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[Foxy03]

hey Julidzg (http://www.pprune.org/members/339649-julidzg) i'll join EK on 25th March too :D.
I just sent my request to join your group

[rs3h]

Hey all! Has anyone applied for the Global Assessment Centre in Shanghai? I've applied and still heard nothing and the deadline ends Feb 27. I've tried looking on these forums for GAC's but it's mostly talking about OD/ADs. Thanks in advance:)

[Julidzg]

Nice. That way we can stay un touch from now!

Now that we are in a different thread i want to remember everyone with DOJ March 25th that we have a FB group, so we can keep in touch from now, its very useful!:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/381928445154229/

It will be very nice to meet you guys from now! Hope to see you in Dubai!

[Azzuro]

I got my GC, and DOJ is 8-APR
Does anybody knows if they count 10 days for dental as 10 working days or just 10 days?
Thanks.

[clover11]

hey y'all i'm clover. i just send off my online application to emirates yesterday so fingers crossed i get pass the initial screening. i think im pretty enough and perfect height but no service industry experience. however i can speak fluent mandarin, cantonese and english so i hope that will be my highlight. i read that they are keenly looking for cabin crew who speak both mandarin and cantonese so that's giving me bit of a confidence boost over my lack of experience.

there's an assessment day for london, uk at near the end of this month and another in early march. hope i can get to either one and make it through!!

anyone else applied recently waiting for the london assessment?

i have a question about what to wear for the interview (if i ever get one hehe). i know generally women wear skirt suits, but can women wear pant suits too? i recently bought a nice pant suit but considering i will most likely wear it for the interview, should i return the pants in favor of a skirt? emirates FAs can wear pants too so i hope i dont have to return my pants....

[Paula 88]

Hello:)
I am looking for those of you who will join EK on 08th of April..

[almaha]

regarding what to dress for the cabin crew interview it must be a skirt with a skin colore stockings never wear a pant for a cabin crew interview :=

[ishty]

My status was "approval in progress" for two weeks. Now I can't login, it says "you will be contacted by your recruitment coordinator at the earliest"

What should I expect? What does this mean?

[clover11]

almaha - thanks tons for letting me know! i will go and exchange my pants for skirt asap today :)

ishty - judging from posts i read on the previous emirates thread, it sounds like you may be getting your GC soon

[kJoiful]

I tried to log in today and got the same thing. From what I gather, it means we will be getting a call fairly soon...not sure if it's a good call or bad. BUT...I have heard people say that they received rejection EMAILS, and acceptance CALLS.
Fingers crossed for the both of us!
Good luck!

Anyone else have any insight on this? what to expect?
KJ

[Azzuro]

Hey, Paula
My Doj is 8th April too. Join the group :) https://www.facebook.com/groups/354680017876128/

[fany]

For everybody that sees the message "you will be contacted by your recruitment coordinator at the earliest" I think that you will receive a colden call because my boyfriend who was rejected did not see such a message.......so wait for you calls!!!

Also, anybody that has DOJ on 4th of March 2012 send me a private message in order to get in touch....

GOOD LUCK!!!!!!:ok::ok::ok::ok:

[fany]

Also for those having DOJ 4th of March and their training starts on 14th of March there is a group:

[/URL]"[URL]http://www.facebook.com/groups/234833333266718/ (http://www.facebook.com/groups/234833333266718/)"

So everybody with the same DOJ apply to that group in order to meet each other!!!

See you in Dubai!!!;)

[crystallo]

Hello all:)
I had my final interview two weeks ago. My status has not changed on the EK portal, it is still 'applied'. Can anyone tell me if this is a sure sign that my application has been rejected after the FI or that means that they are still to review my file?:confused:
Please let me know. Thank you and good luck!

[kJoiful]

I just got woken up by the GC saying I got the job!!! My starting date is April 8th...anyone else with the same date or around the same?
Now to do the medical stuff etc...
I'm so elated right now and can't contain my excitement.

Keeping my fingers crossed for everyone waiting for their GC's.
Good luck.

KJ

[fany]

I'm happy for you.....search on the last pages of the thread and you will see many people with the same DOJ with you.....and also search for a face/book/ page named Emirates DOJ with your dates

[thefunkyfrench]

hi there!!
First of all congratulations for those who got the GC!!im happy for you!! :D

My status still on under review, i dont know what to do, is it a good or bad sign? :ugh::ugh::ugh::ugh::ugh::ugh:

[Ilithya]

I did my FI on 23th Jan. but my status on EK is still under review and I heard that some ppl got AIP ... Does that mean that I'm going to get the dreaded email?:\

[clover11]

wow, congrats on all of you who got their GC!! :ok: and to those waiting, good luck!!

when i came to work on the photograph section of the online application, i was confused at how exactly i should look in the photographs. after i submit i read somewhere on here that it should have me with my hair tied back and skirt suit attire for women. now im bit weary about my photos cause i had my hair down (not long enough for bun) and i wore a pant suit...
since they didnt specify what exactly was expected of the photos other than head & shoulder shot and full length, my pants wearing hair down shouldn't really be a big problem right?

[Azzuro]

Just don't worry, I wore pants and my hair was down too and I am doing my medicals now :)
Everything will be fine, just bring better pictures (in skirt and hair up) at OD.
Good luck :)

[Lero4ka]

I've been reading for this forum for quite a long time and i m always so happy about those ones who go through the challeges and join this fabulous company!:D And i am looking forward my time to shine at the interwiew because i feel prepared for it with a great help of this forum:O Buuuut im only 20 years old and i have to wait for about 10 month at least:\
Soooo good luck for ALL OF U!
Fingers crossed for those who are waiting for the GC :ok:

[KuB]

Hey all,

Anyone here with a DOJ on the 1st of April?

Join us on F.B.! Log In | Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/groups/323137687722454/)

We can exchange a bit before we fly out to Dubai :)

[clover11]

azzuro - thanks for that :O i realized i was probably over reacting. good luck with your medicals and hope everything works so you can be on your way to dubai!

[blobbba]

Hello guys ,I know this question has been asked before but I want to check please, i passed my FI in jan 30, and yesterday my statut changed from "applied" to "Approval in progress" what does that mean and is it a good sign ?

[ano79]

Yes thats a very good sign. You should receive an email about tattoo's, send that away then assuming you don't have any tattoo's where you shouldn't, then from there you wait to see your account locked out and a message in red saying 'you will be contacted by your recruitment coordinator at the earliest'

Good luck and hope it works out :ok:

[Vuccc]

hi All,

Julidzg (http://www.pprune.org/members/339649-julidzg), I'll join on 25. 03 as well.

I had my OD on 28. 01, AD 29. 01. FI 30. 01. and my status changed to aip on 07. 02. I could not log in on 08.02 and then I got the golden call same day..
Very quick!!

[clochette34]

hi

i think it's definitely a good sign
don't worry , try to stay positive!!!
mine is still AIP since 16 days and i don't know what does that mean because it's a long time :bored:...

good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[blobbba]

hello thanks for your kindness, about the tattoo's form i signed this paper in the FI and i told them that i don't have any scars or tattoo's so i don't think they will send an email about this

[clochette34]

hi

i think it's a good sign
but, mine is still AIP since 16 days, at the beginning i was so happy but now i really don't know what does that mean

anyway, if you are AIP, stay positive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

good luck :)

[Ilithya]

My status is sill under review but a lot of ppl from my group got their AIP's..How long do they wait to send the email?

[Thuman91]

Hello :)
anyone else attending the OD in Canberra Australia this sat the 18th??

[suzannecollins2204]

My OD is the 18th too but in Malta.

[cottoneyed]

hi guys, i am from turkey and i had my f.i on 25 february. my status is aproval in progress for five days. i am a bit worried is it a good sign or bad? is anybody there like me ?

[blobbba]

hello, you mean 25th january? i'm like you it's been like this from feb 8, and yes it's a good sign normally 90% who get this statut get the GC so let's be positive and hope the best :ok:

[worldtraveler7]

Considering that allowance forms the bulk of your monthly package, when you are given "bonuses", is your bonus calculated from your fixed component or with allowance included?

[cottoneyed]

hey guys,

i got the golden call and very happy. i am going to Dubai on 26 th march :) Anybody there with the same day of joining?

[blobbba]

i got the golden call and i'm very happy. my DOJ will be april 8 :):O

[clover11]

congrats cottoneyed and blobbba! :D

[ToBeDijana]

Is there anyone with DOJ 29.04.? We have a face group, join us:

Log In | Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/groups/296311017097826/)

[hotspunk]

Hey can i ask you when you had your FI i had mione on 13 jan still waiting.

[siridhut]

Yes I will!

[blobbba]

hello everyone i'm confused in appendix 2(medical history) do they need the doctor sign and name or mine?

