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austin-w posted an update 3 months ago
3 months ago (edited)
Interview Etiquette from Medical School Coaches
Some solid tips here in this interview etiquette article. Sometimes I find that reading tips from a different perspective may resonate better with different people.
Key takeaways,
-Optimism and Enthusiasm
-Cell Phone Off before you enter the building
-Don’t underestimate the power of a smile!
-You have 5 seconds to make a good impression in…
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austin-w posted an update 3 months ago
Interesting Read!
military.com
A Look at the US Military’s Unusually Large Force Near Venezuela
The U.S. military has amassed an unusually large force in the Caribbean Sea and the waters off the coast of Venezuela since this summer, when the Trump administration first began to shift assets to the region as part of its … Continue reading
It’s 100% doable. While it’s certainly an obstacle to overcome, just continue to rush and apply to your top units and show that you’re aware of the waiver process and are not giving up on your dream. The unit that wants to hire you will work the waiver process after they hire you. I would recommend to be prepared to have strong answers to…
Reply to Picking up a Guard or Reserve UPT Slot out of ROTC
Hey guys,
My guard unit had one individual recently go straight from ROTC to guard pilot slot. A lot of the legwork there is on the individual it seemed like as far as coordinating with their ROTC school and big Air Force to allow that to happen. From our guard hiring perspective, it was just like any off the street applicant and worked out smoothly.
D.J.Rowan,
I would recommend business casual for everything except the interview.
Regarding reaching out, yes I think shooting your resume over with a brief intro works fine. If you can get ahold of anyone on the phone, that’s often times a great way to make a more personal connection and express interest in visiting. Keep knocking on the door…
Reply to Joining Air Force Reserves - enlited vs officer
Based on your goals of flying, I would strongly recommend the “pilot or bust” route (only pursue commissioning as an officer with a pilot contract). I recommend this option because you have the leverage of not signing up until you’ve been selected for flight school. While you might have to target other locations across the…
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austin-w posted an update 3 months ago
Operation Southern Spear
Interesting article! Probably would make for some great conversation points at unit visits:
twz.com
Combat Rescue Aircraft, Tankers Arrive In Caribbean As U.S. Military Buildup Accelerates
HH-60W rescue helicopters and HC-130J rescue planes, along with additional USAF tankers, have joined the growing U.S. military presence in the Caribbean.
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…
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austin-w posted an update 3 months ago
3 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…
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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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