KANELA

hi everybody, first time i did emirates interview i passed through all stages but i failed finally with my references and personality tests, then i attended several interviews and i got stucked in the role play (or group discussion). now i would like to go to london to an assesment day.
but i am quite disappointed, i also went to etihad interview and many good people were eliminated, one of them myself, i am a little bit anxious!!!
what do you think?¿¿¿?¿

cabin crew hopeful

Hi All,

Just wondering if while you are doing the six week training in Dubai you are paid for this or are expected to suppourt yourself over this time. Also any emirates crew on here are you paid weekly monthly ect??

I havent even had my interview yet it's in 2 weeks Brisbane Sep 20th just thinking ahead in the case I am accepted.

fingers crossed hey

leecronje

Hey all
I went for my assessment day yesterday and i was so excited.i've never felt more prepared and certain about anything in my life!i did everything that everyone said but yet i got cut after the group discussion.it is really heart breaking because the people that did go through were pushy and had no clue about anything!i know this is wat i want to do,but i dunno if i should try again,i mean wat is going to be different the next time?any help,please!
Hope everyone is well
Regards,lee

KANELA

hi, i think you must try again as much as possible. first time i attended ek interview i went through final interview, and i didn´t do anything special, i think the key is there, to be humble and not to think you are gonna get the job, i think if you are a little bit scared.......... better!! but finally i failed with references and personality tests, then the second and third time i did an interview with emirates, i was cut in the group discussion, i am the same person but......... the recruiters are different!!
my last inteview with etihad last week i was pretty sure i was going to get the job, as i was very confident, enthusiatic and positive, also there were like 55 candidates (nothing), but finally i was eliminated in the first review.. so you never know.
i think the best attitutde is being a little bit scared and very humble

sarahz

Hi everyone,
congratulations for the golden calls..
I got my medicals approved and I'm leaving friday (12 September)!
I'm so excited!
Hei louisd, you're leaving after me, unfortunatelly we won't be on the same course (mine starts on the 18th) but we can still meet up there! I'll send you my e-mail privately so you can contact me if you like..
Can't wait to be n Dubai!
Good luck to everyone and hope to see you all in Dubai asap!!!!!!

Lilangel

Hi all,

First of all this is an amazing forum and you guys do a great job helping us wannabes by sharing your experiences.

I have an interview in Houston on the 20th Sep and am really nervous about it. I have read the tips here and still confused on what they actually sort after as far as the group discussions are concerned. Hoping for the best

Crew_Girl_2

Hey i booked with Bupa for my medical in the end they do EVERYTHING on EK's medical list (under their classic package) except denal and vaccinations which i have already done.

It's around £469 but it includes chest x-ray and it's all done in one day in the same building....No need to run around london to different hospitals! However i need to pay a seperate fee for HIV and HEP C.

Tom_LGW booked with my GP again (double appointment) HE WILL fill in the medical history form at a fee (don't know why he couldn't do it on friday?!...dr's eh!?) So should have everything done by Wed 17th!

Here's the link for Bupa incase anyone wants to use them in the future:

http://www.bupa.co.uk/wellness/asp/personal/health_assessments/best_choice/medical_tests/index.asp


How long did you wait for your final approval Sarahz?

tom_lgw

crew girl - Doctor will do the blood test free of charge, the NHS give free HIV tests ( well thats what my doc said!) Just ask them when you have your appointment (thats what i did, but was maybe being a bit cheeky!)

x

simone511

This is such a good site, so glad that I found it!

Is anyone else going to be going to the Melbourne open day on Oct 11th??

tmb1984

Is anyone going to the interview in houston on september 20????????

applefigher

hey let sup know how your assestment day goes in houston. i joined emirates in june and i moved from new york. i would love to see more americans here as there are not that many. i know its under 50. best of luck.

leecronje

Hi all

I have unfortunately not made into Emirates or Etihad. Which other airlines take people from other countries of residence and with no cabin crew experience??I've applied to Gulf Air and Qatar airlines but are there others?
Would really appreciate it

kind regards
lee

anadjib82

Hello there, Will you be there? Have you received the invitation yet?

Thanks!

Lilangel

My interview is postpone until Oct due to hurricane Ike!! Just a little frustrated but looking at the good side, I get some more time to prepare I guess.

tmb1984

I know im a little upset too but im also glad that it gives me more time to prepare. Theres no way I could have been ready with everythings thats going on iah.

oceanspray

Hello everyone,

I just joined the forum because I am interested in becoming a FA for Emirates. I have some questions as a newbie and hope someone can help? (I have been reading the posts...)