[KuB]

Just yours for appendix 2.

[hotspunk]

Hey, when did you have ur Ek interview?

[too much]

i got my GC yesterday ..it took 2-3 weeks from my FI ..my DOJ is april 8..any1 with that date??
and a question to the people who already got their GC..ive been sent 2 emails and the offer on the application..isnt really in a gd format..and its very complicated..can any1 mention the steps in oder and is the offer letter supposed 2 be somehow unreadable?

[blobbba]

hello i have a question please about the medicals , do i need to do the blood test in my country and upload them
HIV TEST
HEPATITIS B (HBsAg) TEST
VDRL (Syphilys) TEST
HAEMOGLOBIN LEVEL
or i'll do them later in dubai?

[blobbba]

in the documents for security they told me to upload a resume with the passport copy and the passport size photo but in the option "selected document type i can't find the resume option, i find just the option photo and the passport copy

[mrfrenchfries]

Hello everyone, this is my first post after using the 'search' function and didn't find any details. I am wondering if they are looking for males as well since some of you guys might have known that the appointed agency conducts the walk-ins in Asia only pre-screen the females.And am I correct to say this is the first time they are recruiting Vietnamese crew since DXB-SGN is about to commence soon? Do share any information if you guys have. Thank you so much.;)

[Rosette]

Hi All, do you know anybody who passed the FI, got rejected email, and didnt wait for 1 year to reaply and then made it??? I dont want to wait, thinking about to try again after 4 months from my FI. How do you think they gonna find out I did not wait 1 year? Do you think they save files from unsuccesful candidates?? Many thanks..

[LuckynrSlevin]

Hey guys ... I've got two questions!! :)
My first question is about my online-account. I have applied for the open day in Berlin but ultimately I went to the one in Bremen. Now my question: My status changed to "under review" but for the wrong open day ... Apparently I made it to the Fi (on the 8th of Feb) and now I am waiting and Im worried about my status .... I send a few E-mails to the recruitment but i havent received an answer yet or anything that my pictures, Updated CV and so on arrived. Could you please help me or tell me if someone is/was in the same situation? I would really appreciate that ... thanks to ya in advance :O

[ToBeDijana]

I had my FI on 12.01. and got my GC week and a half leter. But normaly people have to wait 4-6 weeks to get GC.

[hotspunk]

Hey there, thank you for your info im still waiting we had only one recruit specialist as the other one missed her conncering flight, i felt that i did well in the interview, still im open with what ever the outcome may be there were 70 ppl and 23 got through the finale 7 male and 16 female. they did say 4- 6 weeks dont know whats happening.

[blobbba]

hello everyone, yesterday i received the link to my portal and i filled the forms of appendix 2 and the declaration and i upload it them, and today i was about to uplod the vaccin's form and the dentist report, i noticed that i can't upload anything and the medical state as completed and i can't anymore remove the appendix 2 and the declration form or edit them, is that all they need? :confused::confused: and i have to bring the dental report and the vaccin's with me to dubai? and my joining process is 50%, is this normal or i should call them ?

[flygirl22]

I'm going to the OD next weekend (Feb 26th) in DC. Anyone else going from the forum?
-Flygirl22

[thefunkyfrench]

Yes, after 5 weeks ive received the mail just today! its a huge deception, but from now i can move on and keep faith for the rest. No time to lose! Good luck for everyone!!

[clover11]

i know that OD you don't need an invite, but you still need to register right?

i registered for the OD for london on 28th, but it's literally me sending my online application to them. the fact that i applied means i can just show up at OD at 9am that day? or do i have to wait for a confirmation email telling me i can do so? or is waiting for the confirmation letter only for AD days? (cause i applied to that too)

thanks tons!:O

[KuB]

You don't have to register for an Open Day. You can just show up.

If you wanna try to make it straight to the Assesment Day then yes you have to apply online and hope to get an invitation!

Good luck

[ntt.celine]

Yes, this's the 1st time they recruit Vietnamese. I think the agency in SIN refers the female, but the agency in VN advertise both males n females, you can search "Solivaco" agent on Google VN, and if u could arrange your time, this's your chance.

[Nibs]

Hello all! I just registered here :)

I applied on February 2. I've been checking every day, status is still "applied". I know it takes a while for them to review the application, I just hate waiting!

I'm not too optimistic though. First of all I'm a guy, and second Im only 5'6 :( Probably not what they're looking for, but I guess it doesnt hurt trying.

[clover11]

thank you KuB for clarifying! yes, fingers crossed :)

i remembered that emirates used to fly to SGN but than dropped the route. i was wondering why they dont fly there because i would really like to visit vietnam. good to know they are opening up this route again.

another route i hope they open is to taipei. i'm not sure about the economic relationship between taiwan and uae, but since there is ongoing relationship with china, i thought they would look into opening that route as well. if not for business it can be for pleasure too.

[blobbba]

hi guys, please help!!!!, the medical upload documents is blocked in my portal and i can't complete and upload the rest of my document like the dentist form (appendix4) or the vaccination form, i have uploaded only the medical history and the declaration form, and the weired thing the medical shows as completed and my joining progress is 50%, what shoul i do?

[Elor]

Hi everyone! I Got a very important question.
I am an ex Qatar Airways crew. I have been working for QR 1 year, then i resigned (did not get terminated!). One year passed since i resigned. I heard about 1 year bond betwen EK and QR so i decided to wait this time. But on last few OD for EK... few of my friends exQR crew got rejected on 1st level on recruitment process. Smth was wrong with them or EK just doesn't hire exQR crew any more?

Regards

[too much]

hello

anyone knows where can i do the vaccinations?tried to look over the internet..but not soo easy..anywhere in the european side of istanbul?

[fany]

you can go to the closest hospital and ask there where you can do them...
i did the same and they did them to me

[flygirl22]

Nibs, you can show up for the open day without receiving any notification from them, unless they specifically send you an email saying you don't qualify, in which case I would find out why and/or still show up and give it a shot! :ok:Are you applying for the OD in DC on Feb 26th? that's the one I'm going to! Don't worry about your height, as long as you can reach the limit you will be ok (most girls are much shorter and they make it)
cheers
-Flygirl22

[FAcassy]

Has anybody here been to an OD in Canada, any idea how big a turn-out is expected for Ottawa :)

[Two_Melons]

I havent been to any, but I asked a few people who went to vancouver and emdonton and they said roughly 50-70. But who knows. As in Ottawa I imagine alot of people like you and I from Montreal are going to go to Ottawa because its so close.

[clover11]

wow, the vancouver/edmonton turn out isn't a lot eh. maybe because emirates don't fly there so people are less familiar with the airline in those cities? im canadian currently living in london, uk. im going to the london OD at the end of this month. if i get booted out i'm likely to try again in toronto or any of the eastern cities after 6 months.

if you guys go, let us know how the turn out was! :)

[samsgirl]

Hey everybody! After reading all 200+ pages of the previous thread and this one I finally registered! All your posts are so helpful and have given me a much clearer picture of the whole F/A procedure.:ok:

I have applied to 3 assessment days in South Africa(via Emirates website), about 3 weeks ago, but haven't yet received any reply.

I know that another company does the recruitment in SA, so I don't know whether I rather need to apply with them directly. Are there any South Africans who have been to an AD who could tell me? Also, why don't we have ANY open days here? (Though we are lucky to get atleast 2 AD every month!)
;)Thanx!!

[blobbba]

hey guys this is for who love stats
FI 30th jan
approval in progress 8th feb
GC 13-feb
final approval feb 21
my doj 8-april
good luck everyone

[FAcassy]

Thanks guys, I'm hoping Ottawa's OD will turn into an Assessment Day *fingers crossed* Will let you know the turnout numbers here in Canada :hmm:

[FAcassy]

This is true, Ek's come to Montreal before-unsure why they're passing us this time around...50-70 is definitely a whole lot better than the thousands who go turn up for Air Canada Open Days lol:rolleyes:

[mich89]

Hello there,
I am new to all this. I currently applied for Emirates and recieved an invite for the open day. I decided to attend it in San Francisco in March. My question is: On the email I received the date is March 23 but on the website stated the 24th of March. Is any one who is attending in San Francisco know the exact date for the OP?
I did try to contact the Hotel to receive an exact date and they said the 24th, but advised to contact Emirates to be sure. The thing is that I dont know where to go to reach HR or any one who could help?
Can anyone help me, Please?
thank you so much:O

[folavril]

Congrats Blobbba !

I got my FI on 19th feb., I am so stressed now, I check my status every day !
Good luck everybody !

[Stella25]

If youre joining EK arent you on the wrong page? :hmm: This is Etihad´s thread aka EY:O
But gongrats on getting on board anyway :)

[givemewings]

Errr..... no, it's an Emirates thread, as it says at the top of the screen?

