Emirates - Wannabes & Recruitment XI

[aueb]

Anyone aware of a freeze on male cabin crew recruitment?

[Hns131]

Age

Hi, Just wanted to confirm that you need to be 21 when applying. I'm currently 20 years of age. I turn 21 in January of 2014. Do I need to wait until the day I turn 21?

[TatianaJ]

Open day hel ASAP

Hi, I need help ASAP !!!
I would like to ask if it is necessary to register online for Open day before going there?
What else do I need to bring, what kind of photos, documents ?

If anybody can help ASAP would be great as my OD is tomorrow.

Thanks lot.

[ryan_sharara]

@ HNS131
Hi, You Can attend an OD/AD/FI if you have six months to go to your 21st birthday; So July 2013 is your earliest. I am currently 20 years of age and managed to go through the FI; still waiting.

@ Tatiana J
You should fill the online application and just register (you wont lose anything). Get your CV, and the pictures. Hope you do good! goodluck

Cheers
RS

[seiya880]

Malpensa OD experience

Hi everyone,
since I've used this forum so much, I just wanted to give something (although, unfortunately for me, very little) back.

I've attended today the Open Day in Malpensa, Italy. The event was held at the Sheraton hotel just in front of the airport, where Emirates cabin crews stay during layovers.
We were around 250 people, mostly women of course, men were around 20%. Most of us had business attires, some came with jeans and sweaters. For ODs, business attire is not mandatory, it is for the next phase. But I guess a good first impression can go in your favour.
At the beginning, in the conference room hall, Francesca, a former flight attendant, gather us and gave us to things: one was the "Cabin Crew Terms and Conditions", a three pages paper about life as a Emirates cabin crew, how much you earn, all your privileges, and Dubai lifestyle. We could take this home with us.
The other thing was a form where we had to put are names, phone number and other things. One thing was our Application Number, the one you get when you first apply on the Emirates website. It was't mandatory, but it's better if you take note of it before attending an OD. Also bring a pen (I didn't have it), so you can fill out this form!
Then we went inside the conference room where Francesca explained the life of a flight attendant, the good and the bad things. We watched several videos about the company and Dubai. Then another former FA from Turkey explained a few more things.
When this presentation was over, someone asked a few questions and then they started collecting the CV and pictures (one passport size, one 10X15cm full length, but not mandatory). They called us one by one and they asked very simple questions (are you currently working, why do you wanna leave your job, how did you get here today, do you have any tattoos, have you been interview by Emirates before) and that was it.
If you were selected, they would have called you before 7pm (it all started at 9am) and you would have to come back the day after for the real thing.
The atmosphere was very relaxed and the two girls were very nice and funny, so it was an amazing experience, even though I didn't get the call.

[Fire_fly]

I had the exact same experience more or less in Dublin on the 28th, about 20% maybe less were guys, probably only 100 applicants.

Also didn't get a call But apparently not a single guy made it to AD and other forums have suggested EK don't want guys at the moment.

So frustrating having to wait 6 months to reapply.

[seiya880]

I'm beginning to fear the same thing, they're not hiring guys anymore. Cause I spoke with a French guy who was there at the OD with me, I cannot think of a single reason why they didn't call him back. I'm 32 so probably I'm too old for this, but he's 24 and has a beautiful CV, and yet no call.

But I can understand this, an Emirates girl FA can be recognized from a mile away, thanks to the uniform, but a guy FA cannot. They are the face of the company. It's sad that we want to do so badly probably the only job where men are "discriminated" in favour of women

[Fire_fly]

I thought the same thing actually, one of the few jobs in the world where men are discriminated against in favour of women.

Also same with the Nottingham OD like 3/4 weeks ago, no men made the AD from that either.

Hopefully this is just a brief thing with EK, like they need more women at the moment but hopefully will recruit men again in the future.

[Cabincrew777]

Re-joining advice !!

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[cabincrew380]

Rejoin Advice !

Hello everyone

I resigned from Emirates for another opportunity about a year ago and I would like to rejoin.

What do you think about my chances ?
Can I be honest with them when they ask about the reason ?
Why did you leave ?

Thanks for your feedback

[cawfee]

I attended an OD in the USA and was one of four men who made it to AD and then one of two who made it to the FI.

On AD, I noticed that the status on my online application was changed to "Not Shortlisted" and at my FI, the Recruitment Officer said not to worry about it, that there was a recent system upgrade and they were having some trouble with it.

It's been two weeks since I submitted the only document I was missing at my FI. I haven't received any confirmation to my emails, and I even resent my documents just in case.

One of the women who I had the FI with already is in AIP status; she submitted the last of her documents about a week before me.

First, does anyone have any insight on the "not shortlisted" status and whether I need to worry about it? Second, does anyone have a phone number to the cabin crew recruiting office? I thought I might just phone them to get clarification, since there haven't been any replies to my email messages.

