Originally Posted by
LostInFlight88
After talking to people from Virgin, unless you know the right people in Virgin then you will not be selected. I was told most of the time, they have already picked who they want before the actual assessment day. It seems to be the case with all of these programmes. I'm starting to think that applying to these programmes is a complete waste of money, time and effort.
With all due respect, I can tell you that information you have received is utter nonsense. I believed that were the case with the Aer Lingus cadet programme, but after speaking to all the cadets from last year's intake, NONE of them knew anyone from the airline. The FPP cadets I know dont have contacts with anyone from within BA either.
The point I'm trying to convey here is that the ones who are getting onto the schemes are getting in because they did the best job at selection.
I wish everyone the best of luck at selection!