[too much]

Kindly upload an additional medical report from a dietician confirming that whether the abdominal circumference is within non-obese for the gender and ethnicity

any1 got something like this??
im only couple of kilos above average..have any1 uploaded such a test?

[FAcassy]

It's definitely March 24th!

[EKboi]

Is anyone going to the OD in BNE on March 10th? I have applied online a week a go and my application is still in 'applied' mode. I have applied few times and got rejected. I went on two open days got rejected as well. The last one was in January. For those who did not get through they told us to apply within 6 months, however heard reports since its open day and did not go through the FI, and group acitvity, the wait for 6 months does not apply.

[Aqqwa]

yeah,that 6month only apply for those who got thru the assesment day. If you didnt only came for the open day and didnt get selected. you doesnt need to wait 6 months . The recruiter told me the same thing when i asked her :)
good luck Ekboi

[EKboi]

Thakn you so much Aqqwa for your help....am quite anxeous about it lol. Re-did my resume few times to alight with companys values. :)

Would anyone else know if they have a secret age limit...looking at some of the posts of people who got in, they are mostly under age of 25........... or am I just feeling old LOL;)

[folavril]

Hi guys ! I have a question !

I got my FI last week end; and I don't have the casual pictures yet (yes, my computer is dead !).
I can take some new ones on saturday, I don't have a camera right now.
Is that ok if I send them on saturday (6 days after FI), or it is too late ?

Thanks a lot, I worry ... !

[Seja]

Age is no problem, I got hired when I was 27, and I know some people who got hired with over thirty ;-)

[Oannna]

Hi Seja. Do you know something about a weight limit? There are chubby girls at Ek? I'm a little bit worried about this...

[givemewings]

Yes the weight limit is BMI in a healthy range for your height/body type. Sometimes if you're borderline they might ask for confirmation of this from a medical person. (This criteria also applies to pilots)

[frst]

Hello...
Im new here.
I attended EK Final Interview 7 days ago...

Hope everything will be OK at the end of process.
:)

[frst]

And btw, im reading ther posts....
I am 31 now and it means there is no strict age limit probably.
And also im not some kind of slim boy := .
:)

Depends on ur personality i think.
:)

Just be urself, follow rules listen carefully what recruiters talks etc....

[frst]

Just few informations about Qatar Airways....
I am also exQR cabin crew.
I informed my recruiter that I worked with QR 12moinths ago (FEB/2011) and is it OK with her that I apply.
She just asked me is it now 12 months between and I showed her document from QR so she saw there is 12 month in between.

What I can say is that I really like how they approach OD. Very professional way, no matter if someone worked or not before as a cabin crew etc...
Stage by stage - I was selected and now I am waiting for golden call or e-mail that I am not selected.

[Seja]

Givemewings is right, your body just has to be in proportion. There are some chubby girls but some of them also are put on a diet and the company asked them to lose weight. in most country it is against the law to give a weight limit, otherwise they would do it for sure ;-)

[Oannna]

I understand. Thank u all for your answers :)

[flyingdreams]

Hello everybody!
2 days ago I applied online for an AD, which is next week on Wednesday. It was not to late to apply only now?
Yesterday I got a mail and they told me the recruitment crew will check my application. If I don't get any answer in 3 months I can apply again after 6 months... so that means I can't try any OD next month for example :confused:

[clover11]

i have got a question about post-ponding the DOJ. i read on another forums that you have 6 months to join EK starting from the day you signed your contract. is this true? when in the process do you sign the contract? after getting GC?
do you let the GC caller know immediately that you need to post-pond the DOJ if the date provided is too early?

thanks!! :O

[LLisabeth]

Hi everyone :)
I am in the same situation as you flyingdreams... have applied online to an AD but have noticed an open day close to my home town in March, does anyone know whether I can attend this anyway? thanks

[mich89]

Thank you so much for letting me know regarding San Francisco OD. I was getting worried since I couldnt book my ticket since I wasnt sure on what day. Are you attending the same day?

[ano79]

Hi,

Just wondering how long some people have had to wait for final approval. I uploaded my documents 3 weeks ago and had to provide a couple more details, however I've seen people on here with their GC and DOJ after mine who have already had their FA, just seems odd and am getting nervous, although I shouldn't be as I'm perfectly healthy???

[clover11]

yes you can go to the open day. i applied for AD in london earlier this month and havent heard back. i want to speed up the process so im going to the OD at gatwick next week.

[Aqqwa]

Hey guys im waiting for my Gc too. Upload my details last week . My final was on the 15th. Some of the peoples I asked said they got their GC on the 3rd week. I'm so scared ,I think i did well on the final . Im a experience crew and still working as one. Anyway wish me luck , however that are waiting too ,happy waiting and good luck guys

[frst]

Guys could u please tell me which ih the first status and which the last with online application?

And in what period that will be changed after FI?


:ugh::ugh::ugh::ugh::ugh::ugh:

[cottoneyed]

applied - approval in progress - you will be contacted by your recruitment coordinator at the earliest my status changed like this then i got g.c. my f. i was on 25 th january, when my status was you will be... i got gc on 13 th february. but i dont remember the date when my status became aip.

@toomuch i did not take any mail like yours but i think it is not too important dont worry

[babypnc]

Hi !
I'm going to the OP in Brisbane next month and I would like to know if I had to register online before - I guess not, but I prefer to be sure -.
It's the first time I will apply for an airline so I'm a bit stressed. I'm quite young, I'm only turning 21 on the 14th, but I had to try anyway.

@EKboi (http://www.pprune.org/members/382556-ekboi) See you there.

Is there an english test ? Because it's quite obvious that I'm not a native english speaker and I may need to open some more books. :rolleyes:

[EKboi]

YAY!!! I got my invaite today...after waiting for a week!!!

I know, I know its only an invite....however after being rejected 5 times (4 times during application) I am quite excited!!! LOL

Is anyone else going to that day as well???????????

[eklondon21]

is anyone else joining 18th march?
i cant seem to find a facebook group for my DOJ:uhoh:

[Mr.Dubai]

Why dont u make one urself and keep remind the ppl about the same once in a while :) Plus no matter how many freinds u get once u reach dubai lifes gonna take a 360 lol

[Mr.Dubai]

@ cotton eyes congrats !!

[FlyLoutati]

Hey dear !! come join us we have a FB page it s : Emirates DOJ 18/03/12 few more weeks to go :)

Good Luck to ALL :ok:

[Faaris]

I'm new on this forum and I do have a question for you guys regarding Open Days :

If I go to an Open Day and I get accepted , I take my final interview the next day?or the next week?

Can anybody give me an example how an Open Day Interview went ? From the first day to the last?

Thank you so much guys :rolleyes:

[cottoneyed]

thank u Mr. Dubai :)

when you go to an open day firstly you drop your cv and if they choose you they call u afternoon to invite the next day. if u are succesfull at second day your final interview will be in three days not next week, in turkey o.d was like this.

[TOOFLY71]

Hi everyone,
Good luck to all those going to OD/AD!
And to all waiting for replies!
I want to ask anyone that did all this before, I got my final approval and just wondering what do I do now?
Sit back and wait for my DOJ? The following steps (on portal) like travel arrangements is up to them.. feeling weird waiting..
My DOJ is 28/04/2012.

[blobbba]

firs of all congrats that you make it , now all you have to do is to wait ,just like me , my DOJ is april 8 hope to see you in dubai, do you already know your inuction training officer?

[EKboi]

From what I heard the English test can be quite basic. (As you can tell I have few spelling errors myself...not a native English speaking person, from EU as well)

I bought this book called Interview Master Cabin Crew (the girl who wrote it actully got hired by EK after many faild attempts at other airlines and became an recruter) good book. Helped me a bit.

The example given in the book:

Listening:
* you will see a picture and you will hear four short statements. When you hear the statements, look at the picture and choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture.
or
*you will hear a question of statement, followed by three responses. You are to choose the best response to each question or statement.

Reading:
Chose one word which best cmpletes the following sentence:

Because the equitment is very delicate, it must be handed with _____
(a) Caring (B) Careful (C) Core (D) Cafefully

---------------------------

So these are just examples....its very basic for what you can see.

Hope this helps :D

[Aleria]

First of all a huge thank you to Mari and ThatRedHatgirl< your posts on the recruitment process at EK, has been a tremendous help, would not have made it to the FI without it. Today marks the 2 week anniversary of my FI and I am still "under review". In my FI group, already 10 people have gotten the GC. I am slowly losing my mind... I think I am at an disadvantage because I did not do the last group discussion. Myself and 4 other girls were mistakenly given the unsucccesful letters at round 1 and so we went home. At the next stage the recruiters realised this and called us all back, but the venue was an hours drive from my house, so I was not in time for the discussion. When I got back, they apologized for the mix-up and said they were going to put us through to the FI. I attended the FI, and I was able to answer all of their questions. Now I am starting to wonder if I am at a disadventage. Mari, has something like this happened before that you are aware of? I am stressing a bit, I went through to the FI for QR as well, but I would much rather join EK.

