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Hey ccdreamer, I am truly sorry that things didn’t work out for you at the interviews you attended, but please don’t believe it was because of your gender that you were turned away, Cabin Crew are Cabin Crew no matter what race, colour, gender,age you are. Take the whole experience as a leaning curve and work on how you may have presented yourself instead, so next time, you can blow them away!
Cheers
Cheers
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Window of oppurtunity for ccdreamer
Hello everyone
i'm new here. but i as gone through the threads it realy useful and full of tips from the members thank you all.
Congratulation to all who mage to get their dreams job wit EK. and all the best who still trying.
I attend EK interview last March here, but wasn't lucky enough.. they were not in a need of male crew that time or that what i have been told
no problem still other choices ..
just wanted to say good luck for everyone and all to those going 2 the open days in the upcoming days
i'm new here. but i as gone through the threads it realy useful and full of tips from the members thank you all.
Congratulation to all who mage to get their dreams job wit EK. and all the best who still trying.
I attend EK interview last March here, but wasn't lucky enough.. they were not in a need of male crew that time or that what i have been told
no problem still other choices ..
just wanted to say good luck for everyone and all to those going 2 the open days in the upcoming days
There's going to be an open day on the 20th in Malacca and 21st in KL. Why dont you try again? There are some members here who've failed a couple of times and yet finally made it. You never know if this could be your chance.
Im going to the KL one, wanna join me?
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Open Day - My experience
Alright guys, I read over and over and over again about the stress on appearance during the open day and although I know its important, in my situation it certainly wasnt want helped me make it to the Assessment day.
I heard about the Open Day in Rio de Janeiro one day before and I went just to basically see what it was about. I am getting married October 21st and thought there was no chance in hell my fiance would ever move to Dubai with me, so I didnt have my hopes really high, even though it was something I had always wanted to do. Either way, I talked him into coming along with me to check it out.
We got to the Open day and realized we looked completely out of place. I was wearing a decent skirt and a blouse, but I didnt look professional at all. I had just gotten my hair straightened (the kind that lasts for a few months..) two days before and since you cant wash your hair or put it up or anything else, I had my hair down and it was quite obviously dirty. My fiance showed up in a nice shirt and dark blue jeans. We walked in to a room full of previous flight attendants who had just lost their jobs with the airline Varig and they all looked impeccable. If you can imagine, we felt silly and extremely intimidated.
I dont know how we did it, but all I remember is my fiance asking a few good questions after the video and they were impressed by his english and asked him where he had learned it and then he started talking about Canada and having a Canadian fiance and everything else and he sort of pointed at me while he did that, even though we were on opposite sides of the room and then being the only foreigner in there, I got a bit of attention myself. I guess that is what made the recruiters notice us. After that, we waited in line to have our little one minute interview and the recruiter was great, she joked around with me, asked me about why I was in Brazil, how long I had been there...I even had the opportunity to explain my hair being dirty. lol. She also gave me a few tips for the assessment day, told me what to wear, to wear my hair up, to wear darker lipstick, etc etc. And then she told me after about a minute and a half that I was invited back to the Assessment day. After that, my fiance and I just ran out of there more excited than we had ever been and in a state of complete and utter disbelief.
Now, 3 months later, BOTH of our airplane tickets are on their way and we are leaving Brazil on October 26th. We still cant believe it, but we have never been happier. At least we get to spend our time before we leave for Dubai with our families at our wedding and have a few days alone before we leave and have to work our asses off in training. Hopefully we can squeeze in a real honeymoon as soon as we manage to get leave!
So, all I can say, is let yourself shine through. Look your best, look professional, have your hair up and everything else, but its NOT the most important thing. Let them see your personality, let them see your smile, dont be shy and really prove to them that you deserve the chance.
I heard about the Open Day in Rio de Janeiro one day before and I went just to basically see what it was about. I am getting married October 21st and thought there was no chance in hell my fiance would ever move to Dubai with me, so I didnt have my hopes really high, even though it was something I had always wanted to do. Either way, I talked him into coming along with me to check it out.
