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essay writing
Have you read her experience about her Open Day in Brisbane? She wrote everything down in detail a couple days ago. Click on her name and click on "more posts" and you will find the post quickly.
If you read back, you will find more posts with detailed information about the ODs/ADs including essay topics and group discussion topics and FI questions.
When you write the essay, you need to be careful with the TIME. Plan ahead, write 1 page. You might only have 20 minutes after finishing the English Test.
Your story needs to have a beginning and an end. Don't write only general things but write specifics as well. You need to watch your grammar and spelling. If you don't know how to write an essay: google 'essay writing'.
My topic was: The mistake I made once and what I have learnt from it.
If you read back, you will find more posts with detailed information about the ODs/ADs including essay topics and group discussion topics and FI questions.
When you write the essay, you need to be careful with the TIME. Plan ahead, write 1 page. You might only have 20 minutes after finishing the English Test.
Your story needs to have a beginning and an end. Don't write only general things but write specifics as well. You need to watch your grammar and spelling. If you don't know how to write an essay: google 'essay writing'.
My topic was: The mistake I made once and what I have learnt from it.
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what?! You were told to write that? Wow thats random.i'll have to prepare enough and be ready for any topic they throw at me (yes,i'm that optimist that i'll get to that stage and even further.lol!) and polish up my english.
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Hi Mari,
Sorry to hear you are having a down month. It's good for us newbies to see though that things like this do happen. I also wonder why they don't use the enthusiastic, excited ones but maybe they do not want to scare them off too soon? For those who have not been cabin crew before the lifestyle can be a little bit scary until you are used to it.
Though as you say, once the newly trained crew come on line it should make it easier for you seniors who have full rosters of flying and/or training.
Everyone waiting on start dates, final approvals, accommodation details etc, BE PATIENT! I know it is difficult, it was for me too but remember that you are not the only one being processed nor the only one working in the company. As well as processing the new joiners the people in the offices are also recruiting other jobs and also looking after the every day running of the airline plus the crew who are already flying. It's amazing just how much goes on there every day to keep things going smoothly.
The training subjects are not hard but please be serious about it, if you are just going to come here and party all through training think about the people who missed out on the FI and would dearly love to be in your shoes. There is all the time in the world to party later once you have passed and you have days off. It's really disrespectful to your trainers, colleagues and those who missed out to treat this like a game or a holiday, yes Dubai is fun but you are also here to work!!! Ok! So watch yourself and you will be fine. Follow the rules and have your fun on weekends. (Don't forget to study though) Of course there is nothing wrong with some fun but keep in perspective, save the Serious Partying for after training :P
Mari hope you get some proper rest and hopefully we'll see you around soon. (You are A380 right?) It's nice to have helpful seniors.
(And to the newbies please don't backchat the seniors even if you think they are wrong, they have been here longer than us, there's a respectful way to point out something they missed, I have seen some ab intios being awful and it really does make me cringe!!!)
Sorry to hear you are having a down month. It's good for us newbies to see though that things like this do happen. I also wonder why they don't use the enthusiastic, excited ones but maybe they do not want to scare them off too soon? For those who have not been cabin crew before the lifestyle can be a little bit scary until you are used to it.
Though as you say, once the newly trained crew come on line it should make it easier for you seniors who have full rosters of flying and/or training.
Everyone waiting on start dates, final approvals, accommodation details etc, BE PATIENT! I know it is difficult, it was for me too but remember that you are not the only one being processed nor the only one working in the company. As well as processing the new joiners the people in the offices are also recruiting other jobs and also looking after the every day running of the airline plus the crew who are already flying. It's amazing just how much goes on there every day to keep things going smoothly.
The training subjects are not hard but please be serious about it, if you are just going to come here and party all through training think about the people who missed out on the FI and would dearly love to be in your shoes. There is all the time in the world to party later once you have passed and you have days off. It's really disrespectful to your trainers, colleagues and those who missed out to treat this like a game or a holiday, yes Dubai is fun but you are also here to work!!! Ok! So watch yourself and you will be fine. Follow the rules and have your fun on weekends. (Don't forget to study though) Of course there is nothing wrong with some fun but keep in perspective, save the Serious Partying for after training :P
Mari hope you get some proper rest and hopefully we'll see you around soon. (You are A380 right?) It's nice to have helpful seniors.
(And to the newbies please don't backchat the seniors even if you think they are wrong, they have been here longer than us, there's a respectful way to point out something they missed, I have seen some ab intios being awful and it really does make me cringe!!!)
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Hi Mari,
Hope you're well. Your schedule looks intense to say the least, but I hope it goes smooth
I wish I was in a position to offer you to alleviate some of your back-to-back days
My essay topic was: What are your two strong points and two weaknesses and how do they benefit and/or hinder you in your life.
Hope you're well. Your schedule looks intense to say the least, but I hope it goes smooth
I wish I was in a position to offer you to alleviate some of your back-to-back days My essay topic was: What are your two strong points and two weaknesses and how do they benefit and/or hinder you in your life.
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Casual Photos
Ok I feel like giving up, can anybody give me ANY advice on my casual photos?I have sent in photos 5 times, now they are going to change it all again, because I don't look the same on my photos.
HELP PLEASE!
HELP PLEASE!
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When you take your 'formal' pictures, then go and change to casual clothes and go to a park or beach or something, just maybe with your hair down but still with a bit of makeup, and take some more pictures. Seems that you look TOO different.
