Thomas Cook - Wannabes & Recruitment

[Ronaldo7]

I have got an assessment/interview for cabin crew with Thomas Cook this coming week, I was wondering if anyone has any tips on common interview questions, common team exercises and what to expect etc...

Thanks guys.

R7.

[Marty172]

Hi Ronaldo,

The Thomas Cook interview is nothing to worry about. The recruitment team do their best to put you at ease and it is a relaxed & friendly day. When you are arrive, you are shown into a room with about 30 other candidates. You are called forward individually to have your paperwork checked (remember to bring photocopies of your passport & NI number!). You then have your height measured. They introduce themselves & explain a bit about how the day will work. You are then split into small groups of about 4-5 people, plus one of the recruitment team. You introduce yourself to the others and are given the opportunity to ask each other questions & discuss the cabin crew job & airline industry. I think they are looking at your confidence in speaking in front of others as well as your listening skills here. So make sure you listen & appear interested when others are speaking. Then it is test time. I think you get about 15 mins and the questions cover basic general knowledge about Thomas Cook Airlines as well as some currency & geography questions relating to places they fly to. There are some maths questions which you can use a calculator for. At my day, they provided them for anyone who didn't have one, but to be on the safe side I would bring one yourself. I worked fast through the questions and only just finished on time. So don't spend too long on any you are not sure about - you can always come back to them at the end if you have time. You are then shown a DVD & given a talk by one of the recruitment team about the job & have the opportunity to ask questions. So that's the 1st stage. You are then split into several groups - one group unfortunately gets sent home and the others go on to the group exercise. The there are a few different exercises they use - at my day there were three groups & we all had different scenarios. As you probably know, what they are really looking at is how well you work as part of a team, so the subject is irrelevant. As long as you contribute, without being too dominant I'm sure you'll be fine. After the group exercise you have a break and then get called back into the room you started off in. They separate you into two groups - one being unsuccessful & the other through to the 2:1 interview. The 2:1 lasts about 45mins-1hour and you get asked pretty standard airline interview questions & asked to give examples of when you have given excellent customer service, worked as part of a team, been under pressure, received feedback etc. At the end of the 2:1 you are also given the opportunity to ask any further questions you may have. That's it! They told me I would find out in 2-3 weeks and it was 3 weeks to the day that I got the e-mail saying I'd been successful. Hope this helps. Congratulations on getting an interview - they certainly don't invite everyone to assessment days.

Good luck!
Marty172

[im3]

Hi Could You Please Give Some Examples Of What Kind Of Questions They Ask In The Test? Such As The Geography And Currency Questions?
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[jojojo]

I am already thomas cook crew and dont worry, they just want you to be yourself!!
dont be quiet or too loud, try to make a joke or something!! just have fun!
They have a few test, really easy s dont worry

[finding_nema]

The TCX interview day is really professional, but they go to great lengths to make sure that you're relaxed and that your personality shines through, and is exactly as Marty172 has described. The questions they ask in the 2-to-1 interview are typical of airline interviews, mostly asking for examples of various scenarios and to get to know a little more about you.

I've successfully got through the application process and have been told that it'll be by the end of February before they find out if they have the vacancies at my bases of choice, so it's very much fingers crossed, but it'd be an amazing opportunity. I was really impressed by the interview day.

[Ronaldo7]

Hi "FN",

That's great to hear, I have also had an E-Mail confirming I've been successful. The bit that I'm most pleased about is where you have said "I wont find out dates until end of February", I was getting myself worried and depressed by the fact I hadn't received a course date yet, but I believe they are still recruiting which would explain the delay. Just out of interest, what is your base preference?

Regards,
Paul.

[finding_nema]

I think all of the recruitment days have now been done, but at the moment they're working out who is coming back from both MYT and TCX, plus are working out how many new people they need and when they're going to train them. The email they've sent out is they're hoping, but cannot guarantee, that they will know all of this by the end of the month, so it's just sit pretty until then!!

I've applied for BHX and EMA.

[linzi76]

Hi everyone, I got through the assessment process 2 weeks ago at the Hollings Hall venue. Now been invited to Manchester to do the 2:1 interview. Anyone out there able to give me advise on presitation, What questions they may ask. And just generally what to expect. I have never been to a interview for cabin crew before, so I have no idea! Anyone else got interviews next week?:\

[Ronaldo7]

Hi Linzi,

I had my interview/assessment 3-and-a-bit weeks ago and since been informed that I have been successful.

They want you to look smart, presentation is very important. As far as the questions are concerned they are just general things like "Give us an example of when you....." etc...

Good luck, I think you've certainly done the hardest part of the assessment.

Cheers.
R7.

[Ronaldo7]

Hi guys,

I recently attended Thomas Cook Cabin Crew assessment/interview and since found out I was successful. I was just wondering if there was anyone else in the same boat?

Cheers,

R7.

[linzi76]

Hi Ranaldo
I had my 2:1 interview yesterday, and found out to day that i was succesful. Hurray. The only thing that is worrying me is that they have said that they can not confirm wether or not they can give me employment for summer 2008. they did say they would contact me at the end of feb when things become more clearer.Im hoping to get a place at leeds/bradford and dying to know if and when i will start my training. ps : thanks for your advise on the interview

[finding_nema]

That's exactly the same position that I'm in, and I've gone for EMA/BHX bases, so would imagine that we're going to hear from them either the end of this week or next week, so fingers crossed for everyone.

[Ronaldo7]

No problem Linzi, glad to hear you got through it's a great feeling ain't it? Exactly the same as me, I'm desperate to hear my training date, I've handed my notice in where I work effectively so I need to be hearing soon!

