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I can support wjc12's response - my experience recently was identical. All attending candidates remarked later how surprised they were that there was no one-on-one opportunity at the 2nd AD. Wjc12 - How long did you have to wait between getting your next confirmation after they completed ref checks to completing the medical? Again, after the medical, how long was it until you received your GS start date etc?
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Hi Astara,
My experience may be different to yours, as one of my references didn't answer any virgin calls, it was all delayed and i eventually rang virgin up to find out why it was taking so long.
So for me, It was about 3 or 4 months before they emailed me for the Medical. As they had put me in a "talent pool" as they don't recruit over Christmas.
When they ring for your medical, you usually have to do it asap.. so for me they rang me on a Thursday and i had my medical booked in for Monday. The quicker you do your medical the quicker you get through.. They will contact you usually 2 - 3 days after medical exam.
My experience may be different to yours, as one of my references didn't answer any virgin calls, it was all delayed and i eventually rang virgin up to find out why it was taking so long.
So for me, It was about 3 or 4 months before they emailed me for the Medical. As they had put me in a "talent pool" as they don't recruit over Christmas.
When they ring for your medical, you usually have to do it asap.. so for me they rang me on a Thursday and i had my medical booked in for Monday. The quicker you do your medical the quicker you get through.. They will contact you usually 2 - 3 days after medical exam.
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Hey everyone! Can someone tell me how long you had to wait for virgin to get in contact with you regarding whether you got through to the referee stage? I just had my second interview and they said 2 weeks. today is bang on 2 weeks and i haven't heard anything!
any help would be great!
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any help would be great!
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HI Sophia.mc,
It could take a bit longer as they have 100's of referees to call, and usually they back logged from previous applicants. Virgin will advise if you are successful or unsuccessful. You will be notified either way.. So hang in their and good luck.
For everyone i found this video on you tube. a day in the life of a V Australia CC.. This makes me Evan more excited to start my GS
PS: Who here made it to the Sydney GS 04/02?
It could take a bit longer as they have 100's of referees to call, and usually they back logged from previous applicants. Virgin will advise if you are successful or unsuccessful. You will be notified either way.. So hang in their and good luck.
For everyone i found this video on you tube. a day in the life of a V Australia CC.. This makes me Evan more excited to start my GS
PS: Who here made it to the Sydney GS 04/02?
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Hey Sophia,
Following from my 2nd AD - it took 5 days to receive the next confirmation email that I had progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process (i.e. reference checks). However, it took 7 weeks for the recruiter to call my referees.
Once they had called them all, I received the next confirmation email that same day saying I was now awaiting confirmation of a ground school start date; pending outcome of the medical. So right now I'm hoping for a placement to start GS soon!
So everybody's experience is different it seems. Don't give up hope, you will be notified either way on the outcome of your application.
Following from my 2nd AD - it took 5 days to receive the next confirmation email that I had progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process (i.e. reference checks). However, it took 7 weeks for the recruiter to call my referees.
Once they had called them all, I received the next confirmation email that same day saying I was now awaiting confirmation of a ground school start date; pending outcome of the medical. So right now I'm hoping for a placement to start GS soon!
So everybody's experience is different it seems. Don't give up hope, you will be notified either way on the outcome of your application.
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Here we go again!
Hi everyone. Well, a year has almost past and just received a call from Virgin to confirm that they would like to invite me to their next AD in Melbourne...no date has been set yet but the gentleman mentioned in a few weeks time.
Very exciting to be once again re-considered and wanting to give it another shot.
Questions to you all are:
1/ has the layout of the AD changed at all? last year was basically a meet and greet and a presentation, a wage was also mentioned, and lastly a lot of standing around awaiting your interview which lasted 10 minutes or so.
2/ when they mention that the wage id $XYZ is that take home or gross and if the latter how would you know what you will live on week to week?
3/ should one mingle a lot at these ADs or remain in small groups? last year I met some amazing people and we mostly stayed together chatting and so forth...could that have been a downfall?
4/ if one is carrying a tad small amount of weight will that be a deal breaker in the medical section (assuming I get that far)?
Thanks guys, look forward to some of your replies as always found them to be very valuable and so reassuring.
Cheers and thank you for your time.
Very exciting to be once again re-considered and wanting to give it another shot.
Questions to you all are:
1/ has the layout of the AD changed at all? last year was basically a meet and greet and a presentation, a wage was also mentioned, and lastly a lot of standing around awaiting your interview which lasted 10 minutes or so.
