EMIRATES - Wannabees & Recruitment

[SkySista]

Rach, you can ease your worries now instead of at the recruitment day. Take a tape measure, mark 212cm from your floor, place a tape mark there, and then see if you can reach it.

(Shoes off, stand fairly close to the wall.) You can be on tip-toe, thn you will know right away without any waiting. As long as you can reach that mark you will be fine.(This is pretty much what they do at the open day too)

Good luck!!!

[lilrach]

Thanks for your advice SkySista.. i reach 210cm.. !!!!
I am wasting my time!! Gutted! I've already confirmed my attendance aswell as they accepted my online application form! I have actually met some small cabin crew in Dubai, one girl who was smaller than me, so I am wondering how she was accepted..she must have really long arms!
I think i might go down the park and hang off some monkey bars in an attempt to try and stretch my stumpy arms! Or i may apply extra long fake nails!

Man o Man!!

x x

[umzy]

Hey Hey lilarch ,
You got the opportunity, just give it a go. You had mentioned in ur application abt ur height, Didnt ya? They must have seen tht , and i think they will b OK as they have invited u ...

erm.. i'm not sure but i havnt heared of height measurment in a GAD (i kno they do check in Open days) ... Just give it a GO - All the best !

and One more thing, whn did you submitted application to Emirates website and whn did u get the invitation? thts would b really helpful for me ...

Cheers

[lilrach]

Hi Umzy,

Yeh i guess so, at least if they turn me away after the first stage I will get to spend the rest of the day in Londonia! I submitted my application around the end of December, and I was invited to the GAD about a week after my submission, which I thought was pretty quick!

Rach x x

[sue-pergirl]

Packing....In hindsight...

Thanks for advice re accomodation all- it makes it a little less unfamiliar to have your feedback....

Next big Task- Packing!

I wondered if any of you had some advice along the lines of- "I really wish I brought....." and "I definitely wasted my suitcase space bringing...."

It is quite a task packing your life into a 50kg allowance and I thought the benefit of hindsight of those who are already in Dubai might help..?

thanks again for all your help/advice..


ps- to those unsure of whether to go to an open day or not- JUST DO IT! I bypassed 2 opportunities to go because I was doing the whole should I shouldn't I thing- and was so glad i finally did it...

*KNOWING IS BETTER THAN WONDERING*

[Aiskilus]

Height

Hi Lilrach,

I have a friend who is as tall as you. They asked her to reach the 212 thing and she didn;t make it. But the thing is, she got it throught to the final interview. So in essence there are other things to consider. Go ahead girl and turn up to the assessment day! Good luck!

▲iskilus

[EKHQ]

Lilrach Worldwaiting aiskilus

Worldwaiting, as long as your teeth look fine and comfortable when you smile, thats fine with Emirates. The recruiters would have noticed your skin and teeth instantly, only after you make it will they make sure you get a dentist to sign of a form for you, i had to get a whole load of fillings done..

Aislilus for your skin, clear healthy looking skin is preferable, although if makeup can cover it, you should be fine, though be careful with make up if youre a guy, use a teeny weeny bit of coverstick if you have to, guys wearing make up is a no no at EK.

Lilrach, your height sounds fine, go for it, and stop thinking about it. im not a very tall boy, especially when i was being recruited, i was next to guys who could touch the mark with their nose! just straighten your posture, stand as close to the wall, support your self on the wall, and stretch up with your favoured arm!

hope this helps?

[lilrach]

Thanks everyone!

Yep I am definitely going to go now otherwise I will kick myself for not finding out!

Thanks for your encouragement, I had myself in a bit of a state yesterday! So glad I came across this site!

Guess I am going to read over "Yes, you can be cabin crew" now...its a good read, i reccommend it!

Thanks again x x x

[Where the sun is...]

Hi Lilrach!
The requirement I have in my inflight manual is:
- minimum arm reach of 2.12m.
So with your shoes on (you are not bare feet in the cabin) I think you will be fine
Good luck!

[Where the sun is...]

Hello Aisikilus!
It is not the best idea to wear make up, since you are a guy, for an ek interview (which by the way when are you having it??? )
But there are guys in the company who wear make up... Quite discreet though and not to hide any bad skin condition...
You will be just fine! Just go for it!

[Aiskilus]

EK Interview

Dear Everyone!


Thank yah so much for uplifting my spirit!


▲iskilus

[Ju Ev]

Hello!!