[Aleria]

The open days are held by Icrew recruitment consultants in SA, not by Emirates,there are too many applicants for the EK recruiters to sort through in the 5 days they are in SA. The open day I went to last month in CPT had 400 applicants, the SA agency whittled it down to 80 people for the AD and only about 20-something made it to the FI. I recommend you go through the SA recruiters, the are ex- EK cabin crew and very nice, just google them and you will be able to apply directly on their website. Hope this helps... Good Luck!

[Faaris]

Thank you so much for your answer cottoneyed (http://www.pprune.org/members/381664-cottoneyed) !!!

Anybody else ?? How an Open Day Interview went from the first day to the last? (I'm interesting in the number of days the Open Day had)

Thank youuuu

[sle412]

hi all, I had my final interview monday 20th feb and on 26th feb my status went to approval in progress. what's the process from here?

[sqp]

Please, what's the name of this book?

[TOOFLY71]

Hi Blobbba
Thank you! you too congratulations!
No I don't know who it is yet. I think maybe because my DOJ is far still.
On the portal the part (training inductions) in it there is supposed to be a link, right?
The bold (introduction to training officer) is supposed to the link, that's what I herd.

[EKboi]

The book is called:

Interview Mastery Cabin Crew (Personal Training Program) by Carrie Loren

Amazon.com: Interview Mastery | Cabin Crew - Personal Training Program (9781908300003): Carrie Loren: Books

This is the link for Amazon....I got it from there as well.

Good book, great pointers, tuches a bit on NLP (Neuro-linguistic programming) which my partner studys.

What the book helped me the most is to make my CV (resume) sound more mature and I knew what subjects and topics to focus on since this being my first cabin crew job application.

[Faaris]

Thank you so much cottoneyed !!!

[clover11]

hi~
did anyone attend today's OD at london gatwick? i went but saddly i did not get a call back telling me to attend tomorrow's AD. oh well. it was a good experience and i shall try again soon

[eklondon21]

I cant find the group, can you copy and paste it to me please lol. thanks!:O

[flygirl22]

Hi everyone, I went to the Open Day this past weekend in DC and was eliminated in the first round because I could not pass the REACH TEST. It's not about how tall you are, but being able to reach 212 cm. I am 5 ft 2 inches and could not reach this height even on my tippy-toes (almost). So to anyone who is 5'2" or shorter, I suggest taking some yoga classes to stretch out your spine before you go to an OD. The recruiters were very nice but they were very strict about this point. There were many other applicants who went home besides me because they were too short. I was really disappointed and shocked because I had tried this reach test at home but had incorrectly measured 212 cm on my wall. So good luck to all you shorties like me!

PS. I was told by the recruiters that I couldn't reapply for another 6 months but have read in this forum that if you attend an OD you can come again as soon as you want, but if you go to an Assessment Day, you can't go to another for 6 months. I would like to try again as soon as possible but am unclear about what is permissible. Does anyone have any ideas about how soon you can apply if you failed the reach test (assuming you can gain some height haha)?
-Flygirl22

[c1988]

hey,
i got my call on the 23/2 to say i have been succesful, but i havnt recieved any email concerning my next step i.e medical exams etc. Should i be worried? Eager to get the process moving :)

[boo187]

hi guys
i went to the OD in sydney in january, and was told because i had not been resigned from Etihad (where i used to be cabin crew) for 6 months they couldn't take me.
the recruiter did seem quite keen, and re-wrote my contact number in her own writing, and said she would call if by any chance that was no longer their policy... alas no call...

now i see there is another OD in sydney on the 24th of march, and I was thinking of going as I will have been resigned from Etihad for almost 7 months at that time...
is this possible or do I have to wait 6 months to attend another Emirates open day?

thanks for your help in advance!

[samsgirl]

Thanx a million. I will apply to the recruitment agency. I assumed that too many girls here apply. I live on the same premises where girls who are training to be F/As stay, and trust me, every 6 weeks I'm greeted by 20 new faces, and they don't stop coming!! Looks like it's the #1 job in the country...lol.

Another question: My application on my EK profile has now changed from "applied" to "application under review". Do you think that I might still get an invite even though I have only applied directly to emirates?

Good luck to all who are waiting for a GC!:ok:

[samsgirl]

I'm still getting used to this forum. Is it a PM when i click "reply" next to your name? And a public message when i click "reply" at the bottom of the page?
:rolleyes:

[eklondon21]

do you mean when you click on a users name and then you can select from a small list for PM?
yh when you click reply at the bottom of the page it will add on. hope that helps :)

[Aleria]

Hey everyone, its been 15 days from my FI and i am still under review. 10 people in my group have gotten GC and i have not even had a status change. To add insult to injury, i recieved my rejection email from QR today. :( stressing alot, I really want to be CC for Emirates.

[samsgirl]

Yea that solved my problem! Thanks! :8

Good luck to Aleria, apparantly waiting is the name if the game here:ugh:

[LoveLife]

Guys can you help me how they let you know if you are unsuccessful after FI? Does somebody waits more than 6 weeks for reply?

[eklondon21]

im sure they would get in touch with you and let you know the outcome. in the meanwhile keep checking your status if it changes from "under review" to "approval in progress" see it as a good thing - but dont get your hopes up too high as you still can be rejected at this point.

Good luck!

[frst]

@Aleria

I am in the same situation.... My FI was 14 days ago and still nothing - "applied".
And some people from my FI got their "Approval in progress" online.

[sparkles_101]

Can anyone help me? I missed the LGW day because of work, can I go to the alternative dates at Leeds or Notts and still be considered to work in London?
(Thanks in adv)

[eklondon21]

You can attend at any place. i was going to go to the one held in oxford, but when i called the london office the recruitment lady just advised me to attend the AD at their london office.

it was really wierd coz the london office venue wasnt on their website. :confused:
anyway, here is their office number - call them and ask about venues; 0207 808 0004.

good luck :ok:

[c1988]

hey everybody,
anyone with the same doj as me, 13/may?! so excited, cant wait!!:)

[Aleria]

I only applied on the Ek website, when it was advertised in the newspapers last year, but its better to go through Icrew, as they have only the SA applicants at heart. They do the sifting and then the EK recruiters come every 2/3 months to do the assesment days.

[Haka07]

Hi guys,I'm just new at this

I had my FI the 19th of february and my status hasn't changed yet....I'm still under review

Can you tell me if this is a bad sign or if I just have to wait and cross my finger

I know the next status should be AIP....when you are AIP it is not sure you will receive the GC right?

Thank you so much for helping me and for all the answers you give

Bye :)

[frst]

My FI was 16/02/2012 and some people found their status in AIP, and some people "under review" or "applied"... still - "applied"..... :(

[mich89]

Hello Everyone,
I am attending the OD in San Francisco on the 24th of March.
Is anyone else attending the same day?

I am nervous as to what to expect on this day. Do the recruiters have one on one time with you on the OP or only if they call you to attend the Assesment Day is when you have one on one and group interaction?
I am going to put my all and trust in God for the best.

Let me know if anyone if any one will in SF the same day.
thank you everyone. all the post are extremely helpful.
BEst of luck to ya all.... :O

[Belkis]

Meet us ob fb.emirates april Doj 8th ;)

[ntt.celine]

Hi Belkit, may I ask when was your FI? Could you please give your info about your FI, when your status change and when they contact you, please? thank you.

[EKboi]

Should the pictures which are handed in with your cv be professional, or can it be printed from the printer?

[Lero4ka]

Why dont they post the schedule of ODs and ADs for April???
Didn't they stop recruitment process???

[Salahadin]

Odd case.
10 JAN-FI
12FEB-incomplete documentation
16 FEB - email-reason for leaving my last job
20 FEB- call - same question
No answer since, I figure 6 weeks are past, it means silent rejection.

[crystal66777]

Hi guys,

Did you get email from Training Specialist before?

Can we ask them any questions we want?

Thanks!

[eklondon21]

Yh i got an email too, never had one of them before...what are we meant to ask him lol?

and who is he anyway? lol, he aint our training officer - its a female who is our trainer :confused:

[Aqqwa]

its better to be professional office wear picture. that picture can be very important and it might be your ticket to the next round. anyway good luck .

[crystal66777]

lol

He is training specialist.
I am not sure what to ask.
But I asked him one question. And he replied. He seems nice.
So ask him anything.
;)

[EKboi]

Few of my friends applied online for the BNE open day, but got invitations for the Sydney one only.

