Emirates - Wannabes & Recruitment IV
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re: photos for open day
i had to get my photo taken three times; eventually by a professional photographer (previous ones were just taken in my flat by a friend).
emirates is quite strict in that regard as well as to how you are standing, etc. the rules are:
-plain, straight skirt (no ruffles, pleats, etc) that goes right to the centre of the knees,
-black shoes with heels but no ankle strap and not backless. feet should be together but with one at a slight angle (ie, around 45 degrees),
-plain shirt and a suit jacket,
-arms at sides but slightly bent so that your waistline can be seen,
-hair pulled back,
-white background/floor,
-looking straight at camera (and smiling, of course!)
hope that helps! best to get it right the first time, as it's a pain having to resend photos all the way to dubai
emirates is quite strict in that regard as well as to how you are standing, etc. the rules are:
-plain, straight skirt (no ruffles, pleats, etc) that goes right to the centre of the knees,
-black shoes with heels but no ankle strap and not backless. feet should be together but with one at a slight angle (ie, around 45 degrees),
-plain shirt and a suit jacket,
-arms at sides but slightly bent so that your waistline can be seen,
-hair pulled back,
-white background/floor,
-looking straight at camera (and smiling, of course!)
hope that helps! best to get it right the first time, as it's a pain having to resend photos all the way to dubai
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I'll take part in an assessment day by agency and if I'm short-listed, I'll be invited to Emirates assessment day next Tuesday in Shanghai, browsing thu the thread, I've got some useful infomation already, including procedure, tips, and so on. Much appreciated for kindly you, wish I can do perfectly in each round and luckily work for Emirates.
Anyway, thanks for your info
Anyway, thanks for your info
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Gow does this work, do they ask for your diploma or did they ask and you told them straight up?
Yeah i think its quite silly too easpecially as all other companies only require GCSE.. but all the middle easter ones seem to require 12 years!!
Yeah i think its quite silly too easpecially as all other companies only require GCSE.. but all the middle easter ones seem to require 12 years!!
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I think when I wrote my last post I was just a little peeved.. I'm calmer now 
They actually let me skip the round with the English test because I was born in Australia (they have failed to notice that Singaporeans are at a native level as well though..). I guess they were sifting through the CVs and saw I only had year 11 on mine, so they asked me about it. I said I have year 11 only, so they asked if I had anything else in regards to qualifications, such as a diploma or TAFE, which they can also accept.
I just found out from my friend that Australia has diplomas that take only a year to complete. But I can't find anything in Singapore that's less than 3 years...
They actually let me skip the round with the English test because I was born in Australia (they have failed to notice that Singaporeans are at a native level as well though..). I guess they were sifting through the CVs and saw I only had year 11 on mine, so they asked me about it. I said I have year 11 only, so they asked if I had anything else in regards to qualifications, such as a diploma or TAFE, which they can also accept.
I just found out from my friend that Australia has diplomas that take only a year to complete. But I can't find anything in Singapore that's less than 3 years...
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So, anyway, went to the assesment day today in Bratislava... After all the DVD and talking bit, we did the first group exercise and then I was cut!!
I dont get it, there was a guy who I got talking to who told me he wasnt really interested in the job 'just doing it for fun' and he also did not say one thing during the group exercise but he got selected for the next round, there was also another girl who has the same flying experience as me and didnt get selected for the next step either
point to this post is, do they prefer you to sit back and say nothing or actually participate in the group exercises, from what I and others could see, the ones who just blended into the background and didnt participate got selected!
I am really trying to type this without sounding too annoyed and having sour grapes, but i guess i do and I think it is unfair really to expect people to drive hundreds of km (in my case 800) just to spend 10min doing a group thing and then get cut
ok rant over.... promise there will be no more!
Any advise on what to do next time??
man i need a drink now! hope to hear back from all you guys!!
J
I dont get it, there was a guy who I got talking to who told me he wasnt really interested in the job 'just doing it for fun' and he also did not say one thing during the group exercise but he got selected for the next round, there was also another girl who has the same flying experience as me and didnt get selected for the next step either
point to this post is, do they prefer you to sit back and say nothing or actually participate in the group exercises, from what I and others could see, the ones who just blended into the background and didnt participate got selected!
I am really trying to type this without sounding too annoyed and having sour grapes, but i guess i do and I think it is unfair really to expect people to drive hundreds of km (in my case 800) just to spend 10min doing a group thing and then get cut
ok rant over.... promise there will be no more!
