EMIRATES - Wannabees & Recruitment
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Leaving Emirates?????
Hey all,
Does any one have any information on if you can leave Emirates during your intial training of 5 weeks? So for example if you get there and you start your training and realise that it's not for you...how do you leave and what is the process...can it be done??? and how??? Has anyone done it??? any information would be greatly appreciated....
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Does any one have any information on if you can leave Emirates during your intial training of 5 weeks? So for example if you get there and you start your training and realise that it's not for you...how do you leave and what is the process...can it be done??? and how??? Has anyone done it??? any information would be greatly appreciated....
Feel free to PM details if you don't wish to post.
Join Date: Apr 2007
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Emirates Contact Details?
Hi all,
i'm trying to track down a phone number i can call to talk to someone in Recruitment (EK).... i have e-mails and everything else!!! but need a phone number????? it is really URGENT, so if someone has contact details please do pass them on...
Thanks.
i'm trying to track down a phone number i can call to talk to someone in Recruitment (EK).... i have e-mails and everything else!!! but need a phone number????? it is really URGENT, so if someone has contact details please do pass them on...
Thanks.
Join Date: Oct 2006
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Have you been to a final interview? Because if you have you should have the numbers for the head office. Let me know what it is and I can give you the correct number
There are different numbers depending on if you are in a process or if you have gotten through..
There are different numbers depending on if you are in a process or if you have gotten through..
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Dear Tasha!
I hope you will get the call you are waiting for. I am not ready to give up yet, but at this point there is nothing I can do so I will just apply to some other airlines and reapply later to Emirates.
I wish you all the best!
Samya
I hope you will get the call you are waiting for.
I am not ready to give up yet, but at this point there is nothing I can do so I will just apply to some other airlines and reapply later to Emirates.I wish you all the best!
Samya
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Emirates Lifestlye - Advantages & Disadvantages
For those of you..who are considering moving the the UAE... i came across the report from a post on the middle east forum. It's an interesting read into the culture. It may help you in deciding if it's for you. Local rules and laws etc...
Here's the link
http://uaereport.homeblock.com/
for example:
1.)Sexual harassment is very common in the UAE. Lots of Arabs, Indians and Pakistanis are asking women “how much?” and other indecent questions on the street or chase single women in their cars
2.)Kissing or showing affection in a public is not allowed, you might get into prison. We were separated quite often, even in a hotel swimming pool:
3.) Skype is blocked. Voice over IP is "illegal" in the UAE (local telecom company Etisalat is still a monopoly):
Here's the link
http://uaereport.homeblock.com/
for example:
1.)Sexual harassment is very common in the UAE. Lots of Arabs, Indians and Pakistanis are asking women “how much?” and other indecent questions on the street or chase single women in their cars
2.)Kissing or showing affection in a public is not allowed, you might get into prison. We were separated quite often, even in a hotel swimming pool:
3.) Skype is blocked. Voice over IP is "illegal" in the UAE (local telecom company Etisalat is still a monopoly):
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Medicals:Pap Smear
To HostieHoney
Hello again!
Thanks for the congrats!
About the pap smear, truthfully I cannot tell if it is normal for airlines to request such a medical examination because EK is the first airline I have ever applied for. I was kind of surprised when I read in my medical forms that I have to go for one. I believe the reason for this is they want to be aware of any irregularities you may have beforehand as they provide full medical insurance for FA's. Never having taken one of those, I just took it as a suggestion because I should be regularly checking anyways.
The pap smear determines if you have any abnormal cells which may lead to cervical cancer, right? Well at least thats what my research and doctor told me, so I guess its no harm. Both ways, I hope this helped.
Im not sure of males have to provide a result from prostate exams, but i will inquire about that from a male applicant on this forum who has made it through the selection process as well.
Dont let that put you off though darling, its just for their medical doctors information and your medical insurance.
If u need any other questions answered that I can help u with, feel free to PM me!
Update on my process: I called them 2 days ago and asked what was up with my meds, they checked and asked me to resend my dental records cuz they had not received it, probably got lost somewhere in their pile of papers, i can only imagine how humungus that pile must be!
Cheers and good luck to all,
AfroArabianDoll,
13days to go!
Hello again!
Thanks for the congrats!
About the pap smear, truthfully I cannot tell if it is normal for airlines to request such a medical examination because EK is the first airline I have ever applied for. I was kind of surprised when I read in my medical forms that I have to go for one. I believe the reason for this is they want to be aware of any irregularities you may have beforehand as they provide full medical insurance for FA's. Never having taken one of those, I just took it as a suggestion because I should be regularly checking anyways.
