Virgin Australia - Wannabes & Recruitment
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All new to this!
so yeah, i guess a hello is in order! 
My flatmate and I both applied for cabin crew about 3 weeks ago. And last week we got the email to go in for the Interview on the 21 August..(Sydney)
Im currently working for QF but not as flight crew.. It seems like allot of you peeps are currently flight crew with another airline. Quite intimidating, I hope that the interview wont be full on.. However I am pretty confident, and really excited about the interview.. I guess my best weapon would be my experience in customer service
Could someone please explain to me why a medical would be $200 - $250??
Man i really want this job! Will let you know how we go...
D
My flatmate and I both applied for cabin crew about 3 weeks ago. And last week we got the email to go in for the Interview on the 21 August..(Sydney)
Im currently working for QF but not as flight crew.. It seems like allot of you peeps are currently flight crew with another airline. Quite intimidating, I hope that the interview wont be full on.. However I am pretty confident, and really excited about the interview.. I guess my best weapon would be my experience in customer service
Could someone please explain to me why a medical would be $200 - $250??
Man i really want this job! Will let you know how we go...
D
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Deon85
Hey Deon85,
Congrtas on the VRD!!! Firstly i will let you know that i have never been flightr crew and at the moment, i am at the medical stage. They are looking for people with Customer service experience.
Also, they want people that can string two sentances together and can really talk/get along with anyone. Just don't be too loud and over powering in the group exercises. One girl in my VRD was so cocky and would not stop talking (and talking about herself), and as you can imagine... she didn't get very far. Also... just be ready for the cut. It is not the most pleasent moment of the day but lets hope you make it through to the interview.
The actual interview in the second half of the day is really full on. My interview went for 45 minutes and the questions really get into detail about your customer service experiences and conflict situations. You also do a role play, customer service and problem resolving situation.
RE: Medical
The cost is relative to the time spent taking it i guess. I know when generally i go to the doctor (10-15mins) it costs arount $50-$60. The medicals usually go for arount one hour so times that by 4, $200 - $240.
Anyway... i hope this helps. Keep us in touch,
Maeson
Congrtas on the VRD!!! Firstly i will let you know that i have never been flightr crew and at the moment, i am at the medical stage. They are looking for people with Customer service experience.
Also, they want people that can string two sentances together and can really talk/get along with anyone. Just don't be too loud and over powering in the group exercises. One girl in my VRD was so cocky and would not stop talking (and talking about herself), and as you can imagine... she didn't get very far. Also... just be ready for the cut. It is not the most pleasent moment of the day but lets hope you make it through to the interview.
The actual interview in the second half of the day is really full on. My interview went for 45 minutes and the questions really get into detail about your customer service experiences and conflict situations. You also do a role play, customer service and problem resolving situation.
RE: Medical
The cost is relative to the time spent taking it i guess. I know when generally i go to the doctor (10-15mins) it costs arount $50-$60. The medicals usually go for arount one hour so times that by 4, $200 - $240.
Anyway... i hope this helps. Keep us in touch,
Maeson
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Ground School Dates
I think those who got the medical email this week will get the "yes" call on Monday the 1st of September for the October Ground school.
Welcome to Deon85.....good luck on the 21st of August VRD
Anstar......good luck for the 19th of August VRD
Tyguybye......good luck for the 20th of August VRD
Our 001.....good luck for your August VRD
Cherry.....How did your August VRD go??
Good luck everyone....Has anyone else heard anything this week?? Anyone know the Ground School dates? ect
Welcome to Deon85.....good luck on the 21st of August VRD
Anstar......good luck for the 19th of August VRD
Tyguybye......good luck for the 20th of August VRD
Our 001.....good luck for your August VRD
Cherry.....How did your August VRD go??
Good luck everyone....Has anyone else heard anything this week?? Anyone know the Ground School dates? ect
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It is now the waiting game till they call re the medical. Congrats on getting this far! You should hear something soon as they are now doing the job offers and I think it will all be very quick from here on in.
I agree with chicken or Fish... I would say it will be late next week or early the week after in regards to getting the 'job offer' call.
I can't wait!!
I agree with chicken or Fish... I would say it will be late next week or early the week after in regards to getting the 'job offer' call.
I can't wait!!
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Congratulations!
Congratulations Mattandy....that's fantastic news....After your reference check the next stage will be a quick email to tell you you are at the next stage (meaning you will need to wait a bit longer for the medical phone call /email).....after a few days/weeks/months they will phone you and ask you to do a medical.....after that is the job offer phone call and a Ground School start date..
So keep checking your emails, read the forum for updates and have your phone close by (lol)....That phone call may only be days away...good luck.
So keep checking your emails, read the forum for updates and have your phone close by (lol)....That phone call may only be days away...good luck.
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hey maeson
I think the next lot of people are non flight crew external ones.
A mate of mine who is looking at doing Emirates FC gave me this book to read about applying to be cabin crew etc and the type of questions they ask you. Must say it has definitely come in handy with examples of some complex questions. If I get through to the end of the day (which i hopefully should) how long after that do they usually take to let you know if your moving on to the next round?
Doing my First Aid training this weekend. Also a quick question in regards to that. On the VRD email they say you have to bring a Senior First Aid Cert. However that has been phased out and now its called Apply First Aid, Would that be an issue??
D
I think the next lot of people are non flight crew external ones.
A mate of mine who is looking at doing Emirates FC gave me this book to read about applying to be cabin crew etc and the type of questions they ask you. Must say it has definitely come in handy with examples of some complex questions. If I get through to the end of the day (which i hopefully should) how long after that do they usually take to let you know if your moving on to the next round?
