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Hi Ell J, In regards to your questions Emirates are very thorough; If you make it through the interview process you will need to re-count the last few jobs that you have worked in (to the nearest month). I gave 3-4 and if you have any significant gaps between jobs they also like you to explain why/what you were doing instead i.e study or travel etc. EK will need to see certificates or written references to support your claims of employment/studies.
EK will require 2 contactable referees from your past or current employers and these referees must be supported with written reference from them as well.
As for Dubai...Go for it! You will have an amazing time and find the experience completely invaluable.
I have added the "Written Reference Requirement Form" we were given as a guideline for you to understand what they are expecting.
Best of luck!
Cheers
Written Reference Requirement Form
1- To be from present or most recent employer
2- If you are ex-Cabin Crew or existing Cabin Crew-you MUST also provide a written reference from the airline of which you are/were and employee/employed.
3- Written on a company letter head stationary.
4- Stating the following general information:
* Employee (or ex-employee's) full name
* Date of birth
* Name of company
* Length of service (start to end date)
* position held
* reason for leaving
5- Other areas that should be mentioned are:
* General performance
* Customer Service Orientation
* Attendance and Reliability
* Reason for leaving
* Would you employ this person again
6- Example:
Dear Recruitment manager,
I can cinfirm that <name &date of birth> was employed by <name of company> from <start date> to <end date> as <position>.
In this position <name> carried out his/her role in a <please comment on general performance and customer service skills> manner.
<please comment on attendance & relaiability, reason for leaving and if you would emply this person again>
Yours sincerely
<Name, position held and signature>
EK will require 2 contactable referees from your past or current employers and these referees must be supported with written reference from them as well.
As for Dubai...Go for it! You will have an amazing time and find the experience completely invaluable.
I have added the "Written Reference Requirement Form" we were given as a guideline for you to understand what they are expecting.
Best of luck!
Cheers
Written Reference Requirement Form
1- To be from present or most recent employer
2- If you are ex-Cabin Crew or existing Cabin Crew-you MUST also provide a written reference from the airline of which you are/were and employee/employed.
3- Written on a company letter head stationary.
4- Stating the following general information:
* Employee (or ex-employee's) full name
* Date of birth
* Name of company
* Length of service (start to end date)
* position held
* reason for leaving
5- Other areas that should be mentioned are:
* General performance
* Customer Service Orientation
* Attendance and Reliability
* Reason for leaving
* Would you employ this person again
6- Example:
Dear Recruitment manager,
I can cinfirm that <name &date of birth> was employed by <name of company> from <start date> to <end date> as <position>.
In this position <name> carried out his/her role in a <please comment on general performance and customer service skills> manner.
<please comment on attendance & relaiability, reason for leaving and if you would emply this person again>
Yours sincerely
<Name, position held and signature>
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Pay
Hi everyone,
I am new to this site and have been reading it with interest for the last month. I am going to the open day in Brisbane this Saturday 7th October.
I have worked in the airline industry in Australia and have heard a few of my previous colleagues are now working for Emirates. However I heard through the grape vine they are coming back home as the pay is not as high as they expected. Does anyone know how much the pay actually is?
If anyone has any tips for me for the open day it would be greatly appreciated.
Congratulations to all of you who have passed your medicals and are ready to jet off.
Cheers
Jorga
I am new to this site and have been reading it with interest for the last month. I am going to the open day in Brisbane this Saturday 7th October.
I have worked in the airline industry in Australia and have heard a few of my previous colleagues are now working for Emirates. However I heard through the grape vine they are coming back home as the pay is not as high as they expected. Does anyone know how much the pay actually is?
If anyone has any tips for me for the open day it would be greatly appreciated.
Congratulations to all of you who have passed your medicals and are ready to jet off.
Cheers
Jorga
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Hi Jorga,
as cabin crew your salary depends on how much you are flying. Fliying hours and per diem payment are variable every month.
About the Basic salary and the flight our payment theyīll give you information at the open day. My guideline sais itīs 3640 AED basic salary and 49 AED flying pay at the beginning and appr. 80 flight ours per month. the basic salary is paid from the date of joining incl. training. 50% of basic salary is protected against exchange rate fluctuation between Dirham and your homecountry currency.
