Originally Posted by evh347

First of all, you should be able to spell "experience" if your going to actually cite it on a resume. Sure, I may sound like the spell check police here, but you did it twice in the same sentence. My biggest pet peave is someone who can't spell....I consider it a turnoff, especially on a resume or cover letter.



Let me get this straight....you admit to a potential employer that you are inexperienced ("low time") and you haven't "flown in over a year"....AND you believe you could still get through training (a pretty thin guarantee alone), but if they put you in a simulator they "wouldn't be impressed"??? Do you think the fact that you intend to stay at Mesaba for the rest of your career because you're too old to consider the "illusion" of working for a major is a reason they should consider you? Are you serious? Honestly, you should stick with the job that pays 50K and save your marriage in the process. One of the first questions they'll ask you about in the interview is how do you think you'll handle the low pay and hours away from home....HINT: you'd better have a better answer than just that you would "still seriously consider it".

While the truth it may be and judging just on what you posted here....no one is going to seriously consider you for admitting it like you say you did in your cover letter. Understand? No one. All I'm saying is that your honesty did you no favors. Just a friendly observation, but it's sad that so many people have no idea on how to sell themselves to potential employers. Just my opinion, but some of you need to start looking inward as to the reason that you're not getting the call.

I'm not trying to bust your balls....just trying to offer advice to you. I figure it's acceptable or you wouldn't post here. Best of luck.