Thanks in advance!

[cyprienb]

FI questions

Hi everyone.

I am really stressed since my FI 10 days ago. We were more than 300 i passed all the steps till the FI. But since yesterday i can t close my eyes i passed the FI and they kindly asked me to do again my essay (lol to tell you the truth i didn t manage my time during the assesment day so i gave them a blank essay lol ) anyway! Few hours after i received a call from emirates recruiter inviting me to come back again tommorow . I did ! She kindly asked me to pass an IQ test. I was the only one that s why i m more stressed do you think it s a positif or a bad think i was the only one of the 6 few days before i updated my profile on ek website i received yesterday a confirmation by email of the updating and my status is Applied. One of our group already received her GC if anyone can rassure me or giving me previous feedback i will be really happy and i will really appreciate

[michaeljpotter]

@CC380 - If you resigned this information should be fairly familiar to you.

Within 1 year, good record? Explain the reasons as to why you left - get in contact with your old CCM.

The rest is up to them.

[Miss F]

@cyprienb

Hi cyprienb,

I had to wait for 5 1/2 weeks before I received an outcome to my FI and I was unsuccessful. Those 5 1/2 weeks were the most stressful of my life! I had to find other ways of occupying my time and mind to not think about it. As difficult as it is, you just have to wait it out and accept that you have done all you possibly can for your application. I checked the recruitment portal at least twice daily and kept in contact with the others who had their FI on the same day. As hard as it is, you also need to not put your life on hold for the waiting process.

I spent a lot of that 5 1/2 weeks in the gym and in the boxing classes trying to vent my frustration at the waiting game! Now I am part of a new waiting game... waiting 12 months before I can reapply.

Hope this helps.
F

[cabincrew380]

Thank you michaeljpotter for your reply, I already did but they said NO, you know they do not provide feedback but I believe it is the age thing !! MiSS F keep trying you will be there, just give it another try or meanwhile try Qatar Airways or Etihad ..
Good Luck to all of you wannabes

[givemewings]

Miss F, bide your time, reapply and use the time to better your position as an applicant (eg what areas were a bit thin on your resume- experience? Skills?)

If you do go for other airlines, as a fellow Aussie I would say AVOID Qatar. I know many who went and none of them are happy. It is too restrictive for those of us who grew up with the Aussie way of life. Every single Aussie I know in QR couldn't wait to get out. And once you work for them, you must wait 12 months before you can apply for EK. Keep this in mind.

CC380- if they say no, they say no. Not much you can do. I have met a few rejoiners recently, but I think almost all left due to illness or death in the family...

[oiseaudenuit]

what's the difference between an open day ans and EMIRATES GLOBAL AS?

[Faaris]

Hello oiseaudenuit

"""what's the difference between an open day ans and EMIRATES GLOBAL AS?""""

Open Day = its a day in the Emirates Recruitment calendar in which they go in different parts of the world to meet possible (and eventually) future cabin crew candidates. You basically attend this types of interview sessions by meet & greet the recruiters on the spot (you only need your resume and a photo)
If you get selected, you'll get a text msg/ call from the Recruiters in the same day, inviting you to attend the Assessment Day.

Future Emirates Open Days are listed here

Global Assessment Day = its a day in the Emirates Recruitment calendar in which they evaluate possible (and eventually) future cabin crew candidates. It might last 1 or 2 days (depending on the number of candidates)

The difference between an 'open day' and an 'assessment day' is that you can only attend an assessment day after you get an invitation from the Recruitment Team or after you pass the preliminary selection with an appointed recruitment company that's working with Emirates in the country you wish to attend.

Future Emirates Assessment Days are listed here

Have a nice day and good luck

[Skywards777]

Hi All,

Sorry if these questions have been asked previously, but some guidance on the following matters would be appreciated.

+ How quickly do the UK Global Assessment Days fill up?

+ During section 4 of the online application, it asks about tertiary education - I take it that means college and above? Since I completed my A-Levels, that would mean I would select 'Certificate' from the drop down list, correct?

+ Section 7 is the two photos - are these pictures of you suited and booted? I'm currently down under until early August (and wanted to go on the GAD on the 8/8/13 in Manchester). Would it best to have casual photos or wait until I'm home and get some pictures in my suit?

Thanks for your help,

Sam

[EKova3]

a quick snap shot

I've been working for EK for the last 3 years. What I can tell you is that this job is what you make it. There are many opportunities and challenges. When you start the process of OD, FI ,meds ,flying to dxb and all this can be very exciting. Remember that being a cabin crew is also hard work. yes not rocket science as the saying goes but its hard on the body and often the mind.You will be under appreciated from pax and company and would have to self motivate.

I went through from OD to FI twice and was hired twice , yes you read correctly. Its an amazing process. good luck to all. see you in dubai