Any advise on what to do next time??
man i need a drink now! hope to hear back from all you guys!!
J
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I think it is unfair really to expect people to drive hundreds of km (in my case 800) just to spend 10min doing a group thing and then get cut
No one expected you to drive that far, you did it because you wanted and it was in this case the best option for you, but this are the rules, and no interviewer cares how far you drove or how much money you've spent in hotel/flights just to get there on that day.
Maybe the desperation showed in your face and believe me that the interview starts the minute that you step in that hotel or venue and not when you think it starts, they watch every single movement that you make, including how you stand, how you talk to people, how much interest you show, how many times you look at your watch, how many times you roll up your eyes, all in all your body language is being monitored and it all happens when you don't know.
I don't know what you have done or not, and who am I to say that what you did was correct or incorrect, but I know that in all interviews, regarding of the position that you go for, it all goes to body language, the talking bit is only to finalize the opinion that they already have about you.
Next time relax and don't set yourself too high expectations, they are looking for someone with that "extra" personality and the more relax that you are the more that your personality shows.
Good luck the next time and don't give up !!
No one expected you to drive that far, you did it because you wanted and it was in this case the best option for you, but this are the rules, and no interviewer cares how far you drove or how much money you've spent in hotel/flights just to get there on that day.
Maybe the desperation showed in your face and believe me that the interview starts the minute that you step in that hotel or venue and not when you think it starts, they watch every single movement that you make, including how you stand, how you talk to people, how much interest you show, how many times you look at your watch, how many times you roll up your eyes, all in all your body language is being monitored and it all happens when you don't know.
I don't know what you have done or not, and who am I to say that what you did was correct or incorrect, but I know that in all interviews, regarding of the position that you go for, it all goes to body language, the talking bit is only to finalize the opinion that they already have about you.
Next time relax and don't set yourself too high expectations, they are looking for someone with that "extra" personality and the more relax that you are the more that your personality shows.
Good luck the next time and don't give up !!
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Hey guys,
try Etihad Airways! They will start recruiting soon again! I attended Emirates assessment day as well and must say that it is pretty unfair!!! Nobody knows the standards they are really looking for! You can be as good as you can, as soon as the dont like you you are dismissed!!!!!!
I also attended Etihad`s assessemnt and must say that it is 1000 times better organized and done than Emirates`!!!!! You are really welcomed and handled as their guests and just after you made it at the first stage they invite you for lunch with them together at their expenses!!! really nice and perfect recruitment officers who look at your general qualifications and after you!!!! They give their best to keep you relaxed as they can! At Emirates the recruitment ladies looks at you sooooo arrogant and bored!!!! I dont like them and I will never go for them again!
i am still waiting fro Etihad`s final approval!!!!!!!!
try Etihad Airways! They will start recruiting soon again! I attended Emirates assessment day as well and must say that it is pretty unfair!!! Nobody knows the standards they are really looking for! You can be as good as you can, as soon as the dont like you you are dismissed!!!!!!
I also attended Etihad`s assessemnt and must say that it is 1000 times better organized and done than Emirates`!!!!! You are really welcomed and handled as their guests and just after you made it at the first stage they invite you for lunch with them together at their expenses!!! really nice and perfect recruitment officers who look at your general qualifications and after you!!!! They give their best to keep you relaxed as they can! At Emirates the recruitment ladies looks at you sooooo arrogant and bored!!!! I dont like them and I will never go for them again!
i am still waiting fro Etihad`s final approval!!!!!!!!
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Sonic, Im going to back Leito on this one.
Please stick to the thread title "Emirates".
You may seem to think that Emirates Recruiting is very unfair, but would you say that if you had got it, or would the other 8000+ current flying crew say its unfair. Just because you have not got the job, lets all have whinge?!
Emirates standards are simply mentioned on their website. They want someone who they think will benieft there airline and customers, BUT obviously they dont know you like a friend, so you have to show your true personality and abilities on the day, and show the the little
they require.
Emirates & Ethihad are 2 different airlines. They will have their own ways and methods. Some will be advantages some will be disadvantages for us.
Maybe the recruitment officers have flown around the world to 6 other Assessment Days across 3 continents. They are not their to have a laugh and a joke. Its serious. They're serious. THey want perfect candidates for their airline.
