Career Connections at Southwest Airlines

Connection—without the layover.
The Southwest Airlines® Careers Team invites you to Career Connections held most Tuesdays from noon to 1 p.m. CT. We'll discuss what it’s like to apply, interview, and land a career with Heart at Southwest! 
 
Career Connections is free and open to everyone! Join us for a peek behind the curtain to learn about upcoming career opportunities, what we look for in Candidates, and how to best prepare for our hiring process. After the webinar, our Recruiters are happy to answer any questions.
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When to tune in:


Career Connections Webinar
Sept. 12 Noon CT
It’s more than just about landing a career with Heart, but also ensuring it’s a career by you, for you. Hear from a Senior Leader about how you’re empowered to create a career at Southwest that fits your goals and lifestyle.
I'm interested!
Career Connections Webinar
Sept. 19

We’re taking the week off, but we'll return before you know it!
Career Connections Webinar
Sept. 26 5:00 p.m. CT
No cruel summers here! If you’re seeking an unforgettable experience, look no further than our summer internship opportunities. We’ll share insider tips and tricks before applications open on Oct. 1!
I'm interested!

Tips on the fly.
Review the job description
Read and save the job description to reference while you’re preparing for an interview.
Prepare your resume
After reviewing the job description, confirm your resume is updated. Include your contact information, relevant experience, and job-specific skills that qualify you for the position.  

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Tailor your resume

Submit an application
After you've prepared your resume and found an open Southwest position, apply online. You should hear back from a Recruiter in the following business days as they review applications.

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Check out our open opportunities

Why Southwest Airlines?

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We're committed to a work environment where everyone can be themselves and recognized for the unique perspectives they each bring forward. Diversity, equity, and inclusion aren’t just buzzwords–they’re woven into how we run our business, and they’re reflected in our world-famous Culture.
Read about our diversity initiatives
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Culture
​​​​​​​Our Culture is integral to all aspects of our business and our Employees’ lives from the way Employees treat each other to the way that our Company puts our Employees first. Three vital elements of our Culture are appreciation, recognition, and celebration.

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Explore our Culture
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Military
We're proud to welcome more than 10,200 veterans and 1,800 military spouses to our Southwest Family.* Our colors may be red, yellow, and blue, but our support is for red, white, and blue.
*As of July 2023


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Learn about our military programs
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Benefits
More than just a paycheck, a career at Southwest Airlines comes with several benefits, from our legendary Culture to travel privileges for Employees and their eligible dependents.



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See our benefits

Questions we often hear. 

Take a look at a few of the most frequently asked questions we hear during our Career Connections webinars, and explore more Career Connections FAQs. 
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