If they come to the BNE OD it won't matter ..... Right?

[ntt.celine]

Hi Everyone,

I found lots of useful information from this forum and now is my turn to tell you guys my experiences.

I attended the AD in Viet Nam (yes, the first time ever EK recruit in Viet Nam) on Sunday 26th February, at the Movempick Hotel.
I arrived at 7.45am, I was directed to the Ball room down the hall. After that, the agency in my country gave us the number.

At appr. 9.10am the EK recruiters came into the room said good morning and introduced herself as Andrea. She thanked us for coming out so early on a Sunday and asked us to leave the room so that they could set up, at this point there were about 67 of us in the room.
Then, we look at a couple EK presentation DVD’s about life in Dubai, CC experiences, the A380 shower spa (very exciting stuff) the history of Emirates Airlines etc, etc. After every couple presentations we had a Q&A session, mostly about what we knew about the Airline.

After this we were invited to come up one at a time to do the reach test and to have a “little chat” with her. I was sick at that time and my voice was terrible, I said sorry for my voice today and she asked me “What happen with your voice” and I replied “I just came back from Ha Noi and the weather is very cold, here is very hot, and I got sick because of the change of weather” (hic, I was super nervous and my grammar isnt correct), then she corrected me “the changing of weather” hic.. hic..

The first elimination came, she gave everyone a paper say “Congratulations!” or “Unfortunately”, I got the 1st one. 67 to 22. Lucky me :)

The next one is English test, it was intermediate level with an essay “Your biggest mistake you have made and what you learn from it”. 9 ppl got elimination at this stage.

The next one is Group discussion and 2 ppl got elimination. One of them, I heard, she was over acting, try to impress the recruiter, so I am not surprised when she was out.

Then we stayed very late to do paper work, fill in the forms. Reached home at 7pm and stil have to do one more test.
My FI was on 28th Feb. It’s a bit relax if you have lots of customer experiences.

So, here are my data:
AD 26 Feb
FI 28 Feb
Approval In Progress 4 March
You will be contacted... today 5 March
I’m still waiting my Golden Call. Fingers and toes cross for me please :D

My tip for all of you: Read back this threads, I read from the first one, in 2 months, and I came with prepare. I’m not type of lucky person so I did my homework.

Last but not least, thank you so much Mari (thought you give up this forum already) and Theredhatgirl, Kenya85 and the others for such the information you gave.

Celine
P/S: My AD have 3 guys made to FI.

[rups]

thanks for sharing your experience with us Celine! good luck with your golden call and also training. they've showed places they recruiting from in April but unfortunately they not coming to Fiji! it's been awhile since they've been here! anyone has any idea why? lol:ugh:

[benjose]

Guys,ive been reading your articles, since few days ago about getting stressed and rattle over the entire recruitment process ,how does it takes! how does thoes peaple call some and ignore some! No even get bother answering mails!
Some of you says something about hope and patience
Well I am going to reply back, dont leave your actual life behind cause that can affect your daily routine and put you in a situation that hope or patience no gonna leads you back to the surface
Be positive, yes I am agree but comes to an unfair recruitment process, I disagree
PS:approval in process for the last 3 months

[ntt.celine]

So I advise you call them. I used to call them once, sorry, I forgot the landline number (long time ago) but I search on Google, and found the hotline of EK, and call them in office hour, ask whether I could talk to Human Resource, and they transfer me to them. That's what I did.

You should do it if you don't want to wait anymore, and I believe they will answer your case. The recruiter told me the result is only kept in 4 months, so better you give a shot, so that you don't have to do the whole recruitment again later, after 4 months...

Wish you and me luck :)

[Lauryl]

Hi everyone!

Congratulations to those who got the GC!
I have an OD in Paris soon and I wanted to ask, did Emirates contacted your ex employers specially airlines employers??
This is very important for me to know the answer.

Thank you

[Haka07]

Two friends of mine, who had previous experiences in cabin crew with others companies, have been asked to send them their contract

I don't know if EK tried to contact the company

@ benjose (http://www.pprune.org/members/383519-benjose)

You have been AIP for the last 3 months?I'm really sorry for you,this must be very stressful but I hope your expectation will be rewarded

[frst]

Depending which airline u worked before.
If u worked for lets say - qatar airways and if u bring them all paper proofs that ur performance was in top standard, they dont call.
otherwise they call.
Especially if u worked for some "no name" airline so they call just to make some kind of assessment with reference...

[ntt.celine]

Hi everyone,

I got my GC today, so happy. 2 guys in my group and I have the call different 15 mins each. So, I'm head to do Medical Check Up now. Anyone has DOJ 22/04 with me, please PM, we could stay in touch :)

Good luck to everyone who is waiting your call

[Faaris]

Good luck with your OD in Paris Lauryl

Hope you got the best of luck :ok:

[Iuliana]

Hi there!!! Is there anybody who will join EK on 20th of May 2012?

[FlyingCupcakeGirl]

Hi everyone here!

Celine,
Thanks for sharing your feedback and well done for passing the FI !!!
This is great that EK finally show up in Vietnam for their recruitment process!

Just a few questions for you if you don't mind?

Did you have to go through an agency before being able to attend that AD?
If so, how does it work?
Do you need to be a Viet' citizen?

Then, as for the reach test, are the 2m12 accurate? I mean, I read many times that theirs appears to be a bit higher than what people expected (for those who tried to reach that mark at home before coming to the AD). What do you think? (I am a shorty :p)! Were all the applicants like very tall...?

What did the group discussion consist of?

Cam on :)
Good Luck in the skies !

[hmmwondering]

Hi Celine,

Congratulations on getting through! That's awesome!

Can you please give us some info on questions that were asked in the FI? Just so I can do some prep? Any help you can give would be great.

Thank you!

hmmwondering

[ntt.celine]

@FlyingCupcakeGirl:
Yeah.. We was going through the Sovilaco agency, Cong ty TNHH MTV Xuat khau lao dong, thuong mai va du lich Sovilaco (http://www.sovilaco.com). I heard on this 28 April, there will be another Assessment Day in Ha Noi, not sure the day (just gossip) you can check on their website or you can email Mr. Hai [email protected] for details.

No, you dont need to hold Vietnam citizen to attend the Assessment, as long as the agency approve for you to go through, it’s okie..

At the reach test, MUST 212cm... As long as you can reach 212, that’s fine. I read the previous threads saying you could try stretching Yoga and try to reach at home first. Someone told me the trick you put the clear plastic something under your feet before you put on your skin stocking. I don’t know, but in my AD, the recruiter asked us to take out the shoes and looked at our feet, and of course she make sure we can reach 212cm as well.

The group discussion is something about emergency landing on remote area, which you take and which you wont (there is a list 10 things for you to choose). But my advice is dont worry about it, as long as you could work well as a team, agree with others, not interrupt while someone is talking, smile... and you will be fine. I think when we work as a group, somehow idea will come, the recruiter pay attention your behavior, how you carry yourself. The more important is Final Interview, one to one. Ah, that’s time you should worry. Cause my AD had 11 ppl made to the FI but only 5 ppl can pass :(

Khong co chi :) Chuc ban may man :)

@hmmwondering
My Final Interview can consider a time I tell her about my working life story. At the moment I sat down, after finish paper work, she throw into me a bunch of questions. Start from what is the most difficult when you first moving to Brunei (I used to live in Brunei), and she developed questions from there, but mainly focus on your working experiences with passengers, with colleagues.. Like Have you ever be upset with your passenger? Do you often show your anger in front of passenger? How you control you anger? Are you in situation passengers put their anger on you with no reason, how you handle that? Something like that... And my advise is Be yourself. Honestly, I did enjoy myself in that interview, even I answered the question like this “No, I never loose my control in front of the passenger. In those cases, I go to the Galley and .... mm... sorry, poor my colleagues! I shout there like “what the hell, that passenger just drive me crazy!” ... haha still brushing :O whenever I remember that, it’s quite fun! but I shouldn't show too much my emotion in the interview. Thanks God, he loves me, I get through :P

But still waiting my Final Approval after my Medical Check Up are sent. Still keep your fingers crossed to me please :)

[EKboi]

Hey is anyone else going to an open day in Brisbane?

[flyguy87]

Hi,
Can someone tell me if i have registered with emirates on their website for cabin crew position need to also send my cv as physical mail along with application to their dubai address ??
Also can you please tell me if any recruitment(cv submission or open day) will be happening in india ??
Thank you

[FlyingCupcakeGirl]

Céline, Cam on nhieu lam chi ;)
Yes, you're absolutely right: there will be another AD in Hanoi late April, and Sovilaco will be working alongside EK once again.
Aww how great - I thought their website was only displayed in Viet, hopefully for me cuz i suck at reading and writing Viet ;)

As for the reach test, I don't know if they will let shorties go through if we can only reach the mark with the middle finger or do they expect us to easily touch it with the hand palm :\
Have you seen lot of people being sent home cuz they failed at the reach test? All the candidates are like staring at you during that test ...? That would be so embarrassing! The reach-test is honnestly what would scare me the most.
Can I ask you how tall you are?
And yeah, better not to trick the recruiters with somehow wearing plastic inner soles LOL !