Remember, everyone is entitled to an opinion
If you feel that way towards Emirates and their staff, fine. Good Luck to you. and I hope you get Etihad.
Please stick to the thread title "Emirates".
You may seem to think that Emirates Recruiting is very unfair, but would you say that if you had got it, or would the other 8000+ current flying crew say its unfair. Just because you have not got the job, lets all have whinge?!
Emirates standards are simply mentioned on their website. They want someone who they think will benieft there airline and customers, BUT obviously they dont know you like a friend, so you have to show your true personality and abilities on the day, and show the the little
extra
Emirates & Ethihad are 2 different airlines. They will have their own ways and methods. Some will be advantages some will be disadvantages for us.
Maybe the recruitment officers have flown around the world to 6 other Assessment Days across 3 continents. They are not their to have a laugh and a joke. Its serious. They're serious. THey want perfect candidates for their airline.
Remember, everyone is entitled to an opinion
If you feel that way towards Emirates and their staff, fine. Good Luck to you. and I hope you get Etihad.
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Sonic, I wish you all the very best with EY, they are an amazing company and they have very big plans, I really hope that you get to be part of it all.
I never attended an EY interview but I can't believe that they pay lunch for the people attending it, (the ones that pass the fist stage as you said), you have to undertand that it cost money and time to do that, maybe you are not aware that last year there were over 62000 aplications on the EK website and open days, maybe EK does not have the time nor the money to host lunch for the people and uses the money to pay for the 240+ planes on order, obviously you are also disappointed about your experience with EK, but you need to see the big picture here, no company has the time or money to do what EY does, good on them if they can do it but the reality is different in most companies.
like hopeful_as_ever said, this is an EK thread and there is no point comparing oranges to bananas, other wise will be talking about all other companies and is not the point, it's great that you share your experience, (good and bad), so that future candidates can read and know what to expect, but please lets not compare, let's help each other and those who can share the do's and dont's this is the forum so that everyone benefits from it all.
Best of luck to everyone !!!
I never attended an EY interview but I can't believe that they pay lunch for the people attending it, (the ones that pass the fist stage as you said), you have to undertand that it cost money and time to do that, maybe you are not aware that last year there were over 62000 aplications on the EK website and open days, maybe EK does not have the time nor the money to host lunch for the people and uses the money to pay for the 240+ planes on order, obviously you are also disappointed about your experience with EK, but you need to see the big picture here, no company has the time or money to do what EY does, good on them if they can do it but the reality is different in most companies.
like hopeful_as_ever said, this is an EK thread and there is no point comparing oranges to bananas, other wise will be talking about all other companies and is not the point, it's great that you share your experience, (good and bad), so that future candidates can read and know what to expect, but please lets not compare, let's help each other and those who can share the do's and dont's this is the forum so that everyone benefits from it all.
Best of luck to everyone !!!
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A question for you all, it's really urgent!
Hi there, I was asked to bring the photos for the final interview, what about lady's hairstyle, I mean the fringe, is it allowed or not? I understood that it's ok but only if it's not so long and doesn't cover the eyebrowns, is it correct?
Thank you!!
Thank you!!
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Registering for Aussie Assessment Day
Hi this is my very first post.
1) I am just wondering how long in advance should you register for an open day? (wanting to apply for 28th of Feb)
2) I am also wondering whether you need to send in your photos when you are registering your cv?
3) I am 21 on the 26th of March will that make a difference?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanking you
1) I am just wondering how long in advance should you register for an open day? (wanting to apply for 28th of Feb)
2) I am also wondering whether you need to send in your photos when you are registering your cv?
3) I am 21 on the 26th of March will that make a difference?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanking you
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Hello everyone.
I was just wondering if someone would be able to help me for just a moment.
I have attempted to read through the 60+ pages of the multiple emirates recruitment threads and will finish reading them all later tonight.
At the moment I am wanting to know a couple of quick questions which I hope, someone could help me out with.
* When applying for a position with Emirates cabin crew, is it more beneficial to attend and open day or apply online? Is there a difference between the two?
* What are emirates after in regards to cabin crew? I assume a good grasp of English would be the most important thing, is there anything else?
* Does anyone have any tips/hints for a first timer who would like to become a member of emirates cabin crew?
Thank you.
I was just wondering if someone would be able to help me for just a moment.
