Emirates - Wannabes & Recruitment VII [Archive] - Page 4

Mari

7th Jul 2010, 10:46

I was under the impression that you have to complete everything on the online application form as they won't be able to move on with your file if it's not 100% complete. I thought everyone has to fill up the online application form, even if you attended an Open Day. Yes, it's walk-in but my friend had to fill up the online form in the hotel before the Final Interview. Later on you need to download the medical forms and do some online courses (pre-studies) before travelling to Dubai, I guess.

I have no idea what "advert closed" really means, I can't recall this message from any of the ppruners. Although, feel free to read back in this topic: people regularly posted their status.

Flying Away,

everything I know about the recruitment process, I know from pprune. (I was hired many years ago. It was different.) Your friend should go for this OD but she has to fill up a paper where she's asked if she attended any OD before. So, in this case, she should answer with "No". Maybe they don't keep records about all the applicants but only about those who made it to the Final Interview once.

I'm sorry but I don't know for sure. The recruiters are not able to check it right there but the HR can find out anything if they have information about your friend in the system. One of my friends was invited for an AD but she did not attend. Her status turned "not attended" later on, so it was checked and documented. There are ODs with thousands of applicants. I doubt that Emirates has the capacity to put all the records to the system, though...

Anyways, I cannot confirm anything.

isabellag

7th Jul 2010, 14:20

@Pokes
Yes, I called them Sunday, very early in the morning and managed to leave a message. On Monday I had it :)

@EnjiW
You should find it under Training Induction. My Training Officer is also Muriel :ok:

YELLYBABY

7th Jul 2010, 14:43

I have read about people (on this forum) who did not apply online and just simply attended the OD. The online application is merely a means to a end to recieve a invite to a AD.

You in addition do not need a online profile to go through the process, because at the OD, or if you attend the AD univited you must provide photographs and a CV. That is why you do not have to give them a CV and photos at the AD, because they already have it printed out, hence the stacks of paper surrounding the RO's.

If you get the FI you fill out the info they need to process your application, and you are required to give them more photos that they need for your file in Dubai.

As I understand the candidate portal and the careers page is not the same thing (website)? Maybe someone can advise on that?

The 'advert closed' simply means that the position they advertised on the EK website is closed and they are taking no more applications for those positions. If you did apply online, it would have changed to 'application under review' or 'applied'.As you will notice the positions for UAE citizens who have to be fluent in Arabic, is open, as they do not have a set time frame because you can drop off your CV at EK offices whenever.

My status changed to 'approval in progress' 2 weeks after my FI.

Keep me updated on your progress!

I just remembered we had to state before the final interview if we have ever been interviewed by EK and when, on the documents we had to fill in, with our signature stating that the information given is truthful and if found that it is incorrect it can lead to disqualification.

flaphandlemover

7th Jul 2010, 16:03

HI @ll,
friend of mine wants to do the recruitment process.. has anyone a detailed info and can mail it to my mailbox please?
THX Flaphandlemover

amin-for-emirates

7th Jul 2010, 21:04

I had my FI 3 weeks ago, I have sent all documents and photos just after my FI and my status no changed from "applied" yet. Is it normal ? thank you

Mari

7th Jul 2010, 21:08

Dear Flaphandlemover,

give the address of this forum to your friend. If she can read, she will find detailed info, hints and tips about the recruitment process in this topic. You can also suggest her to google "emirates cabin crew".

Mari

8th Jul 2010, 07:34

BigAl,

do you want career advice here?!

Obviously, it would be totally irresponsible of you if you didn't go for the job interview as you don't have positive answer from Emirates yet. First of all it's not a job opportunity, it's just a job interview. Why would you tell about EK at your interview??? Are you Saint BigAl who is protecting the bloodsucker employers?! (They don't care about you, why would you care about them?!) Of course you won't say anything about Emirates but take the job if you get it. As you will be on probation for 3-6 months, you can leave without any explanation during this period of time. You can obviously try to ask Emirates about your result, as well if you have phone and internet.

avogueldea

8th Jul 2010, 13:00

hey guys,

So I checked my application status and it was "under review" after my FI, however now I can't even log into my account. I haven't been able to for about 2 days now it says I have an invalid email or password. It's so weird cause I was in the portal 3 days ago and it was working just fine. Has anyone else had this happen to them?

Mari

8th Jul 2010, 15:33

It happened to many people many times before. (Read back.) No worries.

Lpedrao

8th Jul 2010, 20:46

I got my accomodation

Obaidulla Building 2, Al Qusais

anyone knows if is a good place???

Mari

8th Jul 2010, 21:19

What does "good" mean to you?????

Some ppruners got Obaidulla, as well. Write to them and ask. (Use the "search" button above.)

And no, it's not a good place... Sorry!

anna19b

9th Jul 2010, 05:52

Hi evreyone! Can anybody tell me what kind of medicals you have to do for emirates? Because I need to know exactly if I will take the medicals or not if I arrive at the final interview.... Thank you very much and I hope some one will be kind to answer me:(:ooh:

Mari

9th Jul 2010, 08:20

Anna,

If you are successful, you will get all the forms from Emirates.

I read your post about the spine operation. I remember that we have to fill up all kind of papers in Dubai and they ask about these things. There is a general doctor who examines you as well. Your situation is not easy: I'm not sure they want to take the risk with this kind of "problem" but Emirates is not as strict with the medicals as Qatar. They might send you to a specialist, I guess, to confirm that you are fit to fly. This might affect your isurance coverage, as well.

You should pm to ppruners who are already in Dubai and recently passed the medicals there. There might have been similar cases. (Read back. Lots of people posted their date of joining.) They should know more. The info below is very old, ask them about the required medicals or read back: the list was posted a couple of times already.

I hope you are fine and healthy and you will be able to pass without difficulties. Good luck!

Height and Weight
Your doctor should weigh and measure to ensure that you fall within the minimum and maximum height and weight restrictions.

HIV/AIDS Test
This is checked again by the local authorities on entry in Dubai and under no circumstances will they issue resident visas to applicants who test positive to HIV.

Chest X-RAY
X-ray films with the date and patient name on them AND a radiologist’s report in English are required.

Haemoglobin
Anaemia can lead to difficulty working at cabin altitudes. A haemoglobin of less than 10gms/dL is unacceptable.

Audiogram
An audiogram must be provided to cover the 500-3000Hz range. If you do not meet the standards, you must provide a report stating you have passed one of the acceptable alternative tests.

Pap or Cervical Smear Test – FEMALES ONLY
Report of cervical smear taken within the past 3 years is required if you have ever been sexually active. Evidence of having undergone the test such as a doctor’s letter is acceptable until a report can be obtained. You may choose not to undergo this test on the proviso that Emirates will not cover you for any related problems in the future.
The PAP test is NOT required if you have are a virgin.

Ophthalmic Report
You should complete this form ONLY if you need corrective lenses to meet vision standards or have undergone LASIK or PRK eye surgery.

VACCINATIONS
Vaccination Certificate: This should be completed by your family doctor. If these vaccinations are incomplete, the cost of having these vaccinations when you join the company will be deducted from your salary.

DENTAL
Note the requirement for dental X-RAYS. Certificate of Dental Health: This should be completed by your dentist.

YELLYBABY

9th Jul 2010, 10:57

Can't find anything on this building, no previous posts,Mari can you please elaborate, why it's not 'good'?

Ella2000

9th Jul 2010, 11:24

I found this:

Obaidulla Building 1, Al Qusais
Its far away from the city, next to an industrial area. Everyone I know there, cant wait to get out of that area .

YELLYBABY

9th Jul 2010, 11:33

OK thanx Ella.

Mari

9th Jul 2010, 12:07

Well, I put "obaidulla" in the searh and tried to find posts. I did find some, so according to my search, you could have written to EKIstanbull, gerjana, Lpedrao, yulimaga and PerthGirl and ask their experience about the building, the apartments and the area.

headerbjk

9th Jul 2010, 14:10

Al Qusais / Obaidulla Buildings

There are 6 buildings situated on the same street together called obaidulla. I can say apartments are quite new and they re big. 2 bedroom apartmens. You`ve a market called Spinney`s just at the entrance of your building but it`s quite expensive compared to Carrefour in the city centre.
Building is good or bad ? That question really depends. Obaidulla buildings are quite far to the city. If you want to go to headquarters by cabin crew bus..it takes you 30 minutes. If you want to go Jumeirah area takes you 40-45 minutes at least by taxi and will cost you about 25 dollars just to go there.. But i can say around the building its quite green with the grass and trees.. better than Al Nahda area buildings.
But if you say you party a lot and you ll go to city too much it`ll cost you much by taxi if you use it often..but on the other hand if you want to move to a building in city centre (i can say even you live in city centre you still have to take a taxi to go everywhere/ theres a metro built but that metro has camel speed :) ) . And you may end up sharing your bathroom and toilet with someone else and also consider you might have an old building..ups and downs...i live in obaidulla 1...

snowglobe

9th Jul 2010, 14:57

Is anyone from here going to the poland od on 31st? I'm coming from the uk for it so itd be great to have someone to meet up with! Xx

(And yes I know there is a uk od the same day hehe) x

Petronije

9th Jul 2010, 15:39

then, perhaps you could come to Belgrade instad :-)))

Lpedrao

9th Jul 2010, 17:05

[TEXT SPEAK]

Read the first sticky thread at the top of this Forum.

lbhs02

9th Jul 2010, 18:08

Hi all... I am new to the board...

Does anyone know what the Recruitment Office hours are in Dubai? and if they are working on Saturdays? Thanks in advance... :-)

Lpedrao

9th Jul 2010, 22:15

lbhs02

Working hours
Sunday to Wednesday:
07:00 hrs - 15:30 hrs
Thursday :
07:00 hrs -15:00 hrs

Check your time zone GMT

edoble

10th Jul 2010, 06:26

Dear Mari and everybody for sharing your knowledge and experiences, it is very helpful to us hopefuls!

I'm from Mexico and an Aviation School does the prescreening for the asessment days, I was succesful at the prescreening back in 2008 but I was a bit overweight and was told to lose it and advise when I was ready for the OD with the Emirates Recruiting crew. Due to economic crisis and everything, there were no OD's until march this year. I've lost weight and I am readdy to apply, I have worked for two major airlines in america and majored in hospitality and tourism. Hopefully my background and work experience will help me to succeed in the recruiting process, I will try the OD's in Mexico City in August 26 and 27.

Do you know if there are cabin crew from mexico flying?

I know have asked this zillion times!!! but I get confuseddd, I have two nautical stars tattooed on my chubs (sides of lower back) they will obviously never show, just wanna confirm, I shouldn´t mention I have them right?

anyway thank you guys for any guidance you can provide, if there is anyone from mexico applying hit me up.

thank you guys!!

hopefulke

10th Jul 2010, 11:58

Edoble
i've got one on my arm and a huge one on my back and one on my thigh...reading this forum some say 'no dont tell' while others say you should...talked to a friend of mine who is a current crew and she told me to say no...i'm on the fence about it but i think i'll go with the no side..though if i were you i'd keep quiet about it because its not visible at all but then again i'm not you...my AD is on the 31st.

Wakeboard86

10th Jul 2010, 12:49

Hi everyone,

is it allowed for crew to leave Dubai in first 6 month? If I have studies home and wanna take my exams, may I leave UAE just for couple of days? Know it's 30 days free annual but what about policy during probation period? :hmm:

Mari

10th Jul 2010, 13:36

Wakeboard,

I'm not exactly sure what the rules are but they will let you know during training, I guess.

What I know: my flatmate went home twice during probation. (With id tickets. And she didn't ask her manager.) In her case, she did not get leave during probation. She started in December when we were really very short of people. So, she has 32 leave days for the second half of 2010. She's in the 380 fleet, so normally she gets 4 off days in a row, at least once in a roster. (If you could swap you could win 1-2 extra off days in addition. Unfortunately, swapping is not allowed during probation.)

Your case might be different and you might get leave even during your probation. I don't know how tight the Main Fleet rosters for G2s nowadays but you might also have 3-4 days off in a row. (And might not... Depends on your luck!) There is no guarantee to get the leave you wanted! I asked for Feb, I got May. I asked for September, I got October.

You can always try to talk to your manager when it's something important but they are usually not very supportive... One girl got leave during probation which was taken away later. She needed the leave for her wedding... They don't care. You might be lucky and if you really fight for it, you might get what you want.

krnruby

10th Jul 2010, 16:55

Hello,

I attended an open day in the US last month and was eliminated after the group discussion.
However, I received an email from Emirates just a few days ago inviting me to open days that will be held in the US this month.

