Emirates - Wannabes & Recruitment V
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Houston Open Day
Hi,
Is there anyone in here planning to come to Houston open day tomorrow (6/27/08)? Please let me know, because I will be there
CONGRATULATION for all of you who made it!!
Is there anyone in here planning to come to Houston open day tomorrow (6/27/08)? Please let me know, because I will be there
CONGRATULATION for all of you who made it!!
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Elleyseda! How fun to know that someone is coming to Houston Open Day tomorrow! Please stay in touch.. my email is : [email protected]
For "applefigher", I am Indonesian not American, but I have been living in Houston for over two years. Gosh.. I have been waiting for this moment in ages!
For "applefigher", I am Indonesian not American
, but I have been living in Houston for over two years. Gosh.. I have been waiting for this moment in ages!
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Hi Applefighter- thank you so so much for your reply- RELIEF! My friend who got into emirates just emailed me and said that she did the puzzle test and thinks i am unsuccessful!!! i so appreciate what you said.
good luck!!!! i'm so happy for you and everyone who gets in!
Jane
good luck!!!! i'm so happy for you and everyone who gets in!
Jane
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Thanks for all that info, esp Emirates Girl, I attended interview a few years ago and got to final but received a 'no' before the medical stage... hoping to try my luck again in July... either Perth or Adelaide (Australia)
Just a few things I would like to know:
On average, how much should I expect to need to save towards joining costs, such as medicals and so forth? Also, I have flown before so have had the main vaccinations, do I have to get them all again or is proof I have had them enough?
What are Emirates like with regard to teeth? Mine aren't perfect but they look ok in pics, it's mainly in the back the problems are. I have two impacted wisdom teeth, but my dentist said there is no need to remove them unless they cause me pain. (They don't.) Would Emirates still require me to have them taken out? I have had some cavities filled but other than that he said my teeth are fine and can't see any problems.
Also about contact lenses- I know it's said that Emirates don't accept glasses, but I once asked an Emirates crew on my flight and she said if you wear contacts and they irritate you on long flights you may bring a letter from your doctor and Emirates will allow you to wear your glasses after taking off so long as they are off with contacts back in for landing (i.e. no glasses in the terminal) Can any current (working) crew tell me if this is still true?
Also what do they test for in the eye exam? I am guessing is the standard medical tests eg colour blind test, distance vision etc... I wear contact lenses, my vision is perfect (6/6) corrected. Is the test done with or without correction worn?? Is the test only done once (in home country) or is it repeated again when you get to Dubai?? I previously got through interviews but got the 'no' before the stage of doing medical tests. I really want to get to that stage this time and am a little nervous about what is done for medicals!
I would appreciate any tips from those who have recently attended open days/interviews in AUSTRALIA only. I understand EK recruit everywhere but the recruitment seems to be slightly different here. I have heard that those who seems to talk less get through lately, is this true? I don't want to have to 'dumb myself down' to get in but I want to have a good chance as well. I don't know what I did wrong last time, so any pointers would be great!!
Thanks so much, good luck everyone!!
Just a few things I would like to know:
On average, how much should I expect to need to save towards joining costs, such as medicals and so forth? Also, I have flown before so have had the main vaccinations, do I have to get them all again or is proof I have had them enough?
What are Emirates like with regard to teeth? Mine aren't perfect but they look ok in pics, it's mainly in the back the problems are. I have two impacted wisdom teeth, but my dentist said there is no need to remove them unless they cause me pain. (They don't.) Would Emirates still require me to have them taken out? I have had some cavities filled but other than that he said my teeth are fine and can't see any problems.
Also about contact lenses- I know it's said that Emirates don't accept glasses, but I once asked an Emirates crew on my flight and she said if you wear contacts and they irritate you on long flights you may bring a letter from your doctor and Emirates will allow you to wear your glasses after taking off so long as they are off with contacts back in for landing (i.e. no glasses in the terminal) Can any current (working) crew tell me if this is still true?
Also what do they test for in the eye exam? I am guessing is the standard medical tests eg colour blind test, distance vision etc... I wear contact lenses, my vision is perfect (6/6) corrected. Is the test done with or without correction worn?? Is the test only done once (in home country) or is it repeated again when you get to Dubai?? I previously got through interviews but got the 'no' before the stage of doing medical tests. I really want to get to that stage this time and am a little nervous about what is done for medicals!
I would appreciate any tips from those who have recently attended open days/interviews in AUSTRALIA only. I understand EK recruit everywhere but the recruitment seems to be slightly different here. I have heard that those who seems to talk less get through lately, is this true? I don't want to have to 'dumb myself down' to get in but I want to have a good chance as well. I don't know what I did wrong last time, so any pointers would be great!!
