Women in aviation Conference 2014
02-19-2014, 12:47 PM
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Women in aviation Conference 2014
Guys and Gals:
So I had been planning to attend the WIA conference in Orlando next month, that is, until I managed to break my ankle at my brother's bachelor party:-( (insert jokes here!). Additionally, I discovered that instead of standing in long lines to speak to recruiters, you'll now have to get in line for a fast pass, which will then allow you to schedule a specific time to speak to a recruiter.
So what do y'all think? Is it counterproductive for me to still attend the conference to speak to recruiters (for the majors)? Am going to be on crutches for another 6 weeks. Do you think it shows initiative for me to show up on crutches?:-)
Am a fairly new regional captain, looking to take the next step, and really don't want to pass up the opportunity to get some face-to-face time with so many recruiters. Looking for serious reactions and advice.
Silky
p.s. Broke my ankle playing paintball:-)
So I had been planning to attend the WIA conference in Orlando next month, that is, until I managed to break my ankle at my brother's bachelor party:-( (insert jokes here!). Additionally, I discovered that instead of standing in long lines to speak to recruiters, you'll now have to get in line for a fast pass, which will then allow you to schedule a specific time to speak to a recruiter.
So what do y'all think? Is it counterproductive for me to still attend the conference to speak to recruiters (for the majors)? Am going to be on crutches for another 6 weeks. Do you think it shows initiative for me to show up on crutches?:-)
Am a fairly new regional captain, looking to take the next step, and really don't want to pass up the opportunity to get some face-to-face time with so many recruiters. Looking for serious reactions and advice.
Silky
p.s. Broke my ankle playing paintball:-)
02-19-2014, 01:11 PM
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I say go...
Silky,
Mil guy here getting to retire and sitting on fence going to the conference. Personally I would go since there is no other venue in the near future that will have the number of vendors there. I would change the story to: was volunteering at the local soup kitchen when all of sudden you heard sirens and rushed to the seen of the car accident. You saved several people to include a small dog. When one of the children you saved wanted her stuffed animal you rushed back to the burning car to save the stuffed animal and slipped on an oil patch. The good news is that you were able to crawl to the car and get the stuffed animal and make the young child happy.
Bottom line. It is hard to pass up the opportunity to talk to so many recruiters. I would get a wheel chair though since the lines could be long throughout the day.
cheers,
mugsy
Mil guy here getting to retire and sitting on fence going to the conference. Personally I would go since there is no other venue in the near future that will have the number of vendors there. I would change the story to: was volunteering at the local soup kitchen when all of sudden you heard sirens and rushed to the seen of the car accident. You saved several people to include a small dog. When one of the children you saved wanted her stuffed animal you rushed back to the burning car to save the stuffed animal and slipped on an oil patch. The good news is that you were able to crawl to the car and get the stuffed animal and make the young child happy.
Bottom line. It is hard to pass up the opportunity to talk to so many recruiters. I would get a wheel chair though since the lines could be long throughout the day.
cheers,
mugsy
02-19-2014, 01:14 PM
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I"ve got no dog in this hunt; but if'n it were me, I'd go.
I broke my ankle this summer, no fun, but take a handful of advil before you go and ice it up for :30 min at least the morning of.
Ice and ibuprofen go a long way.
Just keep off the pain meds, recruiters probably would not appreciate the dried drool on your chin! ;-)
I broke my ankle this summer, no fun, but take a handful of advil before you go and ice it up for :30 min at least the morning of.
Ice and ibuprofen go a long way.
Just keep off the pain meds, recruiters probably would not appreciate the dried drool on your chin! ;-)
02-19-2014, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by SilkySmooth
Guys and Gals:
So I had been planning to attend the WIA conference in Orlando next month, that is, until I managed to break my ankle at my brother's bachelor party:-( (insert jokes here!). Additionally, I discovered that instead of standing in long lines to speak to recruiters, you'll now have to get in line for a fast pass, which will then allow you to schedule a specific time to speak to a recruiter.
So what do y'all think? Is it counterproductive for me to still attend the conference to speak to recruiters (for the majors)? Am going to be on crutches for another 6 weeks. Do you think it shows initiative for me to show up on crutches?:-)
Am a fairly new regional captain, looking to take the next step, and really don't want to pass up the opportunity to get some face-to-face time with so many recruiters. Looking for serious reactions and advice.
Silky
p.s. Broke my ankle playing paintball:-)
So I had been planning to attend the WIA conference in Orlando next month, that is, until I managed to break my ankle at my brother's bachelor party:-( (insert jokes here!). Additionally, I discovered that instead of standing in long lines to speak to recruiters, you'll now have to get in line for a fast pass, which will then allow you to schedule a specific time to speak to a recruiter.
So what do y'all think? Is it counterproductive for me to still attend the conference to speak to recruiters (for the majors)? Am going to be on crutches for another 6 weeks. Do you think it shows initiative for me to show up on crutches?:-)
Am a fairly new regional captain, looking to take the next step, and really don't want to pass up the opportunity to get some face-to-face time with so many recruiters. Looking for serious reactions and advice.
Silky
p.s. Broke my ankle playing paintball:-)
Last edited by WARich; 02-19-2014 at 02:05 PM.
02-19-2014, 02:23 PM
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Just curious for the men who attend: are you actually supporting and a proponent for women in aviation or are you just using them to get face time/interview at a major? Sounds like a slap in the face for WIA if a man uses them only to get face time/interview at a legacy and then never go to another WIA event again.