So I was wondering if it is okay to attend the upcoming open day.
I heard from someone that you need to wait at least 6 months to reapply.
I'm assuming Emirates didn't have the time to update my account to input the record of my attendance last month because my online application still says "under review" when I have been eliminated :(

Would someone please clarify?

versace_nathan

11th Jul 2010, 02:06

Is anyone who had recently been to an open day in Auckland New Zealand on the 26th june 2010?and got thru to a panel interview?? Also have you heard back yet for an outcome?
Looking at the medical form that my friend sent me its pretty full on.How do they test on your speech ie if you stutter slightly would that effect your employment?? or have a few pimples but not so as bad as the moon surface lol hahaha
Any ideas? Thank you:ok::rolleyes:

CC Wannabe

11th Jul 2010, 05:58

hi there,

Fascinated by everyone`s experiences of all the way to become a cabin crew.I can I am one of you guys.

I got few questions in mind at the moment, hope could get some ideas from you since I noticed you are from Toronto? so also went through all the stages in Toronto as well?

It is really a pain for me to struggle between going for the open day in Canada or my home country. The two ODs will be 10 days apart. I tend to assume that I would stand better chance if i go back home? Does local advantage apply to EK recruiting,what do you think?

Even if I stay in Canada, I have to attend OD in one of the cities here, I have to travel either to Toronto or Montreal for AD if i`ll get selected from the OD.So,,,really difficult....and I know big cities like Toronto, the number of people going there for this, must be overwhelming....

Sorry to bother you. Wish you all the best

tfran

11th Jul 2010, 06:35

Hi! Yes I went through to the FI in Auckland, still waiting to hear from them though - I know its only been two weeks but it feels like forever. My online status hasn't changed either - although I though our recruiter told us to disregard our online application form?
how was your FI by the way? I think mine went ok.. it was a tough crowd!

versace_nathan

11th Jul 2010, 07:11

oh yay finally i got someone who is actually from auckland hehe
whats your name? there were 28 of us...
Yea it went well i think ;D
How was yours?Good luck!
I'm waiting for Qantas longhaul myself for the medical:rolleyes:

edoble

11th Jul 2010, 07:45

thank you so much, yeah I would not mention anything about tattoos definetely!

versace_nathan

11th Jul 2010, 08:35

I think it will be better for you to choose to go to attend an OD at the city you think that there aint many talents ie if EK were going to have an open day in Sydney and Hobart and my hometown is Sydney I would choose to go and attend an OD in Hobart instead..do you see my point?Because it is an open day its time for you to shine as much as you could who cares where you live or from as long as you can prove that you will be an exceptional employee provided that you fits all requirements ie fit to fly (medical wise) as well as you are married (if you have kids) my friend's application got declined after all the interviews and medical check ups they discovered that she's not married but she got kids... thats against their culture

snowglobe

11th Jul 2010, 12:44

From what ive read, i think the canadian ODs are run a bit differently? They're not usually done over 3 consecutive days and seem to work a bit more like the first day is done by an agency, then the assessment day is about a week or two later by Emirates and the FI can be anything up to a month after that? At least I've read that from 2 or 3 different people so i'm assuming they're all like that in Canada. So for the sake of ease, I'd probably go to your home country!

Mari

11th Jul 2010, 14:22

Hi CC,

I found this post on cabincrew.com (April 2010) about an Open Day in Toronto:

Hi Everyone!
I just got back from the open day which was held today in Toronto Downtown.

I was wearing a blazer with skirt, heels and skin colour stockings, had my hair in a bun... It was surprising to see some people in jeans:S:S

Everyone got greeted by the 3 wonderful people from the Konexion Management Consulting team.

I got there super early at 815AM and was surprised that 10 people were already in the waiting area filling out their forms:-)

While filing out my form(form was just basic questions name/address/personal info and 2 questions based on situations), many more people started to enter...

After filling out our forms, we are asked to do the reach test.
Ladies had to remove heels and men were allowed to keep their shoes on. Unfortunately, I saw two-three girls being sent home:( and 2 people were sent home/ they were pretty upset because they weren't 21.

Please remember you can go for an open day if you will turn 21 in three months time:) So anyway, this one person was really upset about it and refused to leave, but I guess he finally left..

I waited for about 20more minutes and then finally had my one on one with a man called RICK... I believe, he was very very sweet and so polite. I felt so comfortable, we pretty much just talked and he asked me 2-3 questions.. and thats it guys !!! 5 minutes interview and I was on my way home:)

now just have to wait until next week Friday for an email - if I made it or didn't...for the next round of interviews:)

(no more info from her)

larabelkis

11th Jul 2010, 14:31

Anyone else joining on the 2nd august?;)

flying away

11th Jul 2010, 14:38

hi all how are you well my friend well she tried again in the assesment day jul 9th and she went throw the FI well she still worry because of the six months penality and she is so scared that after all they will reject her because of that I mean they will know that she had an assesment day back in feb is it possible for her to have the job I mean she did very well in the Interview and everything was great for her please any help here does any one have experince with that

thanks

HiflierEK

11th Jul 2010, 20:48

Anybody joining 26th july ?? not long left :ok:

A.C.E

11th Jul 2010, 22:35

hi v.nathan, i attended the FI in auck 26/27 jun and still waiting waiting waiting. Online says 'under review'
4 more weeks! argh haha.
Angela

CC Wannabe

12th Jul 2010, 03:39

I will try my luck once more in Canada, or in specific, Toronto.

The day I was in Toronto for Qatar Airways` OD is still fresh like yesterday. Had no idea what did they base on to select the candidates.
1st, the time for beginning was delayed, supposed to start @ 9:00p.m, the person most likely from Qatar was unable to show up, so only two gals conducted the OD and answered questions.

2nd, I was wearing very professionally while being there, compared with others who weren`t. and I was confident, friendly and having pleasant interactions with others.

Had no idea, what were they really looking into. Pretty much shocked by the company`s requirements for its staff. Like in the military:hmm:. I agree some of the fellows discussed this on the forum.

EnjiW

12th Jul 2010, 07:55

Hey,
my DOJ has been changed from 19th July to 2nd August so here I am:)

milliec

12th Jul 2010, 09:45

Hi!

I was in Sydney for the june interviews. My status changed today to Approval in progress. Does this mean i will get a call?

Has anyone from Sydney been contacted yet?

Cheers!
Milliec

YELLYBABY

12th Jul 2010, 11:56

I would like to know the same. I have read previous posts, and I find a lot of people asking, but not many answers (then again I'm not good with previous posts).So does anybody know if it's a sure thing if you have 'approval in progress'. Has anybody had that message and recieved a rejection mail?

All answers and speculation welcome!

ekfingerscrossed

12th Jul 2010, 12:04

Hey guys... three more weeks til DOJ, nervous about accommodation. Any idea from new joiners if most have been in Al Qusais? Or is it really random, like.. wherever there's space?

MladyCherie

12th Jul 2010, 12:33

Hey guys!
I would be very grateful if someone could email me other forms which I can´t download from my Candidates Portal!
I need the following quick links:
-Leave Base and Visitor´s Request Form

email: [email protected]

Thanks!

pokes

12th Jul 2010, 12:54

I don't think it necessarily means you will get the call. What I believe it means is that you are a step closer to getting your phone call! I am saying this because I know 2 people who's status has changed to this but are still waiting for the call. You should start getting excited when you status changes to 'you will be contacted by recruitment coordinator at the earliest"
All the best!

YELLYBABY

12th Jul 2010, 14:28

Do you know of anybody that had the approval in progress status and recieved the rejection mail?

kandy_girl

12th Jul 2010, 14:44

hey yellybaby im in the exact same position as you i have been waiting for two weeks its almost coming up to three weeks now and my bloody status still says approval in proggress i mean this is soooo funny, i don't even know why its funny becauase its killing me

IFLy4Free

12th Jul 2010, 15:44

My friend has been waiting for 3 weeks, still says Approval in Progress...

pokes

12th Jul 2010, 17:37

I dont know anyone who had approval in progress and got rejection mail. I think the reasn why they havent got to you may be because they are prolly attending to people who have already had their golden calls. Lets all keep our fingers crossed and hope for the best!

versace_nathan

13th Jul 2010, 01:10

For some reason I couldnt log on to my account..Same password and email address....So strange I was checking mine yesterday and it exist but now it doesnt exist please help if this ever happened to anyone Thank you:{

isabellag

13th Jul 2010, 02:56

When this happened to me, I got my Golden Call :cool:
Good luck!

CC Wannabe

13th Jul 2010, 04:44

Anybody going to the Emirates ODs, got few cities, in Canada? Leave me a message, we could exchange ideas and encourage each other:ok:

versace_nathan

13th Jul 2010, 06:05

Oh really 'isbelle' about being locked out then you got the golden call?And how long did you have to wait?? lucky you! see you soon in DXB perhaps ;D

avogueldea

13th Jul 2010, 08:15

hey, the same thing happened to me in regards to being locked out of my profile. I have been locked out for about 1 week now. I was at the Sydney interviews which were the weekend before the Auckland ones. I already know through this forum someone whose gotten an approval in progress status who was in FI interview group and hasn't been locked out of their profile so I don't really know why this happens or even if it means anything...

Does anyone have the number to the HR department? ( a recently used number) I searched the forum for numbers and I've tried two numbers and they both just ring out. Any help would be appreciated :)

A.C.E

13th Jul 2010, 08:24

Hi-this number was given to me the other day
00 971 47083915

avogueldea

13th Jul 2010, 08:35

thanks so much for that number, they answered the phone! Did I get a answer to my question not really but least I know they answer their phones now :) hahaha

versace_nathan

13th Jul 2010, 08:54

Let me know what they say about being locked out if you dont mind please??!! heheh
From what people been writing on here regarding being locked out its a good sign (apparently) lol
So yeah good luck and hopefully we might be starting together hehe ;D good luck:ok:

tfran

13th Jul 2010, 09:01

Hey :-)

I see you are from NZ too, have you checked your status today?
mine changed to 'approval in progress' early this morning!
woo it felt awesome to see that haha

pokes

13th Jul 2010, 10:02

I got my e-ticket and visa today:D.. but no accommodation details :ugh: Any one travelling on 19th get their accommodation details yet? I am freaking out!

avogueldea

13th Jul 2010, 10:14

hello, I got through to the recruitment officer handling my file in Dubai. I asked him about the portal lock out and he said that he can't explain as to why this happens???:s He just told me that my application was still being looked at, and to also send through more casual photographs. So yeah just thought I would share this, cause I know I look to this forum for the answers to most of my questions regarding this recruitment process. Hopefully we get access to our portal soon!

good luck :)

pokes

13th Jul 2010, 10:38

Did you get the approval in progress message before you called them?

versace_nathan

13th Jul 2010, 10:41

oh thank you for your info mate!! Hope you werent waiting tooo long on the line.. ;D
May be he does know as to why some people been locked out but he couldnt say it I dont :ok:know will wait and see

avogueldea

13th Jul 2010, 10:57

hey pokes.
No i couldn't even log into my profile to see if it had the approval in progress? I had under review and then all of a sudden it just locked me out completely. It has been that way for a week so I just rang to find out as to whether it was because my file was incomplete.

dance.in.the.air

13th Jul 2010, 10:58

Hey Pokes!

I haven't got anything yet!!! Well, I got my recruitment officer's name, it's the same as you. I keep checking for any flight or visa details and accommodation too!

See you next week!

ekfingerscrossed

13th Jul 2010, 11:05

A new dot point popped up under 'Travel Arrangements' today:

"The Accommodation arrangements are currently in progress & will be made available shortly"

Did everyone get this statement just right before they were allocated accommodation? Should I be praying hard now??

YELLYBABY

13th Jul 2010, 11:09

When sending more casual photos make sure, it's really really flattering ones with lots of make-up, like your prom night.And make sure to send a full lenght casual one. Send 10 really awesome photos, so they have a bigger choice, if you can.If your photos do not meet 'the requirements' you might have a 'approval in progress' status like me for 9 weeks!!!

ekfingerscrossed

13th Jul 2010, 11:15

Hmm.. With regards to the casual photos.. I submitted ones of me goofing around on the beach and on the subway station.. they seemed to accept without any problems..

dance.in.the.air

13th Jul 2010, 11:27

Hey

About the Accommodation point on the portal. I have had this point for about a week now and no changes. I expect I'll hear something in the next day or two as my DOJ is the 19th!

