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Worried-Ebb-1699@reddit

You're working to get a multi- MILLION.. Let me say that again.. a Multi- MILLION dollar job and you're wondering if putting in a little extra work is needed?

let me remind you that you've already invested easily over $100k to get your hours and ratings etc, and the time you've spent at your current positions and other so on.

Do I agree that these companies deserve close to $1,000 a person in fees? NO. But I do know they're worth it.

I used SFE for my UAL interview and I know it helped me prepare no doubt. It was an easy $700. or .069% of an estimated $10m career income potential.

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indianmcflyer@reddit (OP)

It's not about the money. It's the fact that Southwest specifically looks for genuine answers from genuine people, and I don't want to go in sounding like I'm reading off a script.

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Worried-Ebb-1699@reddit

So are you able to give honest genuine answers on the spot?

Use prep. Just find a company you like.

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SpitFire Elite is not going to tell you the canned answer nonsense that recruiters hate like Emerald Coast. They do a great job of teaching how to answer the question in a way that is authentic to you that still scores points so to speak. They also have a great community with lots of insites into the hiring process.

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mustang180@reddit

Look up Vicky Ross with Ace Interview prep.

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MyPilotInterview@reddit

Using a prep company for SWA is a double edge sword. Prep can be helpful, it can be a hinderance. It’s the only company out there where if my best friend said, I’m going to do it on my own, I would not try and talk them out of it.

The biggest problem with the well known companies, is they’re so easy to identify. Last I heard Spitfire and Emerald Coast tell you to thank the interviewer to the opportunity as the first thing out of your mouth, which clues the company you’re prepped before you even start.

Vicki Ross is a name that will undoubtedly come up. It is common knowledge that she still speaks to people involved in hiring there, so while she gives very solid advice, I would treat it as part of the interview process, as much as prep. I also don’t know beneficial one hour really is.

Big Ern (Aviation Intelligence) might possibly be the most expensive guy out there. I do not see him recommended a lot and the guys who have bounced to me after using him, makes me believe it is not worth the money.

Cheryl Cage wrote a book ‘Checklist to Success’ which is actually a wonderful book about interviewing. If you want to do it by yourself I would recommend buying this book.

If you want to use a prep, I would use someone who is 1:1, and has had success at SWA.

If you have any specific questions please ask, I know them well.

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Cxopilot@reddit

Emerald coast is what I used. And considering FO’s here can make 300k on second year pay. It’s worth the investment. Is it needed? No. Is it stupid not to pay for interview prep. Probably

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rFlyingTower@reddit

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Which is the best interview prep service for SWA? Is it absolutely needed to secure a job?

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