I would think sometime this week we should be hearing, I'm hoping for MAN.

R7.

[Ronaldo7]

Anyone heard yet??? Is this normal???

Please help!

[linzi76]

Noop, still waiting too. I'm sure they'll be in contact soon. It's driving me mad though. I really need as much notices as poss, so I can hand my notice in to my current employers.When do you think they will start the training? ( beginning of April?)

[Ronaldo7]

I know what you mean it's killing me.....

I think that the training will start 1st/2nd week in April according to the banter that I've heard. Someone else also said that they started training as late as 14th April last year so it's not that unusual.

I think if not by tomorrow, then mid-next week should shed some light I hope!!!

I've looked on my application status on Thomas Cook vacancies website and mine says "on hold awaiting contract".

Let me know and vice-versa.

R7.

[finding_nema]

My profile is still saying "on hold and awaiting contract" as well, which is quite annoying, but I rang TCX recruitment up earlier this morning and they said that all letters for BHX are being sent out tomorrow.

[Ronaldo7]

Finding nema,

That's surely good news then for you isn't it??? If they're being sent out tomorrow!

I'm waiting for MAN and haven't heard anything, having to leave messages when I call them, I get no reply.

I need to know the suspense is killing me...as I'm sure you feel the same.

[Ronaldo7]

Just spoke to TCX at MAN, managed to get through. She said that they are unable to make any decisions on job offers until next week!

R7.

[linzi76]

Oh no. I thought they would have sorted everything out by now. I wonder if this applys to Leeds/Bradford too. I suppose we will all just have to wait and see.I'm off to see what my application status is, since I only completed the interview process last Tuesday.Do you think it could be a case of first in, are the first to get offered employment? Let me know how you both get on?Argggg

[Ronaldo7]

It is first come, first served unfortunately, (I have been informed), I have handed in my notice already at work where I have a good job), it doesn't look good!

Regards.

[iain8867]

Ronaldo

You should never hand in your notice until you have your contract signed and on it's way back to the airline, this goes for most of the charter companies.

TCX are still tweaking the flights for this summer so they are taking longer to decide on crew numbers, I think the letters should be out soon tho' so that they can get the training rosters out. I know that the Re-joiners have now received theirs so the Initials should be out soon. I hope you don't have to wait too long

[Ronaldo7]

Iain,

Thanks for that. I know I shouldn't have (re: notice) but it was my first application to cabin crew and I never knew that it was possible for things to collapse, silly of me I know!

I just hope that the letter next week is good news. I was the first person to ber interviewed in the January courses I believe so I don't know if that will help at all? If only I knew how many they are taking on...

Thanks.

[linzi76]

Mine also said"on hold, awaiting contract", but to be fair, I've just being reading all the comments on cabincrew.com. Things aren't looking too good.Obviously alot of rumours are flying(pardon the pun) around, some people have already got their contracts, for certain bases. But if it's all a case of first come, then why put up advertisments that they where recruiting in December.Why carry on having interviews up to last week. I for one, will be really hacked off, if i'm told that all positions have been filled. Surely tcx must have had some kind of indication of what numbers they needed for each base. :(

[Ronaldo7]

It's a good point what you made about why still recruit, I think that those interviewed in January and February this year still have a chance because they wouldn't spend money recruiting and taking cabin crew off duty to interview if they knew their numbers had been filled. Since the merge I think that they will take a lot on which is the reason for them interviewing in Jan/Feb 08. Next week we will see i'm quite confident about that!

Just got to hope that luck is with you when it arrives!

[linzi76]

Anyone heard wether or not they have a contract or training day yet?

[linzi76]

Recieved my letter today. no vacancies for 08, they will keep me on file for 09. But the best is ....they can offer me work in Belfast..
Ranoldo.... I hope you get what you want,! But i feel very gutted at the moment. I hope you still have a job if you didnt get through.
( I'm flying with Thomas cook in August, I'm gonna make sure I have that cabin crew running around after me...ahhh)
Hopefully will work next year. Take care and post back with what happens with you and finding nema. ps man u played well last night.. bye

[finding_nema]

I got a letter from them today, regarding BHX, telling me that the base was fully crewed due to the merger etc., but my details were being kept on file, and that if I was interested in flying from LGW to let them know by March 15th. Sadly it's not an option to transfer due to other commitments, but on the other hand, I'm thrilled I got this far in the application process and will definitely consider reapplying next year. Good luck to whoever is still waiting and commiserations to those who are in the same boat as me!

[Ronaldo7]

Linzi, Finding Nema,

I too have been told that MAN is full due to having to honour promises with last summer's candidates. However, I will be taking the LGW option so I relocate there next month. All the best for the future guys/girls, may see you soon...

R7.

[iain8867]

Sorry that your first choices of base have been full :sad: Congratulations for getting this far, some don't make it to the 2-2-1 others don't make it through the interview. Also if you are being kept on file you may find that as long as you still want the job next year you should be near the top of the choices, especially as you have waited for them!!!!

Ronaldo welcome to LGW, when is you training starting? By the looks of the summer schedule at LGW its going to be a busy time

[Ronaldo7]

Thanks Iain,

My letter is at home I'm going to get sorted when I finish work. I spoke with someone from TCX the other day and they said that the letter is offering me Belfast, though if I want LGW then I have to reply back with a note in there stating this and they will then let me know my training date.

I will let you know.

Cheers.

R7.

[Ronaldo7]

Anyone else taking the Gatwick option?

[Ronaldo7]

Hi Iain,

I have sent my letter stating I want to relocate to LGW, I hope this will stand me in good stead for relocating to Manchester, I need to get that option.