DITA

YELLYBABY

13th Jul 2010, 11:31

Maybe it depends on who is working with your file. And I think how you look on your professional full lenght and passport photos is important. On my passport photos I was wearing mascara and a little eyeliner, but no lipstick and blusher.My skin is very fair, so I think I looked like a ghost. Or maybe you are just really really smoking hot?:O

ekfingerscrossed

13th Jul 2010, 11:59

Yep girls have it harder.. just looking at the grooming standards.. mascara, foundation and lipstick must be worn AT ALL TIMES! Takes a lot of dedication!

betheresoon

13th Jul 2010, 13:48

Hi All,
kindly help me out here. i'm a little confuse here. I went for AD on 5 March in Ghana but was unsuccessful. i was asked to wait for 6 month before i can re-apply. EK is coming to Ghana again on 21-22 August. and i want to apply early August. but i'm a little bit confuse abt the six months thing :ugh:. do u guys think i should apply for the August AD or wait for next time. because it will be six months exactly.:confused:

Thanks

Petronije

13th Jul 2010, 14:46

I would go if I were you...because it is completely clear that you followed their instructions and waited long enough.

pokes

13th Jul 2010, 23:18

Hi!! Did anyone with DOJ July 19 get the A380 email yet?

dv8

14th Jul 2010, 00:38

Question asked on behalf of a potential CC.... .....Is it possible for Cabin crew to bid for rosters in the same way as the Pilots do? If so, How often on average do you get what you bid for? & Is the pay enough to allow for a standard way of life out there?..... Is it compulsory to speak Arabic?.

A.C.E

14th Jul 2010, 03:51

Hi, i had a final interview 27th june auckland , NZ. Just got an email saying i didnt get in!!! guttered. 4 years flying experience, good interview - thought i had it! :( guess il try in another year...

usmankh

14th Jul 2010, 09:07

To each and every person (esp Mari), thanks loads and loads for relaying such important and pertinent info. This is the first time writing here, but I feel as though I'm equally included in each person's joy, excitement and nervousness -- congrats to many and good luck to others. The power of encouragement is awesome and it truly feels like everyone's so genuinely interested in helping out one another here :)

Is anyone attending the OD here in San Fran? Also very very curious as to what could be the major criteria for a cut-off at OD? It seems like a lot of people are there but at the end reduced to less than 50%; how can a person try to get past this? :)

Congrats and good luck to all.

leemarlon

14th Jul 2010, 10:58

hi,
Obaidulla is a 6 blocks accomodation, location is not good as it is located far from Dubai city...nearly sharjah (another emirates)! hahahaha...but there are shops and supermarkets...should be ok...good luck!

IFLy4Free

14th Jul 2010, 14:51

It is my understanding that on previous US recruitment events almost half were cut after the first morning session. Most due to age...in the US there are a lot of former flight attendants that are in their 40's, 50's and 60's that still want to fly. And, in the US this is not an issue. For EK it is.

Also, dress appropriately...skirt suit (female), hair up in a bun...no open toe shoes...nice conservative closed heel and toe shoes in black or navy to match your suit. Limited conservative jewelry.

Another US point is "weight in proportion to height" in the US you are not allowed to discriminate based on weight....someone can be 5"3 and weigh 165 and still get hired. With EK this is not going to happen.

My friend who went through the process in Miami and is waiting for her date, she said all the women who got called back were a size 8 or smaller. (US size).

The US is different than other countries...but don't expect EK to be required to follow US recruitment standards.

This seemed to be a sticking point for people attending in the US.

For guys, wear a suit and tie, get your hair cut..no hair products. Shine your shoes.... Same deal with height and weight... I have a male friend who will be at the SFO OD.

krnruby

14th Jul 2010, 15:11

Hello,

I attended an open day in Houston, US on 6/26/2010 and was eliminated after the group discussion.
However, I received an email from Emirates just a few days ago inviting me to open days in Seattle7/10 or San Francisco 7/17/2010.

So I was wondering if it is okay to attend the upcoming open day since Emirates sent me an invite via email.
I heard from someone that you need to wait at least 6 months to reapply but why do you think ek sent me this invite again?
Do you think it's because Emirates didn't have the time to update my account to input the record of my attendance last month???

My online application still says "under review" when I have been eliminated http://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/src:www.pprune.org/get/images/smilies/sowee.gif

Would someone please clarify?

EkAdelaide

14th Jul 2010, 16:48

Personally, I would wait six months before re-applying. I think the email you received is system-generated so everyone who applied in the US would get it. The system is not smart enough to know who has applied in the last six months. If you make it further this time, they may find you applied only last month because they would have your resume and photograph from the previous OD on file. This could be grounds for automatic disqualification and could affect your applications in the future.

Having said this, I know of people who made it through without waiting six months, but you need to decide if it's a risk worth taking. Emirates is very strict with its rules and I would imagine they have no tolerance for people who are dishonest. If you're successful, you will be required to sign a declaration stating everything you've disclosed is true and accurate so this is a good test of your honesty.

MicheEK

14th Jul 2010, 18:24

[TEXT SPEAK]

Read the first sticky thread at the top of this Forum.

Mari

14th Jul 2010, 20:25

Dear Usmankh,

thanks for the nice words.

The post above about the "US recruitment" tells the facts. (By the way, I'm a size 6, tall female and I feel like a big cow next to the little Asians... Is it just me or the new-joiners getting younger and younger and thinner and thinner?!)

The first cut:

The good cv and the good first impression is essential.

The crew who I met from your country: surprisingly open minded, cheerful, flexible, smart, confident, easy-going AND professional. Very easy to work with and talk to. (For me. I never had communication problems with Americans or Canadians but I do have with British and Australians.) I met some experienced American crew (United, SouthWest Airlines), so the cabin crew background is an advantage. They are all young and good looking. If you are bilingual or speak another language fluently: great advantage. If you traveled a lot and/or lived abroad (studies, work): great advantage. Boys need to have hair on the head: they don't hire bold guys. (Note: the bold men you see were not bold when they got hired.) The good cv: 2-5 years of customer service experience is ideal. College degree might be a plus (due to the level of education in the US). Your cv should be straight to the point: no need to write many pages. (There is no time to read a roman.) Highlight the significant information. They will not read the rest. Well, and you need a good photo.

I don't have more tips or more experience to share. The rest depends on your luck. You must understand that your luck depends on who else is attending this open day. As I look back it was very easy for me to get in because the other candidates were just sooo weak. The competition is huge nowadays.

All the best!

sun822

14th Jul 2010, 20:46

[TEXT SPEAK]

Read the first sticky thread at the top of this Forum.

Mari

14th Jul 2010, 21:29

Dear dv8,

you should tell your friend about pprune and she can read everything and ask anything she wants.

First, she should start with the Emirates career page: you don't need to speak Arabic, only English. She should read the "Requirements" section.

Yes, you can bid for flights like the pilots. (Emirates has the best Cabin Crew Portal I've ever seen. It's fantastic!) There are 7 bidding groups and you are in one of the groups in each month. When you are "top bid", you have the biggest chance to get what you want. (Days off and flights.) If you bid for New York, you might get 2 in that month. When you are lowest bid, you have Reserve which is a whole month at Emirates. (There are no standby duties in the "normal" rosters.) You can also swap flights for other flights or days off. (Note: rosters are extremely tight nowadays, you work up to the limit. It's hard to make big changes due to legality issues.) Do not count on the bidding system if your friend plans to go home regularly. (Except if she's from London: we have hundreds of flights to London every day. I'm more than happy to give mine for a CDG or BKK.) Anyways, there are 2 fleets: the Main Fleet (777, A330, A340 - many destinations) and the A380 fleet (limited number of destinations). You cannot choose between the fleets: the company decides which aircraft type you will be trained on. And you stuck with it for a while...

What does the "standard way of living" mean to your friend?! You don't pay rent, utilities, transportation to and from work. They feed you on the flight, they feed you on the layovers. You can spend your salary on parties, dinners in restaurants, travelling, spa, manicur/pedicur, hairdresser, yoga, clothes, shoes, iphone, laptop etc. AND pay off your loan or pay for your studies. Health insurance is quite good. You can purely live on your Meal Allowances you get on the layovers (in cash), actually. If your friend is from a poor Asian country, she will be able to save 50-90% of her salary. If your friend is from Eastern-Europe, she will be able to save 40-70% of her salary easily. If your friend is from the UK or South-Africa for example, she will be able to save 0-40% of her salary and complaining about the money non-stop. If having a car is part of the "standard" to your friend, then yes, you can allow to have a car in Dubai, cars and gas is very cheap.

The money is not the issue here: your friend has to leave her friends and family. She will be able to go home only 3-4 times a year for short period of time and fight for the seats on the way back. (All flights are full all the time! Especially Australian flights.) She has to live in a muslim country. (If she's muslim it's not an issue of course.) The climate is not always pleasant: it's extremely hot from May till October. (Forget about winter and rain! Except the flooding in January when all the cars and houses are under water...) The work is hard and exhausting: very demanding customers, multicultural crew, very tight rosters with long- and short-haul flights, minimum days off.

Your friend needs to be young, fit and open minded to even think about joining Emirates. Your friend can also google lots of stuff and find some blogs written by Emriates crew (main fleet and 380) and watch some youtube videos (search: "emirates cabin crew graduation"), so she can see what the expectations about the age and look are.

Good luck to your friend to her future plans!

sun822

14th Jul 2010, 21:44

[TEXT SPEAK]

Read the first sticky thread at the top of this Forum.

DaniNani

14th Jul 2010, 22:00

Hi everyone!

First of all, this forum is really really helpfull!

My question! I went to a FI last june 29th, but my status didn't change and I didn't received anything... Is this to early?? Or It's really a bad thing!

Mari

14th Jul 2010, 22:06

DaniNani,

it's been two weeks. Some people get the Golden Call after 2 weeks, some after 8-9 weeks. Make sure you submitted ALL the required documents and photos, otherwise they won't process your file further.

Are you, guys, told at the Final Interview that you get the answer in 2 weeks or what?! It used to be 6 weeks until the notice so I don't really get all these questions...

Sun822,

go for the OD, invitation is NOT required.

(Why do you, guys, use TEXT SPEECH when the admins remove all those posts?!)

DaniNani

14th Jul 2010, 22:10

[TEXT SPEAK]

Read the first sticky thread at the top of this Forum.

sun822

14th Jul 2010, 22:15

[TEXT SPEAK]

Read the first sticky thread at the top of this Forum.

ekfingerscrossed

15th Jul 2010, 00:33

Hmm.. Mari, could be that they are not able to follow simple instructions? Or they could be dyslexic or not have the requisite level of English? Text speak is so pervasive nowadays that they might not even know how to properly spell, which is not being emphasised enough at school. I guess it's easy sometimes for native English language speakers to take for granted the utility of knowing English, while those who learnt is as a second language often struggle through the complexities and nuances of the hodge-podge that is Lingua Anglica.

Love your posts by the way, you're a wealth of information and you are very encouraging. Would love to meet you when I finally land in Dubai!

IFLy4Free

15th Jul 2010, 02:51

My friend was told that she would hear something in 2 weeks, it is going on 4.

Her status is "Approval in Process".

She interviewed in the US and completed her FI, supplied photos, completed the visa application etc.

versace_nathan

15th Jul 2010, 06:45

Does anyone know why suddenly I couldnt log in to my emirate career website to check my status?? it annoys me i wanna check it .
Been waiting for a while now well since 27/06/2010...If you do know please reply ;D
Good luck to everyone :ok:

Mari

15th Jul 2010, 06:48

Nobody knows.

Read back: it happened many times to many people.

Wait for your call: they will find a way to contact you.

versace_nathan

15th Jul 2010, 07:31

Hi there
Sorry to annoy you guys (hehe ;p)
Anyway I have been reading the previous comments regarding being blocked out and unable to access to the EK career website to check on status...
For some reason I couldnt access PLUS there was no any messages like ' you will be contacted by the recruiter blah blah' whatsoever.. this making me nervous.It only says that its a wrong password or email address when in fact its has never changed! ;(

pokes

15th Jul 2010, 09:50

Hi everyone, I got Al Faltat Building Al Mankool area. Does any one know anything about this? 4 days more!

usmankh

15th Jul 2010, 10:04

Thanks IFLy4Free and Mari for detailed points :)

I'm gearing up to attend the SFO OD now. Mari, it's my pleasure -- I sincerely meant what I said :)

Fortunately, I'm bilingual and have spent at least 5 years of my life involved in some sort of customer service related job :) (this is not to say that the EK would be impressed, but we can only sincerely try and try:)) Any idea where I can fit my travel experiences in my CV (I had a good fortune of traveling a lot and live abroad as my dad was in an Airline industry). Wondering if it's worth noting on the CV. In terms of pictures (attached to the CV?), the full-length turned out to be good, but the passport size just okay (can't have a good pp snap for some reason:)). The rest is fate :)

Sincere thanks... (a dream in the making)

:)

ekfingerscrossed

15th Jul 2010, 12:01

How did you find out about the accommodation? Through the 'Accommodation and Transport' section in the portal, or did they email it to you?

4 days is cutting it a bit thin isn't it...

