Qatar Airways - Wannabes & Recruitment III

[sofia16]

Justmichelle

Hi justmichelle,

Thank you for your concern. I got her number as well she replied to my email telling me there is no decision yet regarding my application. Just concern of until how long would this could be. For males they said its quite a long time even months it could be. Do you got friends who experienced this and what would be their results?

Thanks,

Sofia16

[justmichelle]

sofia16

hey sofia16, there's no one i know was on hold. maybe they need to sort out after the final interview. how many person is in the final interview with you? try asking them? my batch in malaysia is only 7 person, maybe that's the reason they sort things faster. but, dun give up hope, on hold is better than a regret email.

keep praying! dun lost faith =)

[Maldita]

Hi justmichelle! How is the volume of people that attend the OD in Malaysia?

[flyguy87]

Wish u good luck @ sofia16

[justmichelle]

Maldita

Hi Maldita, the CV submission day was on 30th January, there was no crowd when i reach, just around 30 person, maybe due to that period is chinese new year and less people know.. you can try coming for malaysia's OD, Malaysians are more keen into entering Singapore Airlines and Emirates than Qatar.

[flyguy87]

Topic for group discussion

Hi,
Could someone please tell me what was the topic given for group discussion ??
Appreciate your help.
Thank you

[sofia16]

Flyguy..

Hi Flyguy,

Topics for group discussion depends on the ROs but based on my experience they gave us certain scenarios then the group will decide on how to prioritize the events - from the most important to the least important. There is no right or wrong answer. All opinion based. An example would be, if you are a cabin crew in a plane and there are passengers/people needing your help who would you attend first. (a) pilot asking for coffee (b) mother with a crying child (c) passenger asking for water (d) old man who has difficulty in breathing (e) passenger asking for blanket. Then explain your answer. Other topics will be (1) Give 5 important qualities of a cabin crew.. explain (2) Situational topics like: You are already a cabin crew - just got home from a tiring flight and you found your flatmate drinking and smoking and partying in your flat. What will you do and how will you handle this situation? (3) A VIP Passenger asking for a vegetarian meal but there is no available on board. What will you do? (4) Passenger messing the lavatory. - Most topics probably are situations requiring how you will be able to handle such things. Hope this help.

[nyt_lyfshna]

Re breast implants

Hello everyone! I am new here and since i am also waiting for my FI result (it's been almost 4wks now) , i found this thread out of anxiousness. Btw, does anybody know if breast implants would be an issue in getting employed with QR? i had it done 1 year ago.

It's really nice to have read all of your stories here..I hope to hear from you guys soon as well !

More Blessings on your way<--->

[flyguy87]

Thank you so much @ sofia for your response.
Seems like they got all tricky questions in their pocket. So then what happened with you ?? When did you attend the interview with them ??

[sofia16]

Flyguy

Hi There,

Yes all questions are really tricky. But as long as you could support your answer it will be valid. As for me, still waiting.. My FI was last 30 January. 7 weeks already and still waiting. March 8 they told me my application was on hold. Last Sunday, I received an email from them to be patient and wait for the result. This waiting is really difficult but I still hope to get a positive answer. How about you? Have you applied? planning to apply? where?

[justmichelle]

flyguy87

hi flyguy, mine was pretty easy.. they gave us a blank paper and ask us to draw a city where cabin crews stayed. From here, no right or wrong.. just be participative and remember to listened to others opinion and be supportive. take the initiative to volunteer in talking or taking down notes. they will give extra marks on the volunteers. besides, dun just keep all the good for u, initiate to ask others to help u..

for mine, i took the initiative to take down opinions on that piece of paper, then when times almost runs out, i ask every member to join and draw together (this actually shows team work). have fun in talking, treat the interviewers as transparent. Just enjoy! they can see ur motions and actions, which is what they wanted.

[flyguy87]

@sofia,

I understand how you must be feeling. . Its like you are so near to having that cup of tea and it aint served yet
Well i did attend the cv submission on 5th of march. I did my part real well however unfortunately i was unsuccessfull (I really got no idea why)
Anyways perhaps it was a good experience for me to get to know the other candidates and without fail im guna try again
No worries for you sofia. Yeah. They take sometime in replying back. I would really hope and pray you get through with flying colours
Patience always pays off to you at its best.
Take care and good luck
Stay blessed

[flyguy87]

Hi justmichelle,

Thank you so much for your response. Im really surprised to know they asked you to draw the city where cabin crew stayed
i understand they look for team work. Thank you for the points provided. Im certainly guna keep that in mind. I have also heard like you have to write an essay too during english test ?? I think its easy to handle. So then what happened ?? What they said ?? Did you made it to final round ??
Eager to know :-)

Thank you
Stay blessed

[justmichelle]

flyguy87

erm. here's what i experienced and what i observed.. On CV submission day, it's important to be there earlier than the given time, sit at the front row, mix around with new people, remember to smile all the time and be friendly. The recruiters normally came in on time and remember to greet them with a smile and listen for instructions. At that time, they'll paste some notice on the board asking everyone to read for those who get the calls. As everyone rushes to read those, i waited patiently at my place and when the crowd is lesser I only walk and read it slowly. This is better as u can absorb all informations better. And please follow the instructions on the notice board, very important!

