SWA Interview!!!

[Captain Overs]

I hear there is no magic formula at SWA, but if some of you interview like some of your posts then no wonder you don't get hired.

 

[BID]

What's up with the insult?

 

[Captain Overs]

No insult intended. Just an observation.

 

[jeff_lebowski]

I am not trying to dangle flamebait but......

keep in mind that you are asking for fashion advice from a group of people who wear clip on ties with short sleeve shirts to work (I know, I know. It's the finest blend of polyester money can buy. I hear you).

I agree with Malter1 [BTW, love the avatar], If you are worried about what color shirt to wear you are worrying about the wrong stuff. But you dont have to wear white. Just make sure you look sharp. I personally hate the white shirt red tie thing. That's my grandfather's gear. I have always worn blue on blue to interview.

Do the smart thing - haul the old lady to nordstroms or niemans or whatever (just make it a real store - not the mens wearhouse) for 30 minutes and have her pick out a shirt and tie that work well together. Once you've spent that 30 minutes picking it out, move on to the important things. good luck with the interview!

 

[Hugh Jorgan]

Do the smart thing - haul the old lady to nordstroms or niemans or whatever (just make it a real store - not the mens wearhouse) for 30 minutes and have her pick out a shirt and tie that work well together. Once you've spent that 30 minutes picking it out, move on to the important things.

Like dumping the bitch.

 

[Juvat]

Now THAT was funny!

 

[Oh-ryan]

Sweet fancy Moses! I know it was an innocent question, but when I think that a guy who can't figure out what color shirt to wear at a professional job interview could potentially be flipping switches in the cockpit of a plane that my family could be riding on.... YIKES!

Sorry to pile on. I am done with this soapbox... anyone else need it?

(cockpit... hehehehehe)

 

[RightBettor]

Okay, we've heard from the military guys who say wear a white shirt, iron it, and get a tie that goes well with the suit. Now, as an all civilian guy, I'll offer my advice... wear a white shirt, iron it, and wear a tie that goes well with the suit. Here's another little tidbit that I'm sure the ex-military folks would agree with: polish your black shoes and wear a black belt to go with the black briefcase. This isn't difficult gang. For crying out loud, stick with a traditional businesslike look and worry more about what you're going to say and do at the interview.

That being said. Presenting one's self well is not a trait that either military or civilian guys have a corner on. Pilots from both backgrounds either present themselves well or they look like total slobs when they come to work. There's no one group who does it better. It's all about your personal decisions and the pride you take in yourself and your profession. Just go with the white shirt.

Ivuair, great story!! Very funny response. When asked where I am based, I respond, "Phoenix AFB."

Okay... flame away!

 

[Capt1124]

Point of information- the Air Force is not the military.....

 

[Malter1]

Is that meant to get a rise out of us or are you just bitter that SWA gave you the cold shoulder because you wore the canyon blue shirt to your interview?

 

[dhampton]

Just wear the standard interview suit.

 

[Whataburger]

One of my senior Captain references at SWA said, "Do not wear anything but a dark suit, white shirt, nice tie, black shoes, and black belt." The lady who did my interview prep said the same thing. You dont want them to remember your tie or shirt, you want them to remember you. In addition, you want them to concentrate on you, not what your wearing.
Good luck.

 

[Falconjet]

BID: We're not talking about FA interviews, we're talking pilot interviews.






OK, that was a joke, just felt like somebody had to say it.

FJ

 

[TGR]

...Pardon my inability to see things from your perspective, but where in the world is the correlation between military service and wearing a white shirt to an airline interview? Do enlighten us with your wisdom.

In the meantime, a revision to my previous advice: Wear the canyon blue shirt. With pride. But don't iron it--that would be too "military." And be sure to slip in some snide remark about military pilots during the interviews. SWA needs to get to know the "real you" in order to make a good hiring decision.

I could'nt agree more! But, how about some Canyon Blue Socks?

 

[BID]

FJ, Nice

Anyway, kinda of a funny thread, starts about a shirt and becomes civilian vs. military, huh. I say you wear a black shirt and black pants and call yourself "Johnny"

On a serious note, good luck and hope you get the job.

B

 

[brewerdog]

poka dots, rainbows, horiz. stripes

any of those would work too

 

[chase]

toa2mdt,

Good luck in the interview...regardless of which shirt/tie you choose...go & have a great time, enjoy the day & be yourself....congrats on the call & I wish you good luck!!!! Thanks for applying to SWA.

 

[Russ]

"We give each other endless s*^& all the time and do not allow perceived errors in speach"

That's how you know your accepted. Its when they don't give you sh*t that you are talking to someone waay outside of your paygrade or you don't like 'em.

"we former military types don't give slack to people who ask weak questions about how to dress'

Since when has being in the Air Force mean you are in the military?

A former Marine, yes the white shirt.

 

[ferlo]

Personally, I'd wear a jock strap and a viking helmet. I'd stagger in with a bottle of jim beam and a pack of Kools and hope for the best. When they asked me about a time I failed at something I'd reference my dozen or so stints in rehab that just won't take.

 

[F16TJ]

ferlo...

Personally, I'd wear a jock strap and a viking helmet. I'd stagger in with a bottle of jim beam and a pack of Kools and hope for the best. When they asked me about a time I failed at something I'd reference my dozen or so stints in rehab that just won't take.

Man, I think you would have aced the interview except for one item...you have to know the company culture...the Jim Beam sunk you. Gotta have the Wild Turkey, or nothing.