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By Christine A. DeJoy
How to Nail the Job Interview
Industry recruiters reveal their tips on what to do—and not do—when seeking employment.
READY FOR THAT BIG JOB INTERVIEW? Looking to make contacts in your dream career? Before you meet with a potential future employer or begin to network in a field of interest, consider the advice of a few recruiting experts. Several human resources profession-
als who’ve interviewed a multitude of aviation job applicants share the follow- ing pointers to help you become the best candidate you can be.
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DO research the job and the com- pany. Doing your homework about
an organization you’re interested in is a no-brainer. “Researching the company will help you come to an interview pre- pared to address [the company’s] needs and ask informed questions,” says Teresa Strangie, chief HR officer for Boston MedFlight. To find recent news about an organization, visit its website and social media pages, check out industry publications, or simply talk to friends or other contacts in your net- work, she adds.
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DON’T ask just surface ques- tions. In your first interview with
a company, leave the questions with obvious answers for last. “Employers expect you to ask about compensation, paid time off, and health care,” says Susan Kim, general manager at Rainbow Helicopters. “It’s always a pleasant surprise when a candidate implements some critical thinking and asks an uncommon, albeit great, ques- tion.” Kim cites the time an applicant asked, “What are the most challenging aspects of this position?” as an example of a solid, probing question that made the candidate memorable.
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DO practice good etiquette. Manners matter! “Be confident,
humble, and polite when answering questions or speaking,” advises Jaclyn Roach, manager, staffing and compen- sation, for MD Helicopters. “Don’t forget about nonverbal communication, too: Are you leaning in? Looking at your feet? Be aware.” Silence your phone and don’t put it on the table or look to see who’s texting or calling during the interview, adds Felicia Naquin, senior HR business partner at Bristow Group.
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DON’T appear arrogant. Avoid being boastful when speaking
about your accomplishments. “It’s one thing to share examples of the experi- ences you’ve had that were challenging. It’s another to boast about how you flew in a difficult situation, when a team is part of the flight,” says Laurie Church, HR generalist, aviation operations, with
Life Link III. “Teamwork is essential in [the air ambulance sector]. Collabo- rating to achieve the best outcome for the patient is No. 1.” Indeed, adds Austin Roth, president of SkyBridge, “Everyone who will look at hiring you will want to know you can work as part of a team.” On the other hand …
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… DO talk positively about your- self. “Be proud of your accom-
plishments no matter how big or small they are,” advises Miranda Colosimo, people operations manager at Erickson. Your achievements can set you apart.
If you’re attending HAI HELI-EXPO 2023 in Atlanta, Mar. 6–9 (exhibits are open Mar. 7–9), don’t miss the HAI Helicopter Industry Career Fair, Tuesday, Mar. 7, from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm, in the Thomas Murphy Ballroom, Georgia World Congress Center, Building B, Level 5. More than 25 recruiters from a variety of aviation organiza- tions will be there, and admission is free!
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