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Virgin 2 on 1 interview questions
Hi everyone,
Was wondering if anyone could help me, i would really appreciate it. I have an interiew for Virgin Atlantic next week. I've had one interview with them before and blew it on the 2 on 1 interview. Does anyone who's had a 2 on 1 interview at virgin know what the questions are likely to be or what kind of questions they may ask me? I am cabin crew at the moment so presume it may be related to that??
Thanks very much
Was wondering if anyone could help me, i would really appreciate it. I have an interiew for Virgin Atlantic next week. I've had one interview with them before and blew it on the 2 on 1 interview. Does anyone who's had a 2 on 1 interview at virgin know what the questions are likely to be or what kind of questions they may ask me? I am cabin crew at the moment so presume it may be related to that??
Thanks very much
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Not too sure what the c/c interviews are like, but all the other Virgin interviews seem to favour scenario questions based on a "Tell me about a situation when....." etc etc.
Things like when you have had a disagreement with someone in authority, or had to comply with a procedure you didn't agree with - stuff like that.
It's all fairly straight forward stuff, that you will have done at one time or another, it's just a matter of remembering it and twisting the words to make yourself sound good.
Things like when you have had a disagreement with someone in authority, or had to comply with a procedure you didn't agree with - stuff like that.
It's all fairly straight forward stuff, that you will have done at one time or another, it's just a matter of remembering it and twisting the words to make yourself sound good.
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Good luck for your interview, try not to be too nervous, the recruitment team are a bunch of nice people and they try to make the day as relaxed and light hearted as is possible.
Some questions I was asked in the final stage (2 on 1 interview)...
* Tell us how you have reacted when someone in authority has done something you dont agree with?
* Tell us how you reacted when someone in authority did something that breaks the rules?
* Why do you want to work for Virgin?
* When did you show exceptional customer service?
* How do you have fun at work?
* What will you do if you are unsuccesful today?
There were several more, but its been some time now and thats all I can remember! Maybe someone else could chip in and help... But anyway, start working on those, I was asked all of them and more.
Good luck, its a great company and we're recruiting really hard at the moment. Let us know how you get on!
Some questions I was asked in the final stage (2 on 1 interview)...
* Tell us how you have reacted when someone in authority has done something you dont agree with?
* Tell us how you reacted when someone in authority did something that breaks the rules?
* Why do you want to work for Virgin?
* When did you show exceptional customer service?
* How do you have fun at work?
* What will you do if you are unsuccesful today?
There were several more, but its been some time now and thats all I can remember! Maybe someone else could chip in and help... But anyway, start working on those, I was asked all of them and more.
Good luck, its a great company and we're recruiting really hard at the moment. Let us know how you get on!
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L7x3,
Many many congratulations on your successful application.
Having come from where you are now (though I am now on the ground), I thought perhaps one or two words of experience may be in order.
Please believe me L7x3, I don't wish to be negative, but you need to come here with your eyes open.
You WILL do lots of Orlando's (imagine a 747 nursery
) to start with
You WILL do lots of back-to-back East Coast states trips (OK if you dig shopping
)
You WILL go to Lagos
You WILL do the bucket-and-spade runs with the Chavs to the Caribbean
You WILL at some stage, whilst doing all this, come out of the galley to start the service, look at the (seemingly) endless rows of heads in front of you in the Y cabin and lose the will to live
But then you'll look around you, at the team you're working with, and KNOW that it'll ALL BE OK
On the plus side, you WILL go to Hong Kong, Cape Town, Sydney, Shanghai, San Fran, LA......so I'm sure you'll always keep that smile on your dial
Many many congratulations on your successful application.
Having come from where you are now (though I am now on the ground), I thought perhaps one or two words of experience may be in order.
Please believe me L7x3, I don't wish to be negative, but you need to come here with your eyes open.
You WILL do lots of Orlando's (imagine a 747 nursery
) to start withYou WILL do lots of back-to-back East Coast states trips (OK if you dig shopping
)You WILL go to Lagos
You WILL do the bucket-and-spade runs with the Chavs to the Caribbean
You WILL at some stage, whilst doing all this, come out of the galley to start the service, look at the (seemingly) endless rows of heads in front of you in the Y cabin and lose the will to live
But then you'll look around you, at the team you're working with, and KNOW that it'll ALL BE OK
On the plus side, you WILL go to Hong Kong, Cape Town, Sydney, Shanghai, San Fran, LA......so I'm sure you'll always keep that smile on your dial
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On the plus side!
Orlando is a great flight, I love it! Its full of HAPPY passengers, who are VERY easily pleased. Beats a New York any day.
