To go or not to go......Job Fair

[jstyle13]

Hey.

What's the word on these job fair's? There is one in LA next weekend and two companies that I would really like to get a job with will be there. Is it worth going all the way out there to press the flesh? There is another one in Atlanta in June that is much closer to home (Nashville) and would be much easier to get to. My times are also kinda low now (980/120) and I don't finish school till May. Should I try and make it out there next weekend or shoot for the Atlanta show? Also pro's/con's of the fair in general and if anyone got a job from it.

Thanks,

Josh

 

[bobbysamd]

Kit Darby job fairs

Don't waste your time with Kit's dog-and-pony shows. I went to one ten years ago and accomplished little, except that I met Irv Jasinki. I used Mr. Jasinski's interview prep service several months before, and got the job I was seeking.

Put aside the money you planned to fork over to Kit and use it to apply for jobs and/or bolster your credentials. You can cover just as much ground from home on the internet as you can traveling to wherever for a Kit Darby job "fair."

Good luck with your job search.

 

[generaltso]

I think they are a good way to met HR reps for the airlines. Often, if you have the times and come across well, you can at least get scheduled for an interview.

However, if you know you don't have the required mins for the company, or are still in school, I wouldn't bother. Save your money (these things aren't cheap), and go to them when you have the time and hours.

 

[ksu_aviator]

I went to the Kit Darby job fair and I'll tell you this, there will be between 1 and 5 thousand other pilots there with as much or more time than you and they will all be in line for the one or two airlines that are scheduling 10-20 interviews.

Also, I thought his interview and resume tips where absolutely awful. I don't know who the lady was that I was giving the resume tips but she doesn't follow the same pattern as the rest of the industry. The truth is, I got more out of going to the local airports in Dallas and pressing flesh then I did at the job fair. I say spend the job fair money on driving to local airports.

 

[IMBB]

Consider this. The Air Inc show in LAX, traditionally, has been the least attended of any of the job fairs. If I was to make the effort to go to one of these job fairs, would I want to stand in line with 600 pilots or 200 pilots? The goal is to be able to talk with the airline reps, and the more time you get the better.

Do what you want, but the airlines that are attending don't look too shabby to me.

IMBB

 

[logolight]

There's probably going to be four or so airlines there since that's all that are hiring right now. The others will most likely by corporate (which you'll need about 3000+ turbine PIC) and 135 companies. It's up to you. Good Luck.


________________________________________________


"VS 1.5...ALTS cap, set next altitude, ALTS."

 

[Av8trxx]

Yes, I too am debating the same question. I am in a position where I am going to be one of the least competative in this day and age though. So is this my only chance to meet & get an opportunity, or will it be a waste of time & money since I am so low on the TT totem pole??? Hmmmm.

Just heard from a friend who got a Comair interview as a direct result of attending the last one.While I am not always a Kit fan, some of the things he has to offer worthwhile.

 

[Publishers]

shows

These shows can be good but do not be deceived that the companies that are going to be there are hiring anyone or are there for any other reason than it does not cost them to be there.

If you do not have the time,( double the mins), save your money. Secondly, know what the situation is for the company you are interested in-- times being considered, who is going to be there, are they hiring now or basically on hold for the year, -- and make that a critical part of the decision.