Emirates - Wannabes & Recruitment VII
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Hi,
Just wondering if EK crew are provided with accommodation for their full employment with the airline or are they encouraged to move out and find an apartment of their own after a certain amount of years? Just curious..
Just wondering if EK crew are provided with accommodation for their full employment with the airline or are they encouraged to move out and find an apartment of their own after a certain amount of years? Just curious..
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Accomodation/moving-out
Frequentflyer,
crew are not really encouraged to move out. Shared accomodation is provided for new-joiners.
Standard crew apartment:
YouTube - Airboy does TECOM building in Al Barsha
If you become a leader (SFS and Purser), you can move to a one-bedroom-apartment which is also company provided. They are tiny but nice.
If you get married and your husband resides in Dubai, you have to move out. Transportation allowance and living-out allowance will be provided for you. The amount right now is appr. 45,000 dhs per year for economy, business and first class crew. It's around 65,000 dhs per year for SFSs and Pursers.
Living-out allowance is only available for married crew since March 2009!!! (Due to cost-cutting and massive drop of property prices in Dubai.) If you both are crew, you get two allowances of course. If you are a cabin crew and your husband is a flight deck crew you are not eligible for living-out allowance. (Married first officers are eligible for 3-bedroom-apartments or a villa if there is a child. Captains are eligible for a villa.)
If you get pregnant, you have to stop flying but you can take maternity leave. You must come back 5 months after child birth and attend a 6-week-training. The maternity leave is unpaid but you can keep your FACE card (discounts) and you and your family is still eligible for staff travel. You keep your seniority as well.
crew are not really encouraged to move out. Shared accomodation is provided for new-joiners.
Standard crew apartment:
YouTube - Airboy does TECOM building in Al Barsha
If you become a leader (SFS and Purser), you can move to a one-bedroom-apartment which is also company provided. They are tiny but nice.
If you get married and your husband resides in Dubai, you have to move out. Transportation allowance and living-out allowance will be provided for you. The amount right now is appr. 45,000 dhs per year for economy, business and first class crew. It's around 65,000 dhs per year for SFSs and Pursers.
Living-out allowance is only available for married crew since March 2009!!! (Due to cost-cutting and massive drop of property prices in Dubai.) If you both are crew, you get two allowances of course. If you are a cabin crew and your husband is a flight deck crew you are not eligible for living-out allowance. (Married first officers are eligible for 3-bedroom-apartments or a villa if there is a child. Captains are eligible for a villa.)
If you get pregnant, you have to stop flying but you can take maternity leave. You must come back 5 months after child birth and attend a 6-week-training. The maternity leave is unpaid but you can keep your FACE card (discounts) and you and your family is still eligible for staff travel. You keep your seniority as well.
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Regarding your teeth it depends on the dentist, if there is anything that needs to be done ie you may need to fill that gap because there is a section that required the dentist to say either they think that your overall teeth condition is good enough to be employed.Because when you get to Dubai i believe that they will check everything again but no worries hehe ;D
My BMI worries me a bit too eventhough im not fat but its over 25 which is considered overweight for my height.
And good luck
let me know my DOJ is on the 25 oct 
My BMI worries me a bit too eventhough im not fat but its over 25 which is considered overweight for my height.
And good luck
let me know my DOJ is on the 25 oct
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To hopefulke, Tik and njesh
Hi guys, it's encouraging to see you people representing Kenya and East Africa as a whole.
My Emirates story began in 2008, it was a chance occurrence, I had no interest in the aviation industry and now it's safe to say I can't stop thinking about it hehe.
In 2008, I got invited to the Nairobi AD. I was in a group of 7 males and 80 ladies. I was the only male to make it to the Final Interview, the rest were female. Suffice it to say, I was rejected.
Flash forward to 2010. Can you believe it when I tell you I was the only male to make it to the Final Interview again? Yup. This time I thought nothing would be in my way, but unfortunately it was not to be. I made a fatal error during the Final Interview when I criticized my previous employer. It was all downhill from there.
My advice is - do not stand out. Do not be aggressive. The interview starts when the recruiters walk through the door. They will be constantly watching you. Be kind to the other ladies, do not view them as competition. The aggressive ones, I remember, were eliminated the first.