So you've been flying previously with another airline, is it?

Don't worry about the medicals, I'm sure you'll be okay chi!

Good Luck Aussie EKBoi ! Let us know how you'll go ;)

Flyguy87, I think applications for CC positions are mainly processed online. You'll be offered to attend an AD if your online CV is selected or can attend any OD when they come near your place. All the scheduled open days are listed on their website!

[ellenjesh]

Hi,I just sent out my application today so fingers crossed:ooh:

[blobbba]

hello,Does emirates renew contracts after 3 years automatically and easily or not?

[tb30]

Hi there !! Anyone from Portugal who have attended to Lisbon's last OD (FEB 11)? My status is AIP !! Anyone of you received your GC?!?!

Good luck to all of you ;) Hope to meet you all in Dubai!!!

[Faaris]

No, just the online application is enough.
When they invite you to an assessment day , then you need to bring your CV physically along with you :)

[Seja]

Yes theyvwill renew your contract!

[flyguy87]

@ flyingcupcakegirl
Thanx for your reply. However i had one more doubt regarding the posture for emirates photograph and now its really getting on my nerves :(
Could you please tell me how to pose for a full size photograph ?? Im confused about the foot. Stand straight with feets together or with one foot stepping forward ??
Background colour ??
I googled but couldnt find anything useful
Any help pleas ????

[flyguy87]

One more thing i wanted to know was i dont use a cover letter. Is it mandatory to have one??
And the references part . I have reference letter from my previous employee where i worked at. Should i need to have reference from someone related to aviation sector ?? I dont know anyone from there :( because i've heard references play a vital part in selection procedure kz we get preference for that ??

Thank you

[flyguy87]

Thank you @faaris

[TOOFLY71]

Hello everyone!
I would like to ask those who have DOJ in APRIL,
do you know your induction trainers officer or not yet?
Do you see the link in training inductions?

Good luck to those waiting and still going to OD/AD!

[tiza]

hey everyone
i really need an answer asap
i applied last year for emirate and they actually send me an invitation for the assessment day. But again they had to cancel their trip here and they said they will contact me when they reschedule a trip here again and my status says application under review. And today i sow their schedule for assessment day and my country is listed.

Am wondering should i apply again or wait till they e-mail me ?????
Please please please....i need an answer asap because the deadline for applying is close if i had to apply again

[ellenjesh]

Hello,anyone know how long it takes to get an invitation after you have sent your application?

[tabbys]

Hi.
I haven't seen any AD in Nairobi since the beginning of the year 2012.Which one did you apply for?Just curious?

[EKboi]

So just been told at the BNE open day that I need to wait 6 months between the rejection and new application, even though I did not get through first round.:ouch:

[Nibs]

I got an email today inviting me to open days in march in NY, CA, and WA. I cannot attend any of them Im in the middle of my semester. Is it 100% necessary to attend these or can I wait for the next OD's?

Also this may be a stupid question but is it necessary to go to an OD at all?

[Faaris]

Don't worry you can always attend an OD another time. You can register anytime for another OD.
At an OD anyone can attend even without registering on the site :)

[cabin-gal]

Hi guys, does anyone attended EK AD in melbourne today???
Plz contact me ASAP!!!!!!

[FlyingCupcakeGirl]

@Flyguy87, I've never heard about introducing any cover letter at any stage of the process?!
As for the official photos, it's kind of difficult to get the info. I read once that you need to keep your feet parallel to each other and leave a slight space in between your legs, if that does make sense lol! BUT that's what I read on another thread so I insist on the fact that I can't confirm the info. Does anyone know here...? That would be helpful ;)
No need to get previous aviation references, as far as I know :)

Aww too bad @EKboi, were there a lot of people out there?
And was the reach test made on that day you went or not?
I'm not sure I get it: how far did you go last time? You went through to the FI, right, then got the rejection mail? But in that case, isn't it one whole year that you need to wait before being able to re attend an OD with EK?

[EKboi]

In January this year I didn't apply on line just went in and yes they did reach test and hand in my resume. Then I got a rejection letter.

I applied again for today march 10 and I got an invite. The same thing, did reach test, had to read about the uniform policy.

When I sat down she asked me few times if I'm sure that I came this January and when I said yes she said I need to wait 6 months in between .

My reply was " I didn't know, if that was just for open day or just Assesment day. I only got this far as well last time, therefore I want to know the proper rules"

She told me that I still need to wait 6 months. She didn't register me today because she told me "you need to come back in June". If she would register me now, the I would have to wait 6 months from today.

So that's my story so far lol.

[FlyingCupcakeGirl]

@EKboi:
Oh well I thought you were allowed to re attend any OD asap as far as you haven't been further than the handling resume stage... Weird. If you did pass the OD but failed at the AD, then you would need to wait 6 months (and 1 year if you do not pass the FI), from what I know.....
How many people were there, approximately?
Thanks

[i_love_emirates]

I am also asking myself the same question ellenjesh is there an AD or OD coming up in Nairobi that we don't know of. Ellenjesh time varies on when they call someone up for a preliminary selection but according to what I have been reading on this forum and based on my friends from EK, It is best you apply when they post that they are coming to Nairobi on their official website which am guessing might be around May-Aug(just a guess)

[EKboi]

Our BNE open day today had 70 people attending, however in January of this year it was 25.

[tabbys]

Yes, am also wondering because that's always the trend ie they have to post it on their site. Unless it's a walk in and that only happens in Dubai not Kenya. I thought they might recruit in April but.....let's hope for June.

[ellenjesh]

Thank you I_love_emirates. I was advised to apply earlier before the AD in Nairobi and so i did. I hope that does'nt ruin my chances.

[i_love_emirates]

Tabbys I was also hoping that they might follow last years trend and have their AD in Nairobi in April.

[Marcus2]

EKBoi that is a classic example of why you should wait the 6 months... slightly embarrassing. If there is only a small number of applicants (e.g 25) then it automatically becomes an AD as it would be pointless to hold an OD for so few. They should have communicated this. Good luck in June.

[lukra_21]

Hello,

Can someone please help me with some answers concerning the medical tests?
The hepatitis test should contain all forms of hepatitis, A, B and C?And what happens if someone is tested positive for C?

Thank you very much!

[Alpha6]

Greetings dear EK wannabe's...
Good luck to you all and hope you find your career breaks in EK.

And now, could anyone working for EK please confirm if there is an existing no poach policy between EK and QR in place and if so, what is the duration?

Thank you!

[Iuliana]

Is there anyone with DOJ on 20th of May?????????????

[Lauryl]

@ haka07 and Faaris thank you all for answers and encouragement.

@Frst what do you mean by "proof that your performance were in top" ??
I don't have that type of document, all I have is job certificates and my contract...

:confused:

[Danfromaus]

Could someone clarify this for me please:
If you go to an Open day with 130 applicants-so its just an open day, and dont get the phone call to come back the next day to the assesment and all you did was the reach test and resume drop do you need to wait the 6mths?
I didnt recieve anything I was rejected at all

[Lauryl]

That's exact. You have to wait 6 months to go to another Open or Assessment day even if you didn't receive a rejection letter.

A friend of mine who didn't pass the OD, and didn't receive a rejection letter went to another OD the following month and she was asked if she attended an od for the last 6 months she said yes and the lady asked her not to come back before 6 months.

[LLisabeth]

Hi, i am ex-etihad crew.. and was wondering if there was a certain amount of time i have to let pass between leaving etihad and applying for emirates? Any help would really be appreciated, thanks!

[dream_to_fly]

Hi Guys

I went to the 10th March Brisbane OD and I made it to the final interview (last FI for me was back in 2009). Was wondering if anyone here made it to the FI in Brisbane as well?

I know a lot of you guys are very curious about the day. So here's a short snippet of what actually happened:

About 80 people turned up to the OD and the recruiters were doing their normal routine; introducing themselves, talked about cabin crew lifestyle and about the airline and the company. After that they asked us to go to the next room one by one where they will be doing their short interview (about half a minute). After they have gone through 80 people they gave us a slip which determines if you are successful or not. Fortunately I was one of the lucky ones who made it through.

