EMIRATES - Wannabees & Recruitment
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mat2k
im so sorry to hear that, mat2k.
maybe you can try to reapply after 6 mos. the recruitment process is really weird i think. we don't even know what they are looking for! i guess its all luck and if the job is really for you, then it will definitely be given. 
good luck!
maybe you can try to reapply after 6 mos. the recruitment process is really weird i think. we don't even know what they are looking for! i guess its all luck and if the job is really for you, then it will definitely be given. good luck!
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Honestly, it starts off being all about your look. Ive seen crew almost everyday for a year, and honestly, i can tell the look they go for. I seen girls there at the assesment day who i knew would definatly get through. And they did.
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lol...then it may means I'm ugly?
nah
many good looking guys were rejected, even guys who were curently stewards. actually, almost all the members of the "rejected crew" were males.
nah
many good looking guys were rejected, even guys who were curently stewards. actually, almost all the members of the "rejected crew" were males.
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Lol, i should of just kept my mouth shut!! Dont shoot the messenger! Its not my fault they are picky! Why dont u think they give you feedback from your interview? To cover themselves on discrimination obv! U know how they are about any scarring on the face! I dont think its fair, but what can u do?
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Charlene85, sorry you didn't make it through the whole process. When I was at the assesment, a lot of different people got through, not only the best looking ones. And yes it's not fair if they did it because of a scar
But like you said, what can one do? Is it really that visible? I think you should just forget about them, try for another airline, YOU'LL MAKE IT HUN !!!
You have the right attitude and you'd be perfect for the job!
But like you said, what can one do? Is it really that visible? I think you should just forget about them, try for another airline, YOU'LL MAKE IT HUN !!!You have the right attitude and you'd be perfect for the job!
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Thank you! Yeh i will try for another airline in the meantime, and maybe in a years time or so, i will reapply for emirates. I guess it just wasnt my time this time! Good luck to every1 though who is waiting to hear or who is just starting the waiting game!! xx
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Now that my deception is almost gone, I'm thinking that maybe charlene is right, the look may have made the difference...but before I apply everyone was telling me I look like a steward...anyway...
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That is surely the only reason; since they invited me - and some other peoples I talked to - from my resume on internet, and then, it's like, when they had it on hard copy at the open day, they didn't like it anymore, it doesn't make sense...so I guess me look no good
... That is surely the only reason; since they invited me - and some other peoples I talked to - from my resume on internet, and then, it's like, when they had it on hard copy at the open day, they didn't like it anymore, it doesn't make sense...so I guess me look no good
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Scars
I'm not entirely sure about this whole 'certain look' business. I'm currently employed by EK and I have my fair share of acne and chicken pox scars.
To be honest, it's not really whether you have the right look or not. It's whether or not you are qualified, whether or not you are keen, and whether or not you are prepared to look your best on the day. You'd be surprised how many people do rock up, just to see what it's like, just to see how far they can get.
I had to work a breakfast shift before going to my interview, I had spilt scambled eggs on my pants, and I was convinced I wasn't going to get in.
But I participated (but didn't dominate) in the group discussions. I spoke about my customer service experience, about angry customers and my actions following their complaints. I did what I could grooming wise - black pants (changed to a skirt for the final interview), white business blouse, black, figure hugging jacket, neutral makeup, nude stockings, groomed nails, clean hair tied in a ponytail.
In group discussions when we had to introduce ourselves, I made sure what I said was memorable, and tried not to repeat what others had said. Whenever I spoke it was clear, whenever I didn't speak I was smiling. I was actively listening to both the interviewers and to other potential recruits who were speaking.
I don't know if this will help anyone, but this is pretty much what I did. Don't be discouraged if you do get that letter... there are girls who have been accepted on their 6 attempt.
Good luck...
To be honest, it's not really whether you have the right look or not. It's whether or not you are qualified, whether or not you are keen, and whether or not you are prepared to look your best on the day. You'd be surprised how many people do rock up, just to see what it's like, just to see how far they can get.
I had to work a breakfast shift before going to my interview, I had spilt scambled eggs on my pants, and I was convinced I wasn't going to get in.
