[D.J.]

Hey Ryan! Thanks for posting!

I agree with CHAOS on starting with simple conversation to let them know who you are before asking a little more complex questions about how the Squadron operates.

When I was at the Squadron level, we would get a lot of “interest” from people, but most of the time we wouldn’t really try to connect too much because we knew that most of them wouldn’t go to UPT.

The people who we seemed to connect to the most, however, we those we could find a connection with.

For example, most aircrew in my Unit talk about fishing, hunting, golf and going out on the town.

At the end of the day, we want someone who 1.) fits our culture and 2.) doesn’t bring a lot of drama.

Those are really good questions, but I would probably “ease” into that dialogue as you become more familiar with people in the unit.

My 2 cents.

Keep the questions coming!!!

D.J.

[D.J.]

I think this is great advice, Husky! The Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) is the Unit wants to know that you are fully committed to them without a lot of “conditions”.

I have worked with lots of clients with Interview Prep and when we cover this topic, a common trend is for the interviewee to “sell” the city/unit to the Board without really knowing that much about the area.

For example, “I really think Savannah is a great place! It’s got beaches, a fun downtown and lots to do” when in reality, Savannah can be very expensive and hard to get to know people if you are not from the area. Also, the school system is not the best, there are not a lot of big companies here and the night life can get old pretty quick.

On a personal note, I’ve lived here 20+ years and love it, but it took awhile!

Sounding genuine, real and credible are more important then trying to “hype” up the city/unit. You will be gone about half the month most of the time. We are trying to find the right “balance” between being on the road with you and not having a lot of “drama” when you are back at home station.

D.J.