Generic Interview & Recruitment Questions
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again i can't relocate i just can't afford to at the moment, there are quite a few airlines with bases at NCL.
i think i may just have to wait till the winter when they start taking on for 2008?
i think i may just have to wait till the winter when they start taking on for 2008?
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It almost sounds like you want the airlines to come knocking on your door!!! Maybe they could invite you out to lunch at some fancy restaurant and you could dictate your terms and conditions.
Airlines are not going to bend over backwards for you hun. You have to bend over backwards for them.
Be more flexible and you might, one day, end up flying.
Good luck
Airlines are not going to bend over backwards for you hun. You have to bend over backwards for them.
Be more flexible and you might, one day, end up flying.
Good luck
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i fly with so many crew who are from NCL, who would love to be based from there, so chances are you will have an extremely high standard of experience applicants at any NCL based airline. I used to work for easyjet, and they generally only recruit for LON bases. You have to transfer into other bases when they become available.
you serously need to think long and hard about why you want this job. alot of people on this forum have been in far worse situations than you, and managed to find a way.
it actually quite annoys me when people look for an easy way in. It took me 13 interviews, years of studying foreign languages, and years of working in customer service jobs, just to get in! you want to work from your home town? imagine not even being able to work from your own country, or hemisphere for that matter, and only being able to go home twice a year cause it takes so long and costs so much.
(sorry been a bit homesick lately
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I moved to the UK from the other side of the world. after paying for my flights i barely had enough money to eat. but i found a way, and lived on bread and cheese through training and well beyond.
if you are not willing to do whatever it takes, then please wait... let someone who IS have the opportunity now, and you can always try again at a later stage after you have saved up enough money to move down to LON.
you serously need to think long and hard about why you want this job. alot of people on this forum have been in far worse situations than you, and managed to find a way.
it actually quite annoys me when people look for an easy way in. It took me 13 interviews, years of studying foreign languages, and years of working in customer service jobs, just to get in! you want to work from your home town? imagine not even being able to work from your own country, or hemisphere for that matter, and only being able to go home twice a year cause it takes so long and costs so much.
(sorry been a bit homesick lately)I moved to the UK from the other side of the world. after paying for my flights i barely had enough money to eat. but i found a way, and lived on bread and cheese through training and well beyond.
if you are not willing to do whatever it takes, then please wait... let someone who IS have the opportunity now, and you can always try again at a later stage after you have saved up enough money to move down to LON.
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Well said I Just Want To Fly.
These young people (not that I classify my age of 32 old!), just think its so easy to just get a job as cabin crew. And then to want to have everything layed at their feet!
All I can say is: 'Reality check'
These young people (not that I classify my age of 32 old!), just think its so easy to just get a job as cabin crew. And then to want to have everything layed at their feet!
All I can say is: 'Reality check'
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cabin crew training
hello, i am hoping that someone can help answer my questions i want to become cabin crew but i have 2 children and i fear this may hold me back what i would like to know is how do airlines work around this problem i am thinking that maybe a short sector airline like easyjet from liverpool airport for a start till the kids are older. What is expected from the interview process do i have to have the right qualifications i am diesting like mad at the moment and i am wondering if i have to all in proportion... what are the hours generally and the traning....
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Hi Claire
Firstly good for you for following your dreams :-)
For interview info I would suggest you check the easyJet recruitment thread.
As for family matters etc I should be able to help, I'll tell you my story and see if it's any help...
Basically, I always fancied becoming CC but it was always out of reach (or so I thought) I always thought I was too fat or just basically didn't think I could do it.
At 19 I got pregnant with my first child, me and the dad didn't stick together so at 20 I was a single parent working part time in a shop (oh and very overweight). One day I decided I didn't want to be fat and joined weight watchers, I lost a lot of weight, I was still overweight but a million times more confident. I started seeing a wonderful man too, nothing serious but we went out a few times, he lived quite far away from me, which was fine as I didn't want to get too involved too soon, or for my baby to be around a strange person.
One day, I was watching day time TV and airline came on, I don't know why, but I decided I could be cabin crew and so filled in an online application there and then.
