Hi all,
Pretty new to this whole forum thing however have done A LOT of research and reading of pages and pages of interview tips and what not.
Currently I am very interested in applying for a cabin crew position with a middle east airline within the next year or so and I am planning on using that time to prepare in all ways possible, e.g. taking cabin crew preparation courses, first aid courses etc. in order to improve my chances of being successful as I don't have any previous experience in the airline industry.
HOWEVER and I actually feel completely ridiculous writing this whole post as I absoutely do not believe it should put anyone at a disadvantage, yet I do understand why they may be very strict when it comes to the physical appearance of their cabin crew.
I have a birthmark on my right arm (a port wine stain to be exact). It is definitely bigger than a 'tic-tac' which many people have used to explain whether it would be a problem or not and extends down most of my arm. So it is visable and I guess it is noticable (not that I've ever had an issue with it).
What I want to ask is whether this REALLY would put me at a disadvantage?
Is anyone completely certain that it would be noted down/frowned upon?
Are all current cabin crew impeccible in their physical appearance?
Any information on this would be a great help as if it turns out that physical appearance is a big must whereby to meet all the requirements then I do feel I'd have to try sort something out, be it camouflage creams or permenant removal however wouldn't specifically want to take the latter route unless absoutely necessary.
Sorry this was such a looong, tedious post but I would love to hear your opinions.
Thanks!! xo
