sillymoo

I haven't heard of anyone who was successful who didn't get asked to stay behind. I know that's not what you want to hear, but that seems to be the way it is. There's a big thread over on cabincrew.com about it in the BA forum.

wannadoo

thanks for answering. soooo disappointed. i can't understand how they can choose people in matters of minutes. they must be choosing purely on looks and not considering the big picture like applicants are led to believe. do u know the name of this thread please? thanks very much xx

sillymoo

I've PMd you. I'll send you another on with a link to that thread.....

wannadoo

thankyou very muchxx

paulrcgb

so I was kept behind on the assessment, and had my references checked. I also had to sign documents around airside passes and criminal checks...from what was said during day they wouldn' be doing this if we weren't thru to the pool? Or I am misguided?

jacquelinee

They've actually changed the structure of the interview now. If you are kept behind, that means you are successful.

paulrcgb

Got my e-mail today confirming I was into the pool

Wings99

Hello, I got my email yesterday too, maybe we might end up on the same course?? from what ive been reading we could be looking at a long wait though?!

nick14

anyone point me to a thread for BA CC salary or indeed give me a rough figure.


Many thanks

Nick

honeydarling

Have they given an indication in these emails as to what fleet it's for?

747girl

Hi out there, could anyone please tell me what the B.A. assessment day consists of since they have been recruiting for the holdpool. I've been on the other forum sites and everyone is talking about it but nobody is spilling the beans. I know there are various parts but the numerical reasoning terrifies me - is it really as bad as it seems, and what kind of subjects does the presentation and factfinding excercises throw up. Any help on this would be brilliant. Come on someone - give us a clue...
Thanks a million...

flying_girl08

Hey 747girl,
I had a BA assessment this week. There were about 12 of us there and we were split into two groups. Firstly we had our height measured and we had to sit in a crew seat and adopt the brace position. Then we went off in our groups. We had to introduce ourselves to everyone and then do a group task. After the group task we all went back to the reception area. The first half of the group were then called individually for their 2:1 interview, whilst the rest of us had a presentation on BA. Then we swapped over.
If I were you I would really prepare for the 2:1 interview and have lots of examples ready.
We were all then told on the day whether we were successful or not (they said they didn't usually do this, so don't know whether this will happen with your assessment day).
Unfortunately I didn't make it so I guess I will just have to try again in 12 months! (I think it was down to the fact that I didn't give some very good examples in my 2:1). There were no tests or exams and overall the day was very relaxed and there is nothing to worry about. Hope this helps and good luck!!!

CPT5J

How dare you insinuate that all those people who have been selected by British Airways recruitment as cabin crew have only passed the selection process because of their appearance! If I'm anything to go by, they weren't choosing merely for looks!

Maybe you should consider the bigger picture and think about why you weren't successful.

jimmy712

I had my assessment today and met some really great people. I was a bit confused because myself and 3 others were kept behind to fill out some forms and I gave them my passport photo's and they photocopied my passport and P45. I wasn't sure whether this was done for everyone else?

sognandoil380

but... if you are unsuccesfull, they will send you an e mail to advise you??????????

yaletown

Wow, the assessment sure has changed. Back in the early 90's when I was recruited, you had 2 group assessments (15 of you planning a trip for an american family onboard..lol) then the party scene, where 3 of you would have to socialize, and you were marked on that. You had a basic maths exam, and then another exam, which escapes me right now as to what it was. Before the assessment, they would place decoys in the waiting room who would be watching you, and listening to your conversations with other applicants. As well they also did the weigh in to determine if you were height to weight proportioned.

The first call back would be for the 2:1 on a different day.

If successful in the 2:1 you would then be called back for the medical, which included a dental exam and HIV test. On the same day you would do a language exam (then you had to speak a European language).

After all that you would wait like a month or so before being offerred the post.

It took me 8 months total to get on with BA!!!!

inanycase

hello evrybody.

anybody of you was at the assessment day on febr the 19th from 12:30 to 17:30???

I was there, after the presentation of BA, at the end of all interviews, only 5 people stayed in the room for staying behind (included some ba senior cabin crew...) what does it means?. Me and the rest of candidates went out to go home. we are unscessfull or we need to wait an answer by e mail??????

Thank you

inanycase

well, I've just received the answer right now: unsecesfull

jimmy712

Hey, does anyone know how long BA recruitment take to let people know after interviews? I had mine on fri 20th, PM session but keep frantically checking my emails!! I was one of 4 held back at the end for admin but they didnt really say anything. Cheers James

sky82

Hi James

I had my interview on Weds 18th (AM session) and had an email saying I had been successful on Monday 23rd. Good luck