Doing my First Aid training this weekend. Also a quick question in regards to that. On the VRD email they say you have to bring a Senior First Aid Cert. However that has been phased out and now its called Apply First Aid, Would that be an issue??
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80 more cabin crew for early 2009
I heard V will hire 260 cabin crew for the first intake and 80 more for early 2009.....I think the July/August people will be safe and get through for the start up....with over 12 VRD's in the last few weeks/months I think they are really finding it hard to find great people like those on this forum
Go for gold guys....I really hope we all get in!
MJW006......welcome to the forum.....When was your VRD??.....What stage are you at?
Go for gold guys....I really hope we all get in!
MJW006......welcome to the forum.....When was your VRD??.....What stage are you at?
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Hey Deon,
I dont know if they would be only interviewing non CC for your VRD. My VRD was a mixed bag. i don't think there would be any reason to seperate CC and non CC but anyway... let us know if that is the case.
Try not to rely on these books, ect. Use them as a guide but remember the recruiters have interviewed 1000's of people and they will know which answers are fabricated. As i said, be yourself and honest.
First aid should be fine. I am doing mine this weekend too.
In regards to when you will hear form them. I heard from the 7 days after the VRD. Nothing special, just letting me know i have made it passed the VRD onto the next round.
Hope this helps and good luck.
Maeson.
I dont know if they would be only interviewing non CC for your VRD. My VRD was a mixed bag. i don't think there would be any reason to seperate CC and non CC but anyway... let us know if that is the case.
Try not to rely on these books, ect. Use them as a guide but remember the recruiters have interviewed 1000's of people and they will know which answers are fabricated. As i said, be yourself and honest.
First aid should be fine. I am doing mine this weekend too.
In regards to when you will hear form them. I heard from the 7 days after the VRD. Nothing special, just letting me know i have made it passed the VRD onto the next round.
Hope this helps and good luck.
Maeson.
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hey CorF.. congrats.. I have been following this forum for a while. I dont really wanna discuss where i am at etc. Hopefully i'll be happy to do this soon though..
All i will say is that im still in the process.
And also Thanks heaps to everyone on ths forum you keep me hopeful~!!!
All i will say is that im still in the process.
And also Thanks heaps to everyone on ths forum you keep me hopeful~!!!
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Medical bargain!!
I Just want To Fly......your medical is a BARGAIN....I'm booked in but not sure how much mine will cost...I preparing myself for the $250 mark....
MJW006....I'm glad you are still in the process.....well done...it's a big achievement and I'm sure you will let us know when it's time...good luck
Good post Maeson....I agree the best advice is to be yourself. Before the interview I wrote down all my customer service experiences and used these as examples during my interview. When you actually sit down and think about customers, management, staff etc there is a lot to talk about..Good luck Deon.
PS...Look out for V Australia TV ads on Channel 7 this weekend starring Hamish Blake and Andy Lee....
MJW006....I'm glad you are still in the process.....well done...it's a big achievement and I'm sure you will let us know when it's time...good luck
Good post Maeson....I agree the best advice is to be yourself. Before the interview I wrote down all my customer service experiences and used these as examples during my interview. When you actually sit down and think about customers, management, staff etc there is a lot to talk about..Good luck Deon.
PS...Look out for V Australia TV ads on Channel 7 this weekend starring Hamish Blake and Andy Lee....
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C or F, thanks for all your info, you are a wealth of info. I have my medical tomorrow so i'll let you know how much it was. Good luck to all those waiting and thanks to all on this thread you are a great bunch.
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Agreed, from reading everyones post especially chicken or fish's.. it has been really helpful. I've been writing down customer service experiences and going over them to make sure I will get to the point and wont blab on about pointless things and making sure I mention key points and what they want to hear.
So a week from today I'll have my VRD and will let you all know how I go,
pretty confident it will be all good....
need to go and study for my first aid now! so much to take in..
deon
So a week from today I'll have my VRD and will let you all know how I go,
pretty confident it will be all good....
need to go and study for my first aid now! so much to take in..
deon
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Medicals
Good luck tomorrow Pesky....From what I've read in the Virgin Blue and Qantas forums it sounds easy to pass so don't stress. Iwannaflyla said it is easy and it takes about one hour and is done in 2 parts.
Part 1. BMI (height and weight), hearing test, eye test (colour blindness and reading from a distance), urine test (drugs), lung test (blow into a machine) and reach test.
Part 2. Medical History, Bending and stretching (touch your toes ect), blood pressure, listen to your heart and general check up stuff.
Good luck with your medicals guys...
Ps I just read on the V website that "Cabin Crew will have their own rest area situated above the Guests, containing individual bunks for up to 8 people." Whoo hoo..bring it on!!
Part 1. BMI (height and weight), hearing test, eye test (colour blindness and reading from a distance), urine test (drugs), lung test (blow into a machine) and reach test.
Part 2. Medical History, Bending and stretching (touch your toes ect), blood pressure, listen to your heart and general check up stuff.
Good luck with your medicals guys...
Ps I just read on the V website that "Cabin Crew will have their own rest area situated above the Guests, containing individual bunks for up to 8 people." Whoo hoo..bring it on!!
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Medicals
Thanks heaps C or F, am a tad nervous about medical, I was just going to wear comfy jeans and t-sirt, this ok?? That run down of the medical is great, thanks for that.
Unreal about the bunks!! I am just sooo excited (about the job more than the bunks)...
Lets hope we all keep hearing the good stuff..
Unreal about the bunks!! I am just sooo excited (about the job more than the bunks)...
Lets hope we all keep hearing the good stuff..