Any pilot with the ability to put himself in their shoes and learn to think like the recruiters dramatically increases his chances of a job offer. They have to like the applicant. Scoring high on all evaluation models and point schemes will do little to overcome the queasy feeling generated by an applicant who makes everyone uncomfortable with distracting mannerisms, bad humor, low enthusiasm, or obnoxious behavior. The recruiters must be comfortable with the validity and reliability of the interview. They must believe they have a true picture of the person sitting in front of them.
Recruiters love enthusiasm and energy.
Successful applicants will show passion for the profession without appearing desperate. This is difficult for any applicant who has waited in the lobby several hours. The applicant who really, really wants the job offer will make the extra effort to overcome fatigue and uncertainty, focusing all his energy on the problem at hand, just like he would do in an aircraft emergency. For some pilots, the interview is an emergency. Those who handle it well land the offer.