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Just going back to medicals for a sec... don't worry too much girls. The shorts/t-shirt thing is manly because you'll find it easier to bend/stretch etc when doing the flexibility tests... they get you to do things like touch your toes, put your arms over your head, side to side, twist around and touch your ear to your shoulders and so forth.
In my QF medical I had a male doctor, which weirded me out at first, but he was fine and so matter-of-fact about the whole thing that I felt ok. As you say he does hundreds of these things so seeing you in your frilly undies isn't anything new to him!!!
hey actually gave me a gown to wear over my underwear, the only time i really had to take it off was so he could look at my spine and also when I was lying on the bed so he could press my stomach to check for hernias.... they just get you to cough and when you cough they push down to feel if there's anything there... king of like when you a little kid and the doc is checking your appendix...
All the other stuff is pretty routine, I don't know of any airlines in Aus who require a pap smear or anything like that, in fact on the QF medical form it's quite clear there is nothing of the sort required so you know if the doc is fibbing... but they're professionals and they know wht they have to do for the medicals...
As for the time taken, it's mainly the waiting in between tests that takes so long!!! =D
Wrt age/experience... it can be a tricky one... I'm in my early 20's, thought I can handle stuff pretty well re: delays, angry pax, emergecies etc... have had a few things happen in the last year which have made me re-think how prepared I was vs how I THOUGHT I was when I was say, 19. Now I have been through a life-threatening emergency, known I can handle it if I have to (thoughI would have like to handle it better) but now I know for next time what I need to do and it's made me that bit more confident about my ability to do my job and help my pax should there be an emergency.
In my QF medical I had a male doctor, which weirded me out at first, but he was fine and so matter-of-fact about the whole thing that I felt ok. As you say he does hundreds of these things so seeing you in your frilly undies isn't anything new to him!!!
hey actually gave me a gown to wear over my underwear, the only time i really had to take it off was so he could look at my spine and also when I was lying on the bed so he could press my stomach to check for hernias.... they just get you to cough and when you cough they push down to feel if there's anything there... king of like when you a little kid and the doc is checking your appendix...
All the other stuff is pretty routine, I don't know of any airlines in Aus who require a pap smear or anything like that, in fact on the QF medical form it's quite clear there is nothing of the sort required so you know if the doc is fibbing... but they're professionals and they know wht they have to do for the medicals...
As for the time taken, it's mainly the waiting in between tests that takes so long!!! =D
Wrt age/experience... it can be a tricky one... I'm in my early 20's, thought I can handle stuff pretty well re: delays, angry pax, emergecies etc... have had a few things happen in the last year which have made me re-think how prepared I was vs how I THOUGHT I was when I was say, 19. Now I have been through a life-threatening emergency, known I can handle it if I have to (thoughI would have like to handle it better) but now I know for next time what I need to do and it's made me that bit more confident about my ability to do my job and help my pax should there be an emergency.
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Thanks for the heads up SkySista!
I am dreading going through this whole process and get to as far as I have gotten with the medical and not get through! My blood pressure must be through the roof!!
I am dreading going through this whole process and get to as far as I have gotten with the medical and not get through! My blood pressure must be through the roof!!
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DJ Tibby,
I think you'll find that the change in DJ recruiting has little (if anything) to do with a court case and more to do with the waythey are now positioning themselves in the marketplace.
Gone is the ultra low cost holiday carrier - you're now looking at Australia's second largest airline, looking to cement it's place in a high yield business market too. That requires a whole different mix of people on-board.
Your 18, but the world isn't against you, it's just the industry is ever changing and the window of opportunity for recruitment can be small.
While it's competitive to get a job in Australia, it's far from impossible. There is a whole lot more recruitment now with JQ and DJ then there was 8 years ago with AN and QF.
I think you'll find that the change in DJ recruiting has little (if anything) to do with a court case and more to do with the waythey are now positioning themselves in the marketplace.
Gone is the ultra low cost holiday carrier - you're now looking at Australia's second largest airline, looking to cement it's place in a high yield business market too. That requires a whole different mix of people on-board.
Your 18, but the world isn't against you, it's just the industry is ever changing and the window of opportunity for recruitment can be small.