A few days later I got an email back asking me to go to LTN for an assessment (I live in Bedford so not far from LTN). I was very excited, but very nervous about how it would affect my life, single parent, no family close by, nothing.
Anyhow, I went ahead with the assesment day, after trying to get an idea of childcare etc. I was offered a position with easyJet a couple of days later.
I didn't drive so had to get the train too and from work, I had problems with baby sitters, had to rely on friends a lot and remind my childs father that although we were not together he still had a responsibility to his child.
I did get through the training, however, despite being intellegent (i have 12 GCSEs anyway, i just didn't carry on with my education) I really struggled emotionally as I felt guilty for leaving my baby (he was 10 months at this point), I had housing problems etc etc. I almost failed one of my exams, I wasn't aware at the time, but no one thought I would last long.
I spent 18 months flying as CC with a baby, commuting to work via train at all times, it was absolutley exhausting but I loved it. For my little boys 1st birthday present I took him to Portugal for a week (a bit selfish in a way), but it was just the 2 of us and we had a fantastic time, spent some real quality time together, and I vowed I would bring him up with lots of travelling and let him see there is more to the world then Bedford.
After 18 months I passed my driving test so could now drive to work, which took off tonnes of pressure. And the guy I met when my little boy was young had moved in with us. I then found out I was pregnant with baby no 2 (whoo hoo). easyJet were fantastic and offered me a fab maternity package. I went back to work when baby no 2 was about 10 months old and applied for a promotion, which I got.
I now work as a senior, me and my otherhalf work the nursery run between us, if I can I drop the kids off at nursery and him at work (he can't drive) sometimes I go back to bed, sometimes I don't get the chance. Usually if I can't do the dropping off I can do the picking up, sometimes I can't do either, or I get delayed so have to phone my other half and let him know he needs to pick the kids up. Sometimes (like today) you get delayed and don't get home 'til 2am, but still need to get up at 6am to do your motherly duties before work. But if you love your family and your job it's so worth it.
I try to take the kids away at least once every couple of months, to either a city or a nice beach, they love flying and seeing new cultures, it also gives my other half some time to himself at home too.
If you really want to do it you can, however I can't tell you how hard it will be. You will have to go to LTN for your 4 weeks training which will meen missing your kids (I don't know how old they are).
And I'm sure days you'll feel guilty for not seeing them (leave the house before they get home and get home after they've gone to bed).
However the money isn't bad, you meet fantastic people, and the sense of achievment you'll get from managing a family and a great job is amazing.
I don't know you're exact circumstances, like the age of your kids (I now have an 15mth old and an almost 4 yr old), nursery/school situations etc.
Also bear in mind easyJet is a business, it's not acceptable to expect special treatment because you have kids (IMO). They will give you emergency dependancy leave etc if you need it, but don't expect to be given shorter days, nicer hours or to be excused for being late etc.
If you're happy to deal with the responsibility and you really want it, go for it.
Best of luck, please let us know how you get on.
Ezy
For interview info I would suggest you check the easyJet recruitment thread.
As for family matters etc I should be able to help, I'll tell you my story and see if it's any help...
Basically, I always fancied becoming CC but it was always out of reach (or so I thought) I always thought I was too fat or just basically didn't think I could do it.
At 19 I got pregnant with my first child, me and the dad didn't stick together so at 20 I was a single parent working part time in a shop (oh and very overweight). One day I decided I didn't want to be fat and joined weight watchers, I lost a lot of weight, I was still overweight but a million times more confident. I started seeing a wonderful man too, nothing serious but we went out a few times, he lived quite far away from me, which was fine as I didn't want to get too involved too soon, or for my baby to be around a strange person.
One day, I was watching day time TV and airline came on, I don't know why, but I decided I could be cabin crew and so filled in an online application there and then.
A few days later I got an email back asking me to go to LTN for an assessment (I live in Bedford so not far from LTN). I was very excited, but very nervous about how it would affect my life, single parent, no family close by, nothing.
Anyhow, I went ahead with the assesment day, after trying to get an idea of childcare etc. I was offered a position with easyJet a couple of days later.
I didn't drive so had to get the train too and from work, I had problems with baby sitters, had to rely on friends a lot and remind my childs father that although we were not together he still had a responsibility to his child.
