what are some things you’re looking for in life? what are some benefits you wish to have? what do you do on your free time? do you’ve any sales experience?
So if you dont know Cutco or Vector Marketing, theyre a kitchen utensil/marketing company that literally has a pyramid as its logo and is probably the most successful/”legit” MLM company out there. As in, more people are successful selling Cutco products than LulaNo or others, I think in part since their products are a few levels above the cheap garbage most MLMs sell, they actually work, though you can definitely find better knives and knife sets out there.
Vector is known for its really friendly marketing technique to get new recruits, which is essentially “Call them a million times from multiple numbers until they agree to show up for an interview.” They always claim to be calling due to a recommendation from a “friend” who is apparently successful in the company. The name they used for me was someone Ive never heard of before in my life, which is apparently the norm. They set it up like a job offer in the sales department from Vector Marketing but the company you end up “working” for is actually Cutco. Im pretty sure theyre the same company but I bet theres some legal thing that makes them separate.
So yes, I showed up to one of these interviews. It was great. I was young and desperate for a job, but as soon as I showed up and saw 8 other people in the hallway of this tiny office in a strip mall, I knew. This was not a job offer.
The first thing they did was they shuffled all of us in one room, where there was nothing but a folding table with some random objects on it. Then this loud, smiling man comes in with a bag of knives and starts CUTTING THE OBJECTS. “Look how awesome this knife is, Im gonna cut a penny! Im gonna cut this rope! Our products are the best and thats why you should sell them.” It felt like a 2nd graders magic show. After every “trick” he waited as we awkwardly applauded.
Then he played a video which was basically explaining the manufacture and sales process. The video basically justified selling to friends and family members as “practice” for the “larger markets” so even “novice salesmen” can become successful. And then, of course, as your family members recommend you to their friends, your “sales pool” increases. I was taking notes, because I always do at job interviews, no matter how ridiculous, and he called me out and said “Dont sell our secrets, now!” Oh, dont worry hunbot. Your “sales tactics” aint secrets.
At the end of the exhibition, he starts handing out sheets of paper. I think, cool, this must be a pamphlet on the company, maybe stock info or benefits or company message. Because thats what a normal company would do at what I was assuming, at this point, to be some sort of new employee orientation. But no, this is no ordinary company. The sheets of paper were FOR YOU TO WRITE THE NAMES AND PHONE NUMBERS OF ANY PEOPLE YOU KNEW who might be “EXCITED” by this “OPPORTUNITY.” I took the paper and looked at the guy, like, really? He hastily explains: you dont have to fill it out now, but if you want to you can involve your friends and family, too! (The same friends and family youre supposed to sell to?) The saddest part was seeing other people in the room actually fill the damn things out.
Then we all went back into the hallway as the man called us in one by one for a “private interview.” Im already insulted and considering figuring out who wrote my name down so I could slap them, but I decided to stick around for the lolz. While I was waiting, I could see into the main office area where 3 girls were sitting at desks making phone calls. I hate to say it, guys, these girls looked dead af. Their eyes were so lifeless I could swear they were mannequins. I caught the eye of one and she just looked right through me like she was a million miles away. These poor girls.
So its my turn for my “personal interview” and first thing, he gives me a speech on my “friend” who recommended me, who apparently is this super successful Cutco seller and whos name Id never heard before in my life. He tells me I could be in the same position just as quickly! WOW! Then he asks me if I have any questions. Which, okay, weird cuz its supposed to be my interview, but this day has already been a bucket of crazy so why not. So I go down my list of anti-pyramid scheme questions-
(from my notes: “is there an initiation fee?” “No” “Do i have to buy a starter kit, or buy my own product?” “not anymore, we used to but not anymore” “Then how do I acquire the product?” “To sell you have to buy product but you arent required to buy before you sell” right, good save buddy)
-and he stops me about halfway through. He says “Hey, you seem like a smart girl, but a bit skeptical of taking the position, am I right?” I mean, yes obviously, but you asked me if I had questions, so why are you surprised I have questions? He goes “Well, if youre not going to take the sales position we have a receptionist position open that might be perfect for a studious person like you!” Studious? Im just taking notes, buddy, have you never had anyone take notes in an interview before?? Also why are you offering me a different job at a job interview??
I should also note, this office did not have a lobby, much less a reception area. The front door led to a hallway that led to the main office area.
So I ask, out of curiosity, what is this receptionist position? What does it entail, pray tell? Does it, maybe, involve a different office building that actually has a reception area? He explains it with a bunch of business jargon that boiled down to “exclusively outbound calls to potential recruits.” I have a war flashback to those poor girls in the office. I imagine a day full of calling random people, hundreds of times, leaving the same message and begging them to come in to work for Cutco. I imagine getting lists of names and phone numbers from endless lines of “recruits” coming in for “interviews.” I tell him I need a few days to think about it and Id call him.