Dress appropriately, and if possible try and emulate the Emirates uniform, and be gracious. Do not speak out of turn. Try and relax. Smile like your life depends on it. Do not show fatigue. It will be a long day. They need to see you as fresh as you were in the morning at the end of the day.
If you are lucky to make it to the Final Interview, rehearse a few previous work experience scenarios, but not verbatim. The two recruiters will be playing a role - one will be very bubbly and friendly, and the other cold and grouchy. Pay more attention to the cold and grouchy one. If you are to land the job, most of the passengers will more often than not be grouchy. Be patient with her and don't let her bring you down with her constant questions about why you didn't bring your letter of employment, passport etc. Remember, this is a test.
In my experience, Emirates does have a certain look, or 'prototype', so to speak. Youthful looking, above average looks, dynamic, great energy, caring, great smile, smart and passive aggressive. If none of the above words describe you, not to worry. You can always fake it during the AD.
I cannot re-apply for the duration of a year. I will definitely try out next year April. Let's hope the third time will be a charm.
All in all, don't take the whole interview too seriously. If it was meant to be, it was meant to be. Good luck and God bless x
My Emirates story began in 2008, it was a chance occurrence, I had no interest in the aviation industry and now it's safe to say I can't stop thinking about it hehe.
In 2008, I got invited to the Nairobi AD. I was in a group of 7 males and 80 ladies. I was the only male to make it to the Final Interview, the rest were female. Suffice it to say, I was rejected.
Flash forward to 2010. Can you believe it when I tell you I was the only male to make it to the Final Interview again? Yup. This time I thought nothing would be in my way, but unfortunately it was not to be. I made a fatal error during the Final Interview when I criticized my previous employer. It was all downhill from there.
My advice is - do not stand out. Do not be aggressive. The interview starts when the recruiters walk through the door. They will be constantly watching you. Be kind to the other ladies, do not view them as competition. The aggressive ones, I remember, were eliminated the first.
Dress appropriately, and if possible try and emulate the Emirates uniform, and be gracious. Do not speak out of turn. Try and relax. Smile like your life depends on it. Do not show fatigue. It will be a long day. They need to see you as fresh as you were in the morning at the end of the day.
If you are lucky to make it to the Final Interview, rehearse a few previous work experience scenarios, but not verbatim. The two recruiters will be playing a role - one will be very bubbly and friendly, and the other cold and grouchy. Pay more attention to the cold and grouchy one. If you are to land the job, most of the passengers will more often than not be grouchy. Be patient with her and don't let her bring you down with her constant questions about why you didn't bring your letter of employment, passport etc. Remember, this is a test.
In my experience, Emirates does have a certain look, or 'prototype', so to speak. Youthful looking, above average looks, dynamic, great energy, caring, great smile, smart and passive aggressive. If none of the above words describe you, not to worry. You can always fake it during the AD.
I cannot re-apply for the duration of a year. I will definitely try out next year April. Let's hope the third time will be a charm.
All in all, don't take the whole interview too seriously. If it was meant to be, it was meant to be. Good luck and God bless x
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bith certifiicates
Birth certs: Only for parents and siblings. Reason: discounted tickets.
Your in-laws are NOT eligible for id tickets.
Although, you can have discounted tickets for other relatives: Wilder eligibelity id tickets. You will know about them later. Not important right now. Finish your probation and one year of service.
Your in-laws are NOT eligible for id tickets.
Although, you can have discounted tickets for other relatives: Wilder eligibelity id tickets. You will know about them later. Not important right now. Finish your probation and one year of service.
CV and Cover letter
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It would be better if you also give them a cover letter as well ;D
You never know this may impresses them as the majority (im guessing) may not have a cover letter.
Go thru the job description on the advertisement and pick some of the word mentioned on the advertisement EG IF on the advertisement say we are looking for a trustworthy then you pick the word and say that im blah blah and trustworthy
You never know this may impresses them as the majority (im guessing) may not have a cover letter.
Go thru the job description on the advertisement and pick some of the word mentioned on the advertisement EG IF on the advertisement say we are looking for a trustworthy then you pick the word and say that im blah blah and trustworthy
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Canadian Open Days
Hello
I've been in airline customer service for over 6 years at the supervisor & station manager level of major international airlines and now want to take a shot at EK Cabin Crew. I am planning on attending the Vancouver Open Days on August 7th.
Does anyone have opinions on age? Of course they do not say it, but I am 32, what are my chances?
