Emirates - Wannabes & Recruitment IX
 

Time to start a new Emirates thread - the old one is here:

http://www.pprune.org/cabin-crew-wan...ment-viii.html

SD

Once again because it was awhile ago:

Girls bring 1 or 2 pairs of black trousers for training college, and black FLAT shoes. Like plain black flats, normal ones. They don't have to be fancy but avoid "ballet style" ones with the really thin soles- you want to have a little bit of grip on your shoes when you're in the simulator etc.

Once you've uploaded your medicals you wait for approval. This will usually come o nthe portal and/or an email with instructions on what to do next. It will go step by step, no need to start worrying about tickets yet. Just keep checking in the portal (if you have it) if you don't then they will send you instructions. They say a few days but it can be up to a week if they are busy so don't get stress out! :)

tattoos
 

hello there,

i am hoping for some insight from emirates crews...

i was successful through until the final stage of the ad. preface: i'm not suggesting i couldn't have done things better and could never presume to know what exactly the recruiters are looking for.

however, given that i have crew experience, speak two languages, have lived abroad in a muslim country and am friendly, outgoing and not obnoxious (though i may be sounding like it now...) i thought i had a good fighting chance. i went in dressed the part, made a good effort without being in anyone's face, smiled, etc.

of course i was gutted at the final rejection. i hoped to get a final interview (most people did get that opportunity). after returning home and mulling things over, something clicked.

at the end, we were asked if we had any visible markings on our bodies. i said that no, nothing that could be seen in uniform. she said they needed to know of ANYTHING, ANYWHERE on the body, i answered honestly -- tattoos on torso.

i am aware that obvious or bandaged tattoos are a no-no... so when she said to me 'oh so they are quite big', that made me go 'hmm' in retrospect.

are emirates respecting islamic tradition here -- tattoos are entirely forbidden? that is reasonable, so i just would like to know. they are very well out-of-sight. however, i am not one to lie, and they would have been noticed in a medical, and during ditching training.

again, i am all for trying again next time, if my life allows it in 6 months. but, if it did come down to the non-visible tattoos, then that is another story. and i don't like to waste people's time. removal is a consideration however $$$, so lots to think about!

any thoughts, insights on this? thanks in advance :)

Good News about Open Day & waiting
 

Hey Everyone,
I called the Dubai Office this morning for Emirates & spoke with the HR. I spoke with the HR recruitment coordinator for cabin crew and he said no worries you can still go for an open day even if you just went to an open day. You don't need to wait 6 months. Only if you attend an assessment day, you cannot go for the open day within 6 months.

Thanks;)

Mari and ThatRedHatGirl, I don't post here much, but read these forums from time to time. I hope you understand where I was coming with the whole Open Day thing! However had that misconception not taken place on the day I went there, who knows I might have been with EK today ;)

You guys are doing a great job helping those who have their dreams fulfilled with the great tips you two give out. :ok:

Torontofly, I wish you all the best! I'll be tracking these forums, and hope to see in that EK uniform soon!

One if my fellows from another forum received his Golden Call on Sunday at 0:00 am!! He still can't believe it, his numbers:
AD May 14th
FI May 17th
GC May 30th, now he has to do medicals!
DOJ July 18th

HR Contacts
 

Hey, help me out with the HR numbers. Would like to give them a call tomorrow.

Thank You!

I have the same DOJ!:)

tattoo on torso
 

I doubt it was a problem. I know many girls and boys with tattoos, even with big tattoos.

If your tattoo is not visible in uniform, it should NOT be a problem.

Text speak
 

HR phone numbers
 

Torontofly
Hi, please inbox me the phone number you used to contact the HR coordinator,i would like to inquire about my application.Thanks in advance.:ok:

Cheers!
Tina

Time is Running Out
 

Well, i'm in the same dilemma but i guess you should wait for an invite if it's an AD. You don't wanna go and get turned away do you?

You could also give the HR a call and ask them.

Text speak
 

Text speak
 

Hr no
 

Torontofly, could you inbox me hr no aswell, I applied online several time and I never get a reply.im gonna try Auckland open and i haven't got invited yet.

Why do you care?! You don't need an invite for an OD.

Why do you care what other people think about your chances in Auckland? You are going anyways, aren't you?

If you wanna know my opinion: your chances are pretty slim, so best of luck!

DOJ July 18th
 

Finally I'm seeing people with the same DOJ as me!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!:D

what if the scar can be hidden using a concealer,should one still declare it?I have one old car that resulted from an operation at the back of my hand but using a concealer,it cannot be easily noticed.Any suggestions?:confused::confused::confused:


Daisy Akinyi
Have you contacted the HR yet or what have you decided to do?

akoti19
 

Hi. Hope you are good. I was also wondering the same thing. I have a port wine stain on my lip and my forehead. it's pink and gets a hot pink color at times especially when it's hot :\but I was thinking that since concealer will hide it that I will not declare.On top of it all I have seven tattoos which I wont declare either since they are very well hidden;two on my back, thigh, shoulder, belly button, lower back and ribcage. I have worked in my office for the last two years and no colleague of mine knows I have tattoos but they do know about the birthmark because i don't always wear make up.A friend of mine who has been cabin crew for EK for the last 4years advised me not to declare either. Anyone who thinks otherwise kindly advice,I'd really appreciate....thanks:)