We got to the Open day and realized we looked completely out of place. I was wearing a decent skirt and a blouse, but I didnt look professional at all. I had just gotten my hair straightened (the kind that lasts for a few months..) two days before and since you cant wash your hair or put it up or anything else, I had my hair down and it was quite obviously dirty. My fiance showed up in a nice shirt and dark blue jeans. We walked in to a room full of previous flight attendants who had just lost their jobs with the airline Varig and they all looked impeccable. If you can imagine, we felt silly and extremely intimidated.
I dont know how we did it, but all I remember is my fiance asking a few good questions after the video and they were impressed by his english and asked him where he had learned it and then he started talking about Canada and having a Canadian fiance and everything else and he sort of pointed at me while he did that, even though we were on opposite sides of the room and then being the only foreigner in there, I got a bit of attention myself. I guess that is what made the recruiters notice us. After that, we waited in line to have our little one minute interview and the recruiter was great, she joked around with me, asked me about why I was in Brazil, how long I had been there...I even had the opportunity to explain my hair being dirty. lol. She also gave me a few tips for the assessment day, told me what to wear, to wear my hair up, to wear darker lipstick, etc etc. And then she told me after about a minute and a half that I was invited back to the Assessment day. After that, my fiance and I just ran out of there more excited than we had ever been and in a state of complete and utter disbelief.
Now, 3 months later, BOTH of our airplane tickets are on their way and we are leaving Brazil on October 26th. We still cant believe it, but we have never been happier. At least we get to spend our time before we leave for Dubai with our families at our wedding and have a few days alone before we leave and have to work our asses off in training. Hopefully we can squeeze in a real honeymoon as soon as we manage to get leave!
So, all I can say, is let yourself shine through. Look your best, look professional, have your hair up and everything else, but its NOT the most important thing. Let them see your personality, let them see your smile, dont be shy and really prove to them that you deserve the chance.
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This has got to be one of the most heartwarming post ive ever read! Congratulations on your upcoming wedding, your soon-to-set-off career and your amazing luck to be able to be with your husband-to-be thru all that stands ahead. 
Im so happy for you! It makes me feel so motivated to really give my all and not think of negative things on the open day. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. It means alot to ME.
Best of luck in your future endeavours.
Im so happy for you! It makes me feel so motivated to really give my all and not think of negative things on the open day. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. It means alot to ME. Best of luck in your future endeavours.
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What a great post amowers! Sounds like you were kissed by the angels that day! Its also great to hear both you and your Fiance made it through! All the best for your wedding...Im sure it will be amazing!
See you guys in Dubai!
Cheers
See you guys in Dubai!
Cheers
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Amazing
I attended the Brisbane Open day last Saturday and was really disappointed with the process.
There was probably about 130 show up. We all went one by one up to the recruiter and handed over our CV's and received a number. The recruiter maybe spoke 10 words to me if that. She just said hello and asked how I was and flicked through my cv.
I was dressed professionally and have previously worked in Airlines. (just in case you may be wondering that I looked completely unemployable! )
Then one recruiter went away and looked through our CV's while the other showed the movies. Then the first recruiter came back in the room and they told us the people who were invited back tomorrow.
We didn't even get a chance to interact in a group environement for them to observe us!
I'm not sure how many went though and would be interested to know if anyone attended this open day. I only know of one girl who got through and she was young with no airlines experience at all but she was very attractive.
Would love to hear of anyone elses experience.
There was probably about 130 show up. We all went one by one up to the recruiter and handed over our CV's and received a number. The recruiter maybe spoke 10 words to me if that. She just said hello and asked how I was and flicked through my cv.
I was dressed professionally and have previously worked in Airlines. (just in case you may be wondering that I looked completely unemployable! )
Then one recruiter went away and looked through our CV's while the other showed the movies. Then the first recruiter came back in the room and they told us the people who were invited back tomorrow.