I've read many other forums and posts and am a bit confused about what photos to bring to open days. The official EK instruction says to bring "one photo" but should it be the full length? the passport size? I have just had professional photos taken so have the option to bring them.
Should I bring a cover letter even though they do not ask for one?
Thank you for your help!
I've been in airline customer service for over 6 years at the supervisor & station manager level of major international airlines and now want to take a shot at EK Cabin Crew. I am planning on attending the Vancouver Open Days on August 7th.
Does anyone have opinions on age? Of course they do not say it, but I am 32, what are my chances?
I've read many other forums and posts and am a bit confused about what photos to bring to open days. The official EK instruction says to bring "one photo" but should it be the full length? the passport size? I have just had professional photos taken so have the option to bring them.
Should I bring a cover letter even though they do not ask for one?
Thank you for your help!
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Thanks man.thats mighty fine of you to give us all that info...well yeah eventually you will get it,the only male to get that far! mad props man!
My AD is in two days..everything is ready. Just praying for lady luck to be on my side as judging from what i have read,this people are really unpredictable.I guess if they like you they like you,if they don't,well they dont. Definately crossing my fingers...
My AD is in two days..everything is ready. Just praying for lady luck to be on my side as judging from what i have read,this people are really unpredictable.I guess if they like you they like you,if they don't,well they dont. Definately crossing my fingers...
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PHOTOS; PROFESIONAL full length have a few to choose from and SMILE with TEETH showing.In a suit and a tie.They want to see your personality.
-However if you got through to the last stage you will be asked to bring 2 casual photos (once again full length smile with your teeth showing, doesnt have to be in a suit but not in a speedo mini skirt either 'i dont know your gender' lol) and BY YOURSELF in a picture
-Have some passport size photos smile with your teeth showing i think they want 6 im pretty sure...
-And im sure at a later stage they will ask for your passport photos (no smiling)
COVER LETTER- its good to have, you might as well take one and give i to them.
AGE? Its hard to say, if you read thru on previous comments if they like you you're in.However before they can make any judgement im sure you know whats or how to need to present yourself on the day you know, the usual smile friendly, neat tidy appearance, interact with others.Be in a middle path ie not to bossy but not too shy
And I guess believe your own instinct believe in yourself be positive blah blah im SURE you know as you're already in the industry
32 isn't old and im sure its all about impression
And GOOD luck
-However if you got through to the last stage you will be asked to bring 2 casual photos (once again full length smile with your teeth showing, doesnt have to be in a suit but not in a speedo mini skirt either 'i dont know your gender' lol) and BY YOURSELF in a picture
-Have some passport size photos smile with your teeth showing i think they want 6 im pretty sure...
-And im sure at a later stage they will ask for your passport photos (no smiling)
COVER LETTER- its good to have, you might as well take one and give i to them.
AGE? Its hard to say, if you read thru on previous comments if they like you you're in.However before they can make any judgement im sure you know whats or how to need to present yourself on the day you know, the usual smile friendly, neat tidy appearance, interact with others.Be in a middle path ie not to bossy but not too shy
And I guess believe your own instinct believe in yourself be positive blah blah im SURE you know as you're already in the industry
32 isn't old and im sure its all about impression
And GOOD luck
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Absolutely NO NEED for cover letter. Only CV: the shorter the better.
Upper age limit: you have to be under 34 on the day of the selection.
Appropriate age and look:
YouTube - emirates graduation ceremony
Upper age limit: you have to be under 34 on the day of the selection.
Appropriate age and look:
YouTube - emirates graduation ceremony
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Hey Jess,
I was at the Brisbane interview too. My final interview was at 10.30am on Tuesday (although it was running a little late by the time I got in there) I haven't heard anything at all from them yet and my status is still under review, although I have had to contact my school to acquire my year 12 certificate so I doubt I will hear from them until I get that one sent through!
I was at the Brisbane interview too. My final interview was at 10.30am on Tuesday (although it was running a little late by the time I got in there)
I haven't heard anything at all from them yet and my status is still under review, although I have had to contact my school to acquire my year 12 certificate so I doubt I will hear from them until I get that one sent through!
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@ versace_nathan
Professional photos are absolutely not required but in formal attire only. You don't need to go any studio and have one done, it's enough to use your home wall and yourself in business attire, that's what the RO said.