BMED, declined again
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I applied to BMED again, second time lucky, but only yesterday I received this thank you but no thank you letter. What precisely am I doing wrong!? 
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BMED Mix up.
Hi Guys,
I emailed them in March to see if they were still recruiting and they said they were, I sent my C.V off that afternoon to be sent a letter a few days later saying they were no longer recruiting (odd) but would call me when they were next holding an assessment, which was fine.
Last week I received further correspondance in the form of a rejection letter. I emailed to ask what was going on as I had be sent a letter stating I would be contacted about an assessment day and then another one a few months later stating I would not be put forward for an assessment. They were very lovely and apologised for the mix up , my C.V. had been seen by two different recruiters and both had come up with two different decisions. I thought it was quite funny really
They seem very nice and friendly people at BMED, I look forward to an assessment in the future, with them. I realise that these things can happen.
Crewboy
I emailed them in March to see if they were still recruiting and they said they were, I sent my C.V off that afternoon to be sent a letter a few days later saying they were no longer recruiting (odd) but would call me when they were next holding an assessment, which was fine.
Last week I received further correspondance in the form of a rejection letter. I emailed to ask what was going on as I had be sent a letter stating I would be contacted about an assessment day and then another one a few months later stating I would not be put forward for an assessment. They were very lovely and apologised for the mix up , my C.V. had been seen by two different recruiters and both had come up with two different decisions. I thought it was quite funny really
They seem very nice and friendly people at BMED, I look forward to an assessment in the future, with them. I realise that these things can happen.
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Don't worry if you've been declined. Its a blessing in disguise.
They are only looking for people that have had a frontal lobotomy------It's the way forward
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I'm also very suspicious of people being so keen to be employed by Bmed. Some think it's a way into BA........
However, If you do feel empowered to re-apply, that's your decision
Happy Landings
They are only looking for people that have had a frontal lobotomy------It's the way forward
.I'm also very suspicious of people being so keen to be employed by Bmed. Some think it's a way into BA........
However, If you do feel empowered to re-apply, that's your decision
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I sent off my cv a few months ago to be told unfortunately BMED isn't recruiting. Two days later got an email asking for my postal adrress and then had a letter through the post the next day inviting me for an assessment a week later.
Went to the interview thinking I'm not really fussed but would like to see what its about.
Showed us a video of what its like to work for BMED with amazing photos and videos of the destinations, that the crew had all supposedly taken. I must admit my opinion changed immediately.
Left a great job, started working for BMED and boy oh boy, biggest mistake I ever made.
Destinations are really something to think about. I've been at BMED for approx 10 months and I'm not enjoying it at all. Some people really enjoy it, how is very unclear to me but I think if you were considering BMED think long and hard.
Don't get me wrong I'm not knocking the company it has really positive points but it's just not for me.
And I know what most will say... If you don't like it get out and thus I am starting at BA in 3 weeks time and cannot wait.
Went to the interview thinking I'm not really fussed but would like to see what its about.
Showed us a video of what its like to work for BMED with amazing photos and videos of the destinations, that the crew had all supposedly taken. I must admit my opinion changed immediately.
Left a great job, started working for BMED and boy oh boy, biggest mistake I ever made.
Destinations are really something to think about. I've been at BMED for approx 10 months and I'm not enjoying it at all. Some people really enjoy it, how is very unclear to me but I think if you were considering BMED think long and hard.
Don't get me wrong I'm not knocking the company it has really positive points but it's just not for me.
And I know what most will say... If you don't like it get out and thus I am starting at BA in 3 weeks time and cannot wait.
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I sent off my cv a few months ago to be told unfortunately BMED isn't recruiting. Two days later got an email asking for my postal adrress and then had a letter through the post the next day inviting me for an assessment a week later.
Went to the interview thinking I'm not really fussed but would like to see what its about.
Showed us a video of what its like to work for BMED with amazing photos and videos of the destinations, that the crew had all supposedly taken. I must admit my opinion changed immediately.
Left a great job, started working for BMED and boy oh boy, biggest mistake I ever made.
Destinations are really something to think about. I've been at BMED for approx 10 months and I'm not enjoying it at all. Some people really enjoy it, how is very unclear to me but I think if you were considering BMED think long and hard.
Don't get me wrong I'm not knocking the company it has really positive points but it's just not for me.
And I know what most will say... If you don't like it get out and thus I am starting at BA in 3 weeks time and cannot wait.
Went to the interview thinking I'm not really fussed but would like to see what its about.
Showed us a video of what its like to work for BMED with amazing photos and videos of the destinations, that the crew had all supposedly taken. I must admit my opinion changed immediately.
