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Old 22nd Oct 2006, 11:38
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For those that have had their virgin interviews recently, could someone kindly tell us what kind of things were involved in the group exercises and what kinds of questions were asked in the 2:1 interviews?
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Old 23rd Oct 2006, 11:37
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Virgin Atlantic Wings

I was wondering if anyone had any information on the wings ceremony once training is complete? I hear this is quite fun but i have no idea what exactly happens.
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Old 23rd Oct 2006, 12:20
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Hi,
I'm sure I read somewhere that you have to put on some kind of show but not 100% sure!!
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Old 23rd Oct 2006, 14:33
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Interview

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Hi vsparkle

Thanks ! I will let you know how it goes ! best of luck for yours

Hi Helly how did it go on Friday???????? Hope it all went well for you!!
Any tips at all??

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Old 23rd Oct 2006, 18:03
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Well i can tell you what happened in my friends ceremony, but it was a year ago!!

There was some kind of show-the whole training group did a little song and dance together about virgin/their training etc (from what i recall she said it was fun, not scarey even if you arent into that kinda thing!) then all the newbies were seated in a row in front of the 'audience' and names called out to go and collect their wings/certificates one by one and have photos taken with the people handing them out (sorry dont know who they were! some kind of crew managment or something). then following this i think it was just champagne all round, lots of photos and mingling! All in all she said it was a brilliant night, she felt really proud and had a fabulous time!

like I said it was a while ago so it could have changed but not many other people have been forth coming with info so i hope this helps!
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Old 23rd Oct 2006, 20:40
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Old 23rd Oct 2006, 21:28
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Virgins New Uniform???Vivienne Westwood???

Hi Everyone Just wanted to know if anyone had any info on Virgins new uniform? My friend who is currently employed with Virgin told me not to get to attatched to my uniform when i start in December as there is a new one coming out in 2007? She also told me it was going to be designed by Vivienne Westwood! With the red shoes making a come back and also hats! Sounds great to me but is this correct? id love to know if anyone has any more info??? Thanks xx
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Old 24th Oct 2006, 06:19
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Originally Posted by highbird
Hi Everyone Just wanted to know if anyone had any info on Virgins new uniform? My friend who is currently employed with Virgin told me not to get to attatched to my uniform when i start in December as there is a new one coming out in 2007? She also told me it was going to be designed by Vivienne Westwood! With the red shoes making a come back and also hats! Sounds great to me but is this correct? id love to know if anyone has any more info??? Thanks xx
wouldnt that be excellent if this happened, id feel damn posh. i like the uniform anyway but a new one is always good, and vivienne westwood? who can complain??!!!1
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Old 24th Oct 2006, 09:44
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Be afraid... be very afraid!

Originally Posted by tonix2003
...who can complain??!!!1

Have you ever actually seen La Westwood, or worse, listened to some of the rubbish that she talks?



Yup, that's the woman who may be designing the new uniform, and here are some examples of her "work"





Good Luck, kind Virgin folk - you're gonna need it for sure
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Old 24th Oct 2006, 09:59
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hahahahaha i change my statement to " oh dear". Maybe the uniform isnt going to be that great hahahaha.
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Oh MY God Thats Awful!!! Now im praying the uniform doesnt change!!!!! Even if it means not wearing red shoes!!!
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Old 24th Oct 2006, 11:42
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How was friday

Hey guys was at Marriott hotel at LHR, saw the virgin crew have there bash and saw a man wear a red dress, was that the dresscode for the guys at the party

you guys made alot of nose, i wanted to gate crash it but .