Hi people! You have no idea how happy I was when I found this forum and this topics. I thank the owner a lot for creating it. Really, I could see that I was not the only one feeling nervous, anxious and a bit lost. rsrs. When we find a job or a career that we really want, or even anything that we want it badly, it's difficult no to make 1000 plans and feel very nervous about it.
I have never been in an assessment day before, and before reading all this sweets and helpfuls posts, I was much worst rsrsrsr I appreciate your kindness, and support. In special, to the amazing people from Emirates who are here spending and dedicating some time to people like me. And of course, to the other candidates, who I imediately could see myself in, and had helped me clarify a lot of my questions. I make a promise here, that wether I get in or not, I'm going to write down all my process in order to help other people too.

I'm brazilian, and I have skipped the first interview! It was a lucky break occasioned by a very nice Lady from Emirates. I called the responsible for the process here, and asked here if I could go to São Paulo (last day of three) but she realized I was calling from another town. She said ok. Half an hour later, she called me ( I almost died, I thought I was out or something) She asked me for a CV, to see if I could go to the 2 stage straight- so than I wouldn't have to go twice there, and spend more $$$.) I sent her a CV, and at night, the letter for the 2 interview arrived!!!!!!!!! ( January 27th 8:30AM)

I was veeery happy, but twice as nervous too, since I wasn't expecting! She gave me some instructions about the next stage (since I haven´t attended the fist interview)- How to dress : here, it must be a suit but with a skirt and about the process at all.

I still don't know how could this happened, and with me. I imagine that it is because it was going to be the last day of three (only this month, because they had been here last month too) and they were tired of interviewing.

It's important to say that I'm really aware that this doesn't mean anything at all. It was just good, because nobody likes to face all this interviews and when you can skip one, it's great.


Besides that, I'm very anxious and nervous. Can you tell me something about the English test? I know that we have one hour to answer and it is made of multiple choice + writing. Is it hard? Do you still remember what your topic for the writing was?

What about the group work? Do they ask us questions about passengers problems? I saw at a site some questions and I freaked out! I'm afraid of answering wrong
eg:
Most of the scenario questions will put you in a situation on an airplane where a passenger has a problem. Here are a few of the more common scenario questions being asked at interviews

Question 1: A passenger in the coach cabin says he noticed that the passengers in the first-class cabin were given newspapers and he would like one too.
Question 2: A man is making a business call on the in-flight telephone. He complains to you that he can't hear because the baby next to him won't stop crying.

Another site wrote they might ask us something like this for the writing part:


- What are your strengths?
- What are your weaknesses?
- Have you ever lost your temper?
- What is the best example of customer service that you have come across?
- What is the worst example of customer service that you have come across?

Another one, came up with bahavioral questions:

1. Give an example of a situation where you had to handle a disgruntled customer and the outcome.
2. Give an example of a situation where you were not being supported by your employer and how you handled it.
3. Give an example of a situation where you had to go the extra mile to please a customer.

Since I have never been into a recruitment before, I'm not 110% sure about what would I answer in there questions...

Thanks for your support, and sorry for writing sooooo much!!

[OzyOS]

Hi Ju Ev and congratulations to your fast track into the next round

Ok, dont fret because you should not get asked questions regarding actual Aircraft incidents.

There are plenty of you who have never worked in the Aviation Industry before and to expect you to know how to handle any incident on an Aircraft, before you have been trained is unfair, as it only gives those who have had prior aviation experience an advantage and EK are smart enough not to do that

I think that the website that shows the first 2 questions you have wrote would freak anybody out who hasnt flown before!! So dont worry about any difficult passenger questions.

The questions you have written after the first 2 are on the right track, about your strengths and weaknesses, handling a difficult customer etc. EK will try and tailor the questions around your experiences that you have had already in the work industry. They have their ways to get what they need out of you, to know if you are suitable or not for the position.

The best advice I can give to you is when practicing your answers, always make sure they have positive endings. When dealing with a difficult customer (for example) when you round off your answer, do so in a way that shows both the customer and company you were representing at the time had a satisfying outcome.

Best of luck Ju Ev, you seem to have the right attitude already, take some deep breaths before the interviews start, be natural and show then what you can do!!

Cheers

[EKHQ]

Interview q's and English Test

hi Ju Ev,
completely agree with OzyOs,
By the time you get to the final interview with Emirates, They already know whether or not you have any flying or customer service experience.
Although i find it a little odd that you did not get asked to to an english test or a psycometric test before the final interview.