IFLy4Free

15th Jul 2010, 12:22

In the USA keep your resume (CV) to one page only. Under personal in your resume you can state that you are "well traveled having lived/visited XX countries".

don't mention your dad worked for XYZ Airlines, they probbly don't care.

Put only the really important customer service items in a US resume. If you want to do a CV, do online searching. Standards/information on a CV is very different from a US resume.

tamsat

15th Jul 2010, 12:59

So I got my Golden Call a couple of weeks back and said I'd keep the forum posted with news on my colour blindness issues.

During my GC I told the lady I am colour blind and asked if this would be a problem; she told me it's up to the clinic, and we agreed that I'd see my optician for details then post the information on to the portal.

When I was 13 I was told I'm red/green colour blind by opticians who visited my school for a routine test. I hadn't been tested since, until I went to the optician a couple of weeks back, and was told that I'm actually a Tritanope - blue/yellow colour blindness. So I posted this to the queries on the portal straight away, and finally got my answer today.

Tritanopia is absolutely fine and I'm to go ahead with the medicals.

So I guess I will post again from Dubai (presuming I pass the medicals) when I've seen the optician there.

Hope this is useful information for someone at some point :-)

pokes

15th Jul 2010, 13:09

Yup! I got it from there..When is your DOJ again?

ekfingerscrossed

15th Jul 2010, 13:20

My DOJ is in 2 weeks' time.. I'm really nervous about accommodation! It's a scenario of make it or break it..~

isabellag

15th Jul 2010, 14:14

I've got Union Property Tower, at Shk Zayed Road.

betheresoon

15th Jul 2010, 14:34

I did some google search for you and this is what i got.
Strategically located on Sheikh Zayed Road, Union Tower is an elegant residence designed to suit today's busy schedules and active lifestyles. At 29 floors, with two and three-bedroom apartments that have spectacular views, Union Tower features an elegantly designed sunbathing and swimming pool area, Jacuzzi, changing rooms with sauna and steam facilities, a fully equipped gymnasium and function room. The building also boasts commercial space from the mezzanine to the fifth floor that have a separate entrance for privacy and convenience to all residents. Tiling, Fridge / freezer, Washing machine / Spin Dryer Internet Provision only (not a free service), Cooker Elevator, Satellite TV Provision (not a free service) Parking, Pool Jacuzzi, Maintenance Party Area, Gym Central A/C.

You can find images for the area and the building here Sheikh Zayed Road Photo Gallery by Brian McMorrow at pbase.com (http://www.pbase.com/bmcmorrow/dubaishkzayedrd&page=all)

I think you will love it. i hope it helps. ;)

isabellag

15th Jul 2010, 18:13

Thank you very much!!
Mari had also posted some precious information here. I'm really satisfied with everything.

pokes

15th Jul 2010, 19:29

Good for you! So far I don't have any juicy details on my accommodation. No one seems to have heard about it yet :(..

Mari

15th Jul 2010, 20:30

AL FALTAT

It's quite a new building - opened up last September, owned by Emirates - but it just doesn't look nice and modern. It's pink in colour. (Why?!) It has 7 floors. Mixed building: crew (male and female), pilots, engineering, families: it has 2-3-4-bedroom-apartments. You can open the windows. There should be a balcony but not always.

It has a nice, quite big swimming pool. Two little gyms: one for the boys, one for the girls.

Look for Burjuman Mall on the google map: the building is 3-4 minutes walk from there. There is a metro station near. There is a big Spinney's supermarket just 2 minutes walk from the building. Dubai downtown is close. Jumeira beach is quite close as well, maybe 15 minutes by taxi. The area is not very "posh" and it's very busy but the location is excellent. It takes around 25 minutes to get to work with the crew bus and maybe 20 minutes to get home. (It would only take 15 minutes - 25 dhs - by taxi. The crew bus stopes at other buildings, as well.)

The quality of the building is poor, the finishing work in the kitchens and bathrooms is just horrible. Some of the bathrooms have disgusting colours. (Why?!) Some bathrooms are so small that you can hardly open the door. Some bathrooms are so huge that you have no idea what to put there. No storages in the bathrooms at all which is just annoying. There is a hole for the dishwasher in the kitchen. Some kitchens are very tiny but I like the colours of the furniture, though.

I think crew stay in 2-bedrooms, so you should have only one flatmate. Some of the rooms have really funny shapes, some are tiny, some are huge. If you're lucky, you get a normal one. You will have your own bathroom. The furniture is the "new" Emirates furniture with big, brown sofas and huge dining table. The living rooms are spaceous. You will have a queen size bed, a table, chair, mirror, night table and built-in wardrobes. (You should have enough space in these wardrobes.)

You might have an extra storage room in the flat as well.

EnjiW

15th Jul 2010, 21:10

Wow, dear I would love to be in your shoes!

avogueldea

15th Jul 2010, 22:27

Okay you need to calm down, you had your interview only on the 27th they said give them 4-6 weeks! I'm locked out of my candidate profile too so in my case I've just been keeping track from my batch whether rejection letters,golden calls or grooming forms have been sent out.

Someone from the NZ batch has already got the rejection letter which means if you haven't got one you've probably made it pass the final interview now your file is being processed. The best you can do is check your email everyday and hope for the best. You haven't got that "recruitment officer will contact you" because they haven't made their decision. The sydney OD was the weekend before yours so if you hear anything it's probably going to be after we do, even though I know that a different recruitment officer handles your file in Dubai.

Wait for another week or so, I mentioned that I asked my recruitment officer abt portal lockout and he said he didn't know why, but if you have to hear it from them or speak to someone just ring them get it over and done with. Some people on this forum have waited 7-9weeks for the GC.

It pays to wait :)

pokes

15th Jul 2010, 22:33

Well, I will see how it goes..Thanks a lot Mari! Those of you waiting on the golden call, goodluck!

isabellag

15th Jul 2010, 23:34

@EnjiW: Hope you're staying close by!!

@pokes: Do you think it sounded bad the description of the building?? I don't think so, it could be worse. Some people are in the middle of nowhere. And I've seen some pictures of this new kind of living room and it looks really nice :ok:
There's a girl from Uruguay also joining on the 19th, that has got this building!! She's coming on my flight, that arrives on the 20th at 23:00 local time.

kandy_girl

15th Jul 2010, 23:41

im soo happy for all you guys at least you now have all your accomdations and everything sorted, me im still waiting i have had approval in proggres for three weeks exact now and now i have totally preapred for the worst, i'll keep you guys updated.

versace_nathan

15th Jul 2010, 23:43

Hey thank you! ahahah
I do need to calm down im also waiting to hear back fro QF Longhaul i am currently with QF shorthaul and wanting to move on badly and the wories is that result from it.. ;D
Anyway Good luck to you! =D:ok:

Drina-F1J1

16th Jul 2010, 03:14

[TEXT SPEAK]

Read the first sticky thread at the top of this Forum.

versace_nathan

17th Jul 2010, 00:29

Hi
You can think that im dumb but what is the text speak?
I'm new to this thingy too hehe:E

ekfingerscrossed

17th Jul 2010, 01:32

Text speak (or txtese, chatspeak, txt, txtspk, txtk, txto, texting language, or txt talk) is a term for the abbreviations and slang most commonly used due to the necessary brevity of mobile phone text messaging, in particular the widespread SMS (short message standard) communication protocol. (Source: Wikipedia)

An xmple of txtspk abbrevi8s 'you' to 'u' n 'your'/'you're' to 'ur'. ROFLOL

Due to the lack of proper spelling and sometimes proper grammar and punctuation, text speak makes the speaker's point quite ambiguous sometimes and you get rambling paragraphs. Not a pleasant read!

It's the first thread in the forum:

http://www.pprune.org/cabin-crew-wannabes-130/

luna007

17th Jul 2010, 05:09

Hey I'm going to Vancouver OD on Aug. 7!!

YELLYBABY

17th Jul 2010, 08:09

For what it's worth, this Monday it will be 10 weeks since my FI, my status has been 'approval in progress' for 8 weeks. I have sent in photos 4 times!I know the RO's on first name basis, I even received a call from a South African RO last week and she spoke Afrikaans to me to explain exactly what they are looking for with regards to the photo's. Because I'm obviously getting it wrong...

What I'm trying to say, and this is my opinion, and only that, it was in no way communicated to me by EK RO's, is that if your status has changed to 'approval in progress', it means they like you and want you to be successful, thus you had a good interview.But it does not merely depend on who interviewed you, when they have completed your file, it gets sent to their seniors for approval.

As the RO officer said to me in Afrikaans (translation); "You look like two different people on your casual and professional photo, I do not want to send your file to management for approval and then it gets turned down.I apologize for this, but they are very specific about what they want."

Even though I have been waiting for what seems like forever, I feel its better to wait, let them do their job and you get in. Another 3 or 4 weeks of waiting, in terms of the rest of your life WILL NOT KILL YOU.Rather take the time to consider a plan B, go on with your life, the sun does not rise and set at EK.

So for all those waiting good luck and keep us updated!

Sella

17th Jul 2010, 09:20

Dears,

could anybody kindly help me with posting a Medical Examination Form from Selected Candidates Portal? I have completed all the previous steps but still cannot download the forms. And I have already tried different computers and different browsers.
My email address is [email protected]. Any help would be very appreciated.

Sella

laguena

17th Jul 2010, 15:47

hi everyone! this is my first time posting at this thread. i find this thread very helpful and intresting. i have been reading this thread for few days and im lovin' it, especially mari who's been putting so much effort in helping others.

anyway, im going to the open day at china this coming august 1 and im so nervous and confuse whether to go or not cause it'll cost me heaps of money. i am currently here at hong kong as a domestic helper,taking care of a 6 month old baby. i'm from the philippines and im getting a visa tomorrow for china. i have to pay few $ to the agency plus all my expenses. i only earn a little money but im still going to try applying for EK. i was just wondering if any of the ppruners tried measuring theirselves at home cause i tried mearing myself on tip toes and i could only reach 210 cm using a metre stick, i dont know if thats accurate though...any tips on how i could reach higher? lol.. im still gonna try my luck.. i only have money to loose but so much to gain if i get the job!

@ mari: i was just wondering if i would have good enough background cause i studied in australia for grade school, volunteer for international social service wherein we help ethnic minorities, domestic helper, caregiver wherein i had OJT within the hospital taking care of pediatrics, geriatrics, icu patients and people with disabilty, cantonese training, took up nursing for college and knowledge and skills on first aid? do you think that would be okay? id love to hear an opinion from someone who's been a cc for ages and helping others who's been aspiring cc. thanks

WannaFlyAway

17th Jul 2010, 19:31

Hi, guys...
Its my first time posting here... this thread has been really useful for me

Well, I went to an open day, was selected, did all the medicals, got the final approval, resigned my old job...
Was fine, everything ok with no problem at all...

It happens that one week before my DOJ my gums decided to retract... o_O
I didn't go to the dentist yet, I'm going as soon as possible, as today is still saturday... And it's not visible, it's in the back of the bottom front teeth) but it definitely doesn't fit in their 'high periodontal health' standards.

What I would like to know is if anyone has or know someone who has had the same problem: a compromising issue AFTER the approval, something if you had before wouldn't help you to get approved.

I'm afraid of don't say anything to them and it become a big problem once I get to Dubai.

I would like to know from the more experienced (than me) what I should do. Should I contact them, just few days before my DOF with a new dental report?

EnjiW

17th Jul 2010, 21:15

Welcome in the club, although my DOJ is in two weeks, my artificial front tooth which I broke when I was 8 began to crack (after over 15 years of silence) but fortunately on Monday I hope it'll look as perfect as it did before. And I won't look like :} :)

So noo worries, fix it asap and enjoy:)

gela1009

17th Jul 2010, 23:53

hello did anybody attend the open day in san francisco? how was it? how many people showed up?:O

vandehuang

18th Jul 2010, 08:23

I still cant believe that I got rejected by Emirates.
I just got the email tonight. I am so disappointed and of course sad. I didn't know what went wrong during the final interview. I thought everything was so great.

The other guy got rejected too. We were asking the same question. What we did wrong. Did I say something wrong or the recruiters just didn't like us?

For people who passed the FI, could you share your experience on how you made it. Or...

Could anyone give me a possible explanation why we both failed this final interview? (could it be the IQ/EQ test?)

We both had made this far...and now it's like a bomb.

Do you think it's worth trying again next year?

