Also, with the new adjustment to the Part 121 minimum times to 1500 hours, the question might be, "Why haven't you gotten it yet?" Again, I say, there is stiff competition. How are you going to show you are worth it?

I am most certainly not trying to be a Debby Downer, but I've been coaching friends who are trying to get on here, and my universal reply is that you are trying to sell yourself. What do you offer? Every extra you bring to the table helps, up to and including all the certifications you are qualified for.