The pap smear determines if you have any abnormal cells which may lead to cervical cancer, right? Well at least thats what my research and doctor told me, so I guess its no harm. Both ways, I hope this helped.
Im not sure of males have to provide a result from prostate exams, but i will inquire about that from a male applicant on this forum who has made it through the selection process as well.
Dont let that put you off though darling, its just for their medical doctors information and your medical insurance.
If u need any other questions answered that I can help u with, feel free to PM me!
Update on my process: I called them 2 days ago and asked what was up with my meds, they checked and asked me to resend my dental records cuz they had not received it, probably got lost somewhere in their pile of papers, i can only imagine how humungus that pile must be!
Cheers and good luck to all,
AfroArabianDoll,
13days to go!
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Can someone be overqualified for the post?
I just read the post from Samya, and I have to say having been to one assessment day and reading all the posts on this section, I feel more and more confused what they are looking for.
Can someone really be rejected because they have higher education? Does that mean we should try not to answer or ask questions after the video session?
please help....and anyone is going to the assessment day in London next week?
Can someone really be rejected because they have higher education? Does that mean we should try not to answer or ask questions after the video session?
please help....and anyone is going to the assessment day in London next week?
Join Date: Oct 2006
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Of course not!! I have a 4 year degree in marketing management, worked in HR and have 3 years CC experience and I got it. I think the reason why many with degrees and experience get cut off is if they have an attitude, or come out as someone who are stuck up a.s.o
Just as long as you are humble and not bragging about it, it's of course an asset!!!!!! Why would anyone think different? All employers want people that are cooperative, kind and humble, so as long as you show off those qualities, it doesn't matter what your background is!
And yes, ask questions is you feel you have one that's appropriate and not an obvious one. I remember I asked if they flew turnaround flights(even though I knew they did) just to show I was interested in more than just layovers a.s.o
Just be positive and friendly! Good luck! It's truly a fun day!!!!
Hope I helped you out at least a bit
And I went to the assesment in London as well DOn't be overconfident, be relaxed but show them that you are an outgoing person with energy and peopleskills
Wish you all the best, and hope to see you in Dubai soon!!!!
Just as long as you are humble and not bragging about it, it's of course an asset!!!!!! Why would anyone think different? All employers want people that are cooperative, kind and humble, so as long as you show off those qualities, it doesn't matter what your background is!
And yes, ask questions is you feel you have one that's appropriate and not an obvious one. I remember I asked if they flew turnaround flights(even though I knew they did) just to show I was interested in more than just layovers a.s.o
Just be positive and friendly! Good luck! It's truly a fun day!!!!
Hope I helped you out at least a bit
And I went to the assesment in London as well
DOn't be overconfident, be relaxed but show them that you are an outgoing person with energy and peopleskillsWish you all the best, and hope to see you in Dubai soon!!!!
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I dont know what they are looking for I came out very confused.
I got through the 1st cut but not the 2nd...
I am a manager in a highly skilled customer service enviroment dealing in a specialist area I speak to customers everyday,,,,, but that wasnt enough?
They didnt get to know me? They didnt interview me? Plus I have a travel qualification?
I got through to final interview at Etihad and To be honest Etihad was my 1st choice anyway, but I cannot understand what they look for etihad was a much more pleasant experience,,,,
If you fail at emirates got for Etihad there human at least
sorry to sound bitter but it was an awful day. Never again.
I got through the 1st cut but not the 2nd...
I am a manager in a highly skilled customer service enviroment dealing in a specialist area I speak to customers everyday,,,,, but that wasnt enough?
They didnt get to know me? They didnt interview me? Plus I have a travel qualification?
I got through to final interview at Etihad and To be honest Etihad was my 1st choice anyway, but I cannot understand what they look for etihad was a much more pleasant experience,,,,
If you fail at emirates got for Etihad there human at least
sorry to sound bitter but it was an awful day. Never again.
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Pap Smears
Regarding pap smears, they give you the option of not providing results if you desire, however should you develop cervical cancer or other such complications within your time in the company you will not be covered by insurance.
If you've already had the test done in your home country then you can simply ask your doctor to fax through the results, as you won't be tested in Dubai when the medical checks take place. The next time you'll be required to be tested in Dubai is 3 years after the date of the latest pap smear done in your home country.
Hope that helps.
If you've already had the test done in your home country then you can simply ask your doctor to fax through the results, as you won't be tested in Dubai when the medical checks take place. The next time you'll be required to be tested in Dubai is 3 years after the date of the latest pap smear done in your home country.
Hope that helps.