We were in Seattle for Final interview last Sunday.

versace_nathan

18th Jul 2010, 11:16

I am sorry to hear about your rejection!
Its hard to say, possibly its everything altogether, could be your personality test (employer uses those results to rank all the candidates) or something?!?
Do not take it personal sometime its not you its just that they are very particular on what they are after AT THAT STAGE.
Please try again next time my friend got rejected 5 times and now she is working over there with them...(rejected after the FI)

I'm still waiting for an answer myself and hopefully it won't be a rejection email ;):O

Fly_01

18th Jul 2010, 15:32

Hi versace_nathan,
how long are you waiting allready?
Where did you do your final intrerview?
I am doing my second weak after the FI and I am getting a little bit nervous :-)

Lui

BKT1810

18th Jul 2010, 18:35

Hello :) Is there somebody with DOJ 09th August?!?!?!

One more question. Is there anybody who knows when will be the next interview for Cabin Crew in Poland?!

kandy_girl

18th Jul 2010, 19:04

[TEXT SPEAK]

Read the first sticky thread at the top of this Forum.

usmankh

18th Jul 2010, 23:04

I attended the OD in San Francisco. May be 100 people showed up. Everything was good...we were shown a video presentation etc. and then divided into groups. Later we all took the English test. I think I absolutely did fine in the English test. After that we were told to wait and told that some of us would be eliminated.

Unfortunately I was one of those whom they eliminated. So heart broken, but life goes on... Just wondering...what could it be...everything seemed to go well. I thought I was well-prepared.

Did anyone else have similar experiences? I'm sure people make it in their 2nd or 3rd attempt...

Good luck to one and all :)

usmankh

18th Jul 2010, 23:45

Is age 33 too old to apply for the CC with EK?

vandehuang

19th Jul 2010, 06:40

Thank you Nathan. That makes me feel a lot better :)
The R.O. kept telling people that don't take the rejection personally. They just want some specific outcomes from good candidates.

I guess my friends and I didn't actually show what they want during the final interview or the IQ/EQ test.

but still, in Seattle only 6 people got the final interview...and 3 got rejected. (3 guys!!!)I was one of them) for ladies, I have no clue.

By the way...the IQ/EQ test was quite long....187 questions....they are not tricky ....they are just hard to answer....

Good Luck , Nathan. Hope you get your Golden Call soon :)

tfran

19th Jul 2010, 07:19

Hey I know this definitely has been discussed, although I have been reading through all the posts and can't seem to find it, so I am going to be a pain and ask how long roughly should I be waiting for my golden call after my status has changed to 'you will be contacted...' ? and also, do they test for iron levels in the blood tests?

Thanks in advance for any help! :)

vandehuang

19th Jul 2010, 07:37

Dear Usmankh,

Sorry to hear that you got eliminated at the first stage.

When I was in Seattle OD last week, only 28 people showed up during the OD

We had the same process in OD. First the video and then....the reach test.
Then...we had to introduce our new friend on the right hand side to the group.
At that time, they started to take notes.

Then...English Test...which was super easy...

then...elimination....!!!

After that, second stage....Group discussion....

then....second elimination!!!

I was the one who made it to the final interview stage...along with other five people. (3 ladies and 3 guys)

after the interview...one week later, 3 guys (including me) got the rejection email!!?!?

It feels like taking the roller-coaster from heaven to hell :(

You are lucky because you can try after 6 months. For us....one year :(

ekfingerscrossed

19th Jul 2010, 07:42

G'day, I got my golden call the next day after my status changed to 'you will be contacted...'.

Your doctor will probably request for a Full Blood Count for your haematology, that will include Haemoglobin, Hct, RBC, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Platelets, White Cells (the 5 different types). Other blood work include Hep B & C, HIV and Syphillis. Haemoglobins transport oxygen and is a protein that contains iron. So short answer is yes, they will check for your iron levels as you cannot be anaemic. The minimum value for Hgb is 10gms/dL.

tfran

19th Jul 2010, 07:55

Cool! Thanks for that. My serum iron is quite low, but the doctor tells me my Haemoglobin is at a good level. Hmm mines been a few days now, hopefully the call will come soon - it is quite a stressful process I must say!!

ekfingerscrossed

19th Jul 2010, 07:59

I can commiserate - I've been on tenterhooks for the past two months!

Tests in NZ must be more comprehensive than here in Australia - to avoid complications don't give them more than what they ask for! I know that in certain places you can just ask for a Haemoglobin test to be done, so if you have lower than usual platelets, since it's not a 'testable' item, it won't factor into your meds.

Good luck!

njeshwings

19th Jul 2010, 08:51

i have been rejected four times in walk in trials, just hold on it won't be long before you hear the big news:ok:

is there anyone going for the Nairobi Kenya assessment on 1st august :confused::confused::confused::confused:. give me any ideas i will really appreciate especially on writing an essay! i need heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeelp!!:ugh:
:ugh: am very new in this forum and am liking the will to help i see in all of you!

hopefulke

19th Jul 2010, 11:05

Hey njeshwings...i'm going for the AD on 31. friggin nervous...

avogueldea

19th Jul 2010, 11:22

has your status already changed to "you will be contacted by a recruitment officer?"

versace_nathan

19th Jul 2010, 11:43

Hey Fly_01
My final interview was in Auckland New Zealand, on the 26/06/2010 and I had my panel on the 27/06/2010.
121 showed up and 28 people got through...
I heard from tfran (she is on here) that 2 people has received their rejection email...
It has been almost 3 weeks and even added to my stress that the fact I am unable to to log into my account to check on my status and I did not even seen a message 'you wil be contacted soon blah blah" So yeah,....so lets hope that i got through because im guessing that if they want to reject me i probably would already have received my rejection emails like the others (im guessing)no offence to people who just been rejection this is just a conversation sorry in advance ;)
:ok:

To people who are going to an AD

1.First of all, Work on your CV keep it brief but detailed.(would you want to read 10 pages of CV and hundreds of them? NO so be creative but still stay on a professional side) probably keep it under 3 pages straight forward.

2. Your professional photos, smile with teeth they want to see your personality, in a business attire, full length head to toe.

3. When you get there, relax and observe, don't need to over dressed or too much make up and perfume/cologne.Be tidy if you're a girl, either put your hair in a bun or french roll (would be better) and no jeans, mini skirt, skin color stocking.If for a guy dress in a fitted suit but not tight (lol)

4.Be positive because it shows on your facial expression, don't be judgmental of other people because that day is all about you, not others..

5. Engaging yourself, your opinion, smile, bring that bubbly personality but don't over do it, be real not fake.

6. Don't try to be the boss if someone wants to take control, let them be, but don't just sit there and say nothing, would you recruit someone quiet/no personality to be in your company ? probably not huh..

7. And lastly please don't be upset if you don't get through, it may be because you are not what they want at that stage of the recruitment, or you don't have the right personality please be realistic here :)

But I guess you gotta try you never know ;D Good luck though I hope this help you a bit I been through what you are going through and at the moment i am waiting for an answer myself .:O

Fly_01

19th Jul 2010, 12:24

Hi Versace ;-)
Thanks for your reply... i am thinking in the same way as you, hopefully if they would want to refuse me they would send the rejection mail allready...because ma FI was allso on 26 (prague).
Do you think it is important to have the profile on their carrers web? I don´t have it, because it was an open day in prague...so i didn´t need it....and the recruiter havent said anything about it during the final interview... ? what´s your oppinion? Thank.

versace_nathan

19th Jul 2010, 12:47

If they didnt say anything about the website then i dont think that its essential..
How many people showed up and got thru to the panel.. it was a longgg day for us 12 hours omg lol

Mari

19th Jul 2010, 12:59

Well, the upper age limit is 34. (I think it is 33 on the day of the selection.)

Only 10-15% of the new joiners are 30 or over 30. The ab-initio groups have 0-2 persons who are 30-33.

I'm sorry to write this but this is the reality.

hopefulke

19th Jul 2010, 13:07

thanks for the info...but i honestly didnt know i have to have a cv and other photos for the AD.i thought that since its already on my application,i dint have to bring them...oh well!
I know this is a stupid question but i got to ask 'should i put on a long sleeved or short sleeved blouse' its really bugging me...somebody save me,lol!:D

Mari

19th Jul 2010, 13:17

I'll tell you where you messed it up, no problem.

Just let me know EXACTLY how you looked like, what you appearance was, how you were sitting, what you were doing with your hand, your hair, your nails, what questions you got and tell me word by word what your answers were.

Word by word: I would have kicked you out right away if you had used "cheers", "mate", "buddy" etc. (It's getting on my nerves...) I wouldn't consider anyone with extra weight or messy hair. (I hate bad grooming!) Other people might not think like me: some things depends on your luck as recruiters are different!!! Little experience is not good but too much experience is not good either! (And yet we have cabin crew who worked for another airline for 10 years previously!)

Yes, IQ and EQ tests are important as well (why would we have them then???), your photos, your background etc. They take everything into account.

It's hard to tell why you did not fit the profile.

Vandehuang, you are 22! Don't give it up just yet, try it again in the future!

Hopefulke,

it doesn't matter. (I know that Qatar Airways prefers the short sleeve but EK doesn't care.) The colour of the blouse doesn't matter either.

Look good and feel pretty and confident!!!

hopefulke

19th Jul 2010, 13:51

Thanks so much...such a small issue but it was really bugging me...and yeah i'll try my best to look great at the end of the day...feeling and looking great equals confidence.

Mari

19th Jul 2010, 14:49

I just want to add something to one of the posts before.

I totally agree with all the advice given above to the people attending AD.

However, it's hard to decide when to be "loud" and "taking the lead" or "pulled back". It's hard to find the balance. You really need some luck with your group...

I would like to give you 2 examples to clarify:

1.
I just did SEP. There was a fire fighting procedure. The first person did everything right, really. (She was great!) The 'backup' with the second halon stepped in and tried to continue. Well, tried... But she (a senior!) was not able to remove to bin and actually start fighting the fire. The other person asked 3 times if she found the source. Although, nothing was happening, she did not interfere. Both people failed. There are situations where you need to step up! Obiously, the 'backup' felt initmidated to humiliate one of the seniors.

Solution: she should have said: "Step aside. Now! Give me that halon!". And she should have been fighting the fire. That senior might have given her a hard time in the future but... Honestly, there is a slight chance to fly with the same people again.

2.
My friend attended an open day once. They had a group discussion. There was a girl who argued and argued and did not agree with the group. When the recruiters asked that someone has to present the solution, this girl stood up. (She was NOT selected by the group, she chose to stand up!) The group didn't say anything. She stood up and started: "Actually, we didn't make a decision..." My friend told me that he felt it was over... This girl was very "bossy" and arrogant, presented her own solution. The group let it, nobody had the guts to interfere. The WHOLE group was eliminated!!!

Well, my friend said: "I should have stood up and said something." Yes, that could have been better. (Might have been... Who knows?!) He could have excluded this girl from the final decision and even she was against it, presented something which reflected the opinion of the majority of the group.

What I want to say is: Emirates hires people from all of the world with different personalities!

You can be shy, pretty (most prererably with a 'baby face'), caring, with a big heart. Maybe you will never become a leader but you could be an excellent cabin crew! You could be happy as an FG1 (First Class Steward/ess) for years and win some Nujoum awards! God, I loved First Class!!!

You might have been born as a leader. It's not bad at all! Sometimes you have to step up and fight! Fight for your people! You will love to be an SFS or Purser! You will face some difficulties during 'your journey' but eventually you will reach your goals. (Note: Do not overrule your seniors but help them, assist them. They will appreciate it! If you take control, they will hate you and you get an appraisal with an 'attitue problem'. Respect the hierarhy and wait for Your time.)

Some people on this forum giving the piece of advice to "just be yourself". It's great if you have the ideal personality. (Some people make it to Emirates effortlessly! It's a fact.) If you are not, you know it because you KNOW your weaknesses. I'm - for example - judgemental and impatient. I really needed to pull back during the Open Day, otherwise I would have made comments on others (she's fat, he's not shaved, she talkes too much etc.) and I would have talked too much (I love gossips and chatting!) and I would have commented on some people for not being able to speak English or being stupid. Not acceptable: the recruiters will illuminate thoes people, just wait. I'm sangvinic, so I'm really not able to concentrate for a longer period of time: I had to pretend to listen (nodding, smiling) the whole day but there were minutes that... well, totally fell out...

In some situations you need to be assertive! Do not mix it up with being agressive. (Google the meaning if you are interested, it was hard for me to understand.)

Good luck to all!

isabellag

19th Jul 2010, 15:01

Mari
Just curious: what happened to these people that failed on the recurrent SEP?? Do they get another chance?

To everybody that failed THIS TIME:
Try it again! I'm flying off today and it feels sooo great. All the pre joining work (hiring process, medicals, docs) is paid off when you see your things packed and your dream about to come true!
Good luck next time! :ok:

pokes

19th Jul 2010, 15:34

I know, and agree with you! The waiting and anxiety, all the sleepless nights! I fly tomorrow..To all of you in the waiting pool, you will get your answers soon.To those who got rejected, dont give up, your miracle is on the way..keep trying!