2/ when they mention that the wage id $XYZ is that take home or gross and if the latter how would you know what you will live on week to week?
3/ should one mingle a lot at these ADs or remain in small groups? last year I met some amazing people and we mostly stayed together chatting and so forth...could that have been a downfall?
4/ if one is carrying a tad small amount of weight will that be a deal breaker in the medical section (assuming I get that far)?
Thanks guys, look forward to some of your replies as always found them to be very valuable and so reassuring.
Cheers and thank you for your time.
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Hi All,
Can anyone please advise if there are any ongoing fees or charges charged by Virgin when you are an employee and is this deducted from your salary/weekly wage and shown on your pay slip?
Can anyone please advise if there are any ongoing fees or charges charged by Virgin when you are an employee and is this deducted from your salary/weekly wage and shown on your pay slip?
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Hi guys...any tips on the questions I posted?
Hi again. Just wondering if any of you can offer some advice on my second attempt with Virgin CC?
I have posted a few days ago and wonder about the process involved this year and so forth.
If any one knows when they will be conducting ADs in Melbourne would be great also as they have called me already but mentioned that I will be invited for sure as soon as they have a date.
Cheers all.
I have posted a few days ago and wonder about the process involved this year and so forth.
If any one knows when they will be conducting ADs in Melbourne would be great also as they have called me already but mentioned that I will be invited for sure as soon as they have a date.
Cheers all.
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It's my first day!
Hey guys!
I just had my first day of ground school in Perth, so far it has been amazing.
Had my interviews a few weeks ago, got in really quickly and I was surprised.
First AD was a short group activity to see how you interacted and participated within a team. Then everybody got invited in for a quick one-on-one.
Second AD was just a group interview, had a problem the group had to solve that had nothing to do with aviation but was one of those no wrong answer things. Again just to see how people interacted and solved problems etc...
The nice lady interviewing us said "just be yourselves" and so I blanked out the things I had thought about saying beforehand and just went organic. Nearly everybody else had a pre-rehearsed "why I would benefit the airline" speech all planned out but not seen any of those people in the current running training schools.
I'd say when you go into the interview, just be yourself and relax. If you are the right kind of person for the job you will get it. If not keep working toward it!
Good luck ladies and gents!
I just had my first day of ground school in Perth, so far it has been amazing.
Had my interviews a few weeks ago, got in really quickly and I was surprised.
First AD was a short group activity to see how you interacted and participated within a team. Then everybody got invited in for a quick one-on-one.
Second AD was just a group interview, had a problem the group had to solve that had nothing to do with aviation but was one of those no wrong answer things. Again just to see how people interacted and solved problems etc...
The nice lady interviewing us said "just be yourselves" and so I blanked out the things I had thought about saying beforehand and just went organic. Nearly everybody else had a pre-rehearsed "why I would benefit the airline" speech all planned out but not seen any of those people in the current running training schools.
I'd say when you go into the interview, just be yourself and relax. If you are the right kind of person for the job you will get it. If not keep working toward it!
Good luck ladies and gents!
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Second time lucky?
OK, so Virgin emailed to invite me to their Melbourne recruitment day next week...so excited to try again, perhaps second time is the charm... this may sound a tad odd but could I get an opinion on what to wear????
I know last year I was in a full navy self striped suit and white shirt and dark blue and red stripe tie but, was thinking this year perhaps the same suit with a pale blue shirt and a mid blue semi solid tie....
What are your thoughts? is white shirt better or will the blue be a fresh approach to try?
Hope to hear your thoughts and recommendations....
Cheers
I know last year I was in a full navy self striped suit and white shirt and dark blue and red stripe tie but, was thinking this year perhaps the same suit with a pale blue shirt and a mid blue semi solid tie....
What are your thoughts? is white shirt better or will the blue be a fresh approach to try?
Hope to hear your thoughts and recommendations....
Cheers
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Brisbane ground school
Hey everyone,
Anyone have an idea when Brisbane ground school will be held. I've made it to the reference checks and was told checks would be conducted last year. Last I heard from Virgin was last October.
Cheers
Anyone have an idea when Brisbane ground school will be held. I've made it to the reference checks and was told checks would be conducted last year. Last I heard from Virgin was last October.