Thanks so much, good luck everyone!!
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Thanks emirates girl,
I appreciate your feedback. I think the same way, they want followers. Though my friend made it to the second round and was cut after that, though from what she told me, I was appalled and even more confused.
First of all, we were given specific briefing of what not to wear from the 2nd day...so this was the third day and still girls showed up in open toed shoes, flowery skirts, dresses and messy hair. They made it past my friend and I when we were amongst the most kempt (perfect hair, clothes, conservative jewelry, elegant business shoes etc.). Girls whom when asked to remember and state certain points of the conversation said they forgot and laughed made it through, they sounded like complete airheads. When I was asked I stated points because I have a brain. Sorry for being harsh, but I would understand if they had better answers then me and succeeded me, but some of thse girls had no answers and giggled it off and got past me. Even one girl actually said that customers piss her off and the recruiters were laughing with her, my friend was disgusted and now we are both questioning the true standards of emirates. Knowing this, I wonder if they are really as high up there as they come across. At first I didnt feel discouraged to still want to work for emirates after I got eliminated, I figured that they would have better candidates to get through that far, but when I found this out I was quite upset. How can anybody get through saying something like that?
I dont know what to think of Emirates anymore if their recruiters accept this kind of behaviour and pass them over hard working candidates like myself who would never show theyre having a hard day even if they are, this is not a good sign of customer service. That comment displayed impatience and for this individual to pass through to the end, is a mystery to me.
I appreciate your feedback. I think the same way, they want followers. Though my friend made it to the second round and was cut after that, though from what she told me, I was appalled and even more confused.
First of all, we were given specific briefing of what not to wear from the 2nd day...so this was the third day and still girls showed up in open toed shoes, flowery skirts, dresses and messy hair. They made it past my friend and I when we were amongst the most kempt (perfect hair, clothes, conservative jewelry, elegant business shoes etc.). Girls whom when asked to remember and state certain points of the conversation said they forgot and laughed made it through, they sounded like complete airheads. When I was asked I stated points because I have a brain. Sorry for being harsh, but I would understand if they had better answers then me and succeeded me, but some of thse girls had no answers and giggled it off and got past me. Even one girl actually said that customers piss her off and the recruiters were laughing with her, my friend was disgusted and now we are both questioning the true standards of emirates. Knowing this, I wonder if they are really as high up there as they come across. At first I didnt feel discouraged to still want to work for emirates after I got eliminated, I figured that they would have better candidates to get through that far, but when I found this out I was quite upset. How can anybody get through saying something like that?
I dont know what to think of Emirates anymore if their recruiters accept this kind of behaviour and pass them over hard working candidates like myself who would never show theyre having a hard day even if they are, this is not a good sign of customer service. That comment displayed impatience and for this individual to pass through to the end, is a mystery to me.
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hi guys, i'm going to Dubai on 25th of july.
i passed all the stages, medicals, etc, so i want to give you some advices about the interviews especially about the group discussions. don't try to lead the group, and don't be shy. they want friendly and open people, who wants to understand others and could be able to provide excellent customer service. they don't care what point of view you have and actually it doesn't matter. there is no right answer. so don't waste your time thinking what is the best answer. the most importrant is how you deliver your own opinion and how you appreciate other’s opinion at the same time to deliver your own opinion nicely - without offending others. smille all the time, when you are talking to someone look him/her in the eyes. remember- keep smiling and be friendly is the key
don't be a smart as*
You will work all the time with customers so try to think about this. if you want to lead you better apply for managing position.
i passed all the stages, medicals, etc, so i want to give you some advices about the interviews especially about the group discussions. don't try to lead the group, and don't be shy. they want friendly and open people, who wants to understand others and could be able to provide excellent customer service. they don't care what point of view you have and actually it doesn't matter. there is no right answer. so don't waste your time thinking what is the best answer. the most importrant is how you deliver your own opinion and how you appreciate other’s opinion at the same time to deliver your own opinion nicely - without offending others. smille all the time, when you are talking to someone look him/her in the eyes. remember- keep smiling and be friendly is the key
don't be a smart as*You will work all the time with customers so try to think about this. if you want to lead you better apply for managing position.
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Hi, does anyone have any information for me about the questions posted above? Not so much the interview stuff, as people are posting about that, but about the medical and eye sight requirements. Please help if you can, I'm getting very worried as less than 2 weeks to my interview!!! 