Mari

19th Jul 2010, 15:51

No worries, Isabellah, you always get another (and another) chance.

Well, both of you are travelling very soon, so all the best! I hope you will be happy with the accomodation, your flatmate and you will have a great batch!

Good luck with your exams! If you study 3 hours a day, you should be just fine.

(Please, do NOT resign after your supy flights! - Supy flights might be shocking! - Give it some time. It's very hard work - forget about glamour! - but you will get used to it.)

hopefulke

19th Jul 2010, 17:08

Thank you so much.you are definately helping someone here.my friend is a current crew and why lie,i love her but she is a total b**tch! Was in utter shock when she got the job and didnt even know she could smile but she told me she smiled the whole day and she advised me to do the same even when i feel like sneering and/or frowning...and yeah it's so hard when you are told 'to be yourself'...i think the 'being yourself' should be 'be what ek wants and be natural at it' so it wont seem like you are just a page out of a book.so confusing though am hoping for the best and at the same time preparing for the worst...

pokes

19th Jul 2010, 20:25

Thanks a lot Mari! Hope to meet you soon. Any tip for dress code for arriving in Dubai?

versace_nathan

19th Jul 2010, 22:10

I do agree with what you said

However I didnt mean to just stay calm and let the others take control.
A little bit of everything is good. because you're right some people are born to be a leader blah blah

And to be frank if they like you(from how present yourself dress blah blah) , if you have a great CV, great photos May be good answers at your FI YOU ARE IN.and certainly your luck. Because your file will be reviewed by other seniors who you never met so you need to impress them with the mentioned above.

I just wanna share what I know and learn from what other people know and this is a great blog for us here
:8:}

tfran

20th Jul 2010, 01:08

Hey! Yes my status changed about 4 days ago. Another girl from NZ had her status change yesterday. They may be fast tracking me though because I am available immediately? not sure though. I still however am waiting for the call! I even dream about the call haha - I can't wait until I get that letter telling me to resign.

I must say in all of our group activities they eliminated the dominant people, I don't know why! and a girl who said barely anything made it to FI. I honestly couldn't work out why they chose who they did.

larabelkis

20th Jul 2010, 03:29

Gosh I'm still waiting my status tochange on the candidates portal
yesterday I received many emails requiring details from my medicals...well, i think they still remember me:rolleyes:
Has anyone been in the same stage as me? Praying to set final details?:E

ekfingerscrossed

20th Jul 2010, 08:43

Don't laugh - I'm currently trying to pack my life into two suitcases and I need to know - EK provides us guys with brown shoes, do they specify/provide the socks as well? My previous job required me to wear black socks as part of the uniform, I'm thinking if I should bring them if I'm allowed to wear black socks with the dark brown pinstripe and brown shoes?

usmankh

20th Jul 2010, 09:31

vandehuang (http://www.pprune.org/members/333212-vandehuang), I totally understand what you may have felt like; nevertheless, I wish you all the best in the future and I'm sure you'll get what you've always wanted :) I'll wait six months and try again, as I feel more confident than before :) Just so passionate about joining EK. The positive side is, so many people have made it in their second, third, or even fourth try! :)

Mari, thanks as usual for the insights into the age limit. When I recently flew from DXB to SFO, I hung around all the time with the CC and they all informed me that since you are a guy you should not hesitate in applying even if you're 33 -- that kinda raised my hopes up. And then this OD in SFO that I attended, this girl who was 31 was selected (sincerely happy for her:)). That also made me felt like although at 33, I still stand a chance. It's like when you want something so bad, you really don't want to accept the reality of the situation at times. I'm 33 and currently working for the Sheraton Hotel and still want to try... I hope and pray that I become the lucky few who make it in 15% cap. :) Thanks for continuing to relay such insightful and valid information to all of us here :) Good luck to everyone once again and continue sharing your precious experiences!

tik

20th Jul 2010, 09:48

will be attending the AD in nairobi,am from kampala uganda,fingers crossed did not make it in uganda AD this month.

hopefulke

20th Jul 2010, 10:30

Hey.i'm also attending the AD in nairobi...if you don't mind.at what stage did you fail the AD and how many people turned up.i am expecting like 400 people.

tik

20th Jul 2010, 13:06

i was eliminated at the very last stage before the IQ test after the last group discussions of 6.

everyone among the six was good and in my group only 2 got an FI date and the other group only 1 girl got through,meaning on my date only 3 girls got to FI

although the preview day i was told by a friend that 8 girls got FI dates.

The first day attendance was around 70 girls no boys,and second day was also around 75 girls.It was a nice experince

are males invited for the AD in nairobi????

ekfingerscrossed

20th Jul 2010, 13:24

I'm getting confused.. the IQ test that gets mentioned here, is it different from the 16PF psych evaluation?

tik

20th Jul 2010, 13:40

am not really sure but i think they are done at once its a combination of the two?? not really sure but my friend told me they did it last before the FI.

hopefulke

20th Jul 2010, 13:54

a lot of guys go as well but not as many as girls(obviously) its shocking that ugandan men were not present

tik

20th Jul 2010, 14:34

guys do you think it will be the same recruiters in nairobi as the ones in kampala????

and if they do notice me,what do you think will happen???will just keep smiling

YELLYBABY

20th Jul 2010, 14:50

Yes it's different, the 16 PF tests your personality and the IQ, called the Raven's Progressive Metrices is a non-verbal IQ and abstract reasoning test. I had to do the IQ test after my FI. The personality test is on the day of selection, i.e AD, the RO's use your personality test to decide what questions to ask during the interview.

I asked the RO's what the test (IQ) is for and they said the candidates who get selected to do it is randomly chosen. But I have read somewhere that it's for those who gave mixed answers with the personality test. Don't think that's true cause your personality and IQ is not related, or maybe it is?

Hope this helps to provide some clarity.

ps you can google Raven's Progressive to see a example of the IQ test.

edoble

20th Jul 2010, 19:25

Hey congrats once again on anybody who got the GC and will be leaving soon.

I will be attending AD at the end of august in Mexico City, I'll do my best!

I would like to ask your help, if anybody could email me the medical forms, I know I haven't even attended the AD, but I would like to anticipate the expenses and find a place where I can get everything in english, etc. etc. in case I get hired, oblester at gmail dot com.

Thank you so much!!

isabellag

20th Jul 2010, 21:45

Thanks, Mari!

I've just arrived in Dubai after a really funny flight. Crew was awesome and made the 15 hours flight feel much shorter!

Nice regards to everybody!

TrolleyDolly29j

20th Jul 2010, 23:49

Hi everyone ..

I went to the Luxembourg OD, my 4th OD in the last year, and again unfortunately i was rejected.

I am a relatively pretty Indian girl, with a lot of hospitality experience, including care worker and restaurant and call center experience, a Psychology degree, and weight proportionate to height. I don't know where i go wrong because i have an impressive CV and speak 5 languages (European and Indian) fluently. I wear a tailored business dress to the OD/AD with my hair neatly done up and have photos taken recently at a studio, where i look professional.

When it comes to personality, i generally tend to always make friends at the OD as i am quite smiley and interactive, and during group discussion i made sure i contributed but NEVER interrupted anyone else..

Where am i going wrong?! I got the furthest at Luxembourg, getting to the English test phase and i am certain that the test went great .. so i am not sure why i have been rejected?

Any help will be appreciated :)

hope to fly

21st Jul 2010, 00:39

I've just applied through the web site for every cabin crew posting I was eligible for and was sent the automatic invite to an Open Day but was wondering if I'll still be considered for the Global Assessment Day. My status says Under Review but I think it doesn't mean anything. I wish I could know if someone is actually looking at my info. Does anyone know how long after applying they would take before inviting you to a Global Assesment Day? It's only about a month before they're having one in my area.

IFLy4Free

21st Jul 2010, 04:31

What is the difference between Approval in Progress and Under Review?

jes553

21st Jul 2010, 04:40

[TEXT SPEAK]

Read the first sticky thread at the top of this forum.

Minina

21st Jul 2010, 05:17

Hi everyone!!!
I had my FI on june 20th, received my golden call a week ago!! :)

I know already about the medical exams that I have to go through in my country but Im curious so can anyone tell me about the medicals once we arrive???

thank you!

Ella2000

21st Jul 2010, 05:34

Hi TrolleyDolly29j,

I know how it sucks when you are rejected and you know you were perfect. I went to many OD/AD throughout the years (I was in LUX also :-)) and what can I see now is that I am always deselected at the same stage at EK, after group discussion. They are looking for certain pattern no matter how experienced you are, no matter you are the prettiest one, etc. You have to fulfil their criteria (nobody knows what the hell it is :-D) and they must like you.
On the other hand with EY it is a different story (my opinion), they prefer experienced people. 5 years ago (my very first OD) I made it almost to the finals, this year I was rejected from AUH. I can see some progress here. I am going to try again.
2 of my batch mates from my former airline are now working for EK and QR, we all lost our jobs due economic crisis and we are all trying to get somewhere. And what I am trying to say: the 2 are the youngest, before joining it was their first job, their english is not good (mine is neither, but there is big difference, mistakes in every sentence etc.).

One airline loves some people, the another one some other people, some people are able to get through for the first time, some people are able to make it anywhere!!! without problem (but they leave after a year or so because they do not like the job), some people would die for being hired but always fail (they would be perfect at work because they love the job and they would stay forever).

Good luck to everyone and remember KEEP TRYING!!!!!

jes553

21st Jul 2010, 06:13

Hello Everyone just wanted to share with you my Open Day here in Brisbane Australia. 17th July 2010.

So day started around 09:00am at Avaition Australia there was a turn out of about 350 people. All so Glamerous...
We were all taken up stairs and sat down, were had these two beautiful ladies Louise and Allanha, who would be interviewing us.
We were then shown a Viedo on Emirates and the culture.
After this we were asked what we new about Emirates etc... Then we watched another Video and then we had to ask the ladies questions...

After everything the ladies then told us the process and what would be expected over the next few days.. we were also told to removed any un-nessary paper work from our resume's as they had weight restirctions on their luggage when returning and to also attach one photo.

As time went by we were seen one at a time, and we had about 60secs to sell ourselves to the ladies and answer any questions they through at us.. Allanha did one side of the room as Louise did the other..

From this the ladies informed us that if we were successful to the next stage we would recieve a phone call by 05:00pm that day...

By the time i left it was around 01:30pm.. The rest of the day went soooo slow. Around 05:35pm i recieved a call asking for me to please return the following day @ 10:30am. And please wear exactly what i wore that day... being( a light gray suit with dark blue pinstripes, white under business shirt, full face of make-up, hair pulled back, i had it up and in a hair doungh-nutt with hair net, hair sprayed so no wispy bits showed, skin coloured stockings with court shoes+polished, red lip stick.

Arriving the next day i got there early just in case10:00am, once inside i found out that there was in fact three other groups one @ 09:00am mine @ 10:30 and another @ 11:00am... there was about 20 people in each group, so aroung 60 i think made it at this stage.

Once the first group had all the cuts there wasnt many that made it :(.... It was my time to shine :)... So first up we were split up into 2groups, two circles of chairs, in each group we were told to talk amounced each other until they were ready.. we were then told to discuss with each person on our left their most embarrassing moment in life. Then we had to discuss it to the group clockwise.
From this discussion we were given another topic to discuss, we needed to find 5 new destinations for emirates to fly too in which that don't already and why we think they should fly there.
After this we were then called one by one up for a reach test, and asked if we had any tatoos or scars any where and if so where??? we then were told to wait down stairs until called back up..

We waited down stairs for about 6mins, onced called back up we were told to just come in stand around and one at a time we would be called up and given a slip of paper, on this paper it would state if we were successful or non successful... Me being #40, i got called and as i walked out i was terrified to look, but yay i had made it through again i was so happy....

Eventually we were then called back up to the room, being left in our group there was about 7 of us :).. We then had to sit again in a circle and were given a topic to talk about. Our Topic this time was:
We are all a commitee from the IOC. International Olympic Commitee and we had to discuss the next 2 up comming olympics, the london and the Brazil....

From these to games we had to take out 5sports from each, all 10 being different ones, due to the Golbal Financial Crises, we had to discuss which sports and why they were needed to be taken out??? throughout the whole discusions the ladies were watching all of us like hawlks.

