Emirates

[FIEVAL]

Ive Been Gone Too Long

Hi there fellow "pruners"

Is there anyone here flying to Dubai 15/12/06?

Thats my departure date, and I thought I maybe lucky enough to be travelling or meeting up with one of you guys on the way???

[expatula]

Lay-Overs...

Hello there, guys and gals! I just would like to know how long do you stay during layovers in different places/countries? Do you get the chance to go out for some sightseeing, or do you just hole up in the hotel?

Thanks for any info...

[Striving2BFA]

How many open days are too much?

Hi,My question is directed to those who are working for Emirates. Just wondering how many open days did you attend before being successful?I have attended 3 with no success after the screening session, and I'm wondering whether I should take that as a sign to give up. Any response would be much appreciated.Many thanks. :-)</p>

[emirates_girl]

striving2BAFA

Hi !

Where is Australia are you from ? I am from Brisbane. I got through in the first open day in October and fly out December 22. But do not give up !!.
My Advice is: Look immaculate, do your hair and make up like an FA (Bun or french roll) , keep smiling, be friendly and watch your posture.
in the group activities make sure you speak, put across some good points, do not interrupt rudely but do not dominate in the group. Good luck with it all !!!

emirates_girl

[flyoneday]

hello Striving2bFA
well,i know you directed to question to EK crew but lemmi give you my opinion even though am on the same boat,been assessed twice n not succedded yet.
please dont give up.it is this struggle that will make us appreciate the job more when we finally get it.
see you in Dubai soon............God willing.

~
flyoneday

[OzyOS]

Hi guys!

In Dubai and loving it! Just worte a long post,but when it came time to actually post it, it blanked out!!!

So its going to be a short one now.

I have easily settled in and have found this place to be fantastic! The shopping is excellent, the selection from food to clothing amazing!!

Induction has been enjoyable,but the real work begins this Thurs...so Im getting ready to study like mad!

As far as annoyances goes.....havent ran into any and as I sometimes say...ignorance can be bliss

Best of luck to everyone in the process, do your research...then take the plunge!!

Will write more another time!

Cheers

[Nemo24]

WanttoFly

Hello,

We're all here to pool info together so dont worry about thinking you sound annoying!!

Not too sure that Globals & Opens differ much in format- perhaps seeing as Globals are invite only the turnout could be less, therefore granting you more time with the recruiters. I imagine group activities, the videos, questions and the waiiiittting will be the same!

Cash- as far as I am aware, we receive an allowance to tide us over for the month or so where we are learning and getting the practise. Our accomm is all provided for which is good. It really depends on how much you like spending I imagine; I am probably going to take USD$1000 but perhaps this is something that OzyOs can clarify when she posts next

References- I dont think it matters if you have not worked properly before or only had 1 job, so long as you are able to show them on the day that you are a team player, responsible and enjoy people contact.
I think a good family friend, a pastor/priest, school teacher, contact from work experience, etc should suffice. Definitely dont worry about the references yet!! Just concentrate on making an impression on your Global/Open Day.

Best of luck!

[Nemo24]

Questions for OzyOs

Gday OzyOs!

Really great to hear you actually over there in Dubai!! And taking to it like a duck to water

Hope you are able to continue with the posting, giving us the insiders view of what to expect....I am waiting for Dubai to approve my medicals and hopefully that will be by the end of next week

Perhaps you could touch on these issues in your next post:

• How many people started with you? And are they nice?
• How is the accomm like?
• Are the recruiters nice?
• How much money do you advise to bring
• Have you got your uniform yet?
• What's your schedule like thus far?

Cant wait to get there....this waiting is so tiresome

[emirates_girl]

OzyOs and Nemo

Hey !

you are finally there ? I am with all the questions Nemo24 asked. We are both flying out same day !

Ozy - are you in the batch with an aussie girl called Dana ? she goes to my uni and started her induction on Sunday too.

Nemo - I am also taking approx AUSD $ 1200 with me. I hope that is ok ? I heard we have to pay back that advance pay we get at some stage ?

4 more weeks from tomorrow !

emirates_girl

[FIEVAL]

Hi there everyone!

OZY OS - Way to go mate!!!! Awesome to have someone over there, that give us a little inside information! Pity your post didnt come up but never to worry you must be one of the first PPRUNERS that has emailed us immediately after arrival....we are so lucky. Good to hear that things are working out well, as as NEMO24 said taking everything like a duck to water! Not that I had any doubts!.....well take care and when possible give us an update on how things are going. Hope to hear from you soon, and I will catchup with you in Dubai when I get there just under a month to go now!

NEMO24 - Hi there! When is your departure date, I actually thought that you were over there already........

WANTTOFLYHIGH - You will have to submit 2 references! If you have only ever had one job, your best bet is to get a reference from maybe your high school or college professor. There was a girl in our intake that faced the same problem as you, she ended up getting a reference from her college professor - but still go along to the interview, because you will be able to clarify whats acceptable with the recruiters

STRIVING2BFA - Dont give up, I had 2 girls in my intake that were on their 4th attempt! Unfortunately they didnt make it in, but the moral of the story is that they didnt give up hope As for myself I was fortunate enough to get in first go....but stay positive!

FLYONEDAY - Hi there, you have such an awesome attitude! I love your positive outlook, we are privilaged to have such positive person on our forum!

[expatula]

Seems to me you have no layovers at all...

[flyoneday]

Fieval
now,you want to move me to tears? i was really touched by your last post and the comment you made about me.i really appreaciate you warmth................no wonder EK gave you a job!
anyway,i mean every word i post in this forum.
we will meet in Dubai boys n gals!we must be patient ......its like a butterfly....you cannot catch a butterfly when you chase it,but when you remain calm,the butterfly will come to you and rest in your hands.
God bless you all n may our dreams come true.
p/s: Ek are coming to recruit in my town in December,,,i pray to get invited and the the job!

