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Old 08-09-2017 | 06:01 AM
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Is there a list or calendar of upcoming events posted somewhere? Thanks
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Old 08-09-2017 | 08:00 AM
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Got an interview at Delta directly because of a job fair. Lightening struck when Plato Ryan (a legendary figure there) walked up to the table just as I was next in line. Triaged my resumé as "interview". It can definitively work.
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Old 08-09-2017 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Giggity7
I keep hearing that if you're a "rock star" then it might get you an interview.
Does showing up at a fair, help for the average applicant? Thanks.
Yes.

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Old 08-10-2017 | 04:24 AM
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Does anyone know if United will be attending or hosting any upcoming events that are already scheduled?
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Old 08-10-2017 | 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by APC225
Got an interview at Delta directly because of a job fair. Lightening struck when Plato Ryan (a legendary figure there) walked up to the table just as I was next in line. Triaged my resumé as "interview". It can definitively work.
It's not Ryan, it's Rhyne.

https://answers.yahoo.com/question/i...5153036AAn0SOM
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Old 08-11-2017 | 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by EMBskillz

Not only that...but an easier post in thread talks about buying a nice "Suite" and wear it proudly!

pretty suite if you ask me!
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Old 08-11-2017 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Sonny Crockett
Not only that...but an easier post in thread talks about buying a nice "Suite" and wear it proudly!

pretty suite if you ask me!
Almost as "suite" as the "easier" post you are referring to
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Old 08-11-2017 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Consuela
Almost as "suite" as the "easier" post you are referring to
yeah it wouldn't let me edit.

But you GOTTEN to me first! Go read post #2!
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Old 08-11-2017 | 02:02 PM
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I think the only company where job fairs are a waste of time (for civilians at least) are at American. I met them at two (keep in mind this was over 4 years ago). At the first one, I got a "keep up the good work" after waiting 11 hours. At the second one, the recruiter told me that I had too many fighter pilots ahead of me for a job. That's almost verbatim. I was there with many colleagues, some with stellar qualifications, and ZERO got calls from AA.

I remember when I did Emerald Coast interview prep, at least half if not more of my group were fighter pilots, and if I recall, all had an interview with American. The rest of us were still waiting for a call or had a call with UA and DL, or an LCC.

That all being said, I HIGHLY recommend going through ECC prep to get polished before going to a job fair if you can. My first job fair, I hadn't done any formal prep, and I was asked TMAAT questions on the spot and I did NOT have polished answers. I only made that mistake once.

Best of luck.
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Old 08-11-2017 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Deathwish
Does anyone know if United will be attending or hosting any upcoming events that are already scheduled?
Yes, obap.
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