Virgin Australia Recruitment January 2018 mel,bne,per,syd
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Virgin Australia Recruitment January 2018 mel,bne,per,syd
Hello Everyone
This thread is for everyone applying for cabin crew with VA in January.
I'm applying with Melbourne and so far I've submitted my application on the 3rd jan, got invited for the vid on the 4th jan then invited for an assessment day on the 18th jan. Today 21st I got an email saying ive progressed and they want to do a reference check. I have updated my reference page and will keep everyone informed with my progress. From my knowledge at the assessment day they need to hire 450 new cabin crew staff Australia wide (said by an employee when we chatted) but there is a training school that has just started and they are not sure when the next school will be.
How is everyone else going?
This thread is for everyone applying for cabin crew with VA in January.
I'm applying with Melbourne and so far I've submitted my application on the 3rd jan, got invited for the vid on the 4th jan then invited for an assessment day on the 18th jan. Today 21st I got an email saying ive progressed and they want to do a reference check. I have updated my reference page and will keep everyone informed with my progress. From my knowledge at the assessment day they need to hire 450 new cabin crew staff Australia wide (said by an employee when we chatted) but there is a training school that has just started and they are not sure when the next school will be.
How is everyone else going?
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They contracted my references 5 days after my interview, so that was yesterday, both my references filled out the questions and submitted it last night so now im just waiting to hear back
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Hi.. New one here. Just submitted my application for SYD base. I am older 50, gay guy. Wonder if they age discriminate. Working for an airline on the ground. How was the assessment day?
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Is the assessment day a whole day. Any ideas where this is held in Sydney? Is it CBD or airport? I have only submitted my initial application yesterday just want to know the process. Cheers!!
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The assessment days are usually around 3 hours (less if you get interview first).
Mine was from 1PM until 4PM at the Melbourne assessment day.
I consisted of:
-1PM- introductions, a bit about the company, expectations etc.
- 2PM - Group activity
- 2:30PM- Everyone was sent into the kitchen area, and each of the 4 recruitment staff called up one person each to do a 10 minute interview.
Once your interview is done, you are free to leave! I would recommend at the very beginning of the day, when they are collecting your resumes, to hand yours in last if you can.
This means its at the top of the pile and you get interview first. I made the mistake of handing my resume first, and was the very last person to be interviewed(about 90 minutes after the first person)
Hope this all made sense! Good luck!
Mine was from 1PM until 4PM at the Melbourne assessment day.
I consisted of:
-1PM- introductions, a bit about the company, expectations etc.
- 2PM - Group activity
- 2:30PM- Everyone was sent into the kitchen area, and each of the 4 recruitment staff called up one person each to do a 10 minute interview.
Once your interview is done, you are free to leave! I would recommend at the very beginning of the day, when they are collecting your resumes, to hand yours in last if you can.
This means its at the top of the pile and you get interview first. I made the mistake of handing my resume first, and was the very last person to be interviewed(about 90 minutes after the first person)
Hope this all made sense! Good luck!
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The next stage is the assessment day!
Don’t stress about the video! It’s definitely the most awkward bit! When recording the video I started off with introducing myself.For why cabin crew? I would mention your love of customer service travel etc. For the why virgin question..its best to look at virgins values and maybe use those! From submitting the video to being invited to an assessment day was about 4 days! The assessment day was held about 2 weeks after the invite! Best of luck with it all
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The awkward video haha
Hey I just submitted a video not long ago too for Brisbane base. I’m so nervous ! Was wondering what the next step would be but glad I found the answer on here. Thanks guys!
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Restrictions on tattoo
I was wondering if they’re extremely strict on tattoos ? If its a ‘ no visible tattoos at all ‘ or ‘ as long as its covered’. I am willing to cover it with makeup and wear the blazer constantly and most likely start lasering it off if given the position
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Hi guys,
Hoping someone can answer a question for me
I've been to my assessment day and currently in the reference check stage. Wondering if I get a call about ground school then have to submit my swimming competency form? Or do you have to submit it before you are considered for a ground school? Not the greatest swimmer do really need to brush up my skills!
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Hoping someone can answer a question for me
I've been to my assessment day and currently in the reference check stage. Wondering if I get a call about ground school then have to submit my swimming competency form? Or do you have to submit it before you are considered for a ground school? Not the greatest swimmer do really need to brush up my skills!
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Apparently you will also need to show that you can swim clothed during ground school and climb into a raft wet and clothed.
