Question:
I have had several airline interviews and have followed all of the advice from your website. Unfortunately, I have not been successful in getting hired. Can you please explain what the possible problem could be? Thank you.
Answer:Determining the exact reason(s) for your rejection is often difficult. After all, the selection process is not an exact science, and there are numerous variables involved. Final selection for flight attendant positions is very subjective and depends on, among other things, the particular interviewer. Perhaps you did not have good "chemistry" with the interviewer, you reminded the interviewer of someone he or she dislikes, or you did not "fit" the company profile. Another possibility is you might have been in a pool of very competitive applicants and only a few positions were available.
The bottom line is that on any given day, depending on the forces working for or against you, you may or may not get hired. Perhaps on a different day the outcome would have been completely different; there would have been different interviewers, different questions, different applicants, etc. That is why it is so important to re-apply!
Whatever you do, do not call or write to an airline inquiring about a recent rejection. Although you may get a response, you will never find out the real reason(s) for your rejection.
Although it is virtually impossible for you to pinpoint the exact reason(s) for your rejection, you can do a bit of self-analysis to determine whether something you did or did not do might have disqualified you. Ask yourself the following questions:
-Was my resume well prepared?
-Did I include a cover letter with my resume?
-Was my application filled out honestly and completely?
-How was my appearance at the interviews?
-Did I show enthusiasm when meeting my interviewer?
-Did I act cocky or egotistical?
-How was my handshake?
-Did I show poise and confidence in answering interview questions?
-Did I show concern over relocation issues?
-Was I overly interested in pay?
-Did I have gaps in my employment history that I could not account for?
-How did I do, in all likelihood, on the aptitude tests?
-Was I late for any interviews?
-Did I appear to be nervous?
-Did I ask intelligent questions about the company and the position?
-Was I well prepared for any type of interview?
-Was I able to relate specific stories about my experiences to questions asked?
-Did I try to hide anything throughout the application process?
-Was I a good listener?
-Was I able to relate my interview answers to the desirable qualities of a flight attendant?
-Did I thank interviewers for their time?
-Did I send thank you letters to interviewers?
Most airlines will allow you to re-apply after 6 to 12 months. The re-application process should be easy for you: you know what to expect; you know what questions will be asked; how many interviews will be conducted, etc. Your confidence level should be high for the re-application process.
Good luck!
flight attendant or inflight management positions.
