for the ones who got to the Final Interview: did you have to take a psychometric test? I mean... I had to take one at the AD, however i was not asked to take another at the FI.. some people were though. Is that a good sign or not? I've been waiting for their call and nothing... =\ i guess i didin't pass since i didn't even take the test.
Nothing to worry about, this test doesn't really determine wether you are gonna pass or not.
On my FI some people took it and some people didnt ( I didnt ). My theory is that on the AD they take the test and if your answers are not really that conclusive ( like answering too many 'in between' ) enough to create your psicologic and intelectual profile , they take another test to prove some things.
I wouldn't worry much about it. Keep thinking positive.
Today is 'arab weekend' so we will probably be hearing from them on Sunday.
Don't worry guys, they always let you know if they need something from you!!! My collague had to send new full-length photo, then new casual photos last year after FI.
I'm going for the open day in Bratislava and then planning to take a train in the same day/evening and go to Prague for Qatar airways open day which takes place a day after. Does anybody has the same plan? If yes, please message me.
I wish you were successful during the EK pre-selection day in Bratislava! then you won't need any travel companions because you'll have to stay for the screening process next day.
Anyone applied for Beirut AD? Can you tell me how long it will take to receive the invitation letter as I have to travel from Jordan for this interview and I need to book my flight. I have applied about 20 days ago and didn't receive any news until now.
Thank you for any information or advice.
@all: I don't know what uniform letter is, I'm sorry, I did not get so far off.
@yuvanti: That is pretty smart of you to do it. I say go for it.
@Hed0n: Sometimes It takes longer then you may think and hope for. If you'd like, then write them a letter. Better off, you can write a letter for Abnel D'Coutho. He is Recruitment Co-ordinator at abnel.dcoutho [at] emirates [dot] com and or ccdxbconfirm [at] emirates [dot] com
The week is here, and decisions will be made to all of you, for some of you might take longer than others for hearing back from it's company, but that does not mean absolutely anything besides of what you will get eventually. Success, joy unspeakable, peace and so on. And I just want to encourage you today, for the sake of talking, you know? LOL
''You have not been successful '' is not the truth about you. Absolutely not the truth. The truth is, you have gotten far and far you will go, if you don't give up. '' You will have a job offer in front of you from being successful in a interview '' If one dreams die, dream another one.
I have gotten myself emotionally involved with it's company and it's hard for me to give up and not only that, I have dreams and I want this work. I guess, I should not talk to you like that. anyway, I'm a sensible guy at most cases, I'm being honest, I can't help it. LOL
Look, What I'm saying is, People come in, People go, Do not let yourself be hardhearted, please.
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Therefore. I have read this and I'd like to share with you.
Successful interview strategies
They have called. You really want this work. Use the following five interview strategies to make you shine. After it is over, you decide if it is still your great work.
Establish a connection
Put yourself and the interviewer at ease. Build rapport. Start with an icebreaker, such as, "what a fabulous view," or, "I really like your artwork." Act natural.
Two candidates were shortlisted for an engineering position. On paper, Sophie was better qualified. In the interview, she was poised and polished and handled every question skillfully. She never paused to think, however, launching straight into reply mode. Her answers sounded scripted. It was like interviewing a robot. The other candidate, Jim, was less poised. He was nervous, but really wanted the job. He spoke with a lot of "ums" and "ahs," often saying, "Let me think about that for a moment." His answers sounded thoughtful and genuine. The interviewer could see this was someone he would like to work with. Guess who got the job?
Be an expert
Offer advice on an issue the interviewer has not thought of. For example, do the reporting relationships, structure, or scope of the role make sense? Do you have experience to share that shows a different way of thinking about the work? Are there challenges or trends that have not been considered? Offer suggestions generously. Your ideas will show your special qualifications. Sound thoughtful, not "know-it-all" or judgmental.
Be an equal
Speak to the interviewer as if you were a colleague or consultant, without sounding presumptuous. Ask about reporting relationships and where the position would fit in the hierarchy. Ask about challenges facing the organization. This creates an egalitarian exchange between you and the employer and sends the message, "I could be a member of your team." It also is a subtle way of showing your expertise.
Audition the employer
Once you have established that you are an ideal candidate, ask questions about the work environment, organizational culture, and challenges of the role. A useful line of questioning is: "Will I be replacing someone in this position? What happened to the previous incumbent?" If the previous holder of the job was fired, try to find out why.
Also ask questions that address issues that are important to your needs. If you are a lifestyler, for example, ask about flexibility of work hours. If you are a personal developer, ask about money spent on training. You know what you want from an employer, so query items important to you. If they are clearly interested in you, ask for a meeting with future staff or team members.
Know when it is over
Take your cue from the interviewer. They may say, "That is all the questions I have," or look at their watch, or start shuffling their papers. Close by summarizing your special assets. Restate your interest in the work. Ask the interviewer how long they think the decision-making process will be, what the next steps are, and when you will hear back. Ask if it is okay to call them in a few weeks if you have not heard from them. Thank them for their time. Shake hands as you leave.
Thank you
I'm a little bit confused about the open day... how long will it take? If I understand correctly, if there are not many people, there is a big chance everything will happen during one day. If there is a lot of people, then the recruiters will invite shortlisted candidates for 2nd day. Is that right? I'm going to Bratislava, I suppose there won't be many people (I heard there were 50 people in the Qatar airways open day, so it might be similar). I'd like to know how to plan things.
Another thing: some people wrote there is a psychological test and some wrote that there is maths test. Are there two test or what does it depend on?
Test:
186 questions for the personality test.
There is a short IQ test as well. (Not very hard. Numbers, shapes: does it matter?)
You cannot really plan. How?! Although I expect less than 100 people, as well. (My niece is going and I was hired from Bratislava, actually.) But who knows?! Maybe 35 will attend, maybe 135! Maybe 6 people will make it for the final interview, maybe 16.
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