CFIs who got hired at the school they trained at, how did you stand out?

Hey everyone,

I’m working toward my CFI and my goal is to get hired at the same flight school I’m training at. I know the chances are low but not zero. So I’m curious what actually made the difference for those of you who did.

What did you do to stand out while you were still a student?

Was it networking, work ethic, stage check performance, helping around the school, attitude, or something else?

Also interested in anything you wish you had done earlier to improve your chances.

Appreciate any insight i’m trying to be intentional about this from the start.