After this we then went back down stairs and waited to be called up again... Second time round we were also given a slip of paper like the first and in this slip was the same information.. And once again i had been successful.. i was over the moon and also one of the gals in whom i had made friends with had made it all the way as well.. her being #41 :) :)

So after this we were told to come back @ 01:00pm for another assessment. whislt group3 did there cuts..
A few of us headed out for a coffee and some lunch. when we returned the 3rd group was running way behind.. we ended up going back in around 1:50pm.,,

At this stage there were only 21 of us left out of 350.. WOW...
We were all then asked to come back up stairs and into a different room.. We were all then informed that we had all made it to the final interviews :) yay :)

We were all handed DVD's and alot of paper work, this all needed to be filled in so perfectly it wasn't funny...
We were then all told wat to wear the to the next interview, right down to the point, i'm serious it was full on, the lady used me as a example of what to look like i was like omg so embarrassed. After this we were all given 3 sheets of paper to choose our interview time for the next three days, Monday the 19th, Tuesday the 20th and Wednesday the 21st..
We all came to a decission that people who travelled to Brisbane from other states would go first and ten fill up anything after that,, i was placed on the Tuesday sheet @ 12:15...

After all of this We then had to do a test, it was a personality test and it took about 45mins to do, once finished this we gave it to the ladies and headed home for the day, "4:30pm".

Tuesday the 20th had finally come and i arrived quite early to my interview as thats what the ladies requested we do.
I got there aronf 11.30 and was seen very shortly after :). Once inside we sat at the bigest table i have ever seen in my life, the sat accross from me while Louise asked me question Allanha wrote rappidly my answers, they were very impressed that i had all my documents and photos to profection and that they had all the boxes ticked on my application form. Some of the things i had to bring were one full legnth business attire photo, standing with feet together with left foot slightly back, hair up and very very neat. 2Casual photos smiling in all, as well as 6 pasport photo's so perfect as this would get us a yes or no for the job). ALso copies of every Cert i have ever gotten, Year`12 Cert, Letter of employment, all our application form's and 2 coloured copies of our Passport.

Some of the questions they asked me were to do with my currant job ( Checkin agent for VirginBlue).. from the questions they asked me the give spicific examples and what i said and as to what other said.. Some were

1.Have i ever had a conflict situation with a team member if so what was it?
2. Can you give us an example of when you went up and behond for a guest?
3. Can you give us an example of, have you ever suggested anything to better your team environment if yes what was it and was it implimented?
There was some more but i cannot really remember anymore...
From this the ladies then told me that i were successful and if i could take another test,

They lead me into another room and there Louise sat me down, told me i would be doing a aptitude test, there were about 180 questions i think all in sections, i had 30mins to do it but 45 if i needed it... when 30mins hit i would have to mark where i was up to, and continue... i finished it in 25mins :).. i then went back and said my good buys ... all now i have to do is wait up to 6weeks,,, i hope this helps other.s thanks guys cause i now all your post's helped me :) x

ekfingerscrossed

21st Jul 2010, 06:31

Thanks for the detailed report on your recruitment process. Best of luck!!

yep.. my DoJ is in two weeks, though here in Melbourne, don't think anyone had to do the test after the final interview...

usmankh

21st Jul 2010, 07:20

Hello all :)

Do you guys think EK will be conducting OD/AD throughout the year and next year as frequently as they have done so this past year? :) Thanks!

TrolleyDolly29j

So sorry to hear that. I know how you feel like and wish you all the best. You said you attended 4 OD/AD in a year. Isn't there a rule of 6-month gap b/w each? Do you think they may have been the reason for EK rejecting you? All the best and may you make it :)

lulu15

21st Jul 2010, 10:12

Hello,

My name is Sofia and I was choosen to go to dubai in 30 of August but I can't access to my candidate portal!!!!

They tell me my password/email is invalid.... I tried to change password, nothing... Send emails to Dubai, nothing... Called and called and nobody answer!!!

I just don't know what to do...

I can't see my contract or even proceed with the medical tests.

Can someone help me??:sad::{

njeshwings

21st Jul 2010, 10:43

my dear atleast you made an effort from kampala, to nairobi God will sure grant you the desires of you heart..... am going for the Assessmenet in nairobi on 1st august 2010..... am kenya, it will be my first EK interview, any idea on what i should expect, and again wen are the photos needed, is it wen going for the FI or on the assessment day. :confused::confused::confused::confused:

versace_nathan

21st Jul 2010, 11:08

I just got a golden call tonight at 830pm been waiting since 26 june 2010
Good luck to you all, don't give it, try again if you didnt get thru you will get there xox

I'm still waiting for them to email me though! I thought they would emailed me right away but I guess they are super busy

Fly_01

21st Jul 2010, 11:28

Hi Versace ,
lucky you ;-))

I am still waiting... my profile sayes now approval in progress ,so i am hopping for the best.
I got an email as well asking me to send them some email and phone number for one of my refferies...

So do you allready now the date of your departure for dubai?
Lui

versace_nathan

21st Jul 2010, 11:33

CAn anyone help me I have a question regarding reference check...
It doesnt look like emirates has contact my referees but however I already got my golden call, does that mean that they will call me referees after my medicals??? please help thank you ;D:}:ok::eek::confused:

Fly_01

21st Jul 2010, 11:37

During my intreview my recruiter has told me that they contact the referries only in case that there are some problem regarding your previous jobs... So there is a possibility they will never call them ...

versace_nathan

21st Jul 2010, 12:32

you like your plane huh
Well let me know when you got that golden call! im counting down for you hopefully we are in the same class:ok:

milliec

21st Jul 2010, 12:37

Hey! I got the call today too! Yay for us! but she said she might email me in the next couple of days with that stuff! I haven't got it either

What's your date of join??

Milliec

versace_nathan

21st Jul 2010, 12:42

25 OCT gosh thats like 3 months away!! lol
whens yours?

milliec

21st Jul 2010, 12:55

Hi!

Mine DOJ is 27th September! so not far apart! good luck! let me know if you get your email! I will just wait in the meantime!

Hope it all works out and we see each other there!

hope to fly

21st Jul 2010, 13:27

I'm attending an OD in a couple of weeks. i know appearance is a big deal to them. They say that height should match weight and throughout my research most people say as long as your within your BMI it's fine. But I'm just at the limit for my healthy BMI. Would they think I'm too overweight for the job? Were all the selected people very slim?

mariastephanie

21st Jul 2010, 13:37

Hey :)

I got my GC today and my starting date is the 27th of September! Is anyone else starting then? :)

Maria (AKLD NZ)

YELLYBABY

21st Jul 2010, 14:43

Why is the DOJ so far in the future?

I have not yet reived my GC, but if I do I was hoping for end of August.

IFLy4Free

21st Jul 2010, 16:13

My friend that just got selected is 5'7" and weights 115 pounds. She did say at the Miami interviews none of the females was over a US size 8.

tfran

21st Jul 2010, 18:29

Congrats to everyone that got their call :-)
I wish DOJ wasn't so far away!
I hope I get my GC today its been a week since my status changed

hope to fly

21st Jul 2010, 18:54

I'm 5'6" and weigh 140. I'm not sure I really have a chance but I'm gonna try anyway. Wish me luck!

versace_nathan

21st Jul 2010, 21:08

To Tfran You will get the call soon they have selected you obviously ;D

To Maria. yay but you starting before me though you lucky thing hehe good luck see you there

versace_nathan

21st Jul 2010, 22:03

Just curious to know about the BMI
My bmi is above 25 however im not fat, big structure and a bit of muscles would they bust me???:sad:

daniel2000f

22nd Jul 2010, 00:29

I never did a course or anything about aviation... Please Can I have some tips?? Thank you!!

CC Wannabe

22nd Jul 2010, 03:29

Hi there,
First of all, wish you all the best luck for your presence in the upcoming event!
Mind I asking in which city of Canada will you be attending EK's OD? I`m also in Canada. You could PM me we could have a nice chat:)

Gal in Western

Good luck!!!

Jes553

So happy for your good news, congratulations.

It`s amazing to see how much you shared with everyone on the forum, great job!

All the success all the way to EK. It's a great airline with lovely people. I wish I would be selected as you were;) going to attend one in one month time.

Time to relax and have some fun!

ekfingerscrossed

22nd Jul 2010, 06:21

Apparently a friend of mine has been allocated to Al Fattan building in Al Qusais II as she's leaving next week, anyone with information on the building except for the location? I know there seems to be a metro station several blocks away, what about the apartments themselves?

Any information would be good!

Misspatient

22nd Jul 2010, 06:49

it means they are processing it futher and it shouldn't be too much longer till you get the golden call!! :ok:

danieleb10

22nd Jul 2010, 07:23

Hey guys, I am almost finished with A380 training. Only 4 days left. My special recomendation to all of you is to come prepared.

Bring as much money as you can from home. They will give you money, but you really have to manage yourself carefully, so if you can save anything and bring with you, it will be helpful.

Bring the foods you like, or things that you are not sure to find here. Lots of things are available in Dubai, but when you are new it is hard to be moving around and finding things.

Also for the girls, bring hair pins, nets, and ticktacks.You have no idea how difficult it is to find hair pins in here. At least I haven't found a good source, and most crew buy it outstation, so perhaps it will be easier for you to bring it from home.

To those who already have access to the portal, LEARN YOUR 3 LETTER AIRPORT CODES. We were only informed to learn them all on the last week, plus all the stuff we were learning, too much for the head, so if you can learn it now, it will be beneficial to you. Also learn the PHONETIC ALPHABET from heart. That is NEED to know.

If anyone have any major concerns, just email me. Will be happy to assist.

Good luck to you all

Dany :D

pratu

22nd Jul 2010, 07:47

[TEXT SPEAK]

Read the first sticky thread at the top of this Forum.

versace_nathan

22nd Jul 2010, 07:57

Thank you for such useful informations ;)
I received my golden call a day ago and just wondering regarding the email that they sends out, how long did you have to wait after your golden call to receive the email? my joinging date is 3 months away... and my BMI is about 26 do you thik ( if you do know) that will effect their decision? ;p thank you again you have a good training and happy flying ;)

Deniz Eduardo

22nd Jul 2010, 08:16

Hi!

I´ve just been notified I´ll be located in Obaidulla Building 6, Al Qusais.
I looked for it in Google Earth and it seems to be very far away from everything and surrounded by an industrial area.
Only good thing is just a couple kilometers away from the airport.
Does anybody has more extended information about this place?

Thanks a lot!

HiflierEK

22nd Jul 2010, 09:33

Has anybody been given Al Hadaiba building ? or have any info on the apartments / area ?

Thankyou

Mari

22nd Jul 2010, 10:16

(NOTE: It's not Al Faltat, Mankool area!)

I've been to this building last week visiting a new girl.

It's close to the airport. Going to work will take around 35 minutes, though because the crew bus stops at many other EK buildings. Going home will take 10 minutes only.

The building has 6 floors. It has a brownish/redish colour outside. The building looks nice, it has terracotta style inside. (Many colours - I mean the buildings has many colours -, old fashioned lamps, you will see.) They should have put some flowers and plants inside and around. You will really miss the green: it's in the desert, you will only see sand, cars are parking in the sand. It's not a "posh" area.

However there is a little park and baksetball court just across the street. It's good for running in the winter. There is a Spinney's supermarket 5 minutes from the building. I think the metro station is a bit far to walk in the summer (only in the summer, might take 10 minutes) but you can see the station from the top of the building. There is a Spa downstairs. There are some restaurants and you can order home delivery.

There is a nice pool on the top, although it's not really big. The gym is great, in my opinion.

Apartments are 3-bedrooms. All bedrooms are the same size, normal size (not tiny but not huge) and you will have your own bathroom. Enough wardrobes. (You will find that rooms in some buildings are bigger: Government Building, Garhoud or Manazel Al Barsha has bigger rooms, as well. But Millenium Tower or Manazel Tower on Mankool Road has rooms with the same size.) Bathroom is fine. The living room is big but not huge. Windows are all very dirty everywhere in the flat, it could be annoying. (Well, and not much view...) My friend put up another curtain (you know, what we have in Europe, this see-through curtain) which made the room much friendlier. That flat seemed to be a little dark which is better than having the sunshine: you will need your sleep in a dark and cool room. The curtains are very good - thick and keep the heat out - but not good enough if you have the Eastern room. (You might need to use eyeshade.) You might need to use earplugs, as well, if the flatmates and noise of the street or the airconditioning bothers you.

There is a storage room, quite big. There might be one or two tiny balconies. It's good if you smoke or there is a party in the house.

usmankh

22nd Jul 2010, 10:20

Hi,

Has anyone re-applied without waiting for 6 whole months (in the event you didn't make it earlier in OD/AD) and made it through to the FI and got their GC? Would love to hear :) It's so hard go wait esp when there's so many ODs going on these days...

:)

Mari

22nd Jul 2010, 10:24

You didn't make it for the assessment, right? If I were you I would try it.

ekfingerscrossed

22nd Jul 2010, 12:15

Thanks for the info, Mari, great as always! Good that the residents have their own bathrooms, Google Map shows a whole empty block next to the building, and you're right, it looks like it's in the desert! But they also had pictures of the park and the pergola thing there, looks lush, but maybe not in summer lol..

