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Virgin Australia second interview for skywest cabin crew
Hi,
I went to a Virgin Australia Assessment Day in November in Brisbane, and progressed to the online test, after a few weeks I was advised that I had progressed to the second stage of the interview process and would be notified in the following months.
Then received an email this week, inviting me to the second stage interview for Skywest cabin crew for Brisbane - on the 3rd Jan 2013.
Does anyone know what to expect in the second stage of a Virgin interview for Skywest? I'm thinking... its to meet the Team Leaders?? All thou the position is for Skywest, the email states that you will be employed by Virgin and represent them in the Virgin uniform.
Any feedback would be much appreciated.
I went to a Virgin Australia Assessment Day in November in Brisbane, and progressed to the online test, after a few weeks I was advised that I had progressed to the second stage of the interview process and would be notified in the following months.
Then received an email this week, inviting me to the second stage interview for Skywest cabin crew for Brisbane - on the 3rd Jan 2013.
Does anyone know what to expect in the second stage of a Virgin interview for Skywest? I'm thinking... its to meet the Team Leaders?? All thou the position is for Skywest, the email states that you will be employed by Virgin and represent them in the Virgin uniform.
Any feedback would be much appreciated.
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Virgin recruitment
Has anyone been notified that they have progressed thru to the next stage of an interview with virgin and waiting for recruitment interview dates for Melbourne ?
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Bne Virgin Australia/Skywest
Hi there,
Just wondering if anyone has heard back for Skywest/Virgin Australia Bne base? I know virgin usually give you the thanks but no thanks email but not sure if Skywest does the same? Thanks
Just wondering if anyone has heard back for Skywest/Virgin Australia Bne base? I know virgin usually give you the thanks but no thanks email but not sure if Skywest does the same? Thanks
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Hey Guys,
I did my medical assessment for Virgin on last Tuesday, Am waiting for the Final call hopefully today or tomorrow Super excited
If anyone has any questions please let me know
I did my medical assessment for Virgin on last Tuesday, Am waiting for the Final call hopefully today or tomorrow
Super excitedIf anyone has any questions please let me know
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Virgin Medical
Hi All,
I attendant my Virgin Medical assesment last Tuesday (Sydney Base) am waiting for that last final phone call today or tomorrow
If anyone has any questions regarding the recruitment process or evan the medical assessment please let me know.
A few of my friends are CC for virgin as well so i have a bit of insight into the role as well so ask away
I attendant my Virgin Medical assesment last Tuesday (Sydney Base) am waiting for that last final phone call today or tomorrow
If anyone has any questions regarding the recruitment process or evan the medical assessment please let me know.
A few of my friends are CC for virgin as well so i have a bit of insight into the role as well so ask away
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RE: Assessment
Hi Ready to fly
The online assessment is a psychometric one, I think the online assessment is different for everybody. Keep in mind i didn't complete every question and still got through.
I think they want to test your mental ability as well as thinking under pressure. Maybe having 1 or 2 people with you is a good idea. It helped me.
BTW, Virgin called today. I am officially in. I have my uniforms measured in the next couple of weeks
Goodluck!
The online assessment is a psychometric one, I think the online assessment is different for everybody. Keep in mind i didn't complete every question and still got through.
I think they want to test your mental ability as well as thinking under pressure. Maybe having 1 or 2 people with you is a good idea. It helped me.
BTW, Virgin called today. I am officially in. I have my uniforms measured in the next couple of weeks
Goodluck!
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RE: Assessment
Hi Ready to fly
My 2nd Interview consisted of 5 people, we sat around a table. The assessors gave us a scenario and we have to (as a team) come up with solutions to this scenario and prepare it for the recruiters. They gave us no warning, and no tips. We were put on the spot and had to think logically and fast.
I think they want to look for ambition, and your team work. Sharing ideas and helping solve a problem fast and accurately. I kept telling myself to be confident and not let nerves get me when speaking. It was very competitive
I was on a 4 -5 month talent pool wait after that, they recently invited me to a medical assessment witch consists of
- Urine Test
- Hearing Test
- Eye Test
- Physical Examination
- Blood Pressure
It lasts for about 40 mins and virgin may contact you within 72 hours after the medical.