But I participated (but didn't dominate) in the group discussions. I spoke about my customer service experience, about angry customers and my actions following their complaints. I did what I could grooming wise - black pants (changed to a skirt for the final interview), white business blouse, black, figure hugging jacket, neutral makeup, nude stockings, groomed nails, clean hair tied in a ponytail.
In group discussions when we had to introduce ourselves, I made sure what I said was memorable, and tried not to repeat what others had said. Whenever I spoke it was clear, whenever I didn't speak I was smiling. I was actively listening to both the interviewers and to other potential recruits who were speaking.
I don't know if this will help anyone, but this is pretty much what I did. Don't be discouraged if you do get that letter... there are girls who have been accepted on their 6 attempt.
Good luck...
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Wishing & Waiting!
Hello All!
Ive read all the pprune forums and for about 3 months too but this is my first ever post. I initially applied online whilst I was In lebanon (Middle east) but due to some circumstances I only submitted it when I relocated to Ghana(west africa). In less than a month, I was sent an email asking me to attend the preliminary interview. That was when pprune, Helfisch, Casablanca85, Motherhen, Emiratesgal, and many more came into my life... Im sorry if i have left a few out.I want to thank you all for the sound advice and most of all, your narration of the experiences which is quite comforting to newcomers.
Anyway, i practically chewed and poured out the advice on this page and breezed through the selection proces, i believe it helped that i have lived in two very differenct cultures and speak Arabic as well. I got a call about 10 days after the final interview to check my email for the job offer. After going through a hectic medical process,(lots of shots to get, and lots of cash to spend), I sent the reports in by fax aaproximately one month ago but only sent in my pap smear results and second reference letter today as the medical structure in Ghana is quite slow and I had to request the reference letter all the way from lebanon.
The set departure date is 18th of May, yet I havent received any email stating my meds have been cleared and or received. I am kind of getting worried, my family and friends has already planned a whole weekend of parties, and we've even bought the stuff and hired the dj! Everyone seems to be so sure that i will get it, ive even began buying extra deo, shampoo, all that..and packing my suitcase... Also, I told them I woudl need at least 2 weeks to resign from my current job and truthfully, ever since the final interview, i have no interest in my job whatsoever! i cant wait to leave, i hope my departure date isnt set back! the best part? my boyf of three years lives in dubai and i havent seen him for 9 months!
so basically, after all my random babbling, is it normal to make the joiner wait this long? i mean, i only have 18 days to go, and still no approval (or dissaproval) of medicals?
P.S. HELFISCH; you are absolutely right, what with the scars, as long as they arent too intense, it is not a problem. For me, i have a few old pox marks on my legs but nothing wich cant be covered up with the famous stockings!
Ive read all the pprune forums and for about 3 months too but this is my first ever post. I initially applied online whilst I was In lebanon (Middle east) but due to some circumstances I only submitted it when I relocated to Ghana(west africa). In less than a month, I was sent an email asking me to attend the preliminary interview. That was when pprune, Helfisch, Casablanca85, Motherhen, Emiratesgal, and many more came into my life... Im sorry if i have left a few out.I want to thank you all for the sound advice and most of all, your narration of the experiences which is quite comforting to newcomers.
Anyway, i practically chewed and poured out the advice on this page and breezed through the selection proces, i believe it helped that i have lived in two very differenct cultures and speak Arabic as well. I got a call about 10 days after the final interview to check my email for the job offer. After going through a hectic medical process,(lots of shots to get, and lots of cash to spend), I sent the reports in by fax aaproximately one month ago but only sent in my pap smear results and second reference letter today as the medical structure in Ghana is quite slow and I had to request the reference letter all the way from lebanon.
The set departure date is 18th of May, yet I havent received any email stating my meds have been cleared and or received. I am kind of getting worried, my family and friends has already planned a whole weekend of parties, and we've even bought the stuff and hired the dj! Everyone seems to be so sure that i will get it, ive even began buying extra deo, shampoo, all that..and packing my suitcase... Also, I told them I woudl need at least 2 weeks to resign from my current job and truthfully, ever since the final interview, i have no interest in my job whatsoever! i cant wait to leave, i hope my departure date isnt set back! the best part? my boyf of three years lives in dubai and i havent seen him for 9 months!
so basically, after all my random babbling, is it normal to make the joiner wait this long? i mean, i only have 18 days to go, and still no approval (or dissaproval) of medicals?