I'll pass the info on to my mate, she'll be excited about the description of the interiors.. and from what I have read here and what you have posted, it's good that the rooms are of regular size!

VPN

Being that it is, I believe all internet connections are routed via a server with Etisalat that blocks certain kinds of content. Would it be possible to apply for a Virtual Private Network in Dubai, or is that only possible from overseas? I'd like to consider the option before leaving for the Sandpit.

Any suggestions?

Mari

22nd Jul 2010, 12:34

Yes, you should download witopia (www.witopia.net) and you will have all the blocked sites! It costs like 30-50 USD per year, very cheap. It really works!

gj_1983

22nd Jul 2010, 17:22

Hello everyone. I Just thought I'd post something that was in the Sydney Morning Herald a week or so ago. I've been meaning to post it for a while now, but just remembered to do it.

Booming Emirates, Etihad to create 60,000 new jobs

July 12, 2010
Emirates and Etihad, the two major carriers of the United Arab Emirates, plan to create almost 60,000 new jobs over the next decade to meet their rapid growth, a newspaper reported on yesterday.

"It took us 25 years to get to 40,000 employees, but in the next 10 years we will double that to 80,000," The National quoted Rick Helliwell, vice president of recruitment at Emirates, as saying.

He said the Dubai-based carrier, the largest in the Middle East, will actually require 60,000 new employees over the decade, after factoring in current staff who retire or move on.

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways, which currently has 8000 employees, will need to increase its workforce to 27,000 staff by 2020 when all its planes on order have been delivered, the paper said.

The Emirates fleet should more than double from its current 149 planes to 300 by 2020, according to the daily, including 32 Airbus A380 superjumbos ordered in June in a contract worth $US11.5 billion ($A13.1 billion).

Dubai International Airport has established itself as the Middle East's busiest airport, handling 42 million passengers in 2009. A second Dubai airport was opened last month, but will be confined to cargo traffic until March.

Etihad, which made its maiden flight in November 2003, now has a fleet of 53 aircraft serving 63 destinations. It has a large list of orders, including 28 to be delivered between 2011 and 2014.

In addition to Emirates and Etihad, the oil-rich Gulf state has flydubai, a sister company of Emirates, and the Sharjah-based Air Arabia. Both are low-cost operators.

The Middle East's travel market has bucked a global downturn trend throughout the global financial crisis, maintaining healthy growth figures.

AFP

usmankh

22nd Jul 2010, 20:04

Yes, Mari, I didn't make it through to the AD and I am so trying again now :) Mari, do you know if having really short hair is okay (as a guy)? And how important is it to wearing and expensive attire as compared to not-so-expensive? :)

Thanks loads.

gj_1983

Thanks for such informative news article -- it's very uplifting for esp folks who are re-applying :)

lulu15

22nd Jul 2010, 20:37

I'm going to leave to Dubai on the 30 of August!!!

Anyone on the same date??;)

Jennylee

23rd Jul 2010, 02:55

Congrats Lulu.

does anyone know when they will be doing an open day in Sydney!!!!

ekfingerscrossed

23rd Jul 2010, 04:11

Jennylee, you can find more information on Open Days on the Emirates Group Careers website:

https://ekgrpapplications.emirates.com/careersonlineapps/CC_OPENDAYS/CabinCrewOpenDays.aspx?j=f&pub=/english

There is an Open Day scheduled for Sydney on 28 August 2010:
09:00 am
Hilton Sydney
488 George Street
Sydney, NSW 2000
Australia

pratu

23rd Jul 2010, 04:52

HI!

I am the slient reader of the post and found it very helpful when one wants make a career as a crew.I am from Nepal 29 years old and have professional experience in hotel management.Once I went for CV drop on september 2009 but no responce I would like to try again but now CV droop is only for arabic speakers only in dubai.I would like to know when is the chance for other nationalities and would like to get through from first emimination like dress attiers and personality.Please help me.

thank you.

Mari

23rd Jul 2010, 05:23

Keep checking the Emirates career page for further news. All job opportunities are posted there.

ekfingerscrossed

23rd Jul 2010, 05:24

There has been a lot written on the subject you are asking, especially Mari who has posted very valuable information about Open Days and what to expect, how to dress etc. Other PPRuNers have also contributed a lot. Read back on the posts and you will find invaluable tips. As this is the VIIth thread on the same topic, there has been a lot of attention devoted to the SAME questions you have just asked.

You may glean some tips on how to dress and what to wear, but it is hard, in my opinion, to put on a personality or an attitude. The recruiters have been at it for a long time, during my Open Day I remember the recruiter saying that she has been doing the same job for 7 years out of the 12 that she's been with Emirates, so if you put on a personality or pretend to be someone you're not, they will be able to look through you in a second. Having said that, there are unfortunately many who put on such a flawless performance that they have been able to get through the net, so to speak.

You already have the correct background (if there is such a thing! - who's to say that someone with a background in engineering but has fantastic people skills does not have the 'right' background) so just think ahead and anticipate how you'd like a premium customer to perceive you, and do what you can to project that image. I think one is able to polish up one's presentation, however, your core values must fit with those of Emirates'. As you are already in Dubai, you'd be able to understand what it is that they look for in their staff, for example, respect for our host country's laws and customs, working in a multinational and multicultural environment etc.

It pays to read back what other people have posted, sometimes it stumps me that people just don't seem to want to read back and just expect instant gratification. Is that a generational thing? Oh no.. you and I belong to the same generation! So it must be something else..

tfran

23rd Jul 2010, 05:54

I've just been reading through the forums and is it true you have to send them a resignation letter from your current job?? Also by the time the week starts in Dubai it will be a week and a bit since my status changed to 'you will be contacted' im just wondering if other people have had a similar experience? I know they are so busy and definitely don't want to call them...
and is it true they call in order of DOJ??
Thanks for any assistance - this has been such an emotionally draining experience but its worth it :-)

pratu

23rd Jul 2010, 05:54

Thank you very much for your valuable comments I will do all the possibilities I can to brush up myself.but I am married I hope no problem for me no.Please keep in touch I am new member here.

thanks.I would liketo thanks Mari for updating every queries also god to come across people like you all in pprune.

ekfingerscrossed

23rd Jul 2010, 06:02

Yes, you will have to submit a resignation letter from your employer to confirm that you have been 'released' from your previous job. I believe this is necessary to secure a UAE employment visa as Emirates will become your 'sponsor' under the "kafala" system. Should you progress to that stage, they will tell you to submit the resignation letter once you have passed all your medicals.

During my time, once my status changed to 'you will be contacted..' I was called within 24 hours, but it seems that people have been given DoJs until the end of September, so they have definitely stepped up recruitment. I agree that it's emotionally draining, however there is really nothing you can do to speed up the process, believe me, I tried! So I can totally empathise with what you're going through. It will come when it comes, you'll be right!

tfran

23rd Jul 2010, 06:11

Thanks!! I guess im just feeling like the only one left now cause two people I have kept in contact with have already recieved their golden calls and versace nathan was offered Oct 27 as the earliest DOJ! :-( I guess I have to be patient, it feels like I have been forgotten. :( I'll keep praying it comes soon

usmankh

23rd Jul 2010, 07:04

Thanks for such informative news article -- it's very uplifting for esp folks who are re-applying :)

Jennylee

23rd Jul 2010, 07:06

thanks ekfingerscrossed...

i have gone to the emirates careers page but i can see all the other open days but I dont see the sydney one...

so i can't register... :(

jes553

23rd Jul 2010, 07:08

To C C WANNABE:
Thanks babe best of luck with yours in a month :). Just make sure you listen to EVERYTHING the interviewers tell you and make sure everything is perfect, always listen in your group talks as well dont talk over people...they look for attention to detail, especially in your photos they said. If you have any questions i'm all ears for you :). i'm so excited just really want that call.. one week down so far :(........

:ok:To Jenny Lee:
For Sydney look in the open day or assessment day the sydney one is there for you to register for,,,,

hopefulke

23rd Jul 2010, 07:30

Whats the general topic when it comes to the essays...or it all depends? so excited at the same time super nervous about the AD.

ekfingerscrossed

23rd Jul 2010, 07:33

The topic can be anything, my French friend told me that hers was 'What would you change if you were the President/Prime Minister of your country?', and the topic wasn't even the one on the exam sheet, the recruiter just made the topic up! So yea.. it can be anything..

Mari

23rd Jul 2010, 07:57

Oh, I really need to complain a bit. I didn't mean to but there are times... It's actually sucks that I cannot talk about my job with my friends and sister at home - they are not interested, they don't understand. And I don't want to complain to my colleagues here. (Anyways, you never really know what goes back to management. Seriously.)

I was gonna ask fingerscrossed about his rosters but I see you are not in Dubai yet, right?

I'm so tired, so exhausted... I had 72 hours in June plus 7 days of ground training. I fly around 116 hours in July and I just had SEP. I fly 115 hours in August. Beside that I need to do lots of paperwork as I'm a senior. Instead of doing my paperwork and other EK related studies, I'm on pprune... I just don't feel the urge to open the Portal and do the appraisals and finish some online courses on my 1 or 2 days off. I should be sleeping but I woke up because I know how much stuff I have to do...

Now, I know that the limit is 900 hours a year. I will have 700 by the end of August. So, I'm wondering how my rosters will look like afterwards. It would be nice to have 6 days off in a row or 3-4 extra days off before my vacation... But no: I'm afraid I will have Jeddahs (or other turnarounds if we start Delhi or Bombai on the A380 - maybe?) following an off, another Jeddah, off, another Jeddah, off... I'm sure Scheduling hates us...

So, back to the topic which might interests you: having a late date of joining might have a good reason. We might be short of trainers for example. I know many of my colleagues who just were selected for Part Time Instructors. They all go under trainig during July and August and start as Instructors later this year. Some of you have seen the vacant positions for Recruiters like 2 months ago. I know from my friends who applied that the selection process finished around 2 weeks ago. The new Recruiters need to be trained as well. Lots of people from the Main Fleet do the conversion courses right now and countinously. The trainings for SFS (onboard leaders) started in June after quite a long time. Both Main Fleet and A380 fleet. The people who moved up from Business or First Class needs to be replaced: there are upgrade courses (Economy crew moves up to Business, Business class crew moves up to First) going on for all grades.

As you can see the college is not only filled up with ab-initio groups but there are current crew getting training for Instructor, doing recurrent SEP training, getting trained for the A380 and crew who get trained in premium cabins or becoming a leader. Obviously we have a limited number of trainers, classrooms and simulators.

All the crew who are in the training college don't fly. They are removed from the roster for 1-2 weeks to get their new qualification. That's the explanation for my flying hours...

Someone before asked if the recruitment goes on like this: I think so. There are many aircrafts on the way and people resign, as well. We receive one A380 each month until December. (As far as I know...) I heard (I haven't seen the Airbus contract, though) that there should be 12 month "pause" after the 15th A380 aircraft. (I also heard that there will be some changes: no idea what.) However, Emirates wants to get the new planes as soon as possible so they will push the production as much as they can.

About the flying hours: G2s (economy crew) have nicer rosters, though. The new ones - A380 - has 75-95 hours usually, I think. You always get 4 days off in a row at least once a month and also 2-3 days off in a row beside that. They should fly instead of me: young, motivated, new so they need money and they are bored on their off days. Right now I just feel old and exhausted and I really don't have time to spend the money. Although, it's not bad: if I don't die and finish July, I can tell that I achieved my record income with 3900 euros including the Meal Allowances given in the hotels. And the exchange rate is not even that great right now: 1 euro is 4,7 dirham.

I know that some of you might be interested. So, my original roster has changed like this:

How does the A380 rosters look like?

July Roster

1-6 SYD-AKL (34 flying hours)
7-8 OFF (2)
9-10 SEP recurrent (7 flying hours paid)
11-13 LHR (14+3 flying hours - technical problem)
14-16 OFF (3)
17-22 SYD-AKL (34 flying hours)
23 off (1)
24-26 CDG (14 flying hours)
27 OFF (1)
28-31 ICN (17 flying hours)

What is a flying hour?
From chock-off until chock-on. You are paid for the actual time when the aircraft is moving.

August roster:
1 Toronto, 2 Londons, 2 Bangkoks, 1 Sydney-Aucland

How long are the layovers?

Layover in Toronto: 54 hours or 76 hours.
Layover in London, Bangkok, Paris: 24 hours.
Layover in Sydney:24, Auckland: 30, Sydney: 24 hours again.
Layover in Soul: 30 hours.

Good luck and happy flying!