austin-w
ANG Pilot
Reply to How "well rounded" to make ANG resume?
I would recommend putting as much info as you can to sell yourself in the best possible light. Like you mentioned, certain things are either too detailed to merit real estate on your resume.
When you are improving on your resume, I would recommend approaching it from the mindset of “what’s going to set me apart from the competition…
austin-w posted an update 2 months ago
2 months ago (edited)
Deployment Knowledge - Rushing/Interviewing
BogiDope Team,
When rushing your desired guard units, a tip I think will help you stand out from the competition is to have a strong working knowledge of the length and frequency of your potential unit’s deployment cycles. This can be found through online research or various other connections you may have.
Having this knowledge, or the desire…
Allgood1 Comment
Great points Austin!
Another tip is to try to find some common ground on a topic outside of work.
Think local sports teams, hobbies, current events, etc. If you can get a conversation that sparks interest that doesn’t have to do with flying and/or the J-O-B… It leaves an impression that you are someone who can bring some personality to…
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austin-w are now connected 2 months ago Reply to When can I start rushing?
Lauren,
I’ll second what most others here have said. I know many units that allow potential candidates to rush anytime. I don’t think it’s ever too early to start building these connections. However, definitely meter your unit visits with their hints as to how much or little meets the mark. If you’re going to drill every month for a year it…
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austin-w posted an update 2 months ago
Mindset- Rushing / Interviewing
Good Morning Everyone!
When you’re rushing or interviewing at guard/reserve units for highly coveted pilot slots, what makes you stand out from the other applicant?
I think one of the best things you can do is have a strong “why.”
I wanted to share a book that I feel really helped myself stand out in applying to ANG units and can open your…