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Question for all who got employed from emirates
Just a quick enquiry for those who got employed by EK. Alot of us are having a discussion in regards to the final interview proccess. we would like to know if you got in did you do the puzzle or not i cant do a voting thing but would certainly would like to know the figures. thanks all who took the time to read this post.
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hey there. now that u mention it i didnt do that puzzle test either. im starting on jul 11th. i was wondering what they were doin after their interviews. i did the physc test on my first day of interviews. i though they were just doin the phsyc test again.best of luck xx
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about the cost for the medicals is vary depending on the country you live in. i have no idea how much it will cost in australia. i can tell you how much i spent in Bulgaria. so i paid for the medicals and x-rays around $140 and for the vaccinations $180.
teeth:
· Teeth should be free from caries and all necessary fillings completed.
· Roots etc. should have been removed. Sockets clean, uninfected and healthy.
· Temporary fillings are not acceptable.
· Gingiva and oral cavity to be free from infection or disease.
· Teeth should be free from plaque, scaled and polished. Good level of periodontal health.
· Crown and bridgework, if present, should be in good condition.
· On initial examination in EK clinic, if treatment is found to be unsatisfactory or uncompleted, it will
need to be restored at the patients expense.
· Dentures, if applicable, should be in good condition and fit properly.
· Root canal treatment should be complete and satisfactory. For recent RCT, a post treatment periapical
X-ray should be supplied
· Wisdom teeth which are normally symptom-free (i.e. which do not compromise adjacent teeth or
do not create recurrent infections) do NOT require removal.
· Dentition should be of cosmetically acceptable appearance
· Gaps / missing teeth do not need to be replaced by bridges etc. If posterior and unnoticeable.
OPHTHALMIC REPORT:
Visual Acuity:
Distant Visual Acuity must be CORRECTABLE with contact lenses to 6/9 (or the equivalent measure of 20/30) using both eyes.
Near visual acuity must be CORRECTABLE to at least N5 at 30-50cm and N14 at 100cm.
Contact lenses:
EMIRATES only permit cabin crew to fly with contact lenses. Spectacles must be available for standby correction. Soft permeable contact lenses are preferable for Cabin Crew. The very dry, cabin environment is unsuitable for hard non-permeable lenses. Candidates who require hard lenses (e.g. for keratoconus) to meet the vision standards are considered unsuitable.
the eye test is just a standart one so don't worry.
good luck
teeth:
· Teeth should be free from caries and all necessary fillings completed.
· Roots etc. should have been removed. Sockets clean, uninfected and healthy.
· Temporary fillings are not acceptable.
· Gingiva and oral cavity to be free from infection or disease.
· Teeth should be free from plaque, scaled and polished. Good level of periodontal health.
· Crown and bridgework, if present, should be in good condition.
· On initial examination in EK clinic, if treatment is found to be unsatisfactory or uncompleted, it will
need to be restored at the patients expense.
· Dentures, if applicable, should be in good condition and fit properly.
· Root canal treatment should be complete and satisfactory. For recent RCT, a post treatment periapical
X-ray should be supplied
· Wisdom teeth which are normally symptom-free (i.e. which do not compromise adjacent teeth or
do not create recurrent infections) do NOT require removal.
· Dentition should be of cosmetically acceptable appearance
· Gaps / missing teeth do not need to be replaced by bridges etc. If posterior and unnoticeable.
OPHTHALMIC REPORT:
Visual Acuity:
Distant Visual Acuity must be CORRECTABLE with contact lenses to 6/9 (or the equivalent measure of 20/30) using both eyes.
Near visual acuity must be CORRECTABLE to at least N5 at 30-50cm and N14 at 100cm.
Contact lenses:
EMIRATES only permit cabin crew to fly with contact lenses. Spectacles must be available for standby correction. Soft permeable contact lenses are preferable for Cabin Crew. The very dry, cabin environment is unsuitable for hard non-permeable lenses. Candidates who require hard lenses (e.g. for keratoconus) to meet the vision standards are considered unsuitable.
the eye test is just a standart one so don't worry.
good luck
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Elleni!!
Thank you so much, that is JUST what I needed to find out, I am sure I meet this, will print and take to my dentist & optician and double check if I should be ok to meet this...
Thanks again, one less thing to be stressed about!! Thanks for your well wishes also..!
Thanks again, one less thing to be stressed about!! Thanks for your well wishes also..!
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Emirates Walk-In interview (Malaysia & Singapore)
Hey hey. For those interested to attend the walk- in interview in Malaysia or Singapore, the details are as follows:
Penang Open Day (Emirates Airline)
Date: 5 July2008 (Saturday)
Venue: EvergreenLaurelHotel, Penang
53, Persiaran Gurney
10250 Penang,
Malaysia.
