2019 JobExpo
#12
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jul 2018
Posts: 444
Question for you guys who may be in the know on this: Does going to a career fair with FedEx reps there (OBAP, LGPA, WIA, etc) improve my chances of getting an interview invite? I have heard both yes and no, but nothing from anyone who actually has definitive proof or experience in the process.
Knowing what little I do about the FedEx hiring algorithm (that seems to change monthly), I'm trying to get an idea about how to increase my chances, but I'm not all that interested in dropping $500-1000 to go to an event that doesn't do much for me.
Thanks.
Knowing what little I do about the FedEx hiring algorithm (that seems to change monthly), I'm trying to get an idea about how to increase my chances, but I'm not all that interested in dropping $500-1000 to go to an event that doesn't do much for me.
Thanks.
#13
Line Holder
Joined APC: Nov 2017
Position: A300
Posts: 34
Question for you guys who may be in the know on this: Does going to a career fair with FedEx reps there (OBAP, LGPA, WIA, etc) improve my chances of getting an interview invite? I have heard both yes and no, but nothing from anyone who actually has definitive proof or experience in the process.
Knowing what little I do about the FedEx hiring algorithm (that seems to change monthly), I'm trying to get an idea about how to increase my chances, but I'm not all that interested in dropping $500-1000 to go to an event that doesn't do much for me.
Thanks.
Knowing what little I do about the FedEx hiring algorithm (that seems to change monthly), I'm trying to get an idea about how to increase my chances, but I'm not all that interested in dropping $500-1000 to go to an event that doesn't do much for me.
Thanks.
#14
Beaches and Sand
Joined APC: Feb 2007
Position: Chasing Surf
Posts: 368
Question for you guys who may be in the know on this: Does going to a career fair with FedEx reps there (OBAP, LGPA, WIA, etc) improve my chances of getting an interview invite? I have heard both yes and no, but nothing from anyone who actually has definitive proof or experience in the process.
Knowing what little I do about the FedEx hiring algorithm (that seems to change monthly), I'm trying to get an idea about how to increase my chances, but I'm not all that interested in dropping $500-1000 to go to an event that doesn't do much for me.
Thanks.
Knowing what little I do about the FedEx hiring algorithm (that seems to change monthly), I'm trying to get an idea about how to increase my chances, but I'm not all that interested in dropping $500-1000 to go to an event that doesn't do much for me.
Thanks.
#15
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jul 2018
Posts: 444
I don't disagree, and I'll pay it if needed, I'm just asking if that's actually a thing.. ie, does a 5 minute job fair conversation and resume drop actually translate to an invite?
#16
Beaches and Sand
Joined APC: Feb 2007
Position: Chasing Surf
Posts: 368
Yes. It did 15 years ago and all the way up till now. Good luck and hope you get the opportunity.
#19
I went nowhere near any of the industry standard ones mentioned here, nor any other, and got hired just fine.
On the contrary, I got one of the “tickets” to the Delta in-house job fair. My 5 minutes was even with BH (CA in pilot hiring there - super nice guy.) Received no invite for an interview at DAL.
It all worked out and I got what I wanted, but saying you need that to get hired can’t be accurate. Full disclosure, I did have a PE - though I’m retired mil so there’s still debate on whether it helps or hinders.
That being said, I’m of the opinion that if there are things that *do* help, stacking more of them in your corner can’t be holding you back. Personally, I felt the most bang for the buck was from a pro application review - but I can’t even prove that one.
#20
Line Holder
Joined APC: Dec 2017
Posts: 39
Went to NGPA this year and stood in line for 2hrs to see FedEx. They told us to update your resume monthly at a minimum and if you meet the times, you are eligible to get a call. We were also told that getting picked was an algorithm that they used. The only thing that I could see that helped going was they had you write your email address down. The person I saw didn’t even want to look at our resumes.
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