Left a great job, started working for BMED and boy oh boy, biggest mistake I ever made.
Destinations are really something to think about. I've been at BMED for approx 10 months and I'm not enjoying it at all. Some people really enjoy it, how is very unclear to me but I think if you were considering BMED think long and hard.
Don't get me wrong I'm not knocking the company it has really positive points but it's just not for me.
And I know what most will say... If you don't like it get out and thus I am starting at BA in 3 weeks time and cannot wait.
Hi,
Could you tell me why you didn't enjoy working for them.
Thanks,
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Originally Posted by Orvil
I'm also very suspicious of people being so keen to be employed by Bmed. Some think it's a way into BA........
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Originally Posted by crewboy
Hi,
Could you tell me why you didn't enjoy working for them.
Thanks,
Crewboy
Could you tell me why you didn't enjoy working for them.
Thanks,
Crewboy
Generally the trips very from 30 hours up to 7 days. Most of the trips though are very short and you literally get there, sleep, wake yourself up for a few hours so that you can sleep again so that you won't be shattered on the way back. The check in times for the return journeys are always between midnight and 2am gmt. It's ok if you do one or 2 of them but then you get to do back to backs where you go for a whole week without sleeping properly etc. etc. I know jet lag, tiredness, fatigue etc. etc. comes with the job but sometimes I get my roster and I dread the next month.
The longer trips are generally 5 days and you'd have a shuttle, that stretches over 2 days so even on a 5 day trip you only have one day where you can actually do something other than work. There are also 4 day trips with shuttles so you literally work, sleep, work, sleep, work and then drive home. Which in my eyes defeat the whole point of flying. If I wanted to do that I could get 9-5 and actually get proper rest in between work days.
I appreciate the fact that the company has to do what is best for it but at the same time I have to do whats best for me.
There are a pros and cons to every airline and I guess you just have to decide which airline offers you what you want. One mans trash is another mans treasure.
I hope I don't come accross as being disillussioned or bitter I'm really not. I have had some good times and I'm sure there are alot of BMED crew who might not agree with my views. However everything I have written in this post is factually based and no one can disagree with that.
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I can speak from experience now I have jumped ship!!!! You don't realise how miserable you have become until you leave! the grass really is greener on the other side...............much much more greener!
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Hey All,
I am ex Bmed too and jumped ship to BA LGWEF. One of the best moves I ever made. Have to say that I did enjoy Bmed for a short time but things were changing anf every trip seemed to have shuttles added on to them. Def made the right move coming to BA even though some people at Bmed thought I was crazy. I don't know what it was about Bmed but it got to the stage where I would almost be in tears driving to work. Not a good sign! Have to say the crew I worked with there were great and I miss some of my course mates but I think most of them have moved on too!
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I am ex Bmed too and jumped ship to BA LGWEF. One of the best moves I ever made. Have to say that I did enjoy Bmed for a short time but things were changing anf every trip seemed to have shuttles added on to them. Def made the right move coming to BA even though some people at Bmed thought I was crazy. I don't know what it was about Bmed but it got to the stage where I would almost be in tears driving to work. Not a good sign! Have to say the crew I worked with there were great and I miss some of my course mates but I think most of them have moved on too!
T x
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DON'T GO THERE!!!
DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT APPLYING TO BMED. THE MANAGEMENT TEAM HAVE NOT GOT A CLUE ANY MORE. THEY ARE MORE CONCERNED ABOUT WHAT TRIPS THEY CAN GO ON AND HAVE A JOLLY WHILST KNOWING THAT THE REST OF THE GUYS ARE TRYING TO SLEEP OR AT LEAST GET SOME REST!!!
THE WORKING HOURS IN WHICH THE FLIGHT DECK AND CREW DO ARE SO UNSOCIABLE THAT THE MANAGEMENT TEAM WOULD NOT LAST A MONTH DOING IT!!! THEY DON'T APPRECIATE THE HARD WORK THE CREW DO, SO DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME APPLYING!
THE WORKING HOURS IN WHICH THE FLIGHT DECK AND CREW DO ARE SO UNSOCIABLE THAT THE MANAGEMENT TEAM WOULD NOT LAST A MONTH DOING IT!!! THEY DON'T APPRECIATE THE HARD WORK THE CREW DO, SO DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME APPLYING!
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I've screened thousands and interviewed hundreds of cabin crew over the years.. feel free to pm me your cv (you can take your personal details off if you wish) I'll be happy to look at it and give you an honest opinion!
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I suggest that you don't apply to this company due to the recent bombs in Beirut. Do you really want to join a company and fly and stay in destinations where bombs are a threat? It could be you so please do think strongly before applying, go apply to BA mainline they are still looking for crew