Then I shook this poor guys hand and I hightailed it out of that place, never to return.
Cutco Interview 2022
Interviews for Top Jobs at Cutco
Customer Service Associate Interview
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Cutco (Morgantown, WV) in May 2022
Interview
Live Zoom call, explaining the process. A video is played, and you hear a bit about the company. Then they go on to tell you that they will follow up with those who are interested.
- Does this look like something that you can do?
Sales Associate Interview
I interviewed at Cutco
Interview
easy, informative, and a great base of mentors that will lead you to the sales field. Just need to be a competent individual that can get a script down and also have an education
- What is your experience in the sales field?
Sales Representative Interview
I interviewed at Cutco
Interview
Received a text that I had been recommended for the job by a friend and responded to set up an interview. Interview was over zoom, and more focused on character qualities and being a good fit than lots of qualifications. Pay was explained. Job was offered before the interview was over and I was invited for a two day job training.
- Why do you want to do this job?
What kind of work is this?
Everyone starts at Vector Marketing Canada as an entry-level sales representative. Our reps schedule appointments and introduce prospective customers to CUTCO Cutlery through one-on-one demonstrations. This can happen in a customers home or online with a customer. This has been pretty effective for us – over 15 million customers use CUTCO in their kitchens every day. A sales reps day includes:
We get that this is a little bit different than a 9 to 5 sort of job, but weve found people really enjoy the flexibility and opportunity this position provides.
Our reps earn commissions for sales made. We also offer a guaranteed minimum commission per qualified appointment.This means youre guaranteed to earn something for each qualified appointment completed, whether or not you sell anything. We pay weekly. So, youll get to see your hard work pay off at the end of each working week.
PILOT INTERVIEW Questions And Answers! (How to PASS an Airline Pilot Interview)
1. What is CRM process as Airline Pilot? The systematic and effective use of all available resources to ensure a desirable outcome and completion of the flight. Focusing on communication, teamwork, task allocation, decision-making and situational awareness. The major contributors in the CRM process are: Dispatchers, flight attendants, maintenance, ATC and of course the cockpit crew.
2. What is the MAP on a non-precision approach? Non-precision: MAP is usually visually identified by a capitol and bold “M” in the Jepps or at the end of the solid line on NOS. There are several ways to id the MAP: Published DME at the MAP, Navaid such as the middle marker (MM), or timing from the FAF
3. What is the importance of proficiency in several languages for a pilot? A private pilot may limit himself to knowledge of English good enough to understand control towers. Other pilots, being more publicly involved figures by necessity, greatly benefit from knowing more than one language.
4. What is your Proudest accomplishment? Becoming a pilot and graduating from college as to be the biggest accomplish so far.
5. What is the 1-2-3 rule? Requirements for filing an alternate. 1-2-3: 1hr before to 1hr after estimated time of arrival, the weather must be forecast to be 2000′ ceiling and 3SM vis.
6. What makes a good captain or what do you expect from a Captain? one that is knowledgeable, decisive, conservative and safety conscious, good people skills, superior communication skills, solid piloting skills, can manage stress and avoid confrontation
7. List your qualifications as a pilot? Besides relevant college degree(s), pilots graduate from flying school and participate in annual additional training.
8. What is GRID MORA? It’s an altitude derived by Jepp or provided by state authorities. If derived by Jepp, Grid MORA clear all terrain and structures by 1000′ in areas where highest elevations are 5000′ MSL or lower. MORA values clear all terrain and structures by 2000′ in areas where highest elevations are 5001′ MSL or higher. Grid MORA (State) altitude supplied by the State Authority provides 2000′ clearance in mountainous areas and 1000′ in non-mountainous areas. Also… a +/- denote doubtful accuracy but are believed to provide sufficient reference point clearance.
9. What is the definition of CRM? CRM is a system which allows optimum use of all available resources – equipment, procedures, interpersonal communication, team work – all to promote safety and enhance efficiency in operations
10. What is Vso of your most recent aircraft? Cessna 172 is 41Kts
11. What is the max distance from the runway if you were to circle to land? Depends on your speed
12. Have you applied anywhere else? Just be honest on this one. If you are in the job hunt, it’s normal to apply to several companies. It’s great to tell them that Cathay is your top choice, but it would be suspect to say Cathay is your only choice.
13. What is mach tuck? As the aircraft reaches critical mach the nose of the aircraft tends to pitch downwards due to the flow of air over the wing reaching supersonic speeds producing additional life and center of pressure moving rearward. As the center of pressure moves rearward the elevators become less effective, pushing the aircraft into a potentially unrecoverable dive.
