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\n<\/p>\n

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I didn’t send this, because it might be kind of inappropriate, and on closer inspection someone else on my team had followed up, and the candidate either ghosted us or turned out to be unsuitable after all. But someone needs to hear it.<\/p>\n

\n

Dear Pilot Whose Application I Just Found Unread In My Old E-Mail, <\/p>\n

It\u2019s unlikely that you\u2019re still looking for a
\npilot position with us, but I thought I\u2019d follow up, as you are qualified.\u00a0 <\/span>We currently have all the pilots we think we need,
\nbut that can change rapidly. If you are still interested in the position let me
\nknow and I will keep your resume to call when we need someone.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0A tip for the success of your career going forward:
\nwhen a company is advertising for pilots, they are busy with flying and inundated
\nwith resumes from 200h pilots.\u00a0 <\/span>Stand out
\nby including your TT or possession of a relevant PPC on the subject line, or at
\nleast in the email body. When you know you are qualified for a position, and
\nhear nothing, it\u2019s worth a follow up. \u00a0<\/span>I completely
\nmissed seeing your resume six months ago when I needed to meet you, and I expect
\nI missed out on a couple of jobs in my own career by not following up. No
\nanswer can mean no time and not no interest.<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019m writing this knowing there is a decent chance
\nyou\u2019re currently flying for Air Canada, and need no career advice of this sort,
\nbut it\u2019s likely it would have got you this job six months ago.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The email subject of his application was the title of the job posting, and the body merely:
<\/p>\n

\n

Dear
\nMadam or Sir, <\/span><\/p>\n

My
\nname is [redacted]. I found your job advert on the [website] for [position]. Enclosed you will find my resume for the position. If
\nyou have any questions feel free to contact me.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thank
\nyou for your time and consideration<\/span><\/p>\n

Best
\nRegards<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Don’t be this bland.\u00a0 At the time I was working 14-hour days, doing the work of the two pilots I needed to hire, and skimming my email in cabs. I honestly don’t know if I saw it at all, but nothing about this e-mail suggested that he was experienced and fully qualified.
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