We didn't even get a chance to interact in a group environement for them to observe us!
I'm not sure how many went though and would be interested to know if anyone attended this open day. I only know of one girl who got through and she was young with no airlines experience at all but she was very attractive.
Would love to hear of anyone elses experience.
Im really sorry to hear about your experience. As i mentioned previously, the open day in Perth was quite lucky- no more than 35people i would guess. I imagine my luck wouldnt have been so great if there was +100!
Were you able to ask questions about the video?
I dont think attractiveness really is an issue with Emirates- moreso i think they appreciate the effort you go to to look professional. Alot of us didnt have airline experience but we had a friendly, responsible manner and were able to articulate ourselves well. I think those are the important things.
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Hey guys, thanks so much for what you said. I am glad you liked the post. I read over and over again what everyone was saying about the Open Days and just wanted to share my own experience because it was definitely a different one.
Good luck to all of you who are trying to get it...and for all of those who already did, see you soon!!!!!
amowers
Good luck to all of you who are trying to get it...and for all of those who already did, see you soon!!!!!
amowers
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Amowers, what a lovely story! It really touched me!
I do believe that if it's meant to be, it's meant to be. Like u and ur soon-to-be husband working together for EK!
All the best for the two of u!
Dee
I do believe that if it's meant to be, it's meant to be. Like u and ur soon-to-be husband working together for EK!
All the best for the two of u!
Dee
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Max Age for Cabin Crew
HI all,
I am new to this forum and I was wondering if anyone know what is the max age for Emirates Cabin Crew?
I just turned 29 this year and Asian airlines tend to look for younger girls. Am I considered too old to apply for Emirates or Qatar Airlines?
I am new to this forum and I was wondering if anyone know what is the max age for Emirates Cabin Crew?
I just turned 29 this year and Asian airlines tend to look for younger girls. Am I considered too old to apply for Emirates or Qatar Airlines?
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By Amowers
I think what you have said on your last line grabbed me most.
I am praying to get an invitation soon.
I hope to be joining you guyz in Dubai soonest!
Thank you for sharing this experience with us........really gives us hope.
all the best n do kip us posted.
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flyoneday
So, all I can say, is let yourself shine through. Look your best, look professional, have your hair up and everything else, but its NOT the most important thing. Let them see your personality, let them see your smile, dont be shy and really prove to them that you deserve the chance.
I am praying to get an invitation soon.
I hope to be joining you guyz in Dubai soonest!
Thank you for sharing this experience with us........really gives us hope.
all the best n do kip us posted.
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Thank you helfsich!!!!!
[quote=helfsich;2900189]At EK there is a bidding system in place, where you list which flights you desire to work for that month and scheduling do their best to accomodate the requests. Of course, there are some flights ...
Helfsich, thank you very much fot this detailed answer, it answers a lot of questions!!! I see, it´s everywhere the same, all about being clever with requests... ;-)
(Although in my previous company there wasn´t the chance to request that much...)
Thanx a lot!!!!!!
Helfsich, thank you very much fot this detailed answer, it answers a lot of questions!!! I see, it´s everywhere the same, all about being clever with requests... ;-)
(Although in my previous company there wasn´t the chance to request that much...)
Thanx a lot!!!!!!
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Tanny
I dont know wether EK has an age limit but i know someone who got the job with them this year and had turned 30.
Give it a go! what do you have to loose?
Helfsich
The information you provide is great.For someone like me (though i have a long way to go),i really appreciate all the info.Thank you so much. Just a question though,Would it be odd if they notice you mostly bid to go to your home country?Would they consider one too "home-sick"?
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flyoneday
I dont know wether EK has an age limit but i know someone who got the job with them this year and had turned 30.
Give it a go! what do you have to loose?