14. What is tower’s NORDO signal to be cleared to land? Steady green
15. What is VMCG? minimum speed control in the ground
16. What is the difference between Blue, Green Airports? blue is IFR (has approaches) green is VFR (no approaches)
17. What is GRADIENT CLIMB? 3%
18. What is VMCA? Minimun Speed Control in the Air
19. What is windshear? its a change on direction and speed of the wind
20. What is MOCA? Minimum Obstacle Clearance that provides obstable clearance between Vor airways. It also ensures VOR coverage 22nm from the nearest VOR
21. What is hyperventilation? hyperventilation is when the body has too much Oxygen and not enough Co2
22. Ever had an emergency? yes, many over the years
23. Pilots have many simultaneous responsibilities during the flight. What can you tell me about this? Pilots navigate the flight, observe and direct the activities of the crew, check instruments, keep an eye on the weather, and monitor altitude and air traffic. Doing all these and more, often simultaneously, requires outstanding multi-tasking skills and power of concentration.
24. What are the max airspeeds in C airspace? 200 KIAS within 4 NM of Primary Class C Airport
25. How would you behave as the pilot of a plane during an emergency? Describe first what your emotional response would be. It is important to demonstrate, preferably through examples, that you can maintain your poise during such events, and that you possess enough presence of mind to activate emergency procedures and delegate duties among crew members as necessary.
26. Where do you see yourself in 6 months? with your company
27. Did you ever have to modify the flight course in the past? Pilots are able to modify the course in flight, if this is dictated by internal or external conditions. This is not a small responsibility and needs careful coordination with control towers and scrupulous attention to detail.
28. What Is V2? takeoff safety speed
29. What Is Max A/s In Class C? Airspeed maximum of 200 knots indicated within 4 nautical or 5 statute miles and 2500 feet above the ground of the primary airport.
30. What Are The Cdi/raim Sensitivities Of A Gps Outside 30nm? Inside 30nm? +- 5 mi +- 1 mi
31. What Is The Effect Of Aft Cg On Performance? rearward Cg gives better fuel efficiency
32. What Is An Lda? a precision approach that is offset from the runway, it may have GS
33. Where Is The Faf On A Vor/ils Approach? On a VOR approach, the FAP is whenever you are established on course inbound and the final decent may be started. For non-precision approaches, the FAF is the “Maltese Cross” and for precision, the arrow which identifies the GS intercept.
34. Why Cape Air? big airline paneer
35. What Kind Of Airspace Is Around Lax? Class B. Very congested airspace.
36. What Is V1? Take off decision speed
37. What is hypoxia? Lack of oxygen to body tissues
38. Why do you like Compass? I like the new modern equipment and I like the fact that it’s got flow through to/ is part of Northwest.
39. What is a squall line? It is a continuous narrow line active of thunderstorms ahead of cold front but can develop far removed of any front. May be too long to detour, too thick to penetrate. It forms very rapidly reach Max intensity in late afternoon or early evening. IT IS THE SINGLE MOST INTENSE WEATHER HAZARD FOR AIRCRAFT.
40. Why do you want to work for Allegiant? growing company, day trips, upgrade potential
41. Why Ameriflight? I’d like to fly cargo and gain the single-pilot IFR experience
42. Did you ever have a problem with an F/O? Yes
43. What is your clearance limit when cleared for the approach and then you loose coms? The published hold on the missed.
44. What is MEA? Minimum En Route Altitude, lowest altitude on that airway that assures obstacle clearance and acceptable navigational reception.
45. What is Definition of V2? Single engine climb speed until safe altitude or clear of obstacles
46. What is Definition of V1? on a balance runway it is the last chance for you to decide not to go if you have and emergency and still stop on the runway according to the air data
47. What is the definition of Hypoxia? Not enough Oxygen
48. What is the seating capacity of the Dash 8 100 and 300 and how many flight attendants you need? DA-100 (37) DA-300 (50) FA 1
49. Tell me the biggest factor as far as fuel conservation goes as it relates to a jet engine? TSFC thrust specific fuel consumption which directly inperpolates to power setting and altitude. Higher you climb the less fuel required. Throttle settings also have a say in conservation and relates more to maintenance issues which is why full throttle takeoffs are rarely done.
50. What qualities make a good captain? Confident, Diligent, Good CRM skills, Good Problem Solver
51. What’s your choice of base? PDX or Seattle
52. World Airways Pilot Interview Questions:
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60. XOJET Airline Pilot Interview Questions:
Why did you decide for a career of a pilot?
Say them that you enjoy flying, and that you believe to be a responsible person. You can also say that you have all skills and strengths needed for this type of work. Alternatively you can refer to an experience that motivated you to pursue the career, such as meeting a pilot when you were young, or having passion for aircraft models since childhood.
The key is to convince them that you really want the job, and did not apply just because you’ve already spent a small fortune on your studies and training.
