The Secret Of Successful Airline Recruitment
If you haven't been considering jobs in the airlines just because you aren't a pilot
, there's just one thing to tell you.
You're missing out on something.
Airlines, just like all other companies, require a wide variety of employees. From cabin crew and ground staff to HR and operations managers and auditors to route and pricing managers, there is a staggering number of jobs that constantly require people to fill them. With the introduction of new budget airlines, the job market is highly flexible, and open to new and experienced hands alike.
The procedure for getting a job in the airlines is exactly like that of getting any other job - except the increased glamor quotient for cabin crew and ground staff. The steps involved are:
1. Creating a resume. A resume, not to be confused with a CV, is a document that includes the basic details of your qualifications, and information that is relevant to the job you are applying for. Your high school co-curriculars may not be relevant, so pick and choose.
2. Posting the resume at a proper place. This could be on an online recruitment site, or a hard copy mailed in response to an ad, or sent to contacts in the airline industry.
3. Appearing for an interview. A personal interview is a crucial step in getting any job. In airlines, this is even more so as great importance is placed on looking right - especially for cabin crew and staff who interact directly with passengers
There are airline recruitment agencies who work specifically with airlines, and can help candidates jump a few places in the queue for jobs. These agencies can help job seekers build portfolios, and also offer some advice on extra courses or workshops that would give them a further leg up in the process. A good agency with substantial experience in dealing with airlines will also offer candidates expert advice and grooming, as well as a few insider tips about the airlines industry.
Although airline jobs are available for workers in most fields, there are characteristics that anyone hoping to work in an airline must have. These are:
1. Self-confidence. Humility right now is a liability rather than a virtue. You have to be able to pull your own weight without being arrogant or treading on anyone's toes. Well... Until you're the boss, and people are running everywhere to avoid treading on YOUR toes.
2. Ability to work intelligently on tight deadlines. The airline industry has sped up life for the entire world - imagine what life must be in the heart of it. Events take place with lightning speed - two planes about to collide, a plane descending on a runway where another is already landing... Such scenarios require immediate action and superb presence of mind.
3. Appearance. Uncut diamonds require polishing, and this polishing has to be done before the job interview. Fluent English, voice modulation and a pleasing manner will get you far in any industry, and the airline industry just epitomizes that.
Above all, the key to getting recruited by an airline lies in being the best person for the job. For months before the interview, drown yourself in your own work, and spend time learning about the airlines industry. The best candidate for the job is an expert at his/her particular task, and acquires surplus value with some knowledge of the overall industry.
by: Gen Wright
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