Shot down by SWA
04-03-2014 | 03:48 PM
#51
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What do you want me to say about it? I'm not in charge of extending interview invitations. The guy sounds well qualified but he obviously didn't break the super secret code of computer scoring of applicant attributes. I surely don't know what they are imputing to spit out qualified applicants or I would be able to score interviews for several friends that have asked me for help getting them an interview. Only the person programming the computer knows what exact mix will land your application at the top of the stack.
04-03-2014 | 04:03 PM
#52
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No he doesn't. He is of the entitlement type. Reality is that guys like him are a dime a dozen. He does have experience but he is no where close to the top of the app stack.
04-03-2014 | 04:15 PM
#54
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From: UniCal 737 FO
I'd be frustrated too if you just get an off the bat rejection letter without even an interview. If you want him to play games and see how many times he will reapply just to be "fresh" at least have the courtesy to inform him that his app has expired due to the mass flood of apps and that if he is still interested to re submit the application and that will hold his place in line. I could see if it was not competitive that a rejection letter could be understandable...but he has a crazy amount of time.
04-03-2014 | 04:41 PM
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Do you think you as a Mesaba flowthrough were any where close to the top the Delta app stack? It looks like he is more qualified than the average applicant with his flight time and quality.
04-03-2014 | 04:50 PM
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Well I was of similar time/quals as him so thanks for the nod that I was "more qualified than the average applicant". I'm so flattered......
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04-03-2014 | 04:59 PM
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I surely don't know what they are imputing to spit out qualified applicants or I would be able to score interviews for several friends that have asked me for help getting them an interview. Only the person programming the computer knows what exact mix will land your application at the top of the stack.
04-03-2014 | 05:30 PM
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From: 767er Captain
I didn't get that he was an "entitlement" type. I definitely got that he was pizzed off that he didn't get an offer. Personally, while I thought the letter was a bit amusing, it was uncalled for. It doesn't do anything other than possible make him feel better for a little bit. I'll bet that SWA HR probably didn't even read past the first sentence before circle filing it. This whole issue is much ado about nothing. I even agree with shoelu. He didn't break the super secret computer code that would get him hired. An applicant can only do so much, and the rest is left to the witch doctor throwing chicken bones on the floor that makes the decisions. Life goes on, and so should he. I still have my UPS rejection letter... amusing now in retrospect. One door closes, another opens. He'll be fine.
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