Secondly they got us into groups and asked us to work as a team. At this point it is where you should shine and work as a team player and not be dominating. They have 2 rounds of group activities, I was lucky enough to make it through to the final stage. Just on a side note, the people who talked a lot, and wanted their voice heard were the ones who didn't make it through to the final stage. I know a lot of people here are very nervous about this particular stage but in fact it is one of the easiest. All you have to do is show that you are listening, positive body language and say a few things like "Yes I agree" or "That is great idea". If the dominating person isn't letting you talk, then perhaps you could say "Sorry to interrupt, but I just want to say...". After that, let them talk as much as they want.

We were 80 people, to 21 in the group stage then cut down to the final 14. The 3 other friends who I made friends with immediately in the beginning all made it through so it was very special for the 4 of us. I just had my final interview yesterday and the recruiter asked me various questions relating to my customer service experience.

And now... the waiting game begins!

God bless and stay positive to the ones who are waiting!

[Noeyps]

oh wow congrats on making it this far ,hope u get in :)

[hmmwondering]

Thanks for all the info about the day dream_to_fly! Be sure to keep us all posted about your progress! My fingers and prayers are with you!!

[folavril]

Hi everybody,

What does it mean, when your status, 3 weeks after your FI, is still "Under Review" ? Does it mean you have been unsuccessfull ?
I don't know if I still can hope....

[Iuliana]

no worries, after my FI my status was approval in progress for five weeks!!! It is the best status, so you have to wait for the golden call!! good luck!!!

[jpflyboy]

Hello Everyone,
I'm brand new here, and really appreciate all the great information people have been posting.

I've registered for the OD in Ottawa on the 22nd of March. However, It still says "to be advised". Has anyone on here also registered for this OD.

Or, does anyone know if they have a habit of cancelling OD with low registrations.

[Aqqwa]

its meant that you still need to wait, cause mine was exactly the same as yours. mine was under review for almost 4 weeks. than it change to "approval in progress" . so hopefully yours will change too. good luck for both of us :)

[FlyingCupcakeGirl]

Aqqwa, is the competition very tough in Malaysia, were there a lot of applicants on the day you went for the OD?

Thanks for the great feedback Dream to Fly!

[Aqqwa]

from what i heard ,yes ! the interview from malaysia was too crowded with peoples half of Malaysia airlines and Low cost airlines( air asia) came. It was crazy. and they only took for guys for assessment. I didn't interview in malaysia.
I did my FI elsewhere. But in malaysia there's languages requirement. you either need to know, Malay,mandarin,cantonese,or vietname. then u can apply.

[EKapp]

Just attended the OD, AD, and the FI in New York.

For people who have gotten to or passed ther FI stage, did any of you not have your highschool diploma or college transcripts with you? Where did you send them? I was told I may not need to find my high school diploma if I have college transcripts, but the transcripts don't show much information since I only recently started school again. Please let me know.

And when it says 2 casual photos, would they like 2 different casual photos, since for the passport photos they only cared if you had 6 of the same type.

Thanks for your help!

[bisqit]

Hiya to everyone!
while completing the joiner's form on the portal i got to the dependants part.
there is a category 'others', where you have the option to put a friend, cousin, niece, aunt, uncle....
Is this due to preselecting persons so they could get discount on tickets later on or i got it all wrong?!

i ve searched forums, talked to some people, and every one says different or isn't sure :D
is there someone who knows it for sure?!
I would be very thankful !

p.s. congratulations to those who received rhe call, and patience to those still waiting....

(heh that reminds me of the saying : ' Dear Lord, give me patience... and give it to me right now' :})

Salut :D

[Two_Melons]

Toronto open day is on saturday. Im starting to get really nervous and I dont know why.... Anyone else here attending?

[LeeBu]

Hi mich89! Just yesterday I saw an ad about the OD in SF, and I really want to attend. Today I registered and am starting the online application. I'm totally new to all this-- I've never worked with an airline, never interviewed to be a flight attendant, nothing! This whole process sounds pretty intense, and I think my chances are slim...
I have a stupid, but important question before I continue the application: Do we actually need to be fluent in Arabic? Do you know if they're going to give us an Arabic language exam? :confused:

Thanks for any info!

[Angel of Sky]

My EK OD at Malaysia on 11th Mar '12, And i got short listed to EK AD on this 29th Mar '12.
My RO gonna be Ms Jannet.
I was preparing my self right now. My status still UNDER REVIEW.
I need more information & guidelines how to pass my EK AD and success to FI.
I really amaze with EK, i really want to join EK family!
I want to spread my wings across the borders with EK!
Please, Your generous info & guidelines during the EK AD very much appreciated!
:8:)

[Lauryl]

Paris OD is on saturday as well!!

Good luck to you ;)

[mich89]

How did your OD go? i am attending the one in San Francisco next Saturday. can you give me an insight of what the process is? i wish you the best of luck and i hope you make it all the way! :)

[mich89]

Hello and welcome.
I am new to this as well. I have never worked for an airline before either. I am nervous about attending the OD, but my trust is in God. All will be great. I got introduced to apply for Emirates thru a dear friend. I am glad your applying and dont be nervous we all have a great chance at this. I applied on the Emirates website like on a Monday and I received an invite that Saturday. It was so quick. so hurry and submit that appllication so you can receive an invite and maybe we can attend the OD the same day. :)

About having to know Arabic, I honestly have no clue. I recall reading on the job description that they require english and if you know another language its great. but i believe english is only required.

I wish you the best of luck and keep me posted if you recieve an invite. If all fails you can still make it to the last OD I believe in Seattle. So hurry and get an invite. Best of luck again. Hope i was able to help answer some of your quesitons.:ok:
-Mich89

[mich89]

Hello
I replied to your message and to be honest i dont know where its at since i dont see it in the thread. let me know if you see my reply if not i will be more than happy to message you again. sorry for the mixup. let me know i would like to help in anything i can. :)

[LeeBu]

Hi! No worries! ^^ I don't see your message anywhere though...I think they all have to appear publicly? The main thing I'm wondering is whether we have to speak arabic-- seems crazy but I actually did see that requirement on their site! Have u worked as a flight attendant before?

[Faaris]

Does anyone can provide some feedback from today's OD in Paris?

Thank you so much :)

[Lauryl]

Hello Faaris,

I went to the OD in Paris which was as expected crowded!
I think we were about 300 candidates coming from the US, Poland, Korea, Uk and for the most France.
We had two female recruiters, a blonde from the Uk and an Australian I think her name was Ashley.
So they introduced the company and the job, showed us some videos and as we were obviously too numerous to start the Assessment the same day they suggested to meet them one by one and hand our resume and pictures for the screening.
The last Emirates OD i went to was only a cv drop off (1 minute with the candidate) today it was a screening. Everybody did the reach test and every candidates stayed between 3 to 5 minutes answering questions so it was quite long.
I expected it to be very fast but it lasted a major part of the day, maybe til 4 or 5pm.
My screening was with Ashley and it lasted less than 3 minutes. I'm so disappointed. In comparison with the blonde one she looked pretty severe and cold and the only question she asked me was "Why did you come back for another OD?", I tried my best to answer but I wished she had asked something else ..
I will try another OD in 6 months but if I fail at the same stage again for the third time I will probably give up, maybe I'm not what they're looking for...:(

[geographymajor]

Probably over 200 people today at the Toronto Open House.

I didn't get a call. They must judge people by looks only. I have previous Cabin Crew experience and I didn't get an email to go to the AD.

I will never fly Emirates.

[FAcassy]

I heard the same, I'm attending the Ottawa OD in the next few weeks, I hope to god it turns into as Assessment Day. Was it just a cv drop-off or were you able to be screened? Its all our stupid Canadian Flight Attendant hiring freezes..too many hopefuls too little jobs to go around-don't give up hope!

[FAcassy]

No you don't need to be fluent in Arabic, only those applying in Dubai and UAE nationals

[FAcassy]

Thank GOD it didn't get cancelled, I was worried too lol

[LeeBu]

Thanks for letting me know! :)

[lilou69130]

Hi everybody!

I attented the londonner OD 2 weeks ago, then passed my final interview last week.
during the selection process, the lady from the recruitment asked us to create a profil on emiratesgroupcareers.com, things that I did but I didn't know for the complete online application.
I passed my FI a week ago and I have just realised that I had to complete an online application form!!!
I made everything ready now, but a week after my interview...
Don't you think that it will affect my chance to get a job with Emirates, because I didn't follow the procedures correctly?
I am so worried.
Thank you very much for your help:uhoh:

[Faaris]

Thank you so much for answering Lauryl

I must admit that there were a lot of people at this OD. I was expected a few less :ugh:

Regarding "I'm not what their looking for.." ... don't make me come there and slap you :mad: kidding...

No seriously , I've failed 2 times already but I will never give up the dream. As long as I will keep breathing (and I don't reached 34 years) I will apply for Emirates and try to succeed. You should do also...