OzyOs
thanx heaps for posting so soon on arriving inDubai.Please do keep us posted.

Expatula
I guess we have not had an EK crew log on fr some time.Dont worry you will get an answer to yor question soon.But am triple sure EK crew do have fantastic layovers.maybe if you can go through the forum,you could get some places they do layovers.

~
flyoneday

[mother hen]

layovers

Hi all, mother hen here(again), not sure if any info i have to give helps, can but try though!

About layovers, I'm sure ek crew can be of more help than me, my daughter though, as I've mentioned before, has been with ek for just over two months now. She has had mainly turn around flights with the exception of Mauritius. Last Tuesday though, she was on airport stand bye, and got called to do a flight.....9 day trip. She flew to Singapore, spent 1 day there, then on to Brisbane 2 days there, then a turn around to Aukland and back to Brisbane for another 2 days. Finally flying back to Singapore 1 more night there before finally flying back to Dubai! This has been the best trip so far for her, and she has had a wonderful time. This has paid off for all the hard work during training, and goes to show it doesn't matter how long you've been there you still get a chance to do all sorts of flights!

All my best wishes to everyone,
mother hen.

[helfsich]

Layovers

How many layovers you do is dependant on whether you are on reserve, and also how well you bid for flights that month. If you're smart with the bidding system, you can avoid undesirable flights, and desire flights home etc.

I joined EK in December last year, and have only had one turnaround since June. Best layover for me is a toss-up between Sydney-Christchurch and the Osaka flight :-) My first month of flying with EK I had a Birmingham flight, a London Gatwick, and a Frankfurt. I also managed a flight home within 2 months of flying.

So all is not bad.

[expatula]

thanks mama hen and helfsich! it must be pretty exciting to work with emirates!

[FIEVAL]

Hi there!

HELFSICH - Thank you for the information regarding layover flights! Can you explain a little more about the "bidding system"? Are the flights generated via computer! Are the longhaul flights less desireable? Questions....questions...questions! I guess I am trying to get a heads up prior to getting over there!

FLYONEDAY - You are most welcome.....December! that is not far away looks like we will be seeing you in Dubai very soon!

[Phaedra]

Questions About Questions in Interview

Hi all,
I have been through all the interviews and have been successful in securing a position with Emirates. I leave Thursday Nov.23. Anyway back to the questions. First interview was all about making sure you were tall enough, had your resume and then wait. Then you go into a room and one on one you are asked things like why emirates, what languages do you speak read write, do you consider yourself a global person, if you described yourself what would be one negative and one positive attribute about yourself that the interviewer would remember. How would you cope living away from family and friends etc... For the second interview is where you get grilled. There are several rounds of questions all in groups slowly narrowing down the numbers. They are all timed questions like do you think alchol and smoking should be banned from media and why. The group must all come to an agreeance together. You have about 15-20 minutes. Don't be too pushy, interrupt, talk over others or take charge without allowing others to share their ideas as well. Be clear and precise and never look at the recruiters. Make sure to be watching your fellow group members. Sit up straight, smile or laugh when appropiate and dress appropiately as well. Another question was what attributes would you need for staff when setting up a family friendly restaurant then put them in order of importance and explain why. For this question it is best to set up a spokesperson by nominating someone. This shows you work well in a team. Well I hope this helps and anymore questions anyone has I'll answer the best I can.

[cirrus17]

Interview questions

I think the format of the interview questions must vary from country to country- I am from the uk, and our interview process was spread over 2 days- just waiting for reply back from dubai re.: medicals.... fingers crossed peeps!!

anyway, in the uk interviews, we had one group exercise, designed to show, as stated by Phaedra, your ability to show command of a group, yet know when to listen; to smile but also be able to put forward your ideas... it's all a balancing act in being determined but polite.
Then people were told they hadn't got through and left.
Next, another group interview, again, another exercise designed to show our communications within a group.
More people then told they had not got though- I swear, it was like being on pop idol!

Finally, a psychometric test- you can't revise for this, you can't cheat, and there are no wrong answers, it is simply designed to see what kind of person you are- chatty, quiet, a leader, good at listening..... they just want to make sure you're not nuts!!!

THEN..... everyone sent home for the day, and we had to come back on the following day for the final interview- which covered the aspects Phaedra spoke of- how would you adapt to living abroad etc- good if you can show you've lived away from home and not gone to pieces!
Why you want to work for ek- pretty obvious question again!!
and the basic interview ques of how you have dealt with an angry/stressed/emotional situ at work etc etc.
Just prepare for it as you would a normal interview.

Good luck!!
And oh- mother hen, if you're reading this- my mother has become enamoured with your posts too, and is now a huge fan of yours also! xxx

[mother hen]

cirrus17

Hi there, thank you for your kind words. From what my daughter told me about her interview for emirates, she also said it was like being on pop idol! How they kept eliminating people after each round. Unlike you however, she had to go back 1 week later for her final interview, both taking place in London. Can't be of any help though regarding the actual interview, as I can't remember now what she said about it.

Good luck, to everyone,
mother hen.

[emirates_girl]

Interview process

Wow - Canada's process was so different.

CIRRUS17: I am from Australia and our process was exactly like yours. I agree ! It felt like being on Idol...it was awful cause you would get so excited cause your letter said "congratulations" when the girl/guy you had made good friends with got sent home. So many people had flown from all over the country to not even make it past the first stage. It is crazy !

But we are through so it is all good ! This time next month I will be on my plane to Dubai

People keep telling me that I will get not very good destinations for the first year, but Motherhen , your daughter has already got the 9 day haul , that is great! I cannot wait to see all the wonderful places around the world !

emirates_girl