Cheers
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second interview stage
Hey guys,
I did my first recruitment session for Virgin Perth Cabin Crew on Tuesday and it felt it went really well for me, a lot more relaxed than what I thought it would be and I worked really well with the group I was with.
Anyway I made it through to the second round interviews that went on today, but during our activity there were the same people controlling the conversation and made it hard for others to join in. I'm usually really good with team work activities but because of these people I couldn't get a word in! Has anyone who has done the second round interviews have any advice for me? I'm really scared now that the assessors thought I was shy and might not progress me to the online assessment
I know they judge on team work and what you have to say but I also know that they don't like over confident people so I'm hoping they liked me from when I introduced myself. Also the assessor who interviewed me on the first day was there again so he could be there person who decides yes or no for me I guess..
Thanks!
I did my first recruitment session for Virgin Perth Cabin Crew on Tuesday and it felt it went really well for me, a lot more relaxed than what I thought it would be and I worked really well with the group I was with.
Anyway I made it through to the second round interviews that went on today, but during our activity there were the same people controlling the conversation and made it hard for others to join in. I'm usually really good with team work activities but because of these people I couldn't get a word in! Has anyone who has done the second round interviews have any advice for me? I'm really scared now that the assessors thought I was shy and might not progress me to the online assessment
I know they judge on team work and what you have to say but I also know that they don't like over confident people so I'm hoping they liked me from when I introduced myself. Also the assessor who interviewed me on the first day was there again so he could be there person who decides yes or no for me I guess..Thanks!
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crs92, I had exactly the same problem. Managed to get a few words and suggestions in but I thought I was way too quiet and not going to get through the second rounds.
But I did!
They should contact you usually after a week, maximum two weeks to let you know if you proceed or not.
But I did!
They should contact you usually after a week, maximum two weeks to let you know if you proceed or not.
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White or blue???
Hi guys. OK, can anyone offer a suggestion regarding the best shirt colour for the AD? I have worn white before and thought a pale blue may look nice also...any thoughts?
I know it is a silly question but would love your opinions as I fear that if I wear the white shirt again along with the new tie I bought I may look like I am trying to copy the Virgin uniform (although the tie is ocean blue, not lilac)....I hear that is not a good thing!!
I have myself all ready and excited for answering questions and group exercise but am struggling on what to wear....I am sure there are some "fashionistas" out there that can lend a hand...
Hope to hear from you
Cheers.
I know it is a silly question but would love your opinions as I fear that if I wear the white shirt again along with the new tie I bought I may look like I am trying to copy the Virgin uniform (although the tie is ocean blue, not lilac)....I hear that is not a good thing!!
I have myself all ready and excited for answering questions and group exercise but am struggling on what to wear....I am sure there are some "fashionistas" out there that can lend a hand...
Hope to hear from you
Cheers.
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Melbourne AD
Hello everyone. Just wondering if any of you attended the Melbourne AD today and if you can share what sort of day it was? was it a one on one interview or a group activity style set-up?
Hope to hear from you and good luck to those that attended....my turn tomorrow!!!
Hope to hear from you and good luck to those that attended....my turn tomorrow!!!
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Next stage
Hey guys,
Just wrote something but I don't think it processed.
I was just thinking anyone who did the Perth AD last week could you let me know when you get an email to say you move onto the reference or the online assessment. I didn't know if it is different for everyone one or if successful candidates get emailed before the unsuccessful people. I'm so impatient I just want to know now!
Just wrote something but I don't think it processed.
I was just thinking anyone who did the Perth AD last week could you let me know when you get an email to say you move onto the reference or the online assessment. I didn't know if it is different for everyone one or if successful candidates get emailed before the unsuccessful people. I'm so impatient I just want to know now!
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Pheww
OK, online test done and must admit...it was not as bad as I thought! actually answered every question with some time to spare. I now just hope that I did well at it and move forward in the recruitment stages. I have to say that today's proceedings were tremendously fun and very worthwhile attending. Met some amazing people with unbelievable talent and the group I was with were all either ex Emirates or Jetstar which was so insightful. We actually were sent away for 40 minutes together for coffee as they had to many people to do group activities at one time and that was so much fun to sit and have a casual coffee between the group and one on one interviews.
Fantastic day all in all and must convey to those applying to not be scared of the facilitators...they truly are lovely and very engaging.
Cheers
Fantastic day all in all and must convey to those applying to not be scared of the facilitators...they truly are lovely and very engaging.
Cheers
