Guys, I feel to mention something that has probabily been written a few times on this forum (and I add a bit to it):
Most of the time, H.R. people choose candidates that fit the 'mould' (and most of the time they f**k up!). When it is a F/A selecting you, it is because he/she feels he/she would enjoy working with you (personality based).
It is well-known that
VB target a very specific kind of people and I don't want to spend more time on that subject because it is like throwing a bomb on the topic... everybody gets upset and offensive... Xenia and Sick Squid take over... end of conversation. Let's not get there...
Returning to the rejection letter: if you do not get selected, it is probabily because there is another airline "waiting" for you. What is the point of forcing yourself into a company that doesn't give you the chance you feel you deserve anyway?
Try somewhere else, build up interview' experience, knowledge of the industry, then eventually re-apply in a few months time. Many can testify they had to try for quite a long time, often sitting to more than 10 interviews, before they got the job.
It is known that airlines do target different kind of people every now and then... Sometime they need younger people, sometime more mature or experienced candidates. Maybe you simply happen not to match what they are currently looking for! Don't feel inadequate or frustrated because it is not worth it! Next time you might be their perfect match!
Welcome to the magic lottery!
In the meantime, if you wish to prepare yourself for future interviews, do your Resp. Service of Alcohol, Senior First Aid, Language tests, passport renewal, etc. You could also network with people in the industry and see if they agree to help you re-formatting your CV in a more 'customer service' oriented manner, work on the cover letter, get a better photo to attach... It sounds silly but having everything ready is a HUGE advantage, especially considering that lately airlines have taken the liberty to call their candidates 2 days before the interview date (see Impulse in SYD last May...).
Good luck to you all!
Mrs. FloatJockey
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p.s. Theo Racle, in life do you make friends easily or do you only push buttons and ring bells all the time??