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References
Spoon82, if you read the FAQs about references once you log in to view your submitted application and referees' section, you will see that its the Department of Transport who needs all those details in order to issue you your ID pass. If they have asked your ex-manager to provide the number of the company although it does not exist, just give it to them. Surely your ex boss still remembers the number or must have some sort of document with the number on it. At least they will have something to work on and eventually find out that you are telling the truth. As for the Spanish speaking only referee, its a tricky one. I suppose you will have to find another one or ask BA whether you could provide a character reference instead. I had to provide a character one as I only have one job reference. Good luck.
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Hello,
Does BA phone your past/current employers or they do write/fax them?
If they phone it might a bit of a problem for foreign employers who may be able to understand a respond to a written document but not necessarily be able to speak and even less to understand spoken english
Do you know which way they go about it?
Does BA phone your past/current employers or they do write/fax them?
If they phone it might a bit of a problem for foreign employers who may be able to understand a respond to a written document but not necessarily be able to speak and even less to understand spoken english
Do you know which way they go about it?
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References /Spoon and Kelly
As Londonphilou said if you give them exact name of the company includin g tel numbers they may trace it as being a company that ceased trading, they may also find out whi the directors were. In England it is possible simply by goinf on company house web site and I am sure there is the equivalent in Spain.
Kelly, your ex employers acted illegally (it's an offense not to pay nics etc) and you should report them expecially if you have worked there for a 10 months period.
Kelly, your ex employers acted illegally (it's an offense not to pay nics etc) and you should report them expecially if you have worked there for a 10 months period.
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Uniform fitting
Hello,
Is it too late to leave the uniform fitting appointment to 1 week before commencing training? As I am abroad I would rather avoid to come to UK just for that. I am a standard size , I worn uniform before and normally I never needed to make adjustments etc.
Would it be too late?
Is it too late to leave the uniform fitting appointment to 1 week before commencing training? As I am abroad I would rather avoid to come to UK just for that. I am a standard size , I worn uniform before and normally I never needed to make adjustments etc.
Would it be too late?
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yeah i should but as the owner went bankrupt i doubt i will be able to do anything about it. i spoke to the company dealing with the liquidation and they just said they made a note of it.
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Hello Christin
Yes, I think a week before the training course starts is too late. I live abroad myself and I am going to the UK next week just for the uniform fitting !! Leaving it to the week before you risk not having your uniform when required to wear it in the training course and that may not make BA trainers very happy! But this is my peronal opinion.
Yes, I think a week before the training course starts is too late. I live abroad myself and I am going to the UK next week just for the uniform fitting !! Leaving it to the week before you risk not having your uniform when required to wear it in the training course and that may not make BA trainers very happy! But this is my peronal opinion.
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Hi there,
Initially when I booked my uniform fitting I booked for the 3rd March and my course begins on 10th March. I told the uniform person on the phone and she said it was ok as you dont get your uniform until approx a couple of weeks into the course. I have had to change it to another date as something else has come up on that date but just to check I would call the Uniform Store number to be on the safe side.
Hope that helps !!
Initially when I booked my uniform fitting I booked for the 3rd March and my course begins on 10th March. I told the uniform person on the phone and she said it was ok as you dont get your uniform until approx a couple of weeks into the course. I have had to change it to another date as something else has come up on that date but just to check I would call the Uniform Store number to be on the safe side.
Hope that helps !!
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Thanks Dmed and Annas
Still don't know what to do...
Does anybody here who has already starting training at LHR knows for sure when you need your uniform during training.?
Has anybody had their unifrm fitting 1 week before training?
pls help!
Still don't know what to do...
Does anybody here who has already starting training at LHR knows for sure when you need your uniform during training.?
Has anybody had their unifrm fitting 1 week before training?
pls help!
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Christin
I start on the 25th of Feb, I originally had my fitting for the 15th Feb, I called Uniforms and they said it was better for them if you could have your appointment earlier, then theyve got more time to get the uniform ready.
I changed mine to the fitting to the 8th, I dont think there is any rule set in stone about when you have to have it done.
Hope that helps
I start on the 25th of Feb, I originally had my fitting for the 15th Feb, I called Uniforms and they said it was better for them if you could have your appointment earlier, then theyve got more time to get the uniform ready.
I changed mine to the fitting to the 8th, I dont think there is any rule set in stone about when you have to have it done.
Hope that helps
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EF Course 21 and 28 January
Anyone who has aleardy started on those dates might want to give us a little feedback how it has been so far. Anything you want to share with us who are starting soon. And are you given a lot of handouts/manuals to take home on the first day? Thanks.
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Don't worry about uniform fitting! I had mine eight days before I started training and I know several people on my course weren't able to get a date for fitting before training and had to do it during! Not a problem at all!
As for references, they will contact them by post. Also, in some cases, by fax.
On first day of training, they will give you a handout, personal learning journal and a couple of documents. Be prepared by the end of the course you have loads of manuals, books and paper!
As for references, they will contact them by post. Also, in some cases, by fax.
