INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Wait several weeks or months to receive an email from one of Southwest's Human Resources (HR) representatives. Continue corresponding with this individual, and wait for them to schedule a phone interview. Prepare for a variety of topics, including general questions about your motivations to work for Southwest. Additionally, get ready to share examples of times in your previous jobs where you were a great team player. For instance, if you took the initiative and covered for a variety of shifts for your co-workers, mention that in the interview. Keep in mind that the preliminary interview won't be as in-depth as the in-person interview. The employment process usually takes a long time. Past employees have waited up to eight months before scheduling an in-person interview with the airline. Go to Dallas to attend an interview with hiring associates. Before attending this meeting, try to anticipate what questions your employers will ask. Prepare yourself for theoretical questions, and be ready to explain how your qualifications make you a great fit for the job. For instance, the hiring associates might ask you how you'd plan to manage a long, international flight without feeling tired out. Be ready to cite instances in your past jobs where you've had to work long hours, and how you were successful during those shifts. Get ready for general questions, such as why you want to work as a flight attendant for Southwest. Additionally, prepare yourself for questions revolving your experience with tough situations in a team setting. Think back to any past customer service work you've had in the past, and mention ways you positively stood out in the workplace and were able to diffuse negative situations. To gain more experience before applying as a flight attendant, consider working as a retail associate or another job involving customer service. Wait for HR representatives to contact you with special forms for the hiring process. Once Southwest officially hires you, you'll have to go through a background check and perform a drug test to prove that you're healthy and legally qualified for the position. Follow the guidelines set by the company, and try to get these tests and checks completed as soon as possible. Be prepared to wait a little while for these results to come in. It usually takes a few days for a background check to be processed, but it can take longer depending on what shows up in your personal record. Schedule an appointment to meet with your doctor while you're waiting for your drug test and background check results to come in. Get a routine check-up to make sure that you're healthy before starting your new job, and see if you're up-to-date on all necessary vaccines. Keep a file from this appointment to give to an HR representative or other Southwest employee, if necessary.

SUMMARY: Participate in a preliminary phone interview to discuss your qualifications. Go to an individual interview to speak with recruiters. Anticipate plenty of interview questions about your attitude and motivations. Pass a drug test and background check before training for the position. Go to a physical or medical check-up to make sure that you're healthy.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Look online or in your local hardware store for spray paint that is specifically made for use on metal. Avoid generic brands that will leave the coat on the frame looking uneven. Never combine different brands of spray paint. The different paints might react badly with each other. If you want the bike frame to look matte instead of glossy, look for spray paint that says "matte finish" on the can. Hold the can of spray paint around 1 foot (0.3m) (30.48 cm) away from the frame while you're spraying it, and keep the can in constant motion. Avoid spraying continuously in one area, or you will end up with drip marks. Make your way around the entire frame until the whole surface has been covered with paint. Don't worry if you still see some of the old paint showing through the first coat. You want to do several thin coats as opposed to one thick coat, so the old paint will be covered up after you apply more coats later on. Once the first coat is completely dry, repeat the spray-painting process, making sure you get another thin, even coat on the frame. Always wait 15-30 minutes in between coats. The amount of coats you need will depend on the color and type of spray paint you use. When you can't see the old paint or metal on the frame, and the new paint looks even, you've applied enough coats of paint. Wait a few hours after spray painting before you apply the clear coat. Once the frame is completely dry, spray an even layer of clear coat all over the bike, similarly to how you applied the spray paint. For the best results, apply three coats of clear coat. Let each coat dry for 15-30 minutes before you apply the next one. Avoid touching or moving the bike during this period. If you painted outside, check the weather forecast and carefully move the bike inside if it's going to rain or snow. Once it's completely dry, go ahead and remove any painter's tape you put on it during the prepping stages. . Put back on all of the parts you detached from the frame earlier, including the wheels, the bottom bracket, the chain, the left and right cranks, the front and rear derailleurs, the handlebars, the brakes, the seat, and the front forks. Now you're ready to try out your brand-new looking bike!

SUMMARY:
Use a high-quality spray paint to paint the frame. Spray paint the first coat on the bike frame. Let the first coat dry for 15-30 minutes before you apply the second coat. Continue applying coats of paint until the old frame is completely covered. Apply a clear coat to protect the bike from rust and keep it looking new. Let the bike frame dry for a full 24 hours. Reassemble the bike