I have attempted to read through the 60+ pages of the multiple emirates recruitment threads and will finish reading them all later tonight.
At the moment I am wanting to know a couple of quick questions which I hope, someone could help me out with.
* When applying for a position with Emirates cabin crew, is it more beneficial to attend and open day or apply online? Is there a difference between the two?
* What are emirates after in regards to cabin crew? I assume a good grasp of English would be the most important thing, is there anything else?
* Does anyone have any tips/hints for a first timer who would like to become a member of emirates cabin crew?
Thank you.
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I am also just learning about applying, but as far as I am aware the open day is actually a recruitment day.
It is a group interview where the recruitment staff can see how well you interact in a group situation.
I think that you need to register your CV online and then go about trying to register for an open day. I hope that is helpful.
Warm Regards
Ness26
It is a group interview where the recruitment staff can see how well you interact in a group situation.
I think that you need to register your CV online and then go about trying to register for an open day. I hope that is helpful.
Warm Regards
Ness26
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Happy!!!
Hello everyone,
Just want to say thank you so much for your replies and tips on how to successfully through to the final interview! I assisted the Open Day today and we were starting with 82 applicants and after the height test (which means you must reach out 212 cm with your arm and on toes, men with shoes and women without shoes) and groups discussion (2 topics) the number was cut down to 17 (amazing elimination though...some people felt so dismissed without any explaination), and unbelievablily I was among the 17!!!...then sometime later we started with the English Test for about 60 minutes, as you all know once the test result came up, there were only 13 survivied...and again I am in. I have finished the Psycometric test and tomorrow I am supposed to be there again at 8:30am for some more activity and elimination process...crossing my fingers, and praying a lot to be successful for tomorrow. Really want to be CC with Emirates.
the 2 recruitment ladies are so friendly and easy access persons...one from Australia and the other from Iceland...both are wonderful.
Good luck to you all.
My recommendation is to be yourself and really not talk too much during the group discussion session. They observe your behavior a lot.
Will keep you posted. Good night
Just want to say thank you so much for your replies and tips on how to successfully through to the final interview! I assisted the Open Day today and we were starting with 82 applicants and after the height test (which means you must reach out 212 cm with your arm and on toes, men with shoes and women without shoes) and groups discussion (2 topics) the number was cut down to 17 (amazing elimination though...some people felt so dismissed without any explaination), and unbelievablily I was among the 17!!!...then sometime later we started with the English Test for about 60 minutes, as you all know once the test result came up, there were only 13 survivied...and again I am in. I have finished the Psycometric test and tomorrow I am supposed to be there again at 8:30am for some more activity and elimination process...crossing my fingers, and praying a lot to be successful for tomorrow. Really want to be CC with Emirates.
the 2 recruitment ladies are so friendly and easy access persons...one from Australia and the other from Iceland...both are wonderful.
Good luck to you all.
My recommendation is to be yourself and really not talk too much during the group discussion session. They observe your behavior a lot.
Will keep you posted. Good night
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Hi everyone,
I have gotten to the stage of sending all my medical information. however, it has been nearly 2 weeks and i havent heard anything. 2 other girls have received emails saying "thanks, we have received your medicals" but i have heard nothing.
Has anyone else had this same problem?
I have gotten to the stage of sending all my medical information. however, it has been nearly 2 weeks and i havent heard anything. 2 other girls have received emails saying "thanks, we have received your medicals" but i have heard nothing.
Has anyone else had this same problem?
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hello again!
Hello everyone,
It's been a while since I wrote last, but it has been 4 fantastic/BUSY months with Emirates. When I left American Airlines I wasn't sure whether or not I'd made the right choice. Now days, I am 100% sure: I am in the right place.
It's been four months of traveling all over the world, everyday is a whole new adventure: different crew, nice passengers and very cool destinations! I must admit I've been lucky with my rosters as well. I am having the time of my life
With that said, I wish you all the best and see you around!
FlyRules
It's been a while since I wrote last, but it has been 4 fantastic/BUSY months with Emirates. When I left American Airlines I wasn't sure whether or not I'd made the right choice. Now days, I am 100% sure: I am in the right place.
It's been four months of traveling all over the world, everyday is a whole new adventure: different crew, nice passengers and very cool destinations! I must admit I've been lucky with my rosters as well. I am having the time of my life
With that said, I wish you all the best and see you around!
FlyRules