P.S. HELFISCH; you are absolutely right, what with the scars, as long as they arent too intense, it is not a problem. For me, i have a few old pox marks on my legs but nothing wich cant be covered up with the famous stockings!
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So i went to the Open Day in Paris and didnt get through either.
Mat: i counted the rows and nb of seat per row... we were over 140... actually around 170
eww
I went through the first stage (we were only 40 or so, if it can reassure you), actually there were still lots of guys, and not always good-looking/ nor with a good english. I don't understand well their recruitment criteria, i think it's just a matter of feeling they have anyway..
I didn't pass then the second stage, and as far as i know they weren't a lot to (from all the people i asked around, a few got it).
I don't know at all why i didn't get it, maybe in the group talk it's a matter of talking without being pushy and without showing yourself as the leader... that's how i wanted to behave first, but as everyone is trying to talk during those 4 min, it's hard not to take control at one point, if you want to be able to have a word...
Or maybe it's because i couldnt remember what was the title of the favorite movie of the girl seating next to me... (but i thought my fluent english, my confidence when talking in front of a group and my smiling/positive/sociable attitude would have been enough)
Uhm i don't really know what happened... I was rather serene... whatever, I'll try again in 6 months
Now that i know that i am able to match the profile their looking for, I'll try again and see if i can go through more stages!
Oh and you guys know what happened to me? I received a missed call from Emirates the same day i've been out from the Open Day!!!
I called back but the guy couldn't tell me why i had been contacted before (it was apparently a calling center so he didnt know who called me)... hehe i imagined all kind of scenario ("ohhh please getting you out was an error, come back!"
).. but they never called back 
Anyway good luck to all of you folks trying the Open Day, and enjoy your new life in Dubai, for the lucky one that got thought! I'll be one of you in a little more than 6 months hopefully!
Mat: i counted the rows and nb of seat per row... we were over 140... actually around 170
ewwI went through the first stage (we were only 40 or so, if it can reassure you), actually there were still lots of guys, and not always good-looking/ nor with a good english. I don't understand well their recruitment criteria, i think it's just a matter of feeling they have anyway..
I didn't pass then the second stage, and as far as i know they weren't a lot to (from all the people i asked around, a few got it).
I don't know at all why i didn't get it, maybe in the group talk it's a matter of talking without being pushy and without showing yourself as the leader... that's how i wanted to behave first, but as everyone is trying to talk during those 4 min, it's hard not to take control at one point, if you want to be able to have a word...
Or maybe it's because i couldnt remember what was the title of the favorite movie of the girl seating next to me... (but i thought my fluent english, my confidence when talking in front of a group and my smiling/positive/sociable attitude would have been enough
)Uhm i don't really know what happened... I was rather serene... whatever, I'll try again in 6 months
Now that i know that i am able to match the profile their looking for, I'll try again and see if i can go through more stages!
Oh and you guys know what happened to me? I received a missed call from Emirates the same day i've been out from the Open Day!!!
I called back but the guy couldn't tell me why i had been contacted before (it was apparently a calling center so he didnt know who called me)... hehe i imagined all kind of scenario ("ohhh please getting you out was an error, come back!"
).. but they never called back Anyway good luck to all of you folks trying the Open Day, and enjoy your new life in Dubai, for the lucky one that got thought! I'll be one of you in a little more than 6 months hopefully!
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Flymarylatey....sorry you didnt get through
You really should try again in 6 months though....sounds like you would be a great asset to Emirates!
Your heart must have really jumped when you got that call....maybe call back to see if you can suss out exactly why they called you??
You really should try again in 6 months though....sounds like you would be a great asset to Emirates!
Your heart must have really jumped when you got that call....maybe call back to see if you can suss out exactly why they called you??
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Medical results????
AfroArabianDoll,
Congrats on getting into Emirates thats a wonderful achievement and I hope the info you are waiting on comes through quickly! I couldn't help but noticed that you mentioned in your post that you "sent through pap test results".....