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Originally Posted by triple7_jm
Hey guys was at Marriott hotel at LHR, saw the virgin crew have there bash and saw a man wear a red dress, was that the dresscode for the guys at the party

you guys made alot of nose, i wanted to gate crash it but .

j
was this a wings bash do you no?
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Old 24th Oct 2006, 15:36
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After sending off your virgin application, does anybody know how long it takes to get a reply from virgin to know if you have been offered an interview or not?
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Originally Posted by AP
After sending off your virgin application, does anybody know how long it takes to get a reply from virgin to know if you have been offered an interview or not?
i sent my application off on the wednesday and recieved my interview date in the post on the saturday. i was lucky as they had tons of application forms at this point.
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Thanks Tonix2003 and congrats!!!
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Old 24th Oct 2006, 16:06
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and how long after you recieved the letter was your interview??
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Old 24th Oct 2006, 16:13
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Originally Posted by stasrtruck
and how long after you recieved the letter was your interview??
I think it was about 6 weeks or maybe a tiny bit more later that i had my interview date. Mind you i had to change it twice anyway as couldnt get the time off. It well in advance anyway.
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Old 24th Oct 2006, 18:17
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To All That Have Interviews

HI ALL
HAD MY INTERVIEW ON FRI 20TH ! UNFORTUNATLEY DID NOT PASS MATHS/ENGLISH TESTS BUT HOPEFULLY I CAN HELP EVERY ONE WHO HAS INTERVIEWS
I TRAVELLED DOWN FROM NEWCASTLE THE NIGHT BEFORE AND STAYED IN PREMIER INN ! MY INTERVIEW WAS AT 9.30.
THERE WAS 12 OF US ALL TOGETHER. WE ALL WENT INTO THE INTERVIEW ROOM WHERE THE ASSESORS INTRODUCED THEMSELVES ! ALL VERY NICE I MUST SAY! THEN WE HAD TO DO AN INTRODUCTION A LITTLE ABOUT OURSELVES WHAT WE ARE DOING AT MOMENT ETC ! THAT WAS ALL REALLY RELAXING SO YOU,S HAVE NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT ON THAT ONE
THEN AFTER THAT WE WERE ALL GIVEN FLASHCARDS WHICH HAD STATEMENTS ABOUT VIRGIN ! WE HAD TO READ THEM OUT TO EACH OTHER THIS WAS ALSO REALY OK
THEN WE WERE PUT INTO TWO GROUPS WHERE WE HAD TO SORT OUT BETWEEN US WHAT WE THOUGHT WOULD BE IMPORTANT TO VIRGIN CUSTS ! I.E VALUE FOR MONEY ! EASY CHECK IN ! THIS WAS ALSO FINE FOR ME
AFTER THIS WE HAD A LITTLE BREAK 5MINS WENT BACK INTO ROOM FOR MATHS/ENGLISH TESTS ! YOU HAD TO ANSWER 10 QUESTIONS IT WAS ALL TO DO WITH FLIGHT TIMES ! HOW MUCH HAVE I SPENT ! HOW MUCH CHANGE ! THEY ARE NOT HARD AT ALL SO DO NOT LET ME PUT YOU OF BUT WHEN I KNOW I AM BEING TIMED I GO TO PIECES ! THEY TOOK THE TEST OF US AND I THOUGHT WE MIGHT HAVE ANOTHER LITTLE BREAK TO CALM DOWN BUT NO WE HAD TO READ A STORY ABOUT A NERVOUS FLYER MRS MARSHALL ! READ THE STORY FOR 2MINS THEN ANSWER 15 QUESTIONS ON THIS !AGAIN NOT HAR AT ALL BUT I WAS STILL THINKING ABOUT THE MATHS TEST
ANYWAY I KNEW I HAD FAILED AT THIS POINT ! AGAIN THIS IS JUST ME BRILL AT TEAM WORK STANDING UP AND TALKING IN FRONT OF EVERYONE BUT WENT IT COMES TO BEING TIMED I AM NOT GOOD

HOPE THIS HELPS A LITTLE ! WISH I COULD HAVE BEEN LUCLY ENOUGH TO GET THROUGH TO NEXT ROUND AND HAVE MORE TO TELL YOUS !
GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL !
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