Like a wise man said once... Failing is not a result , is an attitude ! ;)

You have now 6 months to prepare better...don't give up please!!!

Have a blessed day Lauryl :ok:

[a1rb0rne]

HI guys,

im desperately in need to know where and when ETIHAD is holding an open day in UK. does anybody know please????? :/

Asad

[mich89]

hello,
no i have never worked as a flight attendant. this will be my first time.... i honestly dont think you need to be fluent or know arabic. well i dont and ive never heard that they require it.

[flyguy87]

Hi flyingcupcakegirl,
Thanx for the info. Yeah. Now i have an idea how it ought to be kz i have review different pics on different sites(when i googled)
However can you also lemme know about the background colour ?? I have a similar snap took for qatar airways(sky blue background) will that work ??
Thank you

[flyguy87]

You are right @mich89.
You dont need to be fluent in arabia. However apart from english knowing a foreign language would be an asset.
And then with time we learn everything

[georgelz4]

Hello
I am looking for as much info as I can, about working for Emirates, as things in my country are getting worst every day....and also because I find it applying.
but I have read a lot of people criticizing the company and the working conditions (not able to get sick, treating you like an slave...)... and that is pulling me back...
anyone can help? or indicate me where to ask about how is working in Emirates as cabin crew?

By the way, i am 29 and my work experience is 5 years in Banking...may that be a handicap?

thanks!

[FlyingCupcakeGirl]

@ Flyguy87
Aww i'm sorry i am not able to tell you about the background colour for your pics. When I googled it, I found a guy posing with indeed a sky blue one, but then I can't confirm you if this is what EK's looking for.

@ Lauryl
Have you been told by the recruiter not to attend any other OD within six months time or is it your personnal choice to do so? Cuz it seems to me that you can attend as many ODs as you wish with no time restriction?!
If they do the screening thing during the OD then maybe you have to wait the six months? But if it's only a CV drop off then you can re attend an OD whenever you want ? It's pretty confusing huh !

[lorsmum]

Hi Lilou60130,

congratulations for getting through your F1. I dont know if this helps, but my daughter got thru her final interview and didnt realise she had to fill in the on line application as well. She did eventally apply on-line and by Head Office seemed to be able to match up her on line application to all her paperwork that she gave them at her final interview stage. It took her a couple of weeks to get an acknowledmment on the site, she thought that she hadnt got the job, then her online application said something like "approval in progress" for a coiple of weeks, then she was locked out and it said " recruitement will contact you" this took 6/8 weeks, very nerve racking for her and us. she is now in Dubai, finished her training and working on A380. Try not to stress to much, Im sure you will be ok. xxx
:O

[Lauryl]

Faaris
Thank you Faaris! :O
I admire your positive attitude compared to mine, I am a pessimistic person as you can notice! But not having a feedback is pretty upseting. I have previous cabin crew experience and always used customer service in all my jobs so I thought all these assets would be advantages to at least pass the first stage but I failed twice at the same stage! It is so frustrating! However you're right, I won't give up, one day or so we will make the cut! ^^

FlyingCupCakeGirl
Actually that's what I thought too but even after an OD the 6 months waiting are compulsory! I went to Paris OD last July and tried to attend Toulouse OD 2 months later but when I told the lady that I already attended a OD 2 months earlier she sent me home telling me that I had to wait for 6 months. I think if I had not mentionned that she wouldn't have known I attented an OD before because they probably toss the unsucessful candidates CVs....
I'm gonna try to apply for an AD in London next month. There's no way they can check every single candidates last OD! We're too numerous and as I already said they probably don't keep all the CV's, do they? The worst think that could happen is that the Australian lady be there and recognize me..:bored:

What do you guys think?

[Faaris]

@ Lauryl
That's the spirit :D


@ georgelz4

Working for Emirates is a dream come true for everyone :)

Imagine a single Forum of 10 Threads of 110 Pages....over 1100 pages about Emirates...just read the forum and you will find all the necessary information here believe me :ok:

Its easier for you to learn all there is to know from this forum because you will soon discover an amazing story behind every "ppruner" who received the GC

p.s. : OD = open door (an interview in which you can meet the Emirates recruiter without a former selection - attend with your CV and photo)
AD = assessment day (an interview you can attend to ONLY after you have been selected - by Emirates directly or by one of their appointed conjunction agency)
FI = final interview (an interview in which you talk one on one with the recruiter - you can get here after successfully pass the OD or/and AD)
GC = the most important phone call of your life ... the Golden Call in which you are congratulated for successfully joining Emirates

[KuB]

For the full lenght pic: white background.

For a male, legs a bit spread, arms loose next to your body (hands visible) and a smile showing your teeth.

Not sure for a female and I dont have the papers next to me.

[mirkus158]

Hi, is there anybody with DOJ 22nd of April?:cool:

[frst]

:ugh::ugh::ugh:

I had my FI 15/02 (6th week will start in 3 days) and my online status is still "Applied" and most of the people are in "Approval in progress", some of them already received GC....

And I'm still in "Applied"...


Is that enough strong reason for panic attack?

[charlayfarlay]

Hi Guys,

I really have no idea where to post this but since I am an Emirates Wannabe, I figured I should start here!

I went for an Assessment Day back in 2006, I was only 21 and I didnt get asked back :( But I am considering applying again, the only thing that puts me off applying, is that I have a few tattoos. One on my foot, wrist, 2 on my lower neck and an inner finger tattoo on my ring finger (all very small tattoos!) All of them are pretty easy to cover up except the one on my inner finger. I think this may be a big issue and I would not know how to cover this discretely. Do you think there is any point in applying?

Thanks x

[keepithigh]

Hey all!!

I live in India,and here for last 2 yrs (almost) EK is recruiting Bengali Speakers.I dont speak Bengali,but I'd like to know what level of Bengali are they looking for?
I understand that u need to know to read write and speak Bengali,but do they have any test or written examination for that matter?? :confused: IF someone knows abt it..plz advise me what kinda screening is dere abt BENGALI language..!!

Appreciate it...!! :ok:

[ntt.celine]

Hey, my DOJ is 22 April. We are the same boat :)

[mirkus158]

Hi all,

i've created on FB a group for those who join Emirates 22nd of April, 2012...pls feel free to join :ok: vamooos

Log In | Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/groups/181318348651678/#)

[berber3]

Hi guys and gals this is my first post here having gone through this thread i found it very
helpful so a big thanks to everyone who posted, I was wondering if someone could give me any info about my situation. I had my final interview on the 4th of feb in Dublin and my status changed to approval in progress and has been like this for a few weeks now, some of the people who was in my group have got their GC i have not recivied a rejection email as of yet and it has been 6 weeks now and it is killing me can totaly understand how everyone feels about the wait its a nightmare anyways if you could provide any info that would be fantastic put me out of my misery :)

[asafa]

my status changed to AIP a couple of days after my FI, then 5-6 weeks later I got the infamous rejection mail.

I know people whos status read AIP for 7-8 weeks and their got their GC after all, so dont loose hope.

I know the feeling, I was sick and tired of waiting. but it is way better waiting then getting the reject mail believe me.

[lilou69130]

To lorsmum

Thanks a lot for your answer!
I received today an email from them.Which said that they received all my pending documents and my file has been sent to dubaï...
fingers crossed!
How your sister feels?Does she like Dubaï?
Do the Emirates staff nice?

Thank you again!

[flyguy87]

Thanx for your reply KuB.
thanx for ur reply flyingcupcakegirl :-)
I appreciate it

[flyguy87]

Congrats to all my dear friends who received their golden call. .

Hope i too make it there sumday :)

[keepithigh]

hey Flyguy..

Hw r u man..i m new in this thread..anyways...r u frm India by any chance??ur location says asia..dats why!!
If yes,then can u plz tell me abt screening about bengali language in Emirates..are they conducting any test(written)..or it's just they talk to u in bengali??

If U know this..plz lemme know yaa..it's li'l urgent..!!

And IF u r not even Indian..then u won't know wot in world I am talking about..!:O
Sorry to bug ya..!!


Thanx a ton dude..
appreciate it..

[Noeyps]

Hello Everyone,
l just wanted to find out if there were any successful people who attended the toronto open day on Saturday 17th of March 2012.And if so how was the AD???

[flyguy87]

Hi Keepithigh,

im good. Thank you. Is it an OD/AD YOUR attending TO or a cv submission?I know what you mean. Well i aint sure about any bengali test that you ought to give. Once you are selected after your initial cv submission/OD they have a group discussion a written test in english along with an essay to check your language skills and your arm reach test.

Since you are a bengali i belive thats an annexed preference to your languages your know to.i would suggest you to check with any collegues that you know who have been there before.

Good luck

[flyguy87]

Hi,
Could someone please tell me what are the topics they usually give for the GD??

Thank you