I have a question ....is this normal for airlines to request such a thing in their medical???? I used to fly for Qantas Airways and was never submitted to such a test for my medical. I find the idea rather invasive and ghastly and sexually discriminating quite honestly (do male applicants have to submit a prostate test result??)
I was going to go to an Emirates interview day later this month but that piece of info has put me off.
WildCherry, welcome, you'll probably find the info you need on the Emirates website - they generally list the dates and locations for Open Days on there.
Congrats on getting into Emirates thats a wonderful achievement and I hope the info you are waiting on comes through quickly! I couldn't help but noticed that you mentioned in your post that you "sent through pap test results".....
I have a question ....is this normal for airlines to request such a thing in their medical???? I used to fly for Qantas Airways and was never submitted to such a test for my medical. I find the idea rather invasive and ghastly and sexually discriminating quite honestly (do male applicants have to submit a prostate test result??)
I was going to go to an Emirates interview day later this month but that piece of info has put me off.
WildCherry, welcome, you'll probably find the info you need on the Emirates website - they generally list the dates and locations for Open Days on there.
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Global Assessment days and Open Days
WildCherry, hope this helps...
if you do not see your area in there, its best to keep checking www.emiratesgroupcareers.com for update (look under cabin crew opportunities). Alternatively, you can do what I did and register with www.airlinecareer.com, they send you updates whenever any airline is having an open day.
lotsa luck,
AfroArabian Doll
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Cabin Crew Global Assessment Days & Open Days
Open Days
Open Days can open doors for you
Our Cabin Crew recruitment team conducts interviews in many countries and hold frequent events in Dubai and the UK. To find the most suitable for you, refer to the schedule below.
Open Days are information sessions where candidates have the opportunity to meet our recruitment team.
Sessions begin at 09:00 am sharp and usually last for most of the day, depending on the number of candidates.
Applicants should present an updated c.v together with full length and passport size photographs of themselves in business attire.
If you are successful at this stage you will be required to attend a further selection day during the course of the week.
Places are limited, so you need to book your place early. Click on the destination link in your region to view full requirements and to apply.
May 2007
if you do not see your area in there, its best to keep checking www.emiratesgroupcareers.com for update (look under cabin crew opportunities). Alternatively, you can do what I did and register with www.airlinecareer.com, they send you updates whenever any airline is having an open day.
lotsa luck,
AfroArabian Doll
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Cabin Crew Global Assessment Days & Open Days
Open Days
Open Days can open doors for you
Our Cabin Crew recruitment team conducts interviews in many countries and hold frequent events in Dubai and the UK. To find the most suitable for you, refer to the schedule below.
Open Days are information sessions where candidates have the opportunity to meet our recruitment team.
Sessions begin at 09:00 am sharp and usually last for most of the day, depending on the number of candidates.
Applicants should present an updated c.v together with full length and passport size photographs of themselves in business attire.
If you are successful at this stage you will be required to attend a further selection day during the course of the week.
Places are limited, so you need to book your place early. Click on the destination link in your region to view full requirements and to apply.
May 2007
- Bahrain Reference No: CC/LM/7095Open Day: 04-May-2007Venue: Golden Tulip Bahrain
Old Palace Road,
P.O. Box 1090
Manama, Bahrain - France - Nice Reference No: CC/LM/6997Open Day: 05-May-2007Remarks: Postponed till further notice.
- United Kingdom - Glasgow Reference No: CC/LM/6998Open Day: 05-May-2007 09:00 AMVenue: Glasgow Marriott Hotel
500 Argyle Street
Glasgow
G3 8RR
UK - Indonesia - Jakarta Reference No: CC/LM/6716Open Day: 05-May-2007Venue: Hotel Ciputra Jakarta
Jalan Letnan Jendral S. Parman
Jakarta 11470
Indonesia
Function Room: Puri 1 & Puri 4Remarks:
Walk in anytime from 1100-1600 Hrs.
Preliminary selections will be done in conjunction with our appointed agency Sass Atlantic - Lebanon - Beirut Reference No: CC/LM/7020Open Day: 10-May-2007 3 PM TO 10 PM - 13-May-2007Venue: BIELRemarks: DURING FORWARD FORUM AT EMIRATES STAND..