Donīt forget, itīs tax-free and you donīt need to pay any rent or anything. And if you perform well, theyīll promote you and your salary will be increased.
All people I know are very satisfied with the salary at EK!
You will get all this informations at the open day and you are allowed to ask questions, so donīt hesitate!
Good luck to you!!!
katjuscha
as cabin crew your salary depends on how much you are flying. Fliying hours and per diem payment are variable every month.
About the Basic salary and the flight our payment theyīll give you information at the open day. My guideline sais itīs 3640 AED basic salary and 49 AED flying pay at the beginning and appr. 80 flight ours per month. the basic salary is paid from the date of joining incl. training. 50% of basic salary is protected against exchange rate fluctuation between Dirham and your homecountry currency.
Donīt forget, itīs tax-free and you donīt need to pay any rent or anything. And if you perform well, theyīll promote you and your salary will be increased.
All people I know are very satisfied with the salary at EK!
You will get all this informations at the open day and you are allowed to ask questions, so donīt hesitate!
Good luck to you!!!
katjuscha
Hi everyone,
I am new to this site and have been reading it with interest for the last month. I am going to the open day in Brisbane this Saturday 7th October.
I have worked in the airline industry in Australia and have heard a few of my previous colleagues are now working for Emirates. However I heard through the grape vine they are coming back home as the pay is not as high as they expected. Does anyone know how much the pay actually is?
If anyone has any tips for me for the open day it would be greatly appreciated.
Congratulations to all of you who have passed your medicals and are ready to jet off.
Cheers
Jorga
I am new to this site and have been reading it with interest for the last month. I am going to the open day in Brisbane this Saturday 7th October.
I have worked in the airline industry in Australia and have heard a few of my previous colleagues are now working for Emirates. However I heard through the grape vine they are coming back home as the pay is not as high as they expected. Does anyone know how much the pay actually is?
If anyone has any tips for me for the open day it would be greatly appreciated.
Congratulations to all of you who have passed your medicals and are ready to jet off.
Cheers
Jorga
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Hi everyone,
I am new to this site and have been reading it with interest for the last month. I am going to the open day in Brisbane this Saturday 7th October.
I have worked in the airline industry in Australia and have heard a few of my previous colleagues are now working for Emirates. However I heard through the grape vine they are coming back home as the pay is not as high as they expected. Does anyone know how much the pay actually is?
If anyone has any tips for me for the open day it would be greatly appreciated.
Congratulations to all of you who have passed your medicals and are ready to jet off.
Cheers
Jorga
I am new to this site and have been reading it with interest for the last month. I am going to the open day in Brisbane this Saturday 7th October.
I have worked in the airline industry in Australia and have heard a few of my previous colleagues are now working for Emirates. However I heard through the grape vine they are coming back home as the pay is not as high as they expected. Does anyone know how much the pay actually is?
If anyone has any tips for me for the open day it would be greatly appreciated.
Congratulations to all of you who have passed your medicals and are ready to jet off.
Cheers
Jorga
The pay is definately adequate, however you'll find yourself struggle in the first 1-2 months as your flying pay hasn't kicked in yet. Once that is over, and you're flying regulary, you'll find it is very easy to save money, esp when you do layovers as they give you more than enough money to cover food. For example, they provide approx. $100 AUD for an Australian layover of 24 hours. There's also a discount card you get, which get's you nice discounts of lots of clubs, pubs and restaurants in Dubai. Personally, I save the basic salary every month, but some crew they totally splurge it all and finish their contract with nothing saved up. It depends how stringent you are with money I guess, but you won't go broke, that's for sure.
For the open day... Just make sure you're well groomed. You'll get barely 2 minutes with the interviewers, so being well-presented is a must. (For Females, well fitting suit, conservative makeup, hair up, preferably in a bun, stockings, nails well manicured but polish not neccessary until final interview; For Males, shaved, good clean pressed suit, minimal hair product, and no novelty ties! No strange hair colours, must look natural as possible) Having a well presented CV is a must too, as that is where they'll be deciding whether you'll carry on to the next stage. Don't be surprised if they only ask you two questions.