Cheers for your help.

R7.

[dave scott]

My daughter is going to a Thomas Cook assessment day at Gatwick shortly, can anyone let me know what she can expect so she is best able to prepare.

Thank you very much

[Aussie_Pilot]

Hello!!

i have just finished my first season at thomas cook at LGW.

DOn't worry for the interview the recruitment team will do the best to put your serlf at ease

the first step is a written test, it's like a mix of numeracy and general knowleadge I remember quiet a few currency conversion exercises, some question about Thomas Cook hisself, the main base of Thomas COok AIrlines (Manchester) Airport codes, Capital cities and similar thing. Not that hard.

then you have a group exericece we were a group of people who survived at a crash in the middle of the desert and we had to discuss amost ourselfs what to bring with us, the main topic is the discussion don't be too bossy and don't be too quiet, use an effective body language don't slouch sit upright, don't be nervous and you'll do fine

then you have a 2-2-1 interivew, one is asking you questions another one is writting down, question are the usual one, Why do you want to be a cabin crew? strengh and weaknees and similar thing like that.

the average take home every month is 1300-1400 £ plus allowance if you are luck to get a downroute night stop (it's unusual to be honest, in 5 months I've got only 1 night in Moscow (The night of the Champions league final) and 2 nights in Halifax and Toronto).

Being kept after the 6 months? Well It COULD BE... but I will not hold my breath for it!

Good Luck!
let us know how it goes

[susie22]

Hello,
just wondered if somebody could please,please please help me i have my first interview with thomascook cabin crew at gatwick airport in two weeks and am very nervous what are they looking for in there qustions in the 2:1 interwiew,is it true they get rid of people during they day and im just over 6'4 will that make a diffrence?,i worked for mytravel as a overseas rep for 5 years finishing this year,anybody else going,many thanks:confused:

[irishbecky]

Go to cabincrew.com there is a forum for interviews etc and there is a thread for Thomas Cook. Good luck and I am sure that your experience so far will be an asset to you.

[susie22]

thanks,tried it didnt have what i was looking for,can anyone else help,is anyone going on the 9th of november to gatwick?

[Kel36]

Hi ya!!!

I heard back from Thomas Cook today and have an assessment day at Gatwick on the 13/12/08 am so pleased......

Let me know how you get on everyone and good luck xx:ok:

[susie22]

well done and good luck,i'll let u know how the day goes,and what happens and stuff a heads up:) im sure your be fine:ok:

[Kel36]

Hi Susie!!!

Thanks!!!! Good luck matey and hope your have lots of tips for us.
Fingers crossed for you......:)

[susie22]

hello,Does anybody know what criteria they match u up against?,and how much knowledge should u have e.g history of tcx and geography ect,any help is very much appricated,many thanks
susie.x

[caro340]

I have just heard that I am invited to a recruitment day too... Does another interview follow this if you are successful then?

[sky82]

No, the day described above is the whole thing. They will let you know shortly after that if you have been successful.

[Kel36]

Hi!!!

Was wondering if anyone could help me with a few questions I have regarding an assessment day with TC at Gatwick in December???

Do you have to do a self presentation in a group interview???

How many people roughly attend assessment days???

Do the tests come first and do people go home at this stage if they dont pass???

Thanks in advance :ok:

[susie22]

hi palks

ive got my interview on the 9th, god its getting close now:eek:,from what ive read theres a few questions like why do u want to be crew?,when have you had to deal with an angry customer?,when have you worked as part of a team?,when have you been under pressure?,when have you suggested something to improve at work?. Im not 100% sure but they will defo ask some of these questions,good luck let us know how it goes and what happens,good luck :ok:

susie

[Kel36]

Hi susie22

How was your assessment day on the 9th???? Did it go ok????

[paul4089]

Hi,

I have an assessment day in Manchester this monday, I applied last year and got though the stages, but i failed to impress at the interview, so even thou i have applied and passed for assessment, I am still worried that im not going to get though this stage.

I have worked as a PSA for TCX but im unsure what i could do different in this years assessment! Can anyone point out any tips, I would be Most Grateful.

Many Thanks
Paul ;)

[Liliemilia]

Hi guys, I've got an interview with Thomas Cook in January 2009 and I just want to say thank you for writing how the interview is going to be held. When they say that contracts are temporary, so it means they don't hire people permanently!?? If one of you could give more examples of the questions they ask it would be great. By the way, English is not my native language so I hope you will have a good impression on it. Thank you for your reply...:ok:

[susie22]

hi kel36
thanks for askin,it got changed at the last min so its on the 15th now,have u had urs yet?

[Kel36]

Hey Susie22

Mine is this Saturday 13th, not long now, am really nervous but excited at the same time.......
Will let you know how I got on. Good luck for the 15th. :ok:

[HiflierEK]

cabincrewessentials.com

[susie22]

how did u get on ur interview hun?,im sure u did fine,this is the worst bit waiting to find out lol,good luck soo excited for u:ok:,i have mine 2moz afternoon so were see,what base did u apply for again,

susie

[Kel36]

Hi susie22

The assessment day was brilliant, the staff are so lovely they make you feel really at ease and so so friendly.

The day itself was great I managed to get through to the 2 to 1 which I was so pleased. Its just a waiting game now to see if I was successful or not so fingers crossed.

I am hoping for Gatwick. Good luck to you hun, I'm sure you will do great really enjoy the day too. Be thinking of you matey!!!!