- Belgium - Brussels Reference No: CC/LM/6964Open Day: 12-May-2007 09:00 AMVenue: Holiday Inn Brussels City Centre
Chassee de Charleroi 38
1060 Brussels
Belgium - Sweden - Stockholm Reference No: CC/LM/7000Open Day: 12-May-2007 09:00 amVenue: Radisson SAS Royal Viking
Vasagatan 1, Box 234
SE-101 24 Stockholm,
Sweden - Austria - Vienna Reference No: CC/LM/7003Open Day: 20-May-2007 09:00 amVenue: Holiday Inn Vienna-South
Hertha-Firnberg-Strasse 5
Vienna, AT1100
Austria - Croatia - Zagreb
Reference No: CC/LM/7004Open Day: 25-May-2007 09:00 AMVenue: Palace Hotel Zagreb
Stossmayerov trg 10,
Zagreb
Croatia - Venezuela - Caracas Reference No: CC/LM/7057Open Day: 25-May-2007 09:00 AMVenue: To be advised
- Australia - Melbourne Reference No: CC/LM/7006Open Day: 26-May-2007 09:00 AMVenue: Hilton On the Park-Melbourne
192 Wellington Parade
East Melbourne VIC 3002
Australia - Germany - Hamburg Reference No: CC/LM/7007Open Day: 26-May-2007 09:00 AMVenue: Maritim Hotel Reichshof
Kirchenallee 34-36
20099 Hamburg - Romania - Bucharest Reference No: CC/LM/7008Open Day: 27-May-2007 09:00 AMVenue: To be advised
- Bolivia - Santa Cruz Reference No: CC/LM/7005Open Day: 30-May-2007 09:00 amVenue: Camino Real Hotel Santa Cruz
Equipetrol Norte,
4 Piso Anillo Santa Cruz,
Bolivia
- Global Assessment Days Interviews are by appointment only. Forward your application via mail to; Emirates Airline, Emirates Cabin Crew Recruitment, P.O. BOX 34211, Dubai, U.A.E. or by registering online
- United Kingdom - London Reference No: CC/LM/6999Assessment Day: 10-May-2007
- Tanzania - Dar Es Salaam Reference No: CC/LM/7001Assessment Day: 12-May-2007 - 13-May-2007
- Ethiopia - Addis Ababa Reference No: CC/LM/7002Assessment Day: 14-May-2007
- Japan - OsakaReference No: CC/LM/7029Assessment Day: 26-May-2007 - 27-May-2007Remarks: Initial selections will be done in conjunction with our appointed agency Airlige. Candidates from co-operating airline schools are exempted from attending the initial selection at Airlige. The co-operating schools are required to send a list of their candidates directly to Emirates
- United Kingdom - London Reference No: CC/LM/7009Assessment Day: 31-May-2007
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Hi Tasha!
Thanks for your message and support. Yes I'm definitely motivated to try again in 6 months.. i have nothing to lose to try again! and maybe i will make better next time I can't wait those 6 months to be able to attend again hehe!
No I didn't call back Emirates because anyway if they were calling me to invite me to an Assessment Day (in case they didn't know yet i attended Paris Open Day), I couldn't have attended.
I hope they will see i would be a nice sociable flight attendant next time i attend!
take care!
Laetitia
Thanks for your message and support. Yes I'm definitely motivated to try again in 6 months.. i have nothing to lose to try again! and maybe i will make better next time
I can't wait those 6 months to be able to attend again hehe!No I didn't call back Emirates because anyway if they were calling me to invite me to an Assessment Day (in case they didn't know yet i attended Paris Open Day), I couldn't have attended.
I hope they will see i would be a nice sociable flight attendant next time i attend!
take care!
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Belgrade Open Day
Dear Wannabes, (To Bes, Have Beens, Ares and Fellow Would Have Beens),
I'll try to share my experience about the Open Day on the 29th. This post will be long. With that said:
I arrived to the Hyatt in Belgrade about 15 minutes before the scheduled start at 9 a.m. I traveled from a neighbouring country to attend the OD. I was dressed in business attire, and did my best grooming-wise. There were two nice recruiters there, and 160 candidates of all age and gender. I saw people in smart suits as well as in faded jeans and a sweater... We started at 9 a.m. sharp, we were split to two groups and we were asked to hand in our CVs to one of the two recruiters, when hading in the CVs we got a word with our "assigned" recruiter and were given a number as well as an information sheet about Emirates and a feedback form.
