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How do you make your letter of intent stand out?

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Jonathan Soormaghen is a Career Coach and Founder of Resume Advisor, a career counseling firm that specializes in creating personalized products such as resumes, CVs, cover letters, and online branding tools to propel clients toward their next career milestone. Jonathan holds a BA in Political Economy from the University of California, Berkeley, where he was honored to serve as the Valedictory speaker of general commencement. Prior to founding Resume Advisor, he worked in management consulting and finance at companies including Accenture, Target, and Ernst & Young. Jonathan's clients have landed job offers from leading firms including Netflix, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Facebook, Apple, Uber, Deloitte, KMPG, Accenture, and Merrill Lynch.

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The key with a cover letter/letter of intent is to convey why you are the perfect candidate for the role you are applying for. Additionally, try to include a personal example that conveys your personality and gives a glimpse to the reader on who you are. Use specific examples for each letter - make sure to switch it up!

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Can I apply for an airline job with a BSC in life science?

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You will need to check with the specific airline that you are applying to, and see which degree/requirements are necessary for the specific position that you wish to acquire within that airline. However, many airline jobs accept a large variety of degrees.

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Can I apply for an airline job if I am married?

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Of course you can. You can apply for any job whether you are married or not.

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Do I need a high school diploma to work airline jobs like ticket checking and cargo?

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Yes, a high school diploma or GED is required.

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I had completed my tenth, my inter and my degree. Is that suitable to get a flight attendant job?

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Yes, of course, you are perfectly eligible to apply for this job. Even after completing your inter you can apply as a flight attendant. After that, you are just supposed to clear your interview phase.

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What is the minimum age to become a flight attendant?

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You must be at least 18 years old to become a flight attendant.

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How can I apply for this job?

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Look and ask in your local job centers for any airline opportunities and check airline websites to find out if there are any airline jobs anywhere.

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My eyesight is not 20/20, but I want to become a commercial pilot - how can I improve my eyes?

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You can either have eye surgery or wear glasses to correct your vision to 20/20.

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What qualities do airlines look for when hiring flight attendants?

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They are a little stricter for men than women, but generally: be physically fit and pleasant to look at, have at least a high school diploma (many have college degrees), have a very flexible schedule, do well under pressure/in emergencies, and be prepared to deal with the crappy pay.

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Can I get a job with an international airline like KLM if I am Indian?

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Almost certainly, assuming you are able to speak English along with any other necessary languages. (This is usually the main requirement, but each airline has its own specific requirements, so be sure to check with the airline.)

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Does the company a pilot works for provide housing?

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It depends on the company, some do provide housing, others do not.

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I have weak eyes. Can I become an air hostess?

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Acceptable vision for a flight attendant is 20/40 with glasses or contact lenses. While glasses are permitted, some airlines prefer contact lenses. The flight attendant should wear his corrective lenses or glasses while taking the vision test.

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I receive frequent unsolicited calls offering me airline jobs. Are these scams?

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If you have not applied to any airline jobs and you are getting calls about them, most likely it is a scam. Airline jobs are pretty in demand, they don't just cold call to offer them out to random people.

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What kind of foreign languages do I know to be a flight attendant?

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It really depends on where you intend to work. You need to know English, no matter what. If you intend to work in a country mainly speaking a language other than English, it will be very beneficial to know that language.

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Is it absolutely necessary to acquire a bachelors degree if I want to be a pilot?

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For most major airlines, it is required to have a bachelors degree even if it’s not aviation related. Although, for some regional airlines it is not required.

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Could I work for an airline if I need glasses due to poor vision?

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As long as you have 20/20 vision you are fine. If you don't, consider eye surgery or wear glasses that help you reach the requirement.

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