I come from a complete non-service industry, so had all questions to do with my work scenarios, peers, subordinates etc...
The only thing i can say is, genuinely think about the things you have to say, dont lie or make up any of the answers, for instance if they ask, 'Have you ever gone out of your way to help someone?', i just replied that yes, once after a event one night, i helped a couple who couldnt get a taxi, get home by driving a little out of my way.
It was acceptable, because it was clearly not made up.
ALways listen to the question, you must have the ability to remain calm, smile and listen, think and answer..

Since i am a non-native english speaker (whatever!:-P) i had to do an english test, which really is a piece of cake if youve been to an english speaking school, can be difficult if you dont like writing. I enjoyed writing the Essay, infact may have gone overboard with it, because of all the time i had, i wrote a four page article with pros and cons about mistakes!

[Ju Ev]

Re

EKHQ and OzyOs, thanks a lot for your answers and support!

"Although i find it a little odd that you did not get asked to to an english test or a psycometric test before the final interview".

I think I haven't made myself clear. I just skipped the first contact with the company. There was a huge openday were they cut a lot of people with a first individual interview. This interview was in english. This day I didn't have to attend. Next saturday it's going to be the group work + english test + secong group work + psycometric test. After that, they are going to schedule another individual interview on a different day. Well, even though I teach english here, my writing isn't that good, because I don't write that often. I only correct people's writing and their writings are all basic levels. I have many certificates in metodology, but I have been teaching only basic levels for a while.

I'm not afraid of the grammar test, but of the writing, I have to confess that I'm a little worried. I have been practicing a little but I'm aware that I can't do much at this point, or it will make feel even more insecure! rsrsr

[sanchezcarlo]

MARIA and AMELITA Of EK HRD

Hey Guys,
Can anybody from the EK cabin crew tell me somthing about Maria and Amelita-the HRD personnel who ALWAYS do the hiring in Manila, Philippines. Do these two also do the hiring of cabin crew in other parts of south east asia like Bangkok, KL and jakarta?
I heard a rumor that they only do the hiring for manila since the two of them are Filipina's.
Can anybody give me a heads up about the EK HRD personnel who do the hiring in Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Jakarta.
I'd really appreciate the info about what their Nationalities are.
WHO'S WHO?
Thanks
CS

[umzy]

hey guys...
just wondering anybody up for New Castle Open day on 3rd feb ?

Cheers,
Umzy

[JTJ]

EK Appearance Policies

Hi all EK PErsonnel (And Future One's Too)

Could someone please be so kind as to inform me of the policies pertaining to the use of eye glasses? Does EK prefer contacts? Also, is anyone willing to help out providing me with the CC handbook (aka Employment handbook) which outlines policies, and procedures? This usually given to you at the start of your time with a company. I really wanted to check and see if I would be suitable for the role. For me, I like to research a role I am interested in. I also understand completly if this is not possible. I appriciate any assistance you could give (don't get into trouble, though).

Thank You People of EK

[EKHQ]

Eyesight

Hi JTJ,
I dont think any crew would give you the handbook, thats a breach of privacy and its a controlled document.

On the Eyesight requirements, glasses are not encouraged, and you need a letter from the clinic if you need to wear them on board. you need to have a corrected vision of 6/9 i think.
Coloured lens are not permitted. If you are comfortable wearing lens in a dry environment, you should be fine.

[milz]

Hi everyone, and thank you all for great information an help!!

Im going to the open day interview tomorrow and im a bit nervouse like evryone else and have a few questions to ask.

Anyone who knows how many people out of all that comes to the open day that emirates send an invitation to? Is there a bigger chance to pass the interview with an invitation?

Will there only be groupquestions, or questions to answer one by one? In that case, is it infront of the whole group or will they ask us in a separate room? Will the group get smaller during the day, or do they send everyone home at the same time? Until what time does the open day usually last?Will we have to present ourself infront of the group and tell everyone about ourselves?

If they after the informtation ask if we would like to answer some questions (i read someone say now it's good to be noticed) Any ideas about good questions to ask?

What time is good to be there? Everyone seems saying it's good to be earlie, but how earlie? Is 1 hr good, or maybe too much? What time does most people seem to arrive?

The pictures, how do i best hand them in? Is it a good idea to glue them on a paper, or do they want them as they are to be able to use them for something?

Is it enough to bring a cv with experience, or do you guys brishould i bring a letter aswell saying why i want to work for emirates and to tell them about myself?

How long does it take from the open day until you actually know that you got the job, if you pass all the tests? Will i have time to go traveling next week and stay away for about 2 weeks if i pass?

Do they do any kind of test on the open day except speaking that i have to be preperd for? When do they do the healthtest? Is it made by emirates doctors, or is it enough to go any hospital to fill in and fill in a form?