Southwest Airlines Interview Questions & Reviews

Interview Details Basic Situational type of interview, name a time you gave great customer service etc.

Negotiation Details – They will pay for some experience but basically start out under 15.00/hr for a supervisor.

Interview Details Received call to set up a phone interview with a specific recruiter. He called me at the designated time. Asked very specific questions. Everything was to do with internal audit, no personality or behavior questions were asked. It is a very competitve internship. I ultimately recieved a personal email from the recruiter that they had gone with someone else.

Interview Details phone interview, followed with 2:1 interview, then after that was a panel interview with all the regional managers. the last step in the process was a skills test of a project given to us on the ability to maximize revenue.

Negotiation Details – not much was involved. I told them the avg. starting salary for my major from my school.

Interview Details Got a call about an open position in the supply chain department. Had a simple phone interview discussing your resume. Scheduled an in person interview. Southwest Airlines flew me out to Dallas the next week. Had an interview with my supervisor and a mentor, all were very friendly. Offered me the position as I walked out the door. Really good experience everyone was very friendly.

Negotiation Details – No negotiations for internships

Interview Details I applied for a position online and a recruiter contacted me within the week. The recruiter was very friendly, helpful, and really made me feel like he was on my side as well as ensuring the position was a good match. I was asked to come in for a interview the next week.
The interview was an hour and consisted of the manager who I'd be working for and the recruiter. The interview was involved a case study, which I had not expected at all, to see how I would work through a problem. Unfortunately, the hiring was put on hold and so they stopped the interview process. I kept up with the recruiter who in a few weeks contacted me for a similar opening. What a great resource!

Interview Details Personality/honesty test is the key. SWA says that all other skills can be trained. They are looking for Your Mom.

Negotiation Details – There is no negotiation for new employees. Union rules and contract are communicated. What they don't tell is that employees are penalized in their performance metrics for using the sick days they promote as one of their benefits.

Interview Details Good interview process. As an intern, you will have an initial screening interview from a recruiter asking about experiences in school etc. The main point of emphasis is to see how you work in groups, how you deal with setbacks, that sort of thing. If accepted, you'll be flown out to Dallas for an on site interview. There was a panel of managers and/or engineers (3 in my case), along with one HR recruiter. They will ask in particular to find out why you are a good fit for Southwest, and if you reflect the friendly and positive mentality of the company. You will certainly be asked to discuss how you work in groups, how you dealt with interpersonal problems, all of which requires examples. No technical questions were asked for engineering intern positions. Great interview process, you'll see very quickly how genuine and friendly people are within the company.

Interview Details applied online, received email to respond by calling a number if interested in the position still. Recruiter called, asked simple questions, explained the position. Told I would get a one on one interview if selected. After seeing some reviews, I won't be receiving a one on one.

Interview Details There are four stages of the application process: initial online application, essay, phone interview, and in-person interview. For all of these stages, I would recommend doing your research on the company to make sure you are seen as passionate. Also, show your Fun-LUVing Attitude, Warrior Spirit, and Servant's Heart.