Room: Cantonment Room, Lobby Level
Time: Walk in anytime from 9.00am – 4.00pm
&
Kuala Lumpur Open Day (Emirates Airline - Flight Stewardess)
Date : 6 July 2008 (Sunday)
Venue: Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel
Corner of Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan Ampang
50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Room: Function Room 3 & 4
Time: Walk in anytime from 9.30am-4pm
Singapore
Date: 12 July 2008
Venue: Furama Riverfront Hotel
405, Havelock Road,
Singapore. 169633
Room: Mercury 2 & 3 (Level 5)
Time: Walk in anytime from 9.00am-4pm
Penang Open Day (Emirates Airline)
Date: 5 July2008 (Saturday)
Venue: EvergreenLaurelHotel, Penang
53, Persiaran Gurney
10250 Penang,
Malaysia.
Room: Cantonment Room, Lobby Level
Time: Walk in anytime from 9.00am – 4.00pm
&
Kuala Lumpur Open Day (Emirates Airline - Flight Stewardess)
Date : 6 July 2008 (Sunday)
Venue: Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel
Corner of Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan Ampang
50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Room: Function Room 3 & 4
Time: Walk in anytime from 9.30am-4pm
Singapore
Date: 12 July 2008
Venue: Furama Riverfront Hotel
405, Havelock Road,
Singapore. 169633
Room: Mercury 2 & 3 (Level 5)
Time: Walk in anytime from 9.00am-4pm
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Misdemeanor
I'm currently an FA for an airline in the US, but am really considering Emirates. My only concern is that I have a misdemeanor traffic violation on my record(from 8 years ago) and am wondering how this would affect my eligibilty for employment there. It was not something that disqualified me for my current FA job here in the states,but I don't know if Emirates' policies are stricter in that area. Could someone please clarify who is in the know? Thanks!
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i am absent for 1 week from this website
when i hear your history of open days we feel like in the interview with you
you write all details and i am so angry about you like you say many people not qualified pass in but the luck is an important thing
.
also don t give up your personality cracter by enthusiastic
and talent so move on and hard luck next time
god bless all candidats
when i hear your history of open days we feel like in the interview with you
you write all details and i am so angry about you like you say many people not qualified pass in but the luck is an important thing
.also don t give up your personality cracter by enthusiastic
and talent so move on and hard luck next time
god bless all candidats
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Hello
I'll be attending the Saturday Open Day in Penang, anybody else planning to go?? perhaps we can share some information on msn, and help to calm each other, as i am soo nervous~~ >.<
1) Any advices on how to excel on the open day??
2) Anybody knows if SASS recruitment team are singaporeans or foreigners??
3) Any CC from Emirates who were recruited through penang open day??
Looking forward to some replies.
THANK YOU SO MUCH! ^^
1) Any advices on how to excel on the open day??
2) Anybody knows if SASS recruitment team are singaporeans or foreigners??
3) Any CC from Emirates who were recruited through penang open day??
Looking forward to some replies.
THANK YOU SO MUCH! ^^
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hello everyone
hello everyone!!
can anyone help me' i have a question?
i just had my final interview with emirates last week, and i didnt put my referees in the paper and the lady told me to sent them to dubai, but she didnt tell that if it has to be the two references in a letter or i just have to sent them just their personal details about my referees like name, email address adn telephone number im just confuse.
someone can tell me if i have to sent reference letter or just two reference with their names and number and email adress, with the other things that they asked me to sent.
i just wanna know, and also the proof of employment have to be in english because i m from south america and she didnt also said that.
ok please can anyone help me with this i have to sent this papaer this week.
thanks
can anyone help me' i have a question?
i just had my final interview with emirates last week, and i didnt put my referees in the paper and the lady told me to sent them to dubai, but she didnt tell that if it has to be the two references in a letter or i just have to sent them just their personal details about my referees like name, email address adn telephone number im just confuse.
someone can tell me if i have to sent reference letter or just two reference with their names and number and email adress, with the other things that they asked me to sent.
i just wanna know, and also the proof of employment have to be in english because i m from south america and she didnt also said that.
ok please can anyone help me with this i have to sent this papaer this week.
thanks
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If you have reference letters make copies and send them to Emirates. Don't send originals.
All documents should be in english. Any documents in a language (other than English) should be translated into English by an authorised signatory.
All documents should be in english. Any documents in a language (other than English) should be translated into English by an authorised signatory.