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Differentiating Yourself Involvement outside the classroom and the cockpit W r i t t e n b y: J u s t i n A b r a m s
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s we discussed last month, the initial application for a position in the aviation industry is a crucial part of the hiring process. It represents the first opportunity to introduce yourself and your qualifications to a company with the goal to convince a recruiter that you will make a great addition to their company. In an attempt to put your best foot forward and accurately portray what makes you the best candidate, it is helpful to take a methodical approach when completing an application to provide all relevant details highlighting your past experiences. When approaching any given section of an application, it is important to take a moment and consider the purpose behind the request for specific information. In an era when companies receive significantly more applications than there are available positions, it is a waste of both the company’s and applicant’s time to request superfluous information. To an applicant this means that all information submitted is important and will factor into the evaluation of one’s overall application. Avoid the urge to enter information haphazardly simply to complete the section, but instead think about why the company is asking for the information and how you can best provide it in a way that underscores your qualifications. When asked about extracurricular activities and those outside of work, it is not the time
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