What is the key to getting an interview?

[Newbee]

Hey folks! This is my first post but I have been "watching" for a while. The economy is beating my corporate job up and I am very interested in working for the fractionals. I would like some inside info. or at least some personal stories on how you got your interviews. I have filled out the on-line applications, I have sent in my resume and cover letter, I will follow up with a call in a week.

Do you really need to know someone on the inside or what?
I know that can't hurt, but I am asking for some input from those who have been there. I have the hours, just need the opportunity!

Thanks for all the help.

Newbee

 

[proav]

I put my resume in last Sept. I got an application in the mail a few weeks later and sent that in. I didn't hear anything more until a few weeks ago. I ran across an old friend who was flying for NetJets and he offered to send in a LOR for me. About the same time they sent me a form asking to update my file if I was still interested because it had been 6 months since I had originally
applied. I sent that in and a week later my friend sent me a copy of the letter he had written for me. The following week I got the invite for an interview. I asked about the LOR and Derinda told me that the call was more from the 6 month update form than from the LOR. She said they are trying to work down the backlog of applications that are on file. I have heard that the LOR's carry alot of weight but they didn't necessarily confirm that. Bottom line I guess is to get in line and wait! It takes a lot of patience but from what I hear it is worth the wait.
Good luck! Stick with it and if we are both lucky maybe we will be flying the line someday!

 

[Newbee]

more info

Thanks for the reply! Good Information. I know there are a lot more of you out there with some storys. Just a quick survey to see how many had "inside" connections to just waiting out the pool.

Thanks,

Newbee