Flying triplet,
I work for
VB. I am brunette, 31 and a size 12 to dispell any rumours out there. I wore to my interviews: 1st interview I wore a beige fitted dress. Second interview white shirt, beige skirt, third interview beige skirt different shirt. I think as long as you look smart, make up emaculate, hair professionally pulled back your dress standards will meet approval. (very smart casual/ business attire)
I agree I saw some shocking examples at my interview of peoples dress attire. One girl had huge spears thru her ears - needless to say I never saw her again.
The main process in stage one is seeing how well you can interact within a group - standard with most airlines but virgin has a different approach then other airlines in this process. They are mainly looking for how easily you can instantly get along with others and if your personality stands out from the crowd. Most importantly smile...look like you are having fun..and above all else...a positive attitude.
I previously worked for another airline before getting into virgin and one thing that really stands out in this company is positivity. Online everyone maintains a positive attitude - those negative souls are not taken too very well. We do like to have fun and it is a fun environement to work in.
Second interview they will go thru your customer service experience - contrary to what others on here might tell you.
Lastly best of luck - it is a great airline to work for...a little unconventional sometimes. We are about to sign our new EBA agreement and things are improving all the time.
Feel free to email me if you like - will gladly help!
all the best
Anflygirl!!
In actual fact
VB has hired cabin crew over 40 - sorry if you werent one of them but it is a fact that they did hire cabin crew over 40 not many but there are a couple I've worked with 2 of them personally. There are many crew I havent worked with - so that is only my personal experience to date.
As for customer service skills you are correct in saying that at interivew one it doesnt get a look in...but guaranteed interview 2 it counts a great deal. Personality and attitude rates equally as high in this process.
Rumors are rumours - its a different scenario when you are out online working with these people - to see and hear these comments is ridiculous.
VB has alot of experienced cabin crew from many different previous carriers working for them - alot of regional crew, ex an ( which I am), emirates, United airlines to name a few.