Let me know how you get on xxxxx :ok:

[susie22]

hey kel36,

well done hun,didnt relise they were geting rid of people through the day we went from 28 to 7 who got a 2 to 1,couldnt belive it,but luckly i made it through to the end,i toatally agree the staff were amazing really nice and cos i was 10mins late due to being hit by a drunk driver and luckly my mate whos a taxi driver manged to get me to gatwick,so when they said they were eliminating i was sure i was going home cos i was late,but i stayed the whole day,and i got to say the rest of the 6 were the nicest bunch of people,and i did really enjoyed the day,just this waiting game now,we were all told we wouldnt find out till new year which seems ages due to xmas and this postal strike hmmm,likewise applied for gatwick so were see,good luck hun let me know how u got on,and have a good xmas.xx

[Kel36]

Hi susie22

Well done hun!!!!! Am really pleased :D. You never know if we are successful we could be on the same training course as we have both had interviews round about the same time and also both wanting to be based at Gatwick.

It was a great day wasn't it and the staff were really lovely!!!

Anyway lets just wait and see what happens, let me know if you hear anything and I will to.

Well done matey :ok::ok::ok: xxxxx

[glider12000]

Hey guys,

I got to the final 7 on the 15th too. Hope you everyone hears soon :)

[Kel36]

Hey glider12000

Well done to you too congratulations :ok:.

Lets just keep our fingers crossed. Would be great to hear before xmas huh???? (only if its good news tho).

Keep in touch let us know if you here anything too.

Merry xmas x

[Flying Squid]

Hi All,

I applied to TC a couple of days ago and was just wondering how long it generally takes to get a response from them???? Are we talking days or weeks???

Cheers FS :ok:

[glider12000]

Expect to hear from them after Christmas. They have a lot of recruitment on, especially at Gatwick. Training dates aren`t going til be til March at the earliest anyway.

[Flying Squid]

Righto cheers for that. March suits me for training if I were to get anywhere. I'm guessing the course is about 6 weeks long???My brother works for BA and thats how long his was so I'm guessing it'll be roughyl the same.

I wonder how many TC Cabin Crew have CPL/IR's???

[glider12000]

Not sure, but expect a lot of XL/Zoom crew at LGW especially. Some with PPLs. Myself I have 28hours SEP, and have gliding experience and 2 years aviation degree.

[finding_nema]

Hi everyone, not sure if this is much help to any of you, but I'd just like to give my experience of recruitment from summer 2008, and hopefully it will go some way to answering some of your questions;

I applied to the airline in October after leaving my last airline, and by December had an email saying I had passed the initial screening process, and to wait until after Christmas for an interview date, and in early January I had an interview on Valentine's Day. We were told at the interview, which was extremely professional - but at the same time very relaxed and friendly - that it would take about two weeks to hear from them, and what was in fact a month later, they rang to say I had the job, but not at my preferred base, so I had to turn them down. About a month after this, they said my base was recruiting, and they were sending a contract and medical forms out. I didn't find out however where the training was, at what time, or any other details such as pre-course work, until the Friday lunchtime, beginning the course the following Monday.

The training course is intense, but the trainers (there's usually two, plus people who come along to teach specific modules) throughout the five weeks are really helpful and supportive, and all the information given is really thorough, and they don't mind going over things again if people don't necessarily understand the first time. We had a great night in Manchester on our course to do our doors, smoke and ditching when we went to Cheadle.

TCX is a really friendly airline, with good money and benefits, and a very approachable management and training team. Though I can't speak for the much bigger bases, crews have merged with inevitable griping, but overwhelmingly, everyone gets along and gets the job done. Career progression at some bases, including mine, isn't so great, and that hasn't been helped by the merger, though there are opportunities to do winter work in the shops, as well as to work with recruitment or on corporate days as an ambassador. The company's biggest let-down is their organisation, the airline isn't wonderful with paperwork, there's either too much or it goes missing. But I think if that's the biggest complaint, then it's not such a bad place to work!

Only one person from this year's two initial courses were kept for my base for the winter, however almost everyone from all other years were kept on. If anyone has any questions, though it will only be on S08's information, I'll try and answer.

[Kel36]

Hi susie22

Got the golden email from Thomas Cook today!!!!!

Am successful but have to wait till the end of January to hear if there is a place for me as still finalising numbers.

Am really pleased and excited just another waiting game now tho!

Any news your end????
:):):)xxx

[glider12000]

Same as you Kel

Just have to wait now. Sadly it`s a lot of waiting around at the moment!

[Kel36]

Hi Glider12000

Yeah a long waiting game, still at least Its worth it.

Well done to you!!!!

When was your assessment day? What base are you hoping for?

[glider12000]

LGW Base and interviewed 15th Dec..afternoon

[Kel36]

oh wow mine was the 13th Dec pm, for LGW.

Have you ever been Cabin Crew before or was this your first ?

[glider12000]

I was 2 years Junior at XL

[Rach M]

hey :) anyone have an assessment day on 28th jan at manchester?? x

[suzig]

Hey I have an interview on the 25th Jan with Thomas Cook in manchester! I'm really nervous about passing the numeracy and geography tests not rly sure what to expect?! Can anyone give me some advise??

[GALLEY_SCALLY]

The tests are general knowledge/geog/maths...

I don't want to give it to you on a plate coz it's unfair but just make sure you learn your UK Airport Codes, phonetic alphabet, Spanish Islands, Capital Cities, currencies, EU Member States that kind of things.... The questions will change but will be similar...

As for maths... Addition/Subtraction you are allowed a calculator..

Just take time to read the questions, if you can't answer, go back to it...

Good Luck

[glider12000]

Try not to worry about the maths part, I completed it without a calculator.

Best of luck.

[flightlevel250]

Ayup guys anyone have an assessment day at Newcastle on the 18th jan 09?