While it's competitive to get a job in Australia, it's far from impossible. There is a whole lot more recruitment now with JQ and DJ then there was 8 years ago with AN and QF.
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thanks overhere. I just hope to squeeze through that window very very soon, It is draining going to so many recruitment days and not getting anywhere. surely persistence must help?
I know for a fact that I have been to more airline recruitment days in 6 months (since leaving school) than a lot of cabin crew have in there career and there already in the sky (meaning they got in lol). It almost becomes personal and you do start to question yourself! so far i have been to: QF link, MAM, JQ, DJ, DJ ground and had 2 nos from DJ a no from QF links, haven't heard back from MAM and haven't heard back from JQ. (I went to JQ a few times as with DJ)
anyway all in all thats 6 days in 6 months!! one recruitment a month almost! Im hoping now to hear from JQ international and maybe sunstate, get another 2 shots!
I know for a fact that I have been to more airline recruitment days in 6 months (since leaving school) than a lot of cabin crew have in there career and there already in the sky (meaning they got in lol). It almost becomes personal and you do start to question yourself! so far i have been to: QF link, MAM, JQ, DJ, DJ ground and had 2 nos from DJ a no from QF links, haven't heard back from MAM and haven't heard back from JQ. (I went to JQ a few times as with DJ)anyway all in all thats 6 days in 6 months!! one recruitment a month almost! Im hoping now to hear from JQ international and maybe sunstate, get another 2 shots!
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I just realised... I'll be 19yrs and a half when I'm next able to apply with Virgin... rekon they'll look at me differently then? There was this other girl at my VBRD she was only 19 and already working for Ozjet, but trying out with VB and when she asked my age and I told her, she was like "you're just a baby hun!" and I felt like saying "look at yourself!" my goodness, big difference, one year..! But I'm determined 
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As it has been said in this post, Virgin are starting to head in a different direction than previous. Four years ago the oldest CC I believe was around 32 & there weren't many of them. I now think people of all ages and that includes 19 yr olds and 35 years all have equal chance regardless of court cases. At my recruitment day the ages ranged from approx 18 - 36. The mix that was invited back included both ends of the bracket. So I firmly believe the old mix of presentation and experience will now win you over than previous requirements. As I said before, the day(VBRD) was great and it geniunely made me want to work for them. By the way have had medical- no nails are left so I guess i"ll to wait!!!!! Goodluck to all. By the way regardless of the company, flying is still a great job and don't let anyone tell you different.
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OMG - Medical in 14 hours!!!
Not that Im counting or anything... but I have my medical in approximately 14 hours for VB. 
Gloria, what did they do to you at your medical and when did you have it??? I have mine tomorrow.
Its good to hear that they are recruiting all kinds of people now. I thought I would never have a chance with Virgin - but maybe I just do!?!
Gloria, what did they do to you at your medical and when did you have it??? I have mine tomorrow.
Its good to hear that they are recruiting all kinds of people now. I thought I would never have a chance with Virgin - but maybe I just do!?!
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wannabeVB, don't stress too much - I'm sure if your bp reading is a little on the high side they will do it again, and get you to rest for a few minutes. If you're feeling nervous, tell them. It's quite natural to feel nervous as for you, the medical is a big thing.
If the results aren't up to scratch on things like bp, lung capacity etc, they will usually try again on the day a bit later on - they're not out to 'fail' you as such... I know of one girl who was called back a week later to re-do her pee test as the sample wasn't good enough for testing (something to do with her having drunk too much water before - so don't go crazy with the Evian guys!! )
Also, just remember not to make a boo-boo like I did and eat anything with poppy seeds in it the night before - I was happily eating crackers with cheese when I realised they had poppy seeds, haha I ran to the sink so fast and spat the whole lot out, my family thought I was nuts!!!
If you're nervous about the medical, have a practise up until the day and limber up on the day (esp if going in morning) do some stretches, try 'duck-waddling' on the floor (where you crouch/squat then 'walk' along at floor level) sounds really funny and I cracked up laughing when they made me do it!!! It's nothing really hard, so PLEASE don't worry!!! =)
Best of luck to you all!!!
