I just completed the application myself. That box was not marked as mandatory, and because my college GPA is not something I crow about, I left it blank. If they really want to know what it is, they will either mark it as mandatory or they'll ask for my college transcripts (as pretty much everybody is doing in interviews now), and we'll talk about it in an environment where I can present it in the best possible light.

Or you might not make it past the filter on the computerized search. It would be a shame if you didn't get called because their filter called for a "2.0 or above" and the computer skipped over you. All because you were ashamed about your 2.5.

I would be very reluctant to leave out any objective facts since GPA is the exact type of objectively scorable thing they are likely using to wittle down the applications.

Anyone know when we may be able to hear something from this last posting?

You'll hear something when your phone rings. That may be tomorrow, or it may be never. I've been waiting four years (even before they started asking for GPA), and I have multiple internal recommendations. Virgin America called me in no time with only a single internal recommendation.

My advice: Don't think about it until the phone rings. You'll live happier.

My advice: Focus your job hunting elsewhere. You’ll live happier.

Best of luck to those of you who choose to apply! I may be in the minority here, but as a 25 year employee of Alaska Airlines, I truly believe we have a great family here, and I look forward to seeing you out on the line as co-workers. We're building something special here, and I'm glad many of you want to be a part of it.

For anybody recently called on this window, how long after you applied and how much notice? Thanks!!


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Family? Seriously? Even Jerry Springer wouldn’t be allowed to host the Alaskan family. Special? Special Ed!

Don't ever make the mistake of thinking of work as family. I generally enjoy the people I work with, but they are coworkers and absolutely nothing more. Save your emotional attachments for those that will actually be at your deathbed.

I’m curious what you think is “special” about what we are building here?