[GeorgEGNT]

Got mine on the 19th of Jan, looking forward to it, really hope it goes well. Good luck all.

[AirCrewBoi84]

Hi guys...

Im thinking of applying to TCX for LGW but have heard through galley fm that new crew on a temp contract dont do longhaul at TCX can any1 shed any light on this??

Cheers

[finding_nema]

First year crew will not get to do longhaul on the Airbus 330, which does our Florida, Caribbean and Indian programme, however you do some longhaul bullets to Canada and The Gambia on the 757 and there's plenty of night stops away from base in the UK.

[Kel36]

Was wondering how often new entrants get these longhaul Canada flights roughly, and also how long do you stay in Canada for is it just overnight? One more thing, why would you have night stops away from bases in the UK?

Sorry for all the questions :):):)

[glider12000]

Kel, you might operate out of a base which has a small number of aircraft there but no crew so you might operate W patterns into that destination.

I.E

LGW-PFO-EMA Nightstop EMA - ALC - LGW

[Kel36]

Hey Glider

Thanks for that I get you, does this happen often???

[glider12000]

Not sure, I know we had weekly ones at XL, staying in Luton, with LGW crew.

[Kel36]

oh right ta!

You heard anything from TC yet? Have you received reference packs/contract or even a training date yet???? I was told wont hear anything till end of Jan. Could I receive anything in the post beforehand???? Fed up with waiting. Sorry for all the questions!

[glider12000]

Not as yet, I know for the successful earlier applicants, they are starting to receive training dates in February. I would imagine we won`t hear anything til the end of Jan.

[Kel36]

you hoping for LGW too? if so do you know how many new crew they need??? I heard 200, does this sound way too much?

[glider12000]

I`m not sure on that regard, but 200-300 would sound about right, as you`d need to cover new, seasonal routes, plus any leavers, pregnancies or illness.

[Kel36]

wow!!!! I'm so hoping there will be a place for me. Hopefully as they need loads I may stand a pretty good chance!

Fingers crossed, for you too :ok:

[glider12000]

Had all my security forms through this morning, along with my housemate.

She is on course 6, me 7. Any ideas on when the start dates are for these courses?

[Kel36]

Hey Glider

Me too!!!! things are moving now yippee!

On my prepaid envelope to send back it says course LGW8.

I take it this definately means were gonna be on a course???

[cabinboi]

I start on the 2nd feb! Can't wait.:):)

[stef_blonde]

has anyone been successful on getting on a trainning course for summer 2009

:O

[Kel36]

Hey!!!


Have received reference forms which I have just sent off and on envelope is said course lgw8, so hopefully I will be on a course for this summer!

[GeorgEGNT]

Hi, I have an assessment on monday for the NCL base. Really looking forward to it, I assume they are still recruiting up here because of the additional aircraft due to me based here.
I'm just wondering if anyone had any big tips for the day, I'm not looking for a full diary of the day. Just a few pointers or something.
Cheers, GeorgEGNT

Anyone have any ideas of weight restrictions at TCX? I have an assessment tomorrow, and I'm getting worried about being doomed the second I walk through the door and my fate being sealed before I could even open my mouth or put pen to paper. I can easily fit down the aisle and I will also be able to fit into the crew seat. Just getting slightly paranoid.

[stef_blonde]

oh kl well i start training on 16th feb still haven't recieved reference things, but did get given my contract

[shell.darnbrough]

Hi, I have an interview with Thomas Cook at Manchester on the 25th January! Im so excited but very nervous!! Is urs at 8.oo? :O

[matt646]

Hey guys....I have my assessment day on saturday 24th but I'm so scared. I want it so much but worried about the tests?

anybody else in on saturday?

[EmilyUk20]

Hey!

No need to worrie about tests, just do your research on...
-Thomas Cook dest and bases
-airport codes
-basic maths questions
- general geography

Just have a browse on their website and you'll be fine!
Don't worry, be yourself, look smart!

Good Luck
xxx

[AirCrewBoi84]

Hi
I had an interview for Thomas Cook about a week ago now and I can honestly say I had a great day! The Thomas Cook Team make you feel so welcome and its all really laid back. I found out today that I got the job and Im now waiting for a base and start date. Hope to get this soon!Good Luck guys :ok:

[GALLEY_SCALLY]

Were you informed by email regarding your course number/dates for joining?

Or you got your info through your letterbox? How long after getting the job offer?

Thanks

[Leylonce 1]

Hello People, Can anyone help? I had my TCX assesment on the 13th Jan then my 2 to 1 on the 16th, I havent heard anything yet and I have on hold awaiting contract on my online application??, is this normal does it mean im unsuccessful? :\ thanks I look foward to any replys?

[JB88]

in regards to the test that you do at the thomas cook assesment, it it a case that if you dont score very well in the test you wont get through to the next round?? i have mine on sat and im sooo nervouse about the test lol. xxxxxxxxxx

[Chelsey_88]

Hi, Im going for an assessment day next monday at LGW, is anyone else on that one?

I'm really nervous about the test, what sort of percentage do you have to get to go through to the next round?

xx

[kasialec82]

I've got the assesment day on this coming up Monday at London Gatwick.
Anyone with me??

Anyway, best of luck!

[Jillytots]

Hiya All,

I have a selection day on Sat.......anyone else going????

I've heard the news on the weather about the snow and am thinking about staying over the night before.....anyone else have similar plans?????

Best regards

Jillytots. xx

PS. I'm going for LGW!!!!