Professional photos are not necessary, I took mine at home. The RO said it is fine so long as it is PLAIN background with no furniture, pictures etc and you have the required appearance and stance.
I submitted pictures from holidays but I was not wearing bikini etc, I had 3/4 pants and a t-shirt and the other I had a knee length dress and cardigan on in Paris photos. They accepted it. Whatever they ask, do it!
Professional photos are not necessary, I took mine at home. The RO said it is fine so long as it is PLAIN background with no furniture, pictures etc and you have the required appearance and stance.
I submitted pictures from holidays but I was not wearing bikini etc, I had 3/4 pants and a t-shirt and the other I had a knee length dress and cardigan on in Paris photos. They accepted it. Whatever they ask, do it!
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tfran
Hey tfran!
My FI was on the 22nd of June and I still haven't had the call either. Our recruiters went from Sydney to you in NZ.
My status is still 'approval in progress' and the other girls have got their calls...
On Wednesday when they got their GCs someone rang me to check a detail (my annual leave destination) and said it would be written in my contract... Good sign...
Just thought I'd let you know that you're not the only slowy and that it appears cogs are turning...
Hope we both hear soon!!!
Al
My FI was on the 22nd of June and I still haven't had the call either. Our recruiters went from Sydney to you in NZ.
My status is still 'approval in progress' and the other girls have got their calls...
On Wednesday when they got their GCs someone rang me to check a detail (my annual leave destination) and said it would be written in my contract... Good sign...
Just thought I'd let you know that you're not the only slowy and that it appears cogs are turning...
Hope we both hear soon!!!
Al
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Welcome to nairobi...
My attitude is prepare for anything and everything,have fun,make friends and finally hope for the best and prepare for the worst...after all life is never that serious plus there's always next time.
My attitude is prepare for anything and everything,have fun,make friends and finally hope for the best and prepare for the worst...after all life is never that serious plus there's always next time.
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Jes553
thanks a lot kindly. Enjoy Australia before you head to the desert
I visited Dubai once and knew how hot it is. However, the malls are really cool, you may not even want an icecream
I'm wondering how much you involved during the group discussion. Is that really true that EK recruiters don't like people over talking others or being too quiet? curious about it
As for the photos, you mentioned that really paid attention to details, so will they specifically point out one's hair, dress, posture,etc?
Something like you didn't mention the essay thing. I guess they don't do this part so long as the candidates speak English as their first language?
Keep you busy during your waiting.... Cheers
I visited Dubai once and knew how hot it is. However, the malls are really cool, you may not even want an icecreamI'm wondering how much you involved during the group discussion. Is that really true that EK recruiters don't like people over talking others or being too quiet? curious about it
As for the photos, you mentioned that really paid attention to details, so will they specifically point out one's hair, dress, posture,etc?
Something like you didn't mention the essay thing. I guess they don't do this part so long as the candidates speak English as their first language?
Keep you busy during your waiting.... Cheers
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So after almost one month from my OD in Prague and a week since my status changed to "You will be contacted...." I received the Golden Call this morning. Was a little confused as I thought that they dont work on saturdays in the HR Department. Anyhow...the lady said they dont have many free slots for the DOJ and the earliest one she could give me is 25 of october. So I guess I have plenty of time to do my medicals
To those of you waiting for the GC I am keeping my fingers crossed for you
To those of you waiting for the GC I am keeping my fingers crossed for you
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Congratulations Koncho!!!
If you find some time, could you write down your experience from OD. What do you think you did differently from the others, your experience from group disscusions, your preparations for all this (professional photos, your cv, your background etc.)...
I think it would be very helpful and appreciated by all of us who are still unsuccessful.
If you find some time, could you write down your experience from OD. What do you think you did differently from the others, your experience from group disscusions, your preparations for all this (professional photos, your cv, your background etc.)...
I think it would be very helpful and appreciated by all of us who are still unsuccessful.
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For those having problems downloading the pre-employment medical form, i've uploaded it on here: Pre-employment Medical Examination Form.zip
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Ccwannabe:
Well yes being Australian I don't think I had to do essay? Not sure? And yes right at the very end the interviewer told us exactly what to fix on ourselves....
What we wore and how we had our hair, what jewelry to removed etc,
And they definately like when you listen in the discussions and yes definitely don't talk over people, however definitely voice your opinion is a possitive way, don't make conflict, hope this helps, jessi x
Well yes being Australian I don't think I had to do essay? Not sure? And yes right at the very end the interviewer told us exactly what to fix on ourselves....
What we wore and how we had our hair, what jewelry to removed etc,
And they definately like when you listen in the discussions and yes definitely don't talk over people, however definitely voice your opinion is a possitive way, don't make conflict, hope this helps, jessi x
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Koncho
Koncho
FYI you need to get your medicals done within two weeks of receiving your contract. Which means the minute you can get into that candidate portal you have two weeks, so even though your doj is not till october you still have to get medicals done within two weeks. It's under the questions section of the homepage. I got this info from the portal but also from this forum.
Good luck
FYI you need to get your medicals done within two weeks of receiving your contract. Which means the minute you can get into that candidate portal you have two weeks, so even though your doj is not till october you still have to get medicals done within two weeks. It's under the questions section of the homepage. I got this info from the portal but also from this forum.
Good luck
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To all:
Just wanting to know those who were all successful, how long after your final interview did you receive the call or be contacted to do your medicals?
Thank you
Just wanting to know those who were all successful, how long after your final interview did you receive the call or be contacted to do your medicals?
Thank you