF, not emerald coast or Judy. They have interviewed thousands of applicants and they can most definitely spot someone who has attended a formal interview prep course.

 

[Whataburger]

Tarver hands down.
Just do some kind of prep. Interviewing properly is an artform most of us aren't born with. Judy is your Bob Ross.

 

[Dude]

Judy Tarver hasn't done anything for anyone they couldn't do for themselves. I saw her at HPA and have never met a more condescending and arrogant female. Her years in the industry cannot be disputed, but that doesn't make her an authority.

If you had success with her I applaud you, not her. She hinted that I was wasting my time and wasn't qualified for the job I now have.

Personally, I think "professional" preps are a waste of time and you would do better to recall interesting events that have helped shape how you behave as a pilot. Be able to show humility and the ability to learn from your mistakes, enlist the help of others, laugh at yourself, appreciate and praise others around you, and work your a$$ off and be a welcomed asset to this fine company. Be nice to everyone and smile. Don't smile like an idiot, but have a pleasant disposition. Try not to be the corniest dude in the room and remember everyone's name.