Hope this helps
My 2nd Interview consisted of 5 people, we sat around a table. The assessors gave us a scenario and we have to (as a team) come up with solutions to this scenario and prepare it for the recruiters. They gave us no warning, and no tips. We were put on the spot and had to think logically and fast.
I think they want to look for ambition, and your team work. Sharing ideas and helping solve a problem fast and accurately. I kept telling myself to be confident and not let nerves get me when speaking. It was very competitive
I was on a 4 -5 month talent pool wait after that, they recently invited me to a medical assessment witch consists of
- Urine Test
- Hearing Test
- Eye Test
- Physical Examination
- Blood Pressure
It lasts for about 40 mins and virgin may contact you within 72 hours after the medical.
Hope this helps
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Thanks wjc12
Thanks that is very helpful ! So the group session sounds very much like the initial interview round , did they then do a one on one ? Do you need to strip off for the medical and how did the hearing test get performed ? That worries me as I am down on hearing in one ear but it doesn't affect day to day hearing but have tested it before and it's high freq loss )): was there general knowledge in the online assessment I'll do mine later today as it needs to be done within 72 hrs of the email being sent out . Did you do 1st and 2nd interviews on different days ? How exciting for you to be in that's awesome , when do you start GS ?
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Hi All
I attended my AD on Jan 9. Made it thru to the online assessment which i did last night, waiting on results now.
At the AD we had one on one interviews then we were split into groups and did the activities and problem solving activities you describe in your 2nd interview. Did you do these at your first as well?
What was the time frame between the 1st interview and the 2nd?
Thanks
I attended my AD on Jan 9. Made it thru to the online assessment which i did last night, waiting on results now.
At the AD we had one on one interviews then we were split into groups and did the activities and problem solving activities you describe in your 2nd interview. Did you do these at your first as well?
What was the time frame between the 1st interview and the 2nd?
Thanks
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They only did a 1 on 1 with me at my first AD, my Second AD was simply that problem solving activity, the interview when for like 20mins max and it was simply that activity we had to do. When we were finished they just said "thanks we will be in contact with you if you are succesfull"
They wanted to see how each individual was in a team excersise. Use initiative if you have a similar activity, they want to see enthusiasm and people who arnt shy or reserved to say something. all in all it actualy alot of fun.
The hearing test is a beep test with headphones, as long as your hearing in a general range it should be alright, im bad with high frequency also. I nearly failed my eye test but they re examined it and i was fine
You need to take your shirt and socks off for the physical, they check your abdomin and ask if you have any pain in any areas, they do a few bending excersies and balance excersises. Very minor stuff, simple.
It was about 2 weeks between my 1st & 2nd AD, in-between them i did my online test. The long wait is usually when you make it past the 2nd AD - Medical.. Once they call you for your medical your pretty much in.
Online test isnt general knowledge, theirs riddles and logic questions
They wanted to see how each individual was in a team excersise. Use initiative if you have a similar activity, they want to see enthusiasm and people who arnt shy or reserved to say something. all in all it actualy alot of fun.
The hearing test is a beep test with headphones, as long as your hearing in a general range it should be alright, im bad with high frequency also. I nearly failed my eye test but they re examined it and i was fine
You need to take your shirt and socks off for the physical, they check your abdomin and ask if you have any pain in any areas, they do a few bending excersies and balance excersises. Very minor stuff, simple.
It was about 2 weeks between my 1st & 2nd AD, in-between them i did my online test. The long wait is usually when you make it past the 2nd AD - Medical.. Once they call you for your medical your pretty much in.
Online test isnt general knowledge, theirs riddles and logic questions
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Waiting...waiting...
Hi Wjc12, Congrats on your new role!
I'm currently going through recruitment with VA right now, and successfully passed the 2nd Round Interview in mid-November, and was told they would conduct my reference checks within a week. After waiting 2 months none of my referees have received a call (though a recruiter made at least one attempt in December but failed to reach my referee at that time).
