Virgin Australia Recruitment
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From: Melbourne
AD 28th May
Hi All!
My AD is on the 28th of May and to be honest nerves are really getting to me.
Does anyone have any advice or a guideline on how the AD is going to go? As well as questions they may ask in the individual interviews?
Thanks so much!
My AD is on the 28th of May and to be honest nerves are really getting to me.
Does anyone have any advice or a guideline on how the AD is going to go? As well as questions they may ask in the individual interviews?
Thanks so much!
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From: melbournemelbourne
How was your AD? Was thus AD for Melb based?
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From: Melbourne
Hi! Yes it was the Melbourne base, were you there?
Unfortunately my AD was unsuccessful due to the fact that I'm studying part time online at university (she told me that to my face in the 1 on 1).
Unrelated, but I have nothing better to do so I'll give a full overview of the day for the benefit of anyone who chooses to peruse this forum haha, at least this was my experience for the day.
AD started at 8:30am, most of the interviewees gathered at about ~7:50-8am. Gives you plenty of time to mingle and have a chat, and everyone is so nice, so don't be afraid to! and NO PHONES, such an easy mistake to just check your phone quickly but please turn it off or leave it in your car.
Once you get invited into the room, you will be assigned a table at random, once again, mingle, offer everyone on the table water from the pitcher in the middle, it gives a good impression.
The recruiters will kick off with a brief introduction to the role, a short video, and also bringing up a seasoned cabin crew for a FAQ.
The first group activity is getting to know a partner on your table (learning their name, age, where they're from/live, past work experience, and a fun fact). Once you have spoken to your partner everyone will take turns one at a time giving a short presentation on what you know about your partner.
The second group activity is working with the whole table to sort 8 differently abled pax/customers into 9 seats, each with its own uniqueness (broken tray table, extra leg room, wheelchair friendly). The recruiters will be walking around taking notes etc.
After this, you will be sent back into the original area whilst they prepare for the 1 on 1s, for me, I waited an hour and ten minutes until my name was called.
In the 1 on 1, they will ask questions such as "tell me about your work history, has there been a time where you've had a disagreement with a customer, provide a time where you have gone above and beyond, what makes you choose cabin crew for virgin, are you on any medication, do you have any commitments which would interfere with travelling, do you have any tattoos or piercings, etc etc," basically just prepare for any question with a well worded answer.:
I also asked the recruiter in the 1 on 1 about how many they're looking to employ out of the two AD groups, and she said "There are 28 in the 8:30am group, and 32 in the 1:30pm group, virgin is prepared and happy to hire every person that has shown up today, as long as they have met the standards and requirements that we've asked of them" (basically verbatim but its been a week).
The AD finished at 11:30am for me, and I got home at 12:30pm on the dot, I refreshed the applicant portal and it had already updated to unsuccessful application (again, my bad, I took my uni studies off my resume immediately.
I know this would have been really helpful for me if I had come across a full fleshed out version of the day like this, so I hope this can help future wannabe cabin crews!
Unfortunately my AD was unsuccessful due to the fact that I'm studying part time online at university (she told me that to my face in the 1 on 1).
Unrelated, but I have nothing better to do so I'll give a full overview of the day for the benefit of anyone who chooses to peruse this forum haha, at least this was my experience for the day.
AD started at 8:30am, most of the interviewees gathered at about ~7:50-8am. Gives you plenty of time to mingle and have a chat, and everyone is so nice, so don't be afraid to! and NO PHONES, such an easy mistake to just check your phone quickly but please turn it off or leave it in your car.
Once you get invited into the room, you will be assigned a table at random, once again, mingle, offer everyone on the table water from the pitcher in the middle, it gives a good impression.
The recruiters will kick off with a brief introduction to the role, a short video, and also bringing up a seasoned cabin crew for a FAQ.
The first group activity is getting to know a partner on your table (learning their name, age, where they're from/live, past work experience, and a fun fact). Once you have spoken to your partner everyone will take turns one at a time giving a short presentation on what you know about your partner.
The second group activity is working with the whole table to sort 8 differently abled pax/customers into 9 seats, each with its own uniqueness (broken tray table, extra leg room, wheelchair friendly). The recruiters will be walking around taking notes etc.