During the entire CV hand in, which lasted about an hour-hour and a half, we were shown recruitment videos. After this the recruiter who took my CV spoke about the company, the job, and living in Dubai. She was great, and she got us involved by asking questions (how many locations Emirates flies to, and what type of aircrafts does the company have etc.) I answered once or twice, I tried not to be pushy, and give opportunity to others. During the time the first recruiter was talking, the other was sorting the CVs out. At aroud 1 p.m. after having watched four recruitment videos and having been told a lot of nice things about the company we were asked to find the note with our number on it from among those placed on the tables at the side of the room. My letter said, that I unfortunately did not get through and that I should try again in 6 months. I was sad, but not devastated. I did, however have the following issues with the entire process:
1. The lady to whom I handed in my CV and who actually heard (and seemed to appreciate) my answers had no say in this stage of the selection process. She was the one who saw all of us, she saw our attitudes, heard our English and had a lot of contact with us, while the other lady was selecting based on the CVs only, thus all of our activity, our manners, level of English, smiles, grooming (or lack thereof) really counted nothing at this point.
2. They built us up during those four hours, selling the company to us to a point where I guess even a flying-phobiac would have given an arm to be an FA for Emirates. Knowing that 90% of those sitting in that room will get dismissed at the end of the day, building them up to let them down is not a good strategy, it is a waste of time and it only leaves a bad taste in many people's mouth. I, for one get over things easily but I saw some girls crying after reading their respective notes, and beleive me, they did not cry from joy. Had they not been shown what fun it is to work with Emirates before being rejected, they might have been a bit less disappointed.
3. The recruiter who did most of the talking said, that if we do not get called in for the next day, we should not get sad, because all the CVs will be taken back to Dubai and gone through once more. The rejection notes, however said, that we should try again in 6 months time, so the decision seemed final.
4. My guess (confirmed by some fellow candidates) is, that people who seem "overqualified" are likely to get rejected because it is assumed, that they will not stay on for long. I understand their motives and fears, but it would be good, if this criteria (maximum desireable level of education) would be made explicit prior to people putting energy in applying and attending open days. Would save lots of time for all parties involved in the process.
My follow up: today I have received an invitation vie e-mail to an upcoming Open Day in Vienna. I am confused, for I do not know now if my CV was reconsidered and I am given another opportunity, or whether this is a late reaction to my on-line application and I should just forget about it.
I tried to be objective, and any criticism here is NOT a "sour grape" reaction to being rejected. I merely shared my observations about the process itself, and despite apparently being out of the game, I do give a big thumbs up to all the wannabes out there, and at the end of the day I admire those two recruiters for their stamina, because they really worked hard during the Open Day.
I wish you all the best, and sorry for the length of this post!
Samya
I'll try to share my experience about the Open Day on the 29th. This post will be long. With that said:
I arrived to the Hyatt in Belgrade about 15 minutes before the scheduled start at 9 a.m. I traveled from a neighbouring country to attend the OD. I was dressed in business attire, and did my best grooming-wise. There were two nice recruiters there, and 160 candidates of all age and gender. I saw people in smart suits as well as in faded jeans and a sweater... We started at 9 a.m. sharp, we were split to two groups and we were asked to hand in our CVs to one of the two recruiters, when hading in the CVs we got a word with our "assigned" recruiter and were given a number as well as an information sheet about Emirates and a feedback form.