You only ever do back to back trips with your permission to crewing, you'll never be rostered a back to back trip. Always 2 days off in between at least.
I'm sure you will go to Lagos at some point, I've personally not had one rostered in 6 roster publications.
Caribbean flights are great fun! The passengers are ok, again, they're a happy lot, easily pleased. Not AS easily pleased as Orlando passengers, but generally OK. The money on Caribbean trips is EXCELLENT!
It's what you make of it...
Orlando is a great flight, I love it! Its full of HAPPY passengers, who are VERY easily pleased. Beats a New York any day.
You only ever do back to back trips with your permission to crewing, you'll never be rostered a back to back trip. Always 2 days off in between at least.
I'm sure you will go to Lagos at some point, I've personally not had one rostered in 6 roster publications.
Caribbean flights are great fun! The passengers are ok, again, they're a happy lot, easily pleased. Not AS easily pleased as Orlando passengers, but generally OK. The money on Caribbean trips is EXCELLENT!
It's what you make of it...
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virgin atlantic
hi there!
well, at my interview for Virgin atlantc I got this info:
- training lasts somewhere around 6 weeks
- pay of 10821 pounds per annum + duty free commission + trip pay of 26,6 per return flight
-allowance in local currency at layovers sth like 5000 pounds per annum
-you get somewhere around 4-7 flights per month
- two - three days off after flights.
Hope this helps.....if you have any more info...pm me
good luck
l.
well, at my interview for Virgin atlantc I got this info:
- training lasts somewhere around 6 weeks
- pay of 10821 pounds per annum + duty free commission + trip pay of 26,6 per return flight
-allowance in local currency at layovers sth like 5000 pounds per annum
-you get somewhere around 4-7 flights per month
- two - three days off after flights.
Hope this helps.....if you have any more info...pm me
good luck
l.
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"On the plus side, you WILL go to Hong Kong, Cape Town, Sydney, Shanghai, San Fran, LA......so I'm sure you'll always keep that smile on your dial"
Can soon remove Cape Town from that list if rumour control is to be believed !!!
Can soon remove Cape Town from that list if rumour control is to be believed !!!
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This is the first stage of the selection procedure so I would wear something that you consider suitable for an interview.
Despite the previous post, I have it on good advice that what they are looking for is someone who is smiling and looks friendly !
Shortm
Despite the previous post, I have it on good advice that what they are looking for is someone who is smiling and looks friendly !
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My advice is to wear something that actually helps them picture you as a flight attendant.
Without being too obvious wear something similar to the current uniform with a big smile!
Good luck!
Without being too obvious wear something similar to the current uniform with a big smile!
Good luck!
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When I applied to VS I had professional photos taken in business attire.
They weren't expensive, you can get them done quite cheaply if you shop around.
Even if you decide not to use a photographer, definately wear business attire in your photos. I've heard the most hilarious stories during my training about candidates sending pictures of themselves on holiday wearing bikinis or even less!!
Despite some people's perception of Virgin, that is NOT the image the recruiters are looking for!
Good Luck!!
They weren't expensive, you can get them done quite cheaply if you shop around.
Even if you decide not to use a photographer, definately wear business attire in your photos. I've heard the most hilarious stories during my training about candidates sending pictures of themselves on holiday wearing bikinis or even less!!
Despite some people's perception of Virgin, that is NOT the image the recruiters are looking for!
Good Luck!!
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Even if you decide not to use a photographer, definately wear business attire in your photos. I've heard the most hilarious stories during my training about candidates sending pictures of themselves on holiday wearing bikinis or even less!!
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Serious!
Apparently the best one's show people s**t-faced on their holidays with an arrow saying "this is me"!!
They also told us about a guy who sent in a picture of himself in a thong!
Amazing the lengths some people will go!! 
Apparently the best one's show people s**t-faced on their holidays with an arrow saying "this is me"!!
They also told us about a guy who sent in a picture of himself in a thong!
Amazing the lengths some people will go!!
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Hmmm, I work for them too and I would disagree...
You don't want to look like a school mistress in the photo, but they are definately going to favour the smart & polished look over the had-a-few-too-many-bacardi-breezers-now-my-boobs-are-gonna-fall-out-me-halterneck-top look!
I know what I would choose if I was a recruiter!
You don't want to look like a school mistress in the photo, but they are definately going to favour the smart & polished look over the had-a-few-too-many-bacardi-breezers-now-my-boobs-are-gonna-fall-out-me-halterneck-top look!
I know what I would choose if I was a recruiter!