How long after your 2nd round interview did you receive your next confirmation email confirming you were in the talent pool? I know 2 of the 4 who attended my 2nd AD have already completed their medicals as of December.
I'm SO eager to join Virgin, I absolutely adore the airline so I'm anxious to hear how my experience compares and how I may best assist the process so I can get in as fast as possible. I'm so ready to give Virgin my all!
Congrats again, I'm very happy for you!
I'm currently going through recruitment with VA right now, and successfully passed the 2nd Round Interview in mid-November, and was told they would conduct my reference checks within a week. After waiting 2 months none of my referees have received a call (though a recruiter made at least one attempt in December but failed to reach my referee at that time).
How long after your 2nd round interview did you receive your next confirmation email confirming you were in the talent pool? I know 2 of the 4 who attended my 2nd AD have already completed their medicals as of December.
I'm SO eager to join Virgin, I absolutely adore the airline so I'm anxious to hear how my experience compares and how I may best assist the process so I can get in as fast as possible. I'm so ready to give Virgin my all!
Congrats again, I'm very happy for you!
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Re: Waiting...waiting...
Hi Astara,
Congratulations for making it this far, Your halfway through the recruitment process and as far as i'm concerned if they have advised that they will be calling your references that's a really good sign.
I actually had a similar experience, one of my 2 references was unfortunately unreliable and failed to answer any of the virgin calls. I waited 4 weeks after virgin advised they would do reference checks, i am also aware that Virgin have a Pas & Fail contact policy, they will contact you Evan if you don't make it.
So i actually rang virgin head office myself and got in contact with the recruiting officer. They advised that they tried calling my reference a few times without any lucks. Anyway long story cut short Virgin eventually got in contact with my reference and i got through
In answer to your question, Virgin have thousands of applicants each time they recruit, if they try calling one of your references and they dont get through, you will be put straight to the bottom of the list.
My Advise would be to contact virgin, kindly enquire about your progress and ensure that your references are available 24/7.. If they arnt then you will be put at bottom of priority.
Congratulations for making it this far, Your halfway through the recruitment process and as far as i'm concerned if they have advised that they will be calling your references that's a really good sign.
I actually had a similar experience, one of my 2 references was unfortunately unreliable and failed to answer any of the virgin calls. I waited 4 weeks after virgin advised they would do reference checks, i am also aware that Virgin have a Pas & Fail contact policy, they will contact you Evan if you don't make it.
So i actually rang virgin head office myself and got in contact with the recruiting officer. They advised that they tried calling my reference a few times without any lucks. Anyway long story cut short Virgin eventually got in contact with my reference and i got through
In answer to your question, Virgin have thousands of applicants each time they recruit, if they try calling one of your references and they dont get through, you will be put straight to the bottom of the list.
My Advise would be to contact virgin, kindly enquire about your progress and ensure that your references are available 24/7.. If they arnt then you will be put at bottom of priority.
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2nd round interviews
It seems that Virgin have only recently changed the interview format and now do 1st initial screening and then 2nd round interviews on different days compared to them all being conducted on the same day in the past. So my question is...are the 2nd rounds just a 1 on 1 with the lead cabin crew and how long is the duration and what type of questions ???
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RE: 2nd round interviews
"are the 2nd rounds just a 1 on 1 with the lead cabin crew and how long is the duration and what type of questions ???"
The only 1 on 1 i had was at the first interview. The 1 on 1 was a quik 10 minute interview. They just wanted to get an idea about me and ask why they should pick me.
The 2nd interview was a group excersise, witch i explained above. I also thought their would be alot more 1 on 1's but their isnt. I think they want to see how you are in a group.
The only 1 on 1 i had was at the first interview. The 1 on 1 was a quik 10 minute interview. They just wanted to get an idea about me and ask why they should pick me.
The 2nd interview was a group excersise, witch i explained above. I also thought their would be alot more 1 on 1's but their isnt. I think they want to see how you are in a group.