If the results aren't up to scratch on things like bp, lung capacity etc, they will usually try again on the day a bit later on - they're not out to 'fail' you as such... I know of one girl who was called back a week later to re-do her pee test as the sample wasn't good enough for testing (something to do with her having drunk too much water before - so don't go crazy with the Evian guys!!
)Also, just remember not to make a boo-boo like I did and eat anything with poppy seeds in it the night before - I was happily eating crackers with cheese when I realised they had poppy seeds, haha I ran to the sink so fast and spat the whole lot out, my family thought I was nuts!!!
If you're nervous about the medical, have a practise up until the day and limber up on the day (esp if going in morning) do some stretches, try 'duck-waddling' on the floor (where you crouch/squat then 'walk' along at floor level) sounds really funny and I cracked up laughing when they made me do it!!!
It's nothing really hard, so PLEASE don't worry!!! =)Best of luck to you all!!!
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VRD all done!
Hi all!!
Well i had my VBRD on Wed!! Am now waiting...like you all did...
for my email or phone call!!
I got through to the role-play/final interview!
It was a great day.... did so much chatting to all the others and to the interviewers!! Lucky for all that water they lay out for you!
Not sure how i feel about it... still trying to adjust to the fact i travelled a million miles there and back... and i have to work tonight now!! EEK!
Shall keep you all updated!
Good luck for those who have just had their medicals! Fingers crossed!
Well i had my VBRD on Wed!! Am now waiting...like you all did...
for my email or phone call!!
I got through to the role-play/final interview!
It was a great day.... did so much chatting to all the others and to the interviewers!! Lucky for all that water they lay out for you!
Not sure how i feel about it... still trying to adjust to the fact i travelled a million miles there and back... and i have to work tonight now!! EEK!
Shall keep you all updated!
Good luck for those who have just had their medicals! Fingers crossed!
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Medical is over.
GOOD WORK HOSTEE!! WOO HOO 
- now you have to wait also... I hope you get a phone call next from one of your referees saying that they called!
Anyway, I had my medical today. It wasn't as bad as all that. The Doctor was really kind and only got me to take off my skivvy. I was wearing pants, and she told me that I didn't have to remove them
PHEW!!!
I had to squat and do all this other stuff. I was told that everything looked pretty good... and that they would fax the results over to Virgin Blue. Who knows?!? We could know as early as next week!!!
Anyway, did anyone else have a medical today? Let us know how it went. After spending $187 I hope I get the job.
STF
- now you have to wait also... I hope you get a phone call next from one of your referees saying that they called!Anyway, I had my medical today. It wasn't as bad as all that. The Doctor was really kind and only got me to take off my skivvy. I was wearing pants, and she told me that I didn't have to remove them
PHEW!!!I had to squat and do all this other stuff. I was told that everything looked pretty good... and that they would fax the results over to Virgin Blue. Who knows?!? We could know as early as next week!!!
Anyway, did anyone else have a medical today? Let us know how it went. After spending $187 I hope I get the job.
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Hi everyone!
I had my medical today as well STF and it sounds pretty much the same as yours, lots of waiting around and jumping on those dreaded scales
But it all went well, so now I have to wait and wait and wait, but hopefully not for too long
Congrats Hostee on your VRD, I'm sure your phone will be ringing soon enough
Anyway back to waiting
I had my medical today as well STF and it sounds pretty much the same as yours, lots of waiting around and jumping on those dreaded scales
But it all went well, so now I have to wait and wait and wait, but hopefully not for too long
Congrats Hostee on your VRD, I'm sure your phone will be ringing soon enough
Anyway back to waiting
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Life is full of waiting... waiting for a bus, waiting for a certain date, waiting for the clock off time, waiting for a friend to come over, waiting for a phone call.... waiting...! lol But the worst waiting is for news I rekon...!
Goodonya hostee for getting through to the major interview and role play, I had the doubt about you
And will be having my fingers crossed for STF and WannabeVB as they wait for their replies from VB!!!
Goodonya hostee for getting through to the major interview and role play, I had the doubt about you
And will be having my fingers crossed for STF and WannabeVB as they wait for their replies from VB!!!