• I'm 158cm and I understand that there is an arm reach test (212cm). I have heard that you can fail even if you are like 162 if you have short arms or something and pass even if you're like 157. Some say that doing stretches for months helps.
  
  My question: Is EK 'strict' about this? If I were like 2cm short, would the chances of being dropped be high? I understand that it's necessary for security reasons, but I wonder how much flexibility there is.

• I am Korean and am based in Korea. There have been several calls this year (but I unfortunately just became interested in becoming a FA). There is also an agency named ANC that seems to be in charge of the initial stages of the interviewing here (like ANC does interviews 1-2 and people from EK do interviews 3-4). I think this may be unique to Korea, I'm not sure. I personally am not interested in going through this agency because they also seem to offer classes (like English, grooming, etc.) that cost like $1500 for a 5-week course. I don't believe in this... and would like to just apply directly. I have started working on my CV on the EK website.
  
  My question: Does anyone know anything about this (perhaps even in any other country)? Since I speak English well, should I just apply directly? I have tried to find an e-mail where I can contact someone at EK to ask them about this agency in Korea, but can't seem to find an address. Can anyone help?

• I am currently overweight, but would be motivated to lose weight for this job. (I need to even if I don't get the job anyway.) I read somewhere that the BMI needs to be between 17-30.
  
  My question: Would they really hire someone with a BMI of 30, which would be considered 'fat,' right? How much is 'weight' an issue?

• I am currently in the situation where I feel that I need to go through a career change. I work as a freelance translator (English-Korean, vice versa) and run my own online store selling Korean crafts. But I'm 31 and it's not an easy decision for me. I understand that it's essentially my decision and I need to go for it if I really want it.
  
  My question: Considering I'm short and 31, would it be realistic for me? (ANY opinion would be appreciated.)
  
  Here are what I think my pros and cons are.
  
  Pros - born abroad, lived abroad for 15 years, bilingual, interest for other cultures/people, open-minded (I think), customer service experience, people say I have a nice, warm image.
  
  Cons - overweight (as of now), only 158cm tall, 31 years old.

• I read that once you fail the initial screening process, you cannot apply again for 6 months and if you fail the interview, it's another year before you can apply.
  
  My question: Has anyone had this experience? Seems quite a long time to wait. Also, if I do not hear from them within 5 weeks of posting my CV online, does it mean I have to wait another 6 months?

• Where can I find info. on open calls? I can't seem to find it on the Emirates Careers website.

Well, thank you SOOO MUCH for reading this far. I am going through a very difficult period in my life and am really trying to change my life around. I am collecting as much info. as I can get re: this career so any help would be appreciated.

Jean

simone511

Hi everyone,
I'm going to the Emirates open day in Melbourne October 11 and just had a question.

I've read that you have your height/weight tested in the medicals.

I'm 170cm tall, so dont have any problems with their height requirements, but my BMI is only 16.3 (the website i used to calculate it said that the "normal" weight is 18.5-24.9)

Just wondering if anyone has any experience with regards this requirement. Do they only employ people who are within the "healthy" BMI range? I'm healthy, but would they see me as being unsuitable because of this?

nightwish

From what I heard Emirates are not strict about how high you are but are you able to perform work, so if you are good performer and well presentable you don't need to worry about this issue.

You said that you are overweighted and as far as I know, I saw lots of theirs crew and they all seemed normal weighted. However my personal advice it's to find EK cabin crews pictures or videos on the internet just to have some image in your head and if possible get thiner. About age issue, yes I have heard that they do recruit people over 30s.

About your online application you shouldn't expecting to hear from them,I attended OD with EK two times first time received an invitation,second not. OD it's walk in day and anyone can come no matter he received an invitation or not. I am not sure I did understand about the agency, but if you want to find next OD date in your country try on emirates site or www.cabincrew.com.

Good luck!!!

simone511

nightwish, thankyou for the response, but the problem is that I'm scared they'll think im underweight!

Yumi

Luckily, I received an invitation after waiting 6 weeks. I am so happy but also nervous. I am going to have a London Assessment Day interview with Emirates on October 7th. Is anyone also attending there at the same day?