Helfsich
The information you provide is great.For someone like me (though i have a long way to go),i really appreciate all the info.Thank you so much. Just a question though,Would it be odd if they notice you mostly bid to go to your home country?Would they consider one too "home-sick"?
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Hi Tanny,
I´m 28 and I´m just waiting for my ticket!! ;-)
At my open day there was a girl aged 32 invited to an interview... (but i don´t know if she made it...)
I think being "older" can be helpful though you have experience in life and you are aware of what you are doing!!! moving to dubai, leaving your homecountry, your family and friends means a big step for everyone.
Therefore being 29 is a plus!!!!
think positive and go for it!!!
I´m 28 and I´m just waiting for my ticket!! ;-)
At my open day there was a girl aged 32 invited to an interview... (but i don´t know if she made it...)
I think being "older" can be helpful though you have experience in life and you are aware of what you are doing!!! moving to dubai, leaving your homecountry, your family and friends means a big step for everyone.
Therefore being 29 is a plus!!!!
think positive and go for it!!!
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Amovers...
So, all I can say, is let yourself shine through. Look your best, look professional, have your hair up and everything else, but its NOT the most important thing. Let them see your personality, let them see your smile, dont be shy and really prove to them that you deserve the chance.[/quote]
Wow, Amowers, this is a very lovely story, it sounds like a fairy-tail!!!!!!
I wish you both all the best, have a wonderful romantic wedding, enjoy that special day and make it to the most wonderful day in your life!
Hope to see you in Dubai!!!
Wow, Amowers, this is a very lovely story, it sounds like a fairy-tail!!!!!!
I wish you both all the best, have a wonderful romantic wedding, enjoy that special day and make it to the most wonderful day in your life!
Hope to see you in Dubai!!!
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Hi Tanny,
I think you will be more than ok! I know of a guy who is 34 and he made it through....
Good luck!!!
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Dont worry! Im 30 and I dont care. Its all about how you carry yourself, how you interact and your personality. Even if you are 23 and cant do the above, u are none the better. Its true what the others in this forum say. Think positive! Dont let anything worry you. Give your best shot!
By the way, are u going to the open day on the 4th? Im Singaporean too..
By the way, are u going to the open day on the 4th? Im Singaporean too..
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Hey Everyone,
At the Open Day I went to, we were all told that the maximum age they would accept would be 35..so go for it!!!!! One of the guys who got through with me is 31 and hes leaving this Friday.
amowers
At the Open Day I went to, we were all told that the maximum age they would accept would be 35..so go for it!!!!! One of the guys who got through with me is 31 and hes leaving this Friday.
amowers
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A nice FedEx man came to by door today to deliver my ticket!!! Couldnt be happier!! Long lay-over in Paris though....like 7 hours...maybe I will try to sneak to the city to see what I can and waste some time since Ive never been there..haha
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AMOWNERS - That is so awesome, you got your ticket! Yay you are finally on your way, good for you! You can join all the other fellow ppruners that have gone before us.......
I am still awaiting clearance of my medicals, but at least for you the waiting is finally over.....how long do you think it would have taken you to get from the start - (open day) to now - (receiving your airline ticket)...a matter of months maybe?
And that question goes out to anyone else who is going through the process now and are in their last stages, what is the time frame in which it took you to get from start to finish....it would be really interesting to know, because it seems that Emirates loves to make you play the waiting game............which at times can get frustrating....however like the old saying goes "good things come to those who wait"
Is there anyone here flying on the 24th November?
I am still awaiting clearance of my medicals, but at least for you the waiting is finally over.....how long do you think it would have taken you to get from the start - (open day) to now - (receiving your airline ticket)...a matter of months maybe?
And that question goes out to anyone else who is going through the process now and are in their last stages, what is the time frame in which it took you to get from start to finish....it would be really interesting to know, because it seems that Emirates loves to make you play the waiting game............which at times can get frustrating....however like the old saying goes "good things come to those who wait"
Is there anyone here flying on the 24th November?