"they look for people that interact with all the members of the group, are polite - listen as well as voicing their opinion, grooming, grooming, grooming - again grooming, don't expect to get the job if you don't look like a flight attendant."
Which is Ironic because once you start flying you'll learn very quickly - under the bullying and cajoling from Pursers and SFS, that the best thing to do at all times is keep your mouth shut if you know wht's good for you. In fact they start to hammer that in in training college - tip: when they ask for 'any questions'? That's your cue to keep a lid on it or else.
Many a time have I seen instructors skulking in the shadows writing reports. There seems to be some serious miscommunication going on when the recruiters are looking for a certain spirit in staff and the trainers/seniors seek to destroy that spirit.