Also, if the open day is the 7th of October, be sure to also have the 8th of October completely free. The recruiters are usually from Dubai, and have about a week in each city, and will use 7th as the open day, 8th as the day of interaction, and probably the 9th, 10, and 11th as the final interview days.
And FYI - the Brisbane trip, it involves 12 days away from base, but you get 2 blocks of 48 hours in Brisbane, as well as 2 blocks of 24 hours in Singapore. It has an Aukland shuttle in between. They're working on a direct Brisbane too...
Hope that helps, and good luck to all.
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Hi OzyOs, Thankyou for your advice and detail regarding the references. This forum is very useful so thanks again and I'll be putting my thinking cap on for remembering my previous jobs and dates etc! 
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3th day of my training..
Hi, dear friends!!
Today was my 3th day! It was a bad day, since we had to spend the day in Emirates Clinic!! Since I havent done a lot of my vaccinations, I had to do 3 of them!!! And next month another 3!!! So, people, listen to me,..try to do all of them even these , which are optional...The prices are the same, I assume.
There are 2 colleges- aviation and training college...Very nice, new and interesting... So, you will have fun here, but you have to study hard too...
We are like 17 in our batch...and already we know each other, since we spend so much time together- from 7h in the morning..till 5-6 in the afternoon.. So, be prepared, guys!!
Don forget to bring all the stuff that they had listed!!
Ok...take care..and I will be happy to help you out with whatever you need...so you get here too!!!
Best wishes: Elly
Today was my 3th day! It was a bad day, since we had to spend the day in Emirates Clinic!! Since I havent done a lot of my vaccinations, I had to do 3 of them!!! And next month another 3!!! So, people, listen to me,..try to do all of them even these , which are optional...The prices are the same, I assume.
There are 2 colleges- aviation and training college...Very nice, new and interesting... So, you will have fun here, but you have to study hard too...
We are like 17 in our batch...and already we know each other, since we spend so much time together- from 7h in the morning..till 5-6 in the afternoon.. So, be prepared, guys!!
Don forget to bring all the stuff that they had listed!!
Ok...take care..and I will be happy to help you out with whatever you need...so you get here too!!!
Best wishes: Elly
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I got Emirates!!
Hi Guys!
2 weeks ago I found out that I got into Emirates! This was only 1 week and a half after my final interview!
Have completed my medicals and yesterday they called me to tell me to resign which I have done today.
I will be starting Oct 29th... SO EXCITED!!!!
Thought I would post a few tips on what I thought helped me through...
* When applying on the website make sure you have good professional photos done and all your information is accurate.
* If you don't hear from them and feel a little anxious give them a call at the Head Office and ask them to look up your application no. and ask them when they will be coming to your town or if you are able tell them you will be willing to travel - this is what I did.
* On the day if you are nervous just go and talk to as many people as possible. The more friends you make the more confident you will feel. Remember... you are all in the same boat!
* It has been said over and over but make sure your presentation is neat, tidy and professional!!! Dont be afraid to show a little flair but if your invitationan says suit and tie/knee length skirt then WEAR IT!!
* During the group excercises make sure you listen to others, acknowledge what they have said, offer your opinion and then confirm with the group. Tried and tested method. Dont talk too much and dont say too little, find the happy medium. Make sure your body language is open and always maintain eye contact.If someone is silent try and include them by asking what they think. Don't look at the recruiters!... its best to pretend they are not there.
* Don't be afraid to let your personality shine. Everyone will appreciate it... trust me!
* If you are successful to the final interview make sure you prepare some answers regarding your past work experience. It is hard to know what they are going to ask as the final can be more like an informal chat but whatever they do ask remember to explain the situation, what you did and then the outcome. If you are talking about a negative situation make sure you turn it into a positive.
* Remember the photos you submit here are very important. This is what the selection panel will judge you on. At my interview they asked me to submit a casual photo as well which apparently is a new thing. I gave them one of me standing in a garden smiling (corny i know!!)
* If you have been rejected before please try again. This was my 3rd attempt and I finally made it!
All the best and good luck!
2 weeks ago I found out that I got into Emirates! This was only 1 week and a half after my final interview!
Have completed my medicals and yesterday they called me to tell me to resign which I have done today.