After this, you will be sent back into the original area whilst they prepare for the 1 on 1s, for me, I waited an hour and ten minutes until my name was called.
In the 1 on 1, they will ask questions such as "tell me about your work history, has there been a time where you've had a disagreement with a customer, provide a time where you have gone above and beyond, what makes you choose cabin crew for virgin, are you on any medication, do you have any commitments which would interfere with travelling, do you have any tattoos or piercings, etc etc," basically just prepare for any question with a well worded answer.:
I also asked the recruiter in the 1 on 1 about how many they're looking to employ out of the two AD groups, and she said "There are 28 in the 8:30am group, and 32 in the 1:30pm group, virgin is prepared and happy to hire every person that has shown up today, as long as they have met the standards and requirements that we've asked of them" (basically verbatim but its been a week).
The AD finished at 11:30am for me, and I got home at 12:30pm on the dot, I refreshed the applicant portal and it had already updated to unsuccessful application (again, my bad, I took my uni studies off my resume immediately.
I know this would have been really helpful for me if I had come across a full fleshed out version of the day like this, so I hope this can help future wannabe cabin crews!
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From: ADL
Hi ALL,
I would like to know what VA roster like (especially for ADL), I am currently working with JQ however finding it not much layover (all DOM returns). I would like to know if VA got more layovers however, I know VA don't have many routes from ADL in that case would they likely to send us to do trips like ADL-MEL-DPS or something like that (even to Japan)? Could someone please share what their roster like.
I would like to know what VA roster like (especially for ADL), I am currently working with JQ however finding it not much layover (all DOM returns). I would like to know if VA got more layovers however, I know VA don't have many routes from ADL in that case would they likely to send us to do trips like ADL-MEL-DPS or something like that (even to Japan)? Could someone please share what their roster like.
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From: Adelaide
Hi ALL,
I would like to know what VA roster like (especially for ADL), I am currently working with JQ however finding it not much layover (all DOM returns). I would like to know if VA got more layovers however, I know VA don't have many routes from ADL in that case would they likely to send us to do trips like ADL-MEL-DPS or something like that (even to Japan)? Could someone please share what their roster like.
I would like to know what VA roster like (especially for ADL), I am currently working with JQ however finding it not much layover (all DOM returns). I would like to know if VA got more layovers however, I know VA don't have many routes from ADL in that case would they likely to send us to do trips like ADL-MEL-DPS or something like that (even to Japan)? Could someone please share what their roster like.
hi! I’m am also interested in this information as I am also attending an assessment day and based in Adelaide. Did you ever find out?
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From: Adelaide
Hi ALL,
I would like to know what VA roster like (especially for ADL), I am currently working with JQ however finding it not much layover (all DOM returns). I would like to know if VA got more layovers however, I know VA don't have many routes from ADL in that case would they likely to send us to do trips like ADL-MEL-DPS or something like that (even to Japan)? Could someone please share what their roster like.
I would like to know what VA roster like (especially for ADL), I am currently working with JQ however finding it not much layover (all DOM returns). I would like to know if VA got more layovers however, I know VA don't have many routes from ADL in that case would they likely to send us to do trips like ADL-MEL-DPS or something like that (even to Japan)? Could someone please share what their roster like.
I asked at the AD. Adelaide base is all Doms I was told.
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From: Melbourne
Hi! I attended AD in MEL a few weeks ago and was successful - Ive now submitted everything and was wondering how long it took until people were assigned GS? There is one in September I would love to attend. Anyone heard anything?
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From: Adelaide
I know the ground school for Adelaide is sept 9th. Not sure about Mel. I think they are quick at getting back to you
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From: Adelaide
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From: melb
Hi! Have you heard back from them? I’m also MEL base and submitted everything a week ago. Been waiting since then
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From: Adelaide
Wage?
I’m wondering if anyone knows roughly what the take home pay is? I know this can differ when you do layovers or reserve, extra shifts ect. I’m wondering if anyone works for VA and has an average they could provide on what to expect?
thank you!
thank you!
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From: adelaide
ADL base CC
Hi Kelkel! Ive recently just done my medical for CC for VA ADL base, have you heard back since doing your medical? I know GS is to start on the 9th of September, just wondering how long until you hear back once you’ve submitted all paperwork/done the medical! Thanks 😊
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From: Perth