Etihad - Wannabes & Recruitment IV
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hey guys,
I know how frustrating the wait is but just hang in there. Im sure that they will call everyone at some point. Just think, they must have so many people to sort out. Loads of paperwork, calls, emails and stuff!
I dont know how they are allocating people on courses, maybe they do want people who speak languages first but then at the same time my start date is 23rd Aug and I only speak English.
prognosis- yes when you get the call, they send you the medical so you can start right away. I had mine done today, there is quite a lot to do but if you just take it to your doctor then they should know what to do. I was lucky that my doctor has done loads of medicals for Etihad and Emirates crew and was familiar with the forms!
I know how frustrating the wait is but just hang in there. Im sure that they will call everyone at some point. Just think, they must have so many people to sort out. Loads of paperwork, calls, emails and stuff!
I dont know how they are allocating people on courses, maybe they do want people who speak languages first but then at the same time my start date is 23rd Aug and I only speak English.
prognosis- yes when you get the call, they send you the medical so you can start right away. I had mine done today, there is quite a lot to do but if you just take it to your doctor then they should know what to do. I was lucky that my doctor has done loads of medicals for Etihad and Emirates crew and was familiar with the forms!
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I went for the Etihad Cadet Pilot Selection and got through to the group stages and interview. One of the other guys there said in the interview at the end, "How can you expect me to sign a contract when you haven't even shown us what the college is like!?!". He came out of the interview almost crying because they didn't like what he had said. We then found out that 2 weeks later he got in! Whilst our group in one of the group exercises gets a big applause at the way we approached one of the tasks (the idea was mine!) and I didn't even get close. It just goes to show that you never know.
Last year they also chose an 18 year old girl who didn't know the difference between an Airbus and a Boeing...seriously! She also only had 2 weeks work experience at Tesco's. She also didn't seem to have a very 'leadership-like' personality profile. But she gets selected. In my opinion it's all about getting the demographics right. For example - you have a certain number of females, you have to have a certain number of 18 year olds or 22 year olds, don't take too many people older than 24 etc etc etc...
I could be wrong but that's the impression I got!
I went for the Etihad Cadet Pilot Selection and got through to the group stages and interview. One of the other guys there said in the interview at the end, "How can you expect me to sign a contract when you haven't even shown us what the college is like!?!". He came out of the interview almost crying because they didn't like what he had said. We then found out that 2 weeks later he got in! Whilst our group in one of the group exercises gets a big applause at the way we approached one of the tasks (the idea was mine!) and I didn't even get close. It just goes to show that you never know.
Last year they also chose an 18 year old girl who didn't know the difference between an Airbus and a Boeing...seriously! She also only had 2 weeks work experience at Tesco's. She also didn't seem to have a very 'leadership-like' personality profile. But she gets selected. In my opinion it's all about getting the demographics right. For example - you have a certain number of females, you have to have a certain number of 18 year olds or 22 year olds, don't take too many people older than 24 etc etc etc...
I could be wrong but that's the impression I got!
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I heard the rumour about languages as well. One of the girls I know starting in July does speak Arabic, but I start in August too and I only speak english...so who knows!
Prognosis, yes I have been given my medicals will be submitting them any minute now, fingers crossed!
Good luck everyone
Prognosis, yes I have been given my medicals will be submitting them any minute now, fingers crossed!
Good luck everyone
Join Date: Feb 2009
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hi
Hi people, knowing languages cannot be the reason why they call you now.
Infact I speak three languages, but they haven't called me yet.
Just wait, and I think we do not have to think on reasons, because, maybe, there is no reason.
Bye...
Infact I speak three languages, but they haven't called me yet.
Just wait, and I think we do not have to think on reasons, because, maybe, there is no reason.
Bye...
Join Date: Apr 2009
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I have spoken to Celeste in HR and she said that Sep is full for English speakers but still has spaces for people that speak other languages. I think there is only 2 people arranging the training so it is taking them a while to get through everyone. My date is 18th Oct but people that are still waiting could be placed in sep so dont worry it is not going just in date order.
The last AD is today so hopefully everyone will hear soon.
The last AD is today so hopefully everyone will hear soon.
Join Date: Jun 2009
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RESUME
HI everyone, can somebody tell me what should i include in my resume for first timer to become a cabin crew, im doing graphics and advertising so all my resume will only shows that....anyone pls tell me what should i include, thank you... and btw is etihad airways are recruiting a new crew.??
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Vertigowerty - nevertheless congrats on getting through!!! Did they mention a possible starting date for you guys on your AD? Some wannabes said earlier on this forum that they are looking for Greek, Turkish and Arabic speakers...so maybe the other foreign languages do not count as much for the moment?
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My friend flying for Etihad as CC told me earlier to wait patiently for further AD as there are many contracts expiring in July! I guess many will go without renewing their contracts. Hopefully Etihad will be out massively recruiting again....