I will be starting Oct 29th... SO EXCITED!!!!
Thought I would post a few tips on what I thought helped me through...
* When applying on the website make sure you have good professional photos done and all your information is accurate.
* If you don't hear from them and feel a little anxious give them a call at the Head Office and ask them to look up your application no. and ask them when they will be coming to your town or if you are able tell them you will be willing to travel - this is what I did.
* On the day if you are nervous just go and talk to as many people as possible. The more friends you make the more confident you will feel. Remember... you are all in the same boat!
* It has been said over and over but make sure your presentation is neat, tidy and professional!!! Dont be afraid to show a little flair but if your invitationan says suit and tie/knee length skirt then WEAR IT!!
* During the group excercises make sure you listen to others, acknowledge what they have said, offer your opinion and then confirm with the group. Tried and tested method. Dont talk too much and dont say too little, find the happy medium. Make sure your body language is open and always maintain eye contact.If someone is silent try and include them by asking what they think. Don't look at the recruiters!... its best to pretend they are not there.
* Don't be afraid to let your personality shine. Everyone will appreciate it... trust me!
* If you are successful to the final interview make sure you prepare some answers regarding your past work experience. It is hard to know what they are going to ask as the final can be more like an informal chat but whatever they do ask remember to explain the situation, what you did and then the outcome. If you are talking about a negative situation make sure you turn it into a positive.
* Remember the photos you submit here are very important. This is what the selection panel will judge you on. At my interview they asked me to submit a casual photo as well which apparently is a new thing. I gave them one of me standing in a garden smiling (corny i know!!)
* If you have been rejected before please try again. This was my 3rd attempt and I finally made it!
All the best and good luck!
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Hi everyone,
Its been a little while since I have been on the forum but it is good to see everyone is still here.
ELI - Awesome work with the updates from Dubai, you must be one of the very few prunners who has gone to Dubai and still keeping in contact and giving us updates on your training. Sounds kinda full on, but it will all be worth it in the end. Keep up the updates we love to hear from you.
To the rest that are awaiting departure dates good luck to you guys too....I submitted all my medicals yesterday so I guess I will have to play the waiting game all over again, hope to hear something from them soon, but by the look of things most people dont get an answer until 2-3 weeks after submitting their final medical forms, either way I have finished my side of everything it is up to them now.
I havent seen a post from Motherhen in a while....Motherhen if you are out there, drop us a line to let us know how your daughter is going...it is always interesting to hear what your daughter has been up too....
Anyhoo will keep all of ya updated on my application.
Cheers
Fieval
Its been a little while since I have been on the forum but it is good to see everyone is still here.
ELI - Awesome work with the updates from Dubai, you must be one of the very few prunners who has gone to Dubai and still keeping in contact and giving us updates on your training. Sounds kinda full on, but it will all be worth it in the end. Keep up the updates we love to hear from you.
To the rest that are awaiting departure dates good luck to you guys too....I submitted all my medicals yesterday so I guess I will have to play the waiting game all over again, hope to hear something from them soon, but by the look of things most people dont get an answer until 2-3 weeks after submitting their final medical forms, either way I have finished my side of everything it is up to them now.
I havent seen a post from Motherhen in a while....Motherhen if you are out there, drop us a line to let us know how your daughter is going...it is always interesting to hear what your daughter has been up too....
Anyhoo will keep all of ya updated on my application.
Cheers
Fieval
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Congrats!
Hey Cabincat, boy have you been lucky! I am leaving October 27 from Brazil, so I imagine you will be in the same training class as me seeing that you are starting Oct 29.
They actually called you to tell you to resign? Thats great! Normally, or so I have read, they do it all by email and usually really close to the departure date lol. All I got was a little email saying my medicals were approved, more than three weeks after I submitted them! I am still waiting for final approval I guess and the contract and everything else. Have you got those emails?
Anyways, congrats! I will see you in Dubai, its always nice to find people leaving the same day! Where are you from?
Ashley
They actually called you to tell you to resign? Thats great! Normally, or so I have read, they do it all by email and usually really close to the departure date lol. All I got was a little email saying my medicals were approved, more than three weeks after I submitted them! I am still waiting for final approval I guess and the contract and everything else. Have you got those emails?