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still waiting..
hello everyone! its been about a month since i sent my medical results and until now, i haven't received any reply from them whether its approved or not. what should i do? just keep waiting? or call them again? im leaving next month for dubai. thanks!
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Thank You Everyone For Your Help
Hi I'm from Ecuador, and I do want to apply in Emirates , but i think that my english is not 100% as thay asking for, I think I have forgotten my english a little because I have not practiced it for a long time
so do you think that is a good idea that knowing that my englisk is not prefect should i apply? And if so what type of english tests?
thank you very much.... look forward for your response
so do you think that is a good idea that knowing that my englisk is not prefect should i apply? And if so what type of english tests? thank you very much.... look forward for your response
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Anyone Knows If Ek Will Conduct Assesment Day In U.s.????
HELLO EVERYONE!!!! DOES ANYONE KNOW IF EK WILL HAVE AN ASSESMENT DAY IN U.S.??
ANY INFORMATION WILL HELP..
THANKS IN ADVANCE.
ANY INFORMATION WILL HELP..
THANKS IN ADVANCE.
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Hello Marialexandra
I would guess that won't be a big problem
..As long as you can communicate effectively, you dont really have to be fluent in english, although it is an advantage, but look you speak spanish fluently , and most of the airline company look for someone who can speak more than one language..
Goodluck to you..
..As long as you can communicate effectively, you dont really have to be fluent in english, although it is an advantage, but look you speak spanish fluently , and most of the airline company look for someone who can speak more than one language.. Goodluck to you..
Join Date: Oct 2006
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A salam Alaykum:-)
Hey Wannabes:-) Long time i did not have enough time to post......
want to make some things sure......
Is is a must that you are 100% fluent in English, because that`s the language in the aviation and the whole training here is also in English.....but if you are going to an open day and you will make it through several rounds you will be supposed by our recruiters to make an english test to show your skills.
EK is not looking for over-qualified personnel and it is not nessecary to have airline experience, they even prefer applicants with no cc experience as they can train them exactly the way they want. You can be over-qualified, it doesn`t matter but pleae stay as natural as you are because all those who talk too much about their "Sooooooooo high qualifications" will get the penalty:-) I wish you all good luck, don´t give up as it also took me 2 times to join this airline:-) see y`all in dubai!
Ma3a salama ya hala:-)
Hey Wannabes:-) Long time i did not have enough time to post......
want to make some things sure......
Is is a must that you are 100% fluent in English, because that`s the language in the aviation and the whole training here is also in English.....but if you are going to an open day and you will make it through several rounds you will be supposed by our recruiters to make an english test to show your skills.
EK is not looking for over-qualified personnel and it is not nessecary to have airline experience, they even prefer applicants with no cc experience as they can train them exactly the way they want. You can be over-qualified, it doesn`t matter but pleae stay as natural as you are because all those who talk too much about their "Sooooooooo high qualifications" will get the penalty:-) I wish you all good luck, don´t give up as it also took me 2 times to join this airline:-) see y`all in dubai!
Ma3a salama ya hala:-)
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English requirements
Hey marialexandra .. I've been through all the recruitment rounds and still waiting for my reply. I'm getting into the 4th week of "the wait".
Anyway... with regards to the English requirements, what i did gather from being through the recruitment process is that you don't have to be extremely fluent in the language, but you do need to be comfortable using it. As long as you can speak clearly and without too much hesitation you should be fine. However, they do conduct an English test somewhere after the first discussion group cut and the test will require you to have a good understanding of English, specifically comprehension and the meanings of words. For example, they'll ask you to read a sign with instructions and then mark what it means to say. As long as you can manage all that you should be fine. In the meantime I suggest taking an English course if you do have the time (the ones at British council are pretty good). It will help improve your English and up your confidence with using it.
.. I've been through all the recruitment rounds and still waiting for my reply. I'm getting into the 4th week of "the wait". Anyway... with regards to the English requirements, what i did gather from being through the recruitment process is that you don't have to be extremely fluent in the language, but you do need to be comfortable using it. As long as you can speak clearly and without too much hesitation you should be fine. However, they do conduct an English test somewhere after the first discussion group cut and the test will require you to have a good understanding of English, specifically comprehension and the meanings of words. For example, they'll ask you to read a sign with instructions and then mark what it means to say. As long as you can manage all that you should be fine. In the meantime I suggest taking an English course if you do have the time (the ones at British council are pretty good). It will help improve your English and up your confidence with using it
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Thank you so much Isisnra, I do understand english very good, and thank you about the tips of the english test , can I ask you about the psychological exam? what kind of exam is?
, can I ask you about the psychological exam? what kind of exam is?