[marisa123]

hey jillytots

i also have an assesment day for this saturday vv nervous but excited, the weather seems to have got better so i think travelling on the day should be ok.
Marisa
x

[JB88]

hey i have my assesment tomorrow, the weather has got pretty bad, does anyone think they will cancel interviews. I really hope not???? xxxxx

[marisa123]

heya, dont think weather is that bad for interviews to be cancelled where you coming from? and is it for gatwick?

[marisa123]

heyy people
anyone else going for gatwick assesment tomorrow? am soo nervous does anyone know exactly what the test is going to involve other than numeracy and basic geog?


Mxx

[glider12000]

Very basic maths, easily done without a calculator, I didn`t even take one.

Geographical questions about certainly places TCX fly to. Aircraft types they operate, Capital Cities.

Don`t worry about the test, it is pretty straightforward.

[shell.darnbrough]

Hi,

I have got my date through for cabin crew training at Manchester, is anyone else here on this course? Its Monday 9th March. xx :) xx

[flying_girl08]

Hi, that's when I start my training for Manchester too! Can't wait!!

[shell.darnbrough]

Neither can I! When did you send all your paperwork back to them? I sent mine yesterday but sent it special delivery, had a right nightmare getting references!!! x

[nick14]

Hello all,

Anyone got any tips and/or reading material for the Thomas Cook Cabin Crew training on the A320 at EMA?

What is to be expected?

Many thanks
Nick

[finding_nema]

Hi nick,

Just before the course you'll be sent a pre-course study booklet, which you won't be tested on, but which lays down basic information about TCX, uniform regulations, principles of flight and our aircraft.

There's no point learning anything else, as things are thoroughly explained with lots of notes during your training course.

Good luck

[nick14]

Many thanks,

Its my lady friend who will be starting on the 30th march. I was doing some research for her for valentines.:O

Thanks a lot!!:ok:

Nick

[Reluctant737]

Hehe I was just about to say Nick, I thought from your posts you were coming along to join us in the pointy end at FR!

Thought you'd given up on us :p

Good luck to both of you, lovely to hear two people doing well together in this industry,

Ad

[nick14]

Thanks,

I will be don't worry, not till May though.

She keeps saying that were the stereotypical pilot-CC couple, funny thing is we met before either of us has aviation related jobs :}

All this talk of recession, there are jobs people just go get them!!

Good luck
Nick:ok:

[JB88]

hey guys, i was wondering if anyone has herd back after the assesment. i got an email today saying I had successfully completed the selection process but they were unsure if they could offer a job and that the numbers would be finalised at the end of Feb and they would contact me then.
Has anyone else recieved that email and is it normal? xxxxx

[Kel36]

Hi JB88

I had an assessment day back in December and after xmas got the same email saying successful but wont know if there would be a place for summer 2009. However, I eventually received letter offering me the job at LGW and start 23rd Feb!!!!

So just hang on in there this is the norm, at least you are successful and I'm sure you will hear soon. Its a long waiting process but worth it!!!!!

Well done to you and good luck!

xx

[JB88]

awww thanx for the advice and well done for getting the job. never know we may be flying together soon xxx

[flying_girl08]

Hey, sorry about the delay in replying! I'm hoping all my references are ok, they've already phoned me a few times to clarify things i've put on the forms! Only two and a half weeks to go now! Is this your first cabin crew job? x

[laurenh]

Hi! Just found out I start on the 9th March after a right hoo-ha with contracts not being sent! So far haven't seen anybody else starting so just trying to get my foot in the door before I turn up without a clue!

Lauren

[glider12000]

I`ve been given that start date, but not sure if accepting as yet.

[shell.darnbrough]

Hi Flying girl, yeah i've had a few calls from them as well. 2 of my ex employers have closed down so i've had to write to inland revenue to get employment dates! gettin so excited now though, just want to get started!

[shell.darnbrough]

Hi, can any one tell me what the training is like with Thomas Cook? What can I expect etc. I start in 2 weeks and even though im excited im starting to get really nervous! thanks

[TCX-MAN-Helen]

Hello! Is anyone here starting training in Cheadle with Thomas Cook on 9th March? I currently work in TCX Head Office and am really looking forward to the training and flying over the Summer!

[flying_girl08]

Hi Helen, yes I start training for MAN then too! Can't wait, only two weeks to go now!

[JB88]

hey is anyone starting training at gatwick on march 30th????

[Jillytots]

JB,

When did they tell u about 30th?

Thanks

Tots

[JB88]

i got my letter about it this thursday just gone, how come? have you got that one to? xxx

[JB88]

hey can anyone give me some advice about the training do you get put up in a hotel like some other training corses?
Also for he 6 month summer contract is it strictly short haul or will a little bit of long haul be thrown in.
Any advice would be great.
xx

[pink_princess]

You don't get put in a hotel or anything, you have to make your own arrangements for accommodation. During the 6 months, you will only be on the short-haul aircraft but if you get put on the 757, you will have the opportunity to do little trips to the east coast of canada.

[JB88]

hey thanx for all the advice given its been really helpfull.
Something else i wanted to ask was, Im going to be relocating so im closer to Gatwick becasue im currently living in Bournemouth can anyone please give me any info at all about ertain areas which may be good to look at, thanx would be a great help. xxxx

[glider12000]

Depends what you budget is. Maidenbower, Pound Hill and Worth are fairly nice to live in. Some areas of Ifield are also nice.

Bewbush is called the Ghetto though...