Anyways, congrats! I will see you in Dubai, its always nice to find people leaving the same day! Where are you from?
Ashley
Hi Guys!
2 weeks ago I found out that I got into Emirates! This was only 1 week and a half after my final interview!
Have completed my medicals and yesterday they called me to tell me to resign which I have done today.
I will be starting Oct 29th... SO EXCITED!!!!
Thought I would post a few tips on what I thought helped me through...
* When applying on the website make sure you have good professional photos done and all your information is accurate.
* If you don't hear from them and feel a little anxious give them a call at the Head Office and ask them to look up your application no. and ask them when they will be coming to your town or if you are able tell them you will be willing to travel - this is what I did.
* On the day if you are nervous just go and talk to as many people as possible. The more friends you make the more confident you will feel. Remember... you are all in the same boat!
* It has been said over and over but make sure your presentation is neat, tidy and professional!!! Dont be afraid to show a little flair but if your invitationan says suit and tie/knee length skirt then WEAR IT!!
* During the group excercises make sure you listen to others, acknowledge what they have said, offer your opinion and then confirm with the group. Tried and tested method. Dont talk too much and dont say too little, find the happy medium. Make sure your body language is open and always maintain eye contact.If someone is silent try and include them by asking what they think. Don't look at the recruiters!... its best to pretend they are not there.
* Don't be afraid to let your personality shine. Everyone will appreciate it... trust me!
* If you are successful to the final interview make sure you prepare some answers regarding your past work experience. It is hard to know what they are going to ask as the final can be more like an informal chat but whatever they do ask remember to explain the situation, what you did and then the outcome. If you are talking about a negative situation make sure you turn it into a positive.
* Remember the photos you submit here are very important. This is what the selection panel will judge you on. At my interview they asked me to submit a casual photo as well which apparently is a new thing. I gave them one of me standing in a garden smiling (corny i know!!)
* If you have been rejected before please try again. This was my 3rd attempt and I finally made it!
All the best and good luck!
2 weeks ago I found out that I got into Emirates! This was only 1 week and a half after my final interview!
Have completed my medicals and yesterday they called me to tell me to resign which I have done today.
I will be starting Oct 29th... SO EXCITED!!!!
Thought I would post a few tips on what I thought helped me through...
* When applying on the website make sure you have good professional photos done and all your information is accurate.
* If you don't hear from them and feel a little anxious give them a call at the Head Office and ask them to look up your application no. and ask them when they will be coming to your town or if you are able tell them you will be willing to travel - this is what I did.
* On the day if you are nervous just go and talk to as many people as possible. The more friends you make the more confident you will feel. Remember... you are all in the same boat!
* It has been said over and over but make sure your presentation is neat, tidy and professional!!! Dont be afraid to show a little flair but if your invitationan says suit and tie/knee length skirt then WEAR IT!!
* During the group excercises make sure you listen to others, acknowledge what they have said, offer your opinion and then confirm with the group. Tried and tested method. Dont talk too much and dont say too little, find the happy medium. Make sure your body language is open and always maintain eye contact.If someone is silent try and include them by asking what they think. Don't look at the recruiters!... its best to pretend they are not there.
* Don't be afraid to let your personality shine. Everyone will appreciate it... trust me!
* If you are successful to the final interview make sure you prepare some answers regarding your past work experience. It is hard to know what they are going to ask as the final can be more like an informal chat but whatever they do ask remember to explain the situation, what you did and then the outcome. If you are talking about a negative situation make sure you turn it into a positive.
* Remember the photos you submit here are very important. This is what the selection panel will judge you on. At my interview they asked me to submit a casual photo as well which apparently is a new thing. I gave them one of me standing in a garden smiling (corny i know!!)
* If you have been rejected before please try again. This was my 3rd attempt and I finally made it!
All the best and good luck!
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Thank you Ashley,
Hopefully we will be in the same batch as I know EK have several starting each week. Will be nice to meet a fellow PPruner!
My experience has been a little different as I had my interview in DXB and am already living and working here.
The process seems to be slightly quicker however I have been running in and out of the office to pick up and return paperwork. No emails have been sent to me.
