Originally Posted by
iaflyer
I agree - it's all about how you handle the issue and learned/grew from it. I got hired at Delta with a issue in my background - I made myself stand out in other ways, IOE instructor, graduate degree, etc.
I completely agree.
Almost everyone has some "skeleton in their closet". So if you can show an interviewer through post-"incident" performance and attitude that you turned it into a positive learning experience I think they'll overlook the issue.
If someone doesn't take responsibility but rather takes the position that it wasn't their fault [due to some excuse] that would be the kiss of death.