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hey guys, i just had my vb vrd this week too! i have just found this site and only wish that i had seen it b4.
i was thinking about what you were saying re: age vs expeience... but i dont remember virgin taking my DOB at any stage? did they ask anyone else? they checked the expiry dates of my certificates, but nothing else...?
i was thinking about what you were saying re: age vs expeience... but i dont remember virgin taking my DOB at any stage? did they ask anyone else? they checked the expiry dates of my certificates, but nothing else...?
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My DOB was on right top hand corner of resume with addy and phone number etc. And the fact that they asked what I was currently doing, and I said high school yr12 would have given my age away.. lol did ya have fun at your VBRD?
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REX
Heya peeps
Was just napping, and got an unexpected phonecall from REX for an interview in two weeks time! Now theres a reason to be woken up! hehe
so excited... another interview! its at the airport though... bummer, bit of a drive for me. If I were to get a job as CC I'd move anyway.
Was just curious, anyone here ever been for an interview for REX? How is their recruitment day, same as the others with registrations, spot interviews etc? Any info would help, thanks!
Was just napping, and got an unexpected phonecall from REX for an interview in two weeks time! Now theres a reason to be woken up! hehe
so excited... another interview! its at the airport though... bummer, bit of a drive for me. If I were to get a job as CC I'd move anyway.
Was just curious, anyone here ever been for an interview for REX? How is their recruitment day, same as the others with registrations, spot interviews etc? Any info would help, thanks!
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Iulia, congrats!! By all accounts Rex are a great company to work for!! I know a few people recently were asking questions about them, maybe a search of the CC and D&G forums will turn something up for you.
Being a regional I'd hazard a guess that interviews will be on a smaller scale, but still similar questions to, say DJ or JQ. Just remember that with Rex you'd be a solo flightie, so think about the rewards and challenges of that as well!!
I know girls (& guys!) who have been solo flighties and loved it, other people may hate it because they prefer working with more people. However, having said that, Rex would be a fantastic opportunity to see all the goings-on of an airline, some may say 'stepping stone' but I reckon it would be a great career in it's own right; some people start regional and never go anywhere else because they love it so much!!
I've worked with a regional airline before, i can say definitely you'd have a fab time, lots of laughs as well as stressful days, but the fact you can recognise every face in the crew room and you know everyone can be so great, it's like a little 'family' away from home!!!
Good luck!!!
Being a regional I'd hazard a guess that interviews will be on a smaller scale, but still similar questions to, say DJ or JQ. Just remember that with Rex you'd be a solo flightie, so think about the rewards and challenges of that as well!!
I know girls (& guys!) who have been solo flighties and loved it, other people may hate it because they prefer working with more people. However, having said that, Rex would be a fantastic opportunity to see all the goings-on of an airline, some may say 'stepping stone' but I reckon it would be a great career in it's own right; some people start regional and never go anywhere else because they love it so much!!
I've worked with a regional airline before, i can say definitely you'd have a fab time, lots of laughs as well as stressful days, but the fact you can recognise every face in the crew room and you know everyone can be so great, it's like a little 'family' away from home!!!
Good luck!!!
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Hey Iulia, best of luck with REX, they seem to be a great crew and their CC are well respected by other airlines because they are people who are truly capable of handling themselves. There is little else as they are by themself all the time.
Seems to be a great operation at REX too! and growing nicely.
All the best for you interview, chin up and project self confidence...
Cheers.
Seems to be a great operation at REX too! and growing nicely.
All the best for you interview, chin up and project self confidence...
Cheers.
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Iulia, I didnt have my DOB on my resume coz i dont think its necessary... And u'll probably find that they don't keep it on file or anyhthing. i had a good time at the vrd... what did u think of the staff? they were so friendly i didnt feel nervous at all!
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The wait is now over!
Hi Everyone,
I just want you all to know that
I just want you all to know that
I START TRAINING FOR VIRGIN ON
JULY 31 !!!!!
What a good way to start a weekend. I got the call at about 5.30 pm today as I was walking out of work with my 2 best pals from work. I don't think it has hit me yet.
All the best to those who are still waiting.
Iulia, go for the REX position. It's a start. It will get you places.
Talk to you all soon
STF
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