Cheers guys and keep the posts coming!
Hopefully we will be in the same batch as I know EK have several starting each week. Will be nice to meet a fellow PPruner!
My experience has been a little different as I had my interview in DXB and am already living and working here.
The process seems to be slightly quicker however I have been running in and out of the office to pick up and return paperwork. No emails have been sent to me.
Cheers guys and keep the posts coming!
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Hi, everyone, mother hen here,
Fieval, well done, hope everything goes well with your medicals. I'm still around, reading thr forum, my daughter has nearly completed her 4th week of training!!! It's gone by so quick! My daughter is 21, she will be 22 Feb 2007, and this was her first attempt with EK, so suppose she was lucky! But it was what she really wanted. The hardest part of the training is over now, thank god she said. A lot of studying......in fact she said she hadn't studied so hard since her GCSE's!!! She's sent me plenty of photo's(she looks so lovely in the uniform, and I'm so proud of her!) and she's having a great time. She's met so many people of all nationalities, from different backgrounds and cultures, but out there she says you realise everyone is exactly the same! At the mo there doing first aid, then next week i think service, and by then she will be nearly ready to graduate! I hope I can get hold of some pics of the graduation!!
Once she's graduated I've told her I want her to send me a copy of her roster, I need to keep a check on where she is. As I said to her, she might be out of sight, but she'll never be out of mind to me!!!
Oh, well, good luck to you all,
best wishes,
motherhen.
Fieval, well done, hope everything goes well with your medicals. I'm still around, reading thr forum, my daughter has nearly completed her 4th week of training!!! It's gone by so quick! My daughter is 21, she will be 22 Feb 2007, and this was her first attempt with EK, so suppose she was lucky! But it was what she really wanted. The hardest part of the training is over now, thank god she said. A lot of studying......in fact she said she hadn't studied so hard since her GCSE's!!! She's sent me plenty of photo's(she looks so lovely in the uniform, and I'm so proud of her!) and she's having a great time. She's met so many people of all nationalities, from different backgrounds and cultures, but out there she says you realise everyone is exactly the same! At the mo there doing first aid, then next week i think service, and by then she will be nearly ready to graduate! I hope I can get hold of some pics of the graduation!!
Once she's graduated I've told her I want her to send me a copy of her roster, I need to keep a check on where she is. As I said to her, she might be out of sight, but she'll never be out of mind to me!!!
Oh, well, good luck to you all,
best wishes,
motherhen.
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Just got the call myself to begin medicals (phew!) and talk about speedy gonzalas...they want me there on the 20th of this month!
One thing I wanted to say to everyone else going for this position regarding your photographs, I know they are very important, but please dont think you have to spend lots of money to have them done professionally (not to be confussed with you needing to look professional in your shots with appropriate attire etc). But I have heard horrible stories of people spending so much money on their pictures thinking that if they dont spend X amount then they wont get the job, or having to re-do pictures (even after going to a professional and ending up spending hundreds). All EK are concerned with are that your pictures are clear to see (head and full length) and your grooming is acceptable for their requirements. My photos were done at home, (full lenght and head shot) with an ordinary camers on a blank white wall in my house...and these were fine.
But at the end of the day do what makes you feel comfortable, and if spending the money does that (and you have it) then go for it! But if you need to save some dosh (like I did) then your own pic's should be just as fine
Will keep posting on progress and best of luck to all applying/going through this anxious process!
Cheers
One thing I wanted to say to everyone else going for this position regarding your photographs, I know they are very important, but please dont think you have to spend lots of money to have them done professionally (not to be confussed with you needing to look professional in your shots with appropriate attire etc). But I have heard horrible stories of people spending so much money on their pictures thinking that if they dont spend X amount then they wont get the job, or having to re-do pictures (even after going to a professional and ending up spending hundreds). All EK are concerned with are that your pictures are clear to see (head and full length) and your grooming is acceptable for their requirements. My photos were done at home, (full lenght and head shot) with an ordinary camers on a blank white wall in my house...and these were fine.
But at the end of the day do what makes you feel comfortable, and if spending the money does that (and you have it) then go for it! But if you need to save some dosh (like I did) then your own pic's should be just as fine
Will keep posting on progress and best of luck to all applying/going through this anxious process!