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They asked the question at the interview stage (one on one) 'do you have any visible tattoos'. I have a feeling they may be strict on it, but be honest and ask the question if you get through to that stage. All of the assessors were really lovely, not there to judge, just find out what sort of person you are 
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Hi Miss Jade. I am now at the Medical Stage. I will be offered a spot in the March 11 Ground School if I passed the medical, completed yesterday. Medical was easy, but at 41 I am obviously not without age related health issues, lol. Can't wait to see the contract come through via email. How is your process going? Cheers Larking
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Hi Larking
Shortly after the contacted my reference they asked me to do the water competency check. I did that yesterday and today they told me I am now in the transit lounge waiting for a training school opening so getting pretty excited!
for me it went
application-60 sec vid- assessment day- reference check- water competency check-transit lounge
I applied 31st december 2018 and it's now 2nd of feb so getting to the transit lounge has only taking a month it's been quite prompt so far! Hoping a training school opens up for me soon, are u based in Melbourne Larking?
they said I will still have to undergo a medical assesment later
for me it went
application-60 sec vid- assessment day- reference check- water competency check-transit lounge
I applied 31st december 2018 and it's now 2nd of feb so getting to the transit lounge has only taking a month it's been quite prompt so far! Hoping a training school opens up for me soon, are u based in Melbourne Larking?
they said I will still have to undergo a medical assesment later
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Miss.jade that is amazing, congratulations. I’m really excited for you... I know the feeling. I’m Brisbane based. Apparently the process can take up to 12months that’s why they tell you not to quit your job until you have a contract. I’ve also heard they hold a ‘pool’ of successful candidates so they don’t have to continually recruit. Hopefully some positions open up in Melbourne soon. Did they discuss ground school dates at the interview stage? They did at mine. They said there would be three in the first quarter, but I’ve had word that they are now only doing two. I am really happy for you, it’s a very sort after role. I hope you love the job when you get it and fulfill a dream.
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Miss.jade that is amazing, congratulations. I’m really excited for you... I know the feeling. I’m Brisbane based. Apparently the process can take up to 12months that’s why they tell you not to quit your job until you have a contract. I’ve also heard they hold a ‘pool’ of successful candidates so they don’t have to continually recruit. Hopefully some positions open up in Melbourne soon. Did they discuss ground school dates at the interview stage? They did at mine. They said there would be three in the first quarter, but I’ve had word that they are now only doing two. I am really happy for you, it’s a very sort after role. I hope you love the job when you get it and fulfill a dream.
I was contacted today, there is a training school opening in march! im very excited, ive booked the medical assessment for next Wednesday and pending that ill be starting 7/3/18
But a question with the drug and alcohol screening, is it just a urine? (not a fan of needles! haha)
and what else do you have to do in the medical? im not too worried im a fit 24 year old but just curious in what $300 includes and how long it takes lol
do you receive the contract before training school?
at my interview I asked how many training schools in a year and she couldn't answer because it wasn't her department but they are moving quite promptly
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I was contacted today, there is a training school opening in march! im very excited, ive booked the medical assessment for next Wednesday and pending that ill be starting 7/3/18
But a question with the drug and alcohol screening, is it just a urine? (not a fan of needles! haha)
and what else do you have to do in the medical? im not too worried im a fit 24 year old but just curious in what $300 includes and how long it takes lol
do you receive the contract before training school?
at my interview I asked how many training schools in a year and she couldn't answer because it wasn't her department but they are moving quite promptly
But a question with the drug and alcohol screening, is it just a urine? (not a fan of needles! haha)
and what else do you have to do in the medical? im not too worried im a fit 24 year old but just curious in what $300 includes and how long it takes lol
do you receive the contract before training school?
at my interview I asked how many training schools in a year and she couldn't answer because it wasn't her department but they are moving quite promptly
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Woohoo thank for the info
I'm hoping I receive the contract shortly after the medical so I can give work notice because everythings happening so quickly I was expecting to wait months haha. I also heard the CEO is changing in April so curious to see how that will impact the company
I've had to book in my RSA and I guess I need to organise the airport security? Did you have to do the airport security check before or after u signed the contract
I'm hoping I receive the contract shortly after the medical so I can give work notice because everythings happening so quickly I was expecting to wait months haha. I also heard the CEO is changing in April so curious to see how that will impact the company
I've had to book in my RSA and I guess I need to organise the airport security? Did you have to do the airport security check before or after u signed the contract
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Woohoo thank for the info
I'm hoping I receive the contract shortly after the medical so I can give work notice because everythings happening so quickly I was expecting to wait months haha. I also heard the CEO is changing in April so curious to see how that will impact the company
I've had to book in my RSA and I guess I need to organise the airport security? Did you have to do the airport security check before or after u signed the contract
I'm hoping I receive the contract shortly after the medical so I can give work notice because everythings happening so quickly I was expecting to wait months haha. I also heard the CEO is changing in April so curious to see how that will impact the company
I've had to book in my RSA and I guess I need to organise the airport security? Did you have to do the airport security check before or after u signed the contract
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Before you start training school the water test is to swim 50 meters and tread water for 3 mins. You get you local pool life guard to sign off a form virgin gives you. You swim in your bathers and can wear goggles if you want.
when you start traning school that's when you do further swimming training
when you start traning school that's when you do further swimming training