After I get the call, they asked to bring a pen and be there on time. As usual, get there early and make friends around (Don't be over friendly). Sometimes, you 'll meet people which you think they have better qualities than you, don't feel sad, instead see whatever you can learn from them. you might meet ppl who is nervous, be supportive and tell them they can do it as well. =)

The essay was to write about ''the ugly moment in your workplace, and state how you solves it'' . Don't write too much, be short and simple, the writting can actually see your personality. I was kinda sad as i feel that i didn't really do well on the Q&A session, i feel it's quite tough (oh ya, 1st session of Q&A is about the company background which they'll brief in the presentation, must take note!!*).. The recruiters tell us that they did observed us from day 1, so every steps you take and every moves they saw it! I did ask one questions after they present, ''no question is a stupid question'' , ask something (pls do not ask about the boeing or airbus, the pay etc, i guessed this annoyed them, those experienced cc asked those, none of them get into the next round) to get their attention. The question i asked was silly but effective, everyone laughed, so I guess i succeed LOL. And please show that you are interested in working with them during the presentation, your actions shows your compassionate =)

then it was the group discussion, teamwork, volunteering is important. Most importantly have fun!!

final interview was really very casual, they asked question based on what you filled in at the application form. I was quite nervous then, and the recruiters are kind to ask me stay relax, so I asked if i'm allowed to lean on the chair. Just treat it as talking with some old friend and smile. I chooses to become the last for the FI, there's are much advantage to be the last but rather risky. My photo wasn't qualified so I need to retake and everything was kinda rush, being the last actually gave me just enough time. Besides, being the last you are more able to chat with the recruiters such as ''have u all eaten?" (they should be rather hungry after interviewed everyone). "when are u all leaving?" (just to calculate the time it takes to hand in all applications to Doha''..

guess that's all.. sorry for writing an essay

[frst]

@justmichelle Who was recruiter on ur OD/FI ?
I worked before with QR so they maybe recruited me as well.

[justmichelle]

frst

hi frst, my recruiters were Kay and Cat. Kay is from singapore and Cat was malaysia.. they are very nice! =)

[frst]

Caterine?
I dont like her...
She is in her 40s now?

She seems very nice etc, but she is much different.

[LostSoul22]

Hello there!

I've been an active reader of the forum ever since 2009 and finally decided to sign up . I was an aspiring QA FA wanna be back in 2008-2009, i tried twice but couldn't even make it to the AD, i was very discouraged back then and thought that was it, i shouldn't be trying my luck with something that's not meant for me.... and i told myself to boost my self esteem being FA is hard and i'm not meant to be one, i'm not service oriented , I've got arrogant attitude which i used to hear all the time etc etc..graduated college got an office job sitting behind computer from 8:30am to 5:30pm it'll be 2 years since i got into job market this July. But I find myself unhappy, and not fulfilled at my current position. I guess its showing a sign that i really should start looking for something else which makes me fulfilled and happy. And once again i've got the courage to take my chances attending ODs pretty soon. Now i'm already thinking of quitting my job by the end of July and attend the QA OD nearby my home. The thing is , even though i was turned down twice , something inside of me is telling me give it another try, even though failure was hard enough and discouraged me then i've learned alot of things about myself .. and my character. I've finally realized my weaknesses and tried to overcome all of that within the last 2 years and with some sales & marketing experience at hand i can finally be sure that I can be a FA, i'm qualified to be one. I'm writing this entry to all of those aspiring FA's that failed on their 1st or second try..... Don't give up if its ur dream go for until you get it! I'm mongolian national and both QA or Emirates dont have routes to where i live /mongolia/ i first got familiar with those two airlines while i was overseas which they used to hold ODs. Wondering if QA will hold any ODs in the near future in Beijing or HK? which is the two nearest locations from where i live and that doesn't require any visa or whatsoever.

Thanks fellow aspiring FAs for reading my long and dreary post i will keep you updated!

[hitesh.ahire]

Hello people, I got appointed for Qatar as a cabin crew
My joining date is 14th April,
Is there anybody joining on the same date?

Please let me know about the joining formalities, as I am a fresher and I'm from India.

Any Help is appreciated.

Thanks i advance.

[LostSoul22]

@hitesh.ahir Hey there, do you mind sharing your experience? By the way congrats that you made it to QA!! I'm thinking of attending one .... even though i've already failed twice