Cheers
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Hi guys!I see that everyone are very excited on this forum and waiting is killing all of us.I am supose to leave to Dubai next friday 13 Oct,and still waiting for official letter of offer,contract,ticket..etc.Actually I received mail which confirms my medical approved ten days ago and few days after I was contacted by phone with request to leave on 13 Oct.And since ten nothing...I should start packing,have just 9 days till departure and I still don't have official employment offer.Is someone leaving on Friday 13 also?wow..Friday 13th..a bit scary!
Please post me some advice,or what is going on with paperwork for Joiners traveling soon.
All the best
Regards
AnA
Please post me some advice,or what is going on with paperwork for Joiners traveling soon.All the best
Regards
AnA
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Hey Ana,
I have a friend who went through the recruitment here in Brazil with me and hes leaving on October 13th. He hasnt gotten his contract or anything, but they have already sent his airplane ticket by FedEX and hes tracked it and everything. I guess they dont always do things in a certain order...lol
Take that how you want to, but if I were you, I would start packing!
amowers
I have a friend who went through the recruitment here in Brazil with me and hes leaving on October 13th. He hasnt gotten his contract or anything, but they have already sent his airplane ticket by FedEX and hes tracked it and everything. I guess they dont always do things in a certain order...lol
Take that how you want to, but if I were you, I would start packing!
amowers
Hi guys!I see that everyone are very excited on this forum and waiting is killing all of us.I am supose to leave to Dubai next friday 13 Oct,and still waiting for official letter of offer,contract,ticket..etc.Actually I received mail which confirms my medical approved ten days ago and few days after I was contacted by phone with request to leave on 13 Oct.And since ten nothing...I should start packing,have just 9 days till departure and I still don't have official employment offer.Is someone leaving on Friday 13 also?wow..Friday 13th..a bit scary! Please post me some advice,or what is going on with paperwork for Joiners traveling soon.
All the best
Regards
AnA
Please post me some advice,or what is going on with paperwork for Joiners traveling soon.All the best
Regards
AnA
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THANK'S for advice AMOWERS!
I will start packing tommorow,and if I don't receive anything from Emirates untill day friday I will simply contact them and ask what and when to expect?
all the best
I will start packing tommorow,and if I don't receive anything from Emirates untill day friday I will simply contact them and ask what and when to expect?
all the best
Hey Ana,
I have a friend who went through the recruitment here in Brazil with me and hes leaving on October 13th. He hasnt gotten his contract or anything, but they have already sent his airplane ticket by FedEX and hes tracked it and everything. I guess they dont always do things in a certain order...lol
Take that how you want to, but if I were you, I would start packing!
amowers
I have a friend who went through the recruitment here in Brazil with me and hes leaving on October 13th. He hasnt gotten his contract or anything, but they have already sent his airplane ticket by FedEX and hes tracked it and everything. I guess they dont always do things in a certain order...lol
Take that how you want to, but if I were you, I would start packing!
amowers
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Hi guys just to let you all know that the office working hours for emirates is sun-thur 8-3.30 despite Emirates being a 24 hr 365 day operation. Also as it is ramadan here things grind more slowly than normal!! Good Luck and dont panic.
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Hi guys,
Just got an email from Emirates regarding date of joining, informing me that the date has now changed, however I have not received anything to say that my medicals have been cleared. This process is really weird. Can anyone shed some light on how they contact you to confirm weather your medicals have passed or not, is it via email? is it via phone?
And also when they contact you to confirm weather your medicals have passed, do they then offer you employment and request that you hand in notice to your job?
Any answers would be good, just need to know what to expect.....emirates seems to move in mysterious ways.
Cheers
Just got an email from Emirates regarding date of joining, informing me that the date has now changed, however I have not received anything to say that my medicals have been cleared. This process is really weird. Can anyone shed some light on how they contact you to confirm weather your medicals have passed or not, is it via email? is it via phone?
And also when they contact you to confirm weather your medicals have passed, do they then offer you employment and request that you hand in notice to your job?
Any answers would be good, just need to know what to expect.....emirates seems to move in mysterious ways.
Cheers