[JB88]

aww thanks for that info wil have a look soon, i just wanna be somewhere with good transport links cos I dont have a car at the moment so will be quite difficult me thinks, oh the stress of moving! lol xxxx

[glider12000]

Crawley is well linked to Concorde House, Gatwick where you will need to get to. There are several 24 hour bus services, the train also runs from three bridges, crawley and Ifield stations to the airport and a taxi is about £5-6

[JB88]

you are actually a star thanx for all ur info really helped me out. xxx

[Nav747]

Hey guys! would like to know if anyone knows what a typical roster at BHX base is for first timers.

Many Thanks ;)

[Jojolyna24]

Salve to all ppruners...Did everyone know why the part of recruitment on Thomas cook.s site is not working?:{ I just want to send my cv...thanks a lot...

[Crazyfly]

hi i would like to ask if somebody knows how to apply for thomas cook caz in the web site there´s nothing about....pls HELP!!!

[JB88]

Hey i was wondering if i could have any advice, I recieved a letter at the beginning at the month that sad i was accepted for the training course on the 30th march. I filled in all the forms and sent them off> I still havnt recieved the forms to sort out references (although i called them about it a few days ago) and i havnt been given any info about the first day so i dont know what time i start or where im going. has this happend to anyone else yet? xxxxx

[clairehunt20]

:Ohey i am transferring from bfs this yr to gatwick! just wondered if anybody nos alot about crawley i am moving over there and havnt got a clue about anything!!

[JB88]

Hey i was wondering if anyone is starting their training for the summer season on monday?

Also does anyone know what the hours are like for training like how long and what time off you have because all i've been given is what time i start on my first day and nothing else.

Then the last thing, with the criminal records check it says i needed to have sent it off four weeks before my trianing date but they only sent me this letter last friday, I rang them and all they said was get it done as quickley as possible but do you think it will affect anything.

Sorry about the essay as you can see im getting worried. any help would be great thankyou xx

[j-tyrh]

Hi,

I have applied for Cabin Crew Gatwick for summer 2009 and although the closing date was April 23rd I haven´t heard a word yet. Just wondering if anyone else have heard back...

[sammy121]

Hi, I would think you have missed interviews but dont take my word for it, give them a ring. I am on the next training course 25th May at Gatwick. Dont think they will do any more for this summer, but like I said, give them a ring, things change in this industry every week.

[cycles]

Hi Everybody,

Hoping somebody might be able to shed some light on what a typical monthly roster pattern might look like for the LGW base. In particular it would be great to know how duty days are blocked together vs days off as well as whether you are rostered for day trips or whether you do actual tours of duty with overnights.

Thanks heaps for anything you might be able to tell me.

Cycles

[FlyingFromTheUK]

Hey Folk

Wondering if anyone else has a interview for LGW on the 8th Nov at 1145?

[Sylen]

My interview for LGW is scheduled on the 8th Nov at 1445. I am trying to book A flight- because I am not flying from Uk;)- and it seems a little Bbit hard to get to LGW.

[manzanita]

Hi :) Congrats to everyone who has an interview... I have been waiting around 5 weeks now and still not heard anything! Well, I suppose no news is good news!

I'd also be interested to see a roster if anyone cares to share!

[binsleepen]

Hi, my congrats to all. I have interview in Birmingham on 15 Nov at 0900. Anyone else going?

Regards

[AKLLGW]

are the current vacancies with TCX perm positions or just temporary summer contracts?

thanks

[Brucefish]

what is the working schedule like?

[Sydneybloggs]

Hi guy's. Just had an email and been invited on the 14th to birmingham, applied for EMA base. I know its a full time job but does anyone know if its a permanant contract or just seasonal...?? Is there anyone else going to this interview??
Good Luck all

[03091970]

Hi, Im going for an assessment day 09 of nov at LGW, is anyone else on that one....and pls anyone konws about the day?????test???about???what else??????

[candy08]

yea ive been invited to the same one.Ive just finihed working with ryanair but i dont know much about the Thomas cook selection process.

[squirrelysquirrel]

Hi i have an interview on the 15th Nov with Thomas Cook in Bristol.

Really excited but scared lol.

Is anyone else going?

What should i do to prepare?

:)

[Momoka]

Hi,

I also go to the assesment day on 9th of November. I am excited :)
I read a lot of good things about TCX. From where will You come?

[tomblakie]

Anyone heard anything about interviews for Cardiff airport with Thomas Cook?

[ndorka]

Hi everyone. Congrat to those who got the job with Thomas Cook.
I'm thinking to go for my interview which is in LGW on the 21st Nov.
just one quastion.
Do you know if this is seasonal contact or permanent?
I'm in the full time position with different airline and don't want to risk my job... I know you first need to get the job but anyway

[SeatbeltsFastened]

All positions are seasonal temp contracts for summer 2010.

[ndorka]

Are you sure. When I applied they said it was full time permament? If so then no thanx

[SeatbeltsFastened]

Yep, I'm sure they are all initially temp positions, as I heard it directly from the mouth of the Recruitment Manager, sorry.

If you knock their socks off they may offer you perm after the summer, but I believe they are more likely to offer a return for the following summer season, as they don't need as many crew over the winter season. I have heard of crew getting full time perm after two summer seasons, but I don't work for them so I can't really confirm that.

[Kira x]

I also have an interview/assessment day on the 15th of november in bristol for thomas cook, My email didnt say anything about having to do a presentation on my favorite destination though i have read alot of comments that people have made about having to do a presentation and i am very worried now xx :bored:

[squirrelysquirrel]

well worried about the presentation do we have to bring one with us or do it on the day? my email said nothing about it! . . . :bored:

[jaylou777]

Hi!
Anyone else going to the assessment day in Bristol For Cardiff airport on 28/11/09? :)

[LadyP]

Lady P's son here

Hi all im going to the east midlands asessment on 28/11/09 any advice?