02-19-2014, 02:28 PM
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The same happens at OBAP, as there are many men and women from every race and gender that attend the Job Fair portion of the conference and I can assure you that the organization encourages it. It increases revenue and that's a no brainer.
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02-19-2014, 02:41 PM
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Say I were to dress up as a woman, Mrs Doubtfire style, then when its my turn to talk to the recruiters do a superman and reveal my suit and short hair. Would that be considered showing initiative and the ability to adapt to the situation at hand, or would it be frowned upon?
Just kidding. I would still go. Might even work in your favor if you still showed despite being uncomfortable. Good luck.
Just kidding. I would still go. Might even work in your favor if you still showed despite being uncomfortable. Good luck.
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02-19-2014, 04:19 PM
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1. you shouldn't have worn the extra tall heels at your brother's bachelor party.
2. who asks his sister to come to his bachelor's party?
3. recruiters will recognize the guy with the crutches "oh, that's Silky!"
4. "Don't want to pass up the opportunity".....then don't. Come on down.
5. is it counterproductive? Compared to what? Sitting at home watching TV?
6. will it show initiative? Yes. Will that matter? IDK.
7. Free advice. Worth every dollar you spent on it.
2. who asks his sister to come to his bachelor's party?
3. recruiters will recognize the guy with the crutches "oh, that's Silky!"
4. "Don't want to pass up the opportunity".....then don't. Come on down.
5. is it counterproductive? Compared to what? Sitting at home watching TV?
6. will it show initiative? Yes. Will that matter? IDK.
7. Free advice. Worth every dollar you spent on it.
02-19-2014, 05:08 PM
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2014 Annual International WAI Conference - Get Yourself A WAI Fast Pass
Get Yourself A WAI Fast Pass
If you're heading to the Conference looking for a job, be sure to read these changes. In fact, so many people came to the Conference looking for jobs last year, we came up with a great new way to help WAI members connect with the potential employers.
First, you're going to want to check out The Daily onsite for a schedule of hiring information seminars presented by the different airlines participating. In these 30-40 minute seminars they'll share basic application procedures for their company, discuss current positions available and the requirements for those jobs, and answer some frequently asked questions.
Because the strategy has worked so well for Disney, we're also instituting a "fast pass" system of our own. To get some face time with these companies, you'll need to check in at the Veracruz South Registration Counter and get your fast pass. The pass will give you a specific date and time to go to the company's booth in the exhibit hall or designated room for a 15 minute face-to-face meeting. But be sure you check in early-there will be a limited number of fast passes available for each company each day. These passes are only available to WAI members.
Hopefully this new system will be better for everyone and give job seekers a more meaningful experience at the conference!
Hiring Information Seminar Schedule:
Thursday, March 6 - Seminars updated February 18, 2014 PDF
Friday, March 7 - Seminars updated February 18, 2014 PDF
Saturday, March 8 - Seminars updated February 18, 2014 PDF
Fast Pass Check-in Desk Schedule:
Thursday, March 6
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Friday, March 7
10:45 am to 12:00 pm and 1:45 pm to 4:00 pm
Saturday, March 8
10:45 am to 2:00 pm
There are a limited number of fast passes available per company and per person each day. Conference registration and WAI membership DO NOT guarantee receipt of a fast pass. We cannot promise or guarantee hiring interviews or face-to-face meetings but are working to schedule as many of these opportunities as possible for the convenience of our members.
Fast Pass Schedule:
Fast Pass Schedule updated February 18, 2014 PDF
Get Yourself A WAI Fast Pass
If you're heading to the Conference looking for a job, be sure to read these changes. In fact, so many people came to the Conference looking for jobs last year, we came up with a great new way to help WAI members connect with the potential employers.
First, you're going to want to check out The Daily onsite for a schedule of hiring information seminars presented by the different airlines participating. In these 30-40 minute seminars they'll share basic application procedures for their company, discuss current positions available and the requirements for those jobs, and answer some frequently asked questions.
Because the strategy has worked so well for Disney, we're also instituting a "fast pass" system of our own. To get some face time with these companies, you'll need to check in at the Veracruz South Registration Counter and get your fast pass. The pass will give you a specific date and time to go to the company's booth in the exhibit hall or designated room for a 15 minute face-to-face meeting. But be sure you check in early-there will be a limited number of fast passes available for each company each day. These passes are only available to WAI members.
Hopefully this new system will be better for everyone and give job seekers a more meaningful experience at the conference!
Hiring Information Seminar Schedule:
Thursday, March 6 - Seminars updated February 18, 2014 PDF
Friday, March 7 - Seminars updated February 18, 2014 PDF
Saturday, March 8 - Seminars updated February 18, 2014 PDF
Fast Pass Check-in Desk Schedule:
Thursday, March 6
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Friday, March 7
10:45 am to 12:00 pm and 1:45 pm to 4:00 pm
Saturday, March 8
10:45 am to 2:00 pm
There are a limited number of fast passes available per company and per person each day. Conference registration and WAI membership DO NOT guarantee receipt of a fast pass. We cannot promise or guarantee hiring interviews or face-to-face meetings but are working to schedule as many of these opportunities as possible for the convenience of our members.
Fast Pass Schedule:
Fast Pass Schedule updated February 18, 2014 PDF
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