During the entire CV hand in, which lasted about an hour-hour and a half, we were shown recruitment videos. After this the recruiter who took my CV spoke about the company, the job, and living in Dubai. She was great, and she got us involved by asking questions (how many locations Emirates flies to, and what type of aircrafts does the company have etc.) I answered once or twice, I tried not to be pushy, and give opportunity to others. During the time the first recruiter was talking, the other was sorting the CVs out. At aroud 1 p.m. after having watched four recruitment videos and having been told a lot of nice things about the company we were asked to find the note with our number on it from among those placed on the tables at the side of the room. My letter said, that I unfortunately did not get through and that I should try again in 6 months. I was sad, but not devastated. I did, however have the following issues with the entire process:
1. The lady to whom I handed in my CV and who actually heard (and seemed to appreciate) my answers had no say in this stage of the selection process. She was the one who saw all of us, she saw our attitudes, heard our English and had a lot of contact with us, while the other lady was selecting based on the CVs only, thus all of our activity, our manners, level of English, smiles, grooming (or lack thereof) really counted nothing at this point.
2. They built us up during those four hours, selling the company to us to a point where I guess even a flying-phobiac would have given an arm to be an FA for Emirates. Knowing that 90% of those sitting in that room will get dismissed at the end of the day, building them up to let them down is not a good strategy, it is a waste of time and it only leaves a bad taste in many people's mouth. I, for one get over things easily but I saw some girls crying after reading their respective notes, and beleive me, they did not cry from joy. Had they not been shown what fun it is to work with Emirates before being rejected, they might have been a bit less disappointed.
3. The recruiter who did most of the talking said, that if we do not get called in for the next day, we should not get sad, because all the CVs will be taken back to Dubai and gone through once more. The rejection notes, however said, that we should try again in 6 months time, so the decision seemed final.
4. My guess (confirmed by some fellow candidates) is, that people who seem "overqualified" are likely to get rejected because it is assumed, that they will not stay on for long. I understand their motives and fears, but it would be good, if this criteria (maximum desireable level of education) would be made explicit prior to people putting energy in applying and attending open days. Would save lots of time for all parties involved in the process.
My follow up: today I have received an invitation vie e-mail to an upcoming Open Day in Vienna. I am confused, for I do not know now if my CV was reconsidered and I am given another opportunity, or whether this is a late reaction to my on-line application and I should just forget about it.
I tried to be objective, and any criticism here is NOT a "sour grape" reaction to being rejected. I merely shared my observations about the process itself, and despite apparently being out of the game, I do give a big thumbs up to all the wannabes out there, and at the end of the day I admire those two recruiters for their stamina, because they really worked hard during the Open Day.
I wish you all the best, and sorry for the length of this post!
Samya
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Hi Samya,
Its always good to hear peoples different thoughts on these open days.
Although I have been relatively successful up to this point (waiting for the call) I can certainly take on board what you are saying.
Hope and excitement is definitely built up....before the real recruitment stage has even started you want this job more than anything...plus chatting to those around you while waiting, seeing how excited and fab they are, making friends with them in such a short time only to be told "sorry try again in 6 months" would be a massive let down.
Im not too sure at what stage they should show those videos of desert sunsets, beautiful arabian dancers and happy Emirates Cabin Crew smiling into the camera to be honest.
They want everyone to have a buzz about the company, even if they walk away unsuccessful so you will want to come back and try again.
This is a double edged sword though it seems and can lead to big disappointment as much as it can lead to big excitement.
Keep on trying, definately dont give up.
After reading these boards and talking to CC at Emirates I get the feeling that quite often, the ones who get through have done so through perseverance, not just experience, grooming & disposition.
Tasha
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Its always good to hear peoples different thoughts on these open days.
Although I have been relatively successful up to this point (waiting for the call) I can certainly take on board what you are saying.
Hope and excitement is definitely built up....before the real recruitment stage has even started you want this job more than anything...plus chatting to those around you while waiting, seeing how excited and fab they are, making friends with them in such a short time only to be told "sorry try again in 6 months" would be a massive let down.
Im not too sure at what stage they should show those videos of desert sunsets, beautiful arabian dancers and happy Emirates Cabin Crew smiling into the camera to be honest.
They want everyone to have a buzz about the company, even if they walk away unsuccessful so you will want to come back and try again.
This is a double edged sword though it seems and can lead to big disappointment as much as it can lead to big excitement.
Keep on trying, definately dont give up.
After reading these boards and talking to CC at Emirates I get the feeling that quite often, the ones who get through have done so through perseverance, not just experience, grooming & disposition.
Tasha
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