[Jose-26]

Hello
How are you?
I am reading messages on the PPPune forum and I just saw a message from you saying you had your 2.1 interview with Thomas Cook last year.I have mine next Thursday so I wonder if you can give me some information about it, what kind of question they ask..... what should I prepare...
Thanks
Jose

[LadyP]

How long do they normally take to get back to applicants and will it be by phone if I am successful

[fanrailuk]

They usually say within 7 days and if successful it will be by telephone, if not then expect an e-mail.

PP ;)

[LadyP]

thanks

Someone on cabincrew.com suggested that I ring them but I might be nagging them

[Sydneybloggs]

Hi all, just to let you know if you get an email after your 2:2:1 interview its not always bad news. I had my interview on the 25th and yesterday 8 days later I had an email and thought it was bad news untill I opened it...I'm in the holding pool with the successful candidates for EMA!!! Keep your hopes up, and remember no news is good news!!
Good Luck.xx

[soaring_steph]

Hey everyone,
I have just had an assesment day then interview tomorrow.
There is a chat and easy maths test (don't really need a calc) and then height measured. Honestly nothing to worry about. Reading about prev. recruitment days they've now broken it up and you're called back for an interview if they like you.
Anyone got an interview mon or tues?
Hope that helps. SS

[Cava Queen]

Hi guys,

Shouldn't really be doing this but thought I would help you out with some interview insight as I know how hard it is to think of examples on the spot.

I had the final TC interview the other day. I can't remember every question but I can remember a few:

*When have you had to work to targets? (Remember that they are very sales focused and want you to sell as much as much duty free as possible onboard)
*When have you dealt with a last minute change? (Here they want you to demonstrate your coping methods and how you re-prioritised workload etc)
*When have you worked under intense pressure?
*When have you gone out of your way to help a colleague? (Teamwork, compassion, adaptability)
*When have you had developmental feedback and how did you cope with it? (Here they want you to demonstrate resilience, i.e. when you've received negative feedback but bounced back from it and didn't let it affect your performance).

Remember they want specific examples told to them in a story form with a start, middle and end.

I don't want to dissapoint you guys but I got an acceptance email after the final interview saying they are delighted to inform me that I have met all the criteria but esentially they have over-recruited and don't have a position for everyone and they will let me know in due course whether they have a position for me.

So don't be surprised if you get placed into a pool of 'successful' candidates. Also, as they will tell you on the assesment day, the chances of being kept on for the winter period are very slim as they are so much busier in the summer so probably best to go into it with a view of it being a fixed term contract with a chance to go back in the summer 2011.

On the plus side if you are one of the fortunate people that get made permanent they have some fab trips in the winter and apparantly TC is one of the better paid charter airlines.

The recruiters are lovely people though so no worries there - they do their absolute best to put you at ease. I sat and spoke to my recruitment lady mostly about Xfactor and she was lovely. :) Just remember they want warm, friendly, personable people - most of them are cabin crew and they need to imagine themselves working with you.

Also in my experience they take a while to get back to you on both stages.

Best of luck.

x x

[nbhangde]

Hi guys,

I applied and had my initial assesment day at the begining of december and then got through to final interview... got an email today saying i'd been successful and in the holding pool until they find out how many staff they need.... so email is not always bad news... did any one else attend the assesment at birmingham in early december?

[IceLolly]

I am also in the holding pool for EMA... Sounds like there could be quite a few of us! Fingers crossed I'll see you all at training :\

[soaring_steph]

Hey,
I'm in the holding pool too for NCL! :)

[Ludmila]

Hi,
Just wanted to say that I haven't read the forum rules so my post has been deleted.

[IceLolly]

Hi,
Just wondered if anyone swimming with me in this pool has heard anything? I'm getting a bit anxious now!

[loui1979]

Hi
I am too 'swimming in the pool' for Bristol ..... i hate the waiting!!

I did ring them on Friday to see what was happening as i haven't heard anything since the 16th December!

They said that hopefully it will all be sorted by the end of next week after they've sorted the seasonal workers who will be returning.....

I'm anxious to find out either way as i attended an assessement day last thursday wirh Easyjet and got all the way through.....not saying i'll get that position, but i'd hate to accept it and then get offered the Thomas Cook one!

x

[Fernanjet]

A friend has advised me that the TCX flying programme for summer 2010 won't be completely finalised until late feb so they are realistically going to place every applicant in the holding pool until that sort of time.

it's not necessarily bad news, but probably quite hopeful news.

as for a pemanent contract.....99.9% unlikely, at least for 2/3 years depending oin where you end up based.

and as for the post about the nice trips....they are year round, not just in the winter, and dependant on requirements to crew the fleet so not necessarily a given if you work there.

[aysha]

I have just applied for CC position based in Man, which is advertised on the TC website. Wasn't there a few months ago as I've been checking often. Its a 4 month temp contract, better then nothing!
Anyway I'm really suprised that they are advertising with soo many people in the holding pool?

[soaring_steph]

I got a job!!!! :-D Can't wait to start soooo exciting!

[Sydneybloggs]

Hi Steph,

When did you apply for the MAN 4 month temp contract...?? Did you do it online of phone them up? Were you in a holding pool for any other base for TCX? Sorry for all the questions lol.xx

[easyJet A321]

I suppose this is a general question for all the airlines well the ones flying long and short haul, how does it work deciding whether you will be on long or short haul? Do you state which you would prefer or is it just up to the airline?

[ian_harrington]

Hi, can anyone tell me about the TCX interview for Cabin Crew? I assume it is group tasks and then one to one but if anyone can enlighten me on the format of the day it would be ace.

Thanks in advance!