Hey everyone.
I was browsing the net and came across some information (that probably is already here somewhere) about the CC interview. I just wanted to share it, in case it might help someone who's applying for upcoming AD's.
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Emirates Interview Overview.
So, you are dreaming to become a cabin crew with Emirates, then you should follow our question gouge to be successful during your Emirates Cabin Crew interview or assessment day. Below is a list of questions that will be asked during your flight attendant interview with Emirates.
Latest job interviews don't guarantee that the exact questions listed below will be asked during your Interview with Emirates. The questions are from candidates who have recently participated in Emirates open day, or Assessment Day conducted by Emirates recruitment team.
Candidates can either attend an open day, or if invited by emirates recruitment team directly to an Assessment day. Invitation is not required for an open day. Applicants are required to present an updated C.V. along with full length and passport size photographs in business attire.
Emirates Open Day - Round 1:
Open Days begin at 09:00 am and one of the recruiters will start to inform applicants about Emirates airline, how it is working as cabin crew, and lifestyle in Dubai. Information such us Emirates expansion plan, fleet, destination and history will be informed. Emirates recruiters will also show some video clips and ask some questions to candidates about Emirates. It is strongly recommended not to rise you hand and try to be smart and answer most of the questions. Listen and smile during company presentation.
At the end candidates will fill in a form and turn in their C.V. and photos. Sometimes, not always while turning in you C.V. questions will be asked related to your C.V. such as:
* Places you worked at?
* What position do you currently hold at work?
* Do you have experience from Cabin Crew work? VERY SIMPLE QUESTIONS RELATED TO YOUR C.V.!!!
Emirates Assessment Day - Round 2:
Candidates will be divided into groups for group discussions. First you will stand up in your group and tell your group about yourself. Keep you introduction about yourself short and sweet, and don't forget to smile. After that you will be asked to talk to the person to your right or left and find out few things about this person.
Below is a list of Questions that the recruiters will tell you to ask the person next to you during assessment day.
* If you could be invisible for a day what would you do?
* Find out what the person next to you would do with one million Dollars?
* Who do you admire the most and why?
* The most embarrassing moment he or she has experienced?
* 3 ideal political leaders you would choose to lead the world?
* Favorite movie and actor?
During your discussion you will be asked to do a reach test (212 cm reach test). You might be asked few question's during your reach test regarding your C.V. DON'T FORGET That recruiters will be walking around and observing each candidates while you are doing you discussion with the person to your right.
You will be asked to introduce the person to your right. Just be calm and speak clearly and don't forget to smile.
Once finished with this exercise you will be given a paper where it says if you have been successful to the next stage or not.
English Test
If you first language is not English, you will be asked to take an English test during an hour. The reason they conduct an English test is because all the training and the notes and text books is conducted in English in Dubai. The First Section of the English test is an article that you need to read and answer some questions (you will need to circle the best answer. The article is about a rude girl working for a company. The next section is to find synonyms and match words that has the same meaning. The last part of the English test you will be given 4 topics to write about. We have listed a few topics that have frequently been discussed during the English Test.
* If you could turn back time what time would you go back to and why?
* Tell us your last holiday and where did you go and how it was?
* What was the most difficult situation in your life and how did you coop with it?
Group Discussion
Once finished introducing the person next to you, or completed the English test for non native English speakers you will once again get a letter saying if you passed to the next task or not. If you passed you will do another group activity. This time you will discuss in a group of four or five people a scenario given by the recruiters.
The group scenarios that has been discussed during Emirates assessment day are listed below:
* IF YOU WERE GOING TO OUT OF SPACE AND MEET ALIENS WHAT 4 THINGS WOULD YOU BRING WITH YOU TO SHOW THE ALIENS ABOUT THE LIFE ON EARTH?
* Come up with a name of a charity, a starting budget, a location, and who we would help?
* You will be given 8 descriptions of passengers and asked to choose 6 to downgrade to Economy even though they had booked business class?
* Decide 5 new destinations for Emirates and justify with a reason that election?
* What you would do if a drunk man is on the flight slurring his words and acting a bit out of control?
* If a man was sitting in the back of the airplane and was afraid of flying and preferred to sit upfront but it was full how would u handle the situation?
* If you were stranded on an island, name 5 things that you all agree on in order to survive?
* List 10 global issues the world is facing today? (This Scenario is from the old assessments, and might not be asked anymore)
This exercise is to see how you interact with each other and support each other and most importantly all come to a conclusion you all agree with. There are no right or wrong answers during this group discussion. It is strongly recommended by candidates that they should not speak a lot and not to offer lots of good ideas. Try to agree with most of the things. DON'T FORGET THE SMILE!!
Final Interview
If successful your next and final stage will be the final interview. Before coming to your final interview some information will be given to you by the recruiters, such as what to bring and how you should look like during the final interview. Below is a list of questions asked during you final interview.
* TELL US A TIME YOU WENT OUTSIDE THE BOX TO HELP A COSTUMER?
* TELL US A TIME YOU MADE A MISTAKE AT WORK AND WHAT DID YOU DO?
* TELL US A TIME YOU WERE ASKING FOR HELP FROM SOMEONE?
* TELL US A TIME WHERE SOMEONE WITH MORE EXPERIENCE AT WORK HAD TO LISTEN TO YOU?
* HOW I DEALT WITH ANGRY CUSTOMERS ?
* why do u want to work for emirates?
* what makes a good cabin crew?
* what will you enjoy about the role as Cabin Crew?
* what do you think you find difficult?
* Why did you left your previous job, is it because things were not working out?
* Have you had any demanding customer?
* Have you ever suggested any creative idea while you were at work?
* How did you deal with a colleague who made troubles?
* Have you ever broken the rules?
Personality Test
Candidates will be asked to take a personality test as well. Nothing to worry about just be yourself. Below are few examples.
IF YOU WERE AT A PARTY WHO WILL YOU SPEND MORE TIME , THE GUESTS OR THE PERSON YOU CAME WITH?
IF SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS CRYING WHAT WILL YOU DO?
IF SOMEONE OFFENDED YOU HOW WILL YOU REACT?
Which statements best describes you? (leader, selfish, friendly, etc, etc)
Would you rather (example: clean a room or work within a group)
If you had a choice you would rather create an art project than build a house (You agree, sometimes agree, o disagree)
People sometimes make me mad? (True or False)
IQ & Math Test
Below is a list of IQ and Math test that will be asked during your final interview.
- 44+457=
- 674-118=
- 140x11=
- 2x+y=20 what is y if x=10
- (44000x10)/4000=
- What is one-fourth of half?
- 1,3,4,7,11 Next number is?
- Speed=400 MPH, How many minutes to travel 60 Miles?
- An airplane uses 9 Gallons of fuel an hour, and must land within 3.2 gallons remaining in the tanks. How much fuel should be in the tanks to fly for 2h and 30 min?
- A truck weights 15 tons empty and carries a load of 40 tons. It has 8 wheels. What is the load in tons on each wheel?
If successful candidates will be contacted within 4-6 weeks
Salary & Benefits!
* Competitive Tax Free Basic Salary – Monthly Starting Salary Dhs 3,915
* Company Provided Accommodation
* Company Provided Transport/Transport Allowance
* Hourly Flying Pay
* Profit Share Scheme
* Annual Leave 30 Calender days
* Personal Life and Accident Insurance
* Medical and Dental Provision
Late
Dress Code for Interview!
Females:
Business suit with knee-length skirt
Hair must be neat and tied back if long
Males:
Business suit, shirt and tie