Originally Posted by
xjtguy
Well, you have to be sure that the company exercises said policy.
And just like at the UAL of old, it didn't matter if it was an intern, son/daughter, or intercompany transfer, it was a guaranteed interview, NOT a guaranteed job.
Even though A LOT of the above demographics got in without competitive qualifications relative to others, the mantra amongst many was to go into the guaranteed interview with as many feathers in the cap as possible.
IOW, besides meeting the mins to apply, recs from all your supervisors while there, HAVE SOME COMPETITIVE EXPERIENCE.
AGAIN, it was a guaranteed interview, there were PLENTY that got hired right at the mins, but there were ALSO plenty that didn't get hired that chose to burn their guaranteed interview when they just met the mins.
Of course, there's a whole slew of other relative factors that go into it.
Thank you for the honest input/warning. I think even a guaranteed interview is a great advantage. Maybe knowing when there are job openings before others as well? I'm willing to take on whatever will help me get a job in the end.