On first day of training, they will give you a handout, personal learning journal and a couple of documents. Be prepared by the end of the course you have loads of manuals, books and paper!
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Group exercise
Basically you are put in a room with 4 or 5 other candidates and you are given a scenario or an issue to solve or discuss, for example mine was a tour operator who had a list of complaints from its customers and compensation money to be shared among them, but we had to decide who deserves to get them and how much they should get too. It was something like this but you could get any other scenario. Anyway, this exercise is carried out to see how you work as a team. They are not looking who has got the best idea or who is the clever one. Thats where your communication skills come into play. Before you start the excercise, you might be asked to introduce yourself to each other and say something about yourself. You can say whatever you like. Do LISTEN what others are saying as you might be asked in the 2to1 interview to say something about your team members. At least remember their names. And they might also ask you what were your contributions in the exercise and how did you feel etc. Hope that helps.
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Hello all,
I'm starting very soon and was wondering how people were getting on who are already on the course? I think one started last week if so hope you are enjoying it?
Lopnphilou been for the uniform fitting yet?
Also to add to the above answer try to remember a few details about the people in your group (ie, in mine someone was a keen golfer, another loved asian food etc...this shows at the interview that you quickly picked up on small details that can make a difference when talking to a passenger)
I'm starting very soon and was wondering how people were getting on who are already on the course? I think one started last week if so hope you are enjoying it?
Lopnphilou been for the uniform fitting yet?
Also to add to the above answer try to remember a few details about the people in your group (ie, in mine someone was a keen golfer, another loved asian food etc...this shows at the interview that you quickly picked up on small details that can make a difference when talking to a passenger)
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Current Lhr Ef Trainees.....news Pls!..
Hello!
Hope you've all had a good start...and you are enjoying your training, I immagine you must be really busy at the moment and possibly not have much time to visit PPRUNE....However if you ever do just keep us posted and tell us how you're doing.
All the best to all! also the ones will be starting soon
Hope you've all had a good start...and you are enjoying your training, I immagine you must be really busy at the moment and possibly not have much time to visit PPRUNE....However if you ever do just keep us posted and tell us how you're doing.
All the best to all! also the ones will be starting soon
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Uniform fitting..
WelcomeAboard, my uniform fitting is scheduled for the 12th of February.
Was going to apply for my CRC on the 3rd of Feb, that is a month exactly before I start but I got a call today and they asked me to apply for it as soon as possible. So I have just done it and sent off everything that was required.
Was going to apply for my CRC on the 3rd of Feb, that is a month exactly before I start but I got a call today and they asked me to apply for it as soon as possible. So I have just done it and sent off everything that was required.
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Hi,
I know this has probably been asked but what are they telling people at the interview will happen at the end of the 11 month contract, if anything at all. Does anyone already working for BA have any ideas. Problem is I'd be leaving a permanent contract to go.
Thanks.
I know this has probably been asked but what are they telling people at the interview will happen at the end of the 11 month contract, if anything at all. Does anyone already working for BA have any ideas. Problem is I'd be leaving a permanent contract to go.
Thanks.
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Definitely no guarantees at the end of 11 month contract. Worst option is 'thank you and goodbye' best position will be an offer of either Gatwick or Heathrow S/H. Something in the middle would be ground based jobbie i.e. Customer Service Agent or another 11 month contract. Lots of flights being canx due to no crew, so everything to play for!
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Yes, this has been asked many times. I have copied and pasted my answer to this from 27DEC07.
'Officially, there is no chance of being kept on after the 11 months.
The last intake of temporary crew did a 6 month contract and were then offered LGW. So it could happen again but it is not guaranteed. A few of the ex-WW crew that went to LGW were quite vocal about the differences so therefore LGW management are voicing concern about taking ex-WW crew again. However, going by the recent crew shortages, they may not have choice. There is the 900 hour rule that may effect employability, which may be another reason why there are no guarantees.
It is highly doubtful that the current intake of WW temps will be kept on at WW. They would need to clear the hundreds of existing crew on transfer lists before that would happen. If there are vacanies at EF, there is no reason that they wouldn't be offered places there but again, transfer lists will need to be honoured first.'
If you ask the at the interview all they can say is that it is an 11 month contract. It's a bit of a risk but worth it if you get a permanent contract.
'Officially, there is no chance of being kept on after the 11 months.
The last intake of temporary crew did a 6 month contract and were then offered LGW. So it could happen again but it is not guaranteed. A few of the ex-WW crew that went to LGW were quite vocal about the differences so therefore LGW management are voicing concern about taking ex-WW crew again. However, going by the recent crew shortages, they may not have choice. There is the 900 hour rule that may effect employability, which may be another reason why there are no guarantees.
It is highly doubtful that the current intake of WW temps will be kept on at WW. They would need to clear the hundreds of existing crew on transfer lists before that would happen. If there are vacanies at EF, there is no reason that they wouldn't be offered places there but again, transfer lists will need to be honoured first.'
If you ask the at the interview all they can say is that it is an 11 month contract. It's a bit of a risk but worth it if you get a permanent contract.