I did get through the training, however, despite being intellegent (i have 12 GCSEs anyway, i just didn't carry on with my education) I really struggled emotionally as I felt guilty for leaving my baby (he was 10 months at this point), I had housing problems etc etc. I almost failed one of my exams, I wasn't aware at the time, but no one thought I would last long.
I spent 18 months flying as CC with a baby, commuting to work via train at all times, it was absolutley exhausting but I loved it. For my little boys 1st birthday present I took him to Portugal for a week (a bit selfish in a way), but it was just the 2 of us and we had a fantastic time, spent some real quality time together, and I vowed I would bring him up with lots of travelling and let him see there is more to the world then Bedford.
After 18 months I passed my driving test so could now drive to work, which took off tonnes of pressure. And the guy I met when my little boy was young had moved in with us. I then found out I was pregnant with baby no 2 (whoo hoo). easyJet were fantastic and offered me a fab maternity package. I went back to work when baby no 2 was about 10 months old and applied for a promotion, which I got.
I now work as a senior, me and my otherhalf work the nursery run between us, if I can I drop the kids off at nursery and him at work (he can't drive) sometimes I go back to bed, sometimes I don't get the chance. Usually if I can't do the dropping off I can do the picking up, sometimes I can't do either, or I get delayed so have to phone my other half and let him know he needs to pick the kids up. Sometimes (like today) you get delayed and don't get home 'til 2am, but still need to get up at 6am to do your motherly duties before work. But if you love your family and your job it's so worth it.
I try to take the kids away at least once every couple of months, to either a city or a nice beach, they love flying and seeing new cultures, it also gives my other half some time to himself at home too.
If you really want to do it you can, however I can't tell you how hard it will be. You will have to go to LTN for your 4 weeks training which will meen missing your kids (I don't know how old they are).
And I'm sure days you'll feel guilty for not seeing them (leave the house before they get home and get home after they've gone to bed).
However the money isn't bad, you meet fantastic people, and the sense of achievment you'll get from managing a family and a great job is amazing.
I don't know you're exact circumstances, like the age of your kids (I now have an 15mth old and an almost 4 yr old), nursery/school situations etc.
Also bear in mind easyJet is a business, it's not acceptable to expect special treatment because you have kids (IMO). They will give you emergency dependancy leave etc if you need it, but don't expect to be given shorter days, nicer hours or to be excused for being late etc.
If you're happy to deal with the responsibility and you really want it, go for it.
Best of luck, please let us know how you get on.
Ezy
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Male cabin crew question
Hi,
I wanted to know if male cabin crew can have long hair or is it obligated to have short??
my hair is a bit long. If I take my front hair it reaches my chin is that to long or not?
thanks
I wanted to know if male cabin crew can have long hair or is it obligated to have short??
my hair is a bit long. If I take my front hair it reaches my chin is that to long or not?
thanks
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Depends on the airline, I guess. About 1 month ago I flew with BA and the CSD/purser, who seemed to be from Jamaica, had long rastas. I find it good that airlines arent so strict anymore regarding hair cuts. As long as you wear it in a clean manner...
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Waiting for written confirmation
Hi All
Is there anybody else out there who completed selection process for Virgin in June had an email saying congrats got CC position and has yet to hear anything else. Should I be chasing or is the following normal.
Was told at interview training may be in October. How soon should I expect hear anything? Will I get confirmation in writing, does this happen once security checks have been completed. Was requested not to go away until all had been confirmed but I really have to take two trips one at end of Sept. Help or advice accepted. This site has been fab saving me lots of questions although I still have a million more.
Is there anybody else out there who completed selection process for Virgin in June had an email saying congrats got CC position and has yet to hear anything else. Should I be chasing or is the following normal.
Was told at interview training may be in October. How soon should I expect hear anything? Will I get confirmation in writing, does this happen once security checks have been completed. Was requested not to go away until all had been confirmed but I really have to take two trips one at end of Sept. Help or advice accepted. This site has been fab saving me lots of questions although I still have a million more.
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Hey
I just read your insert. I am 43 married with two grown up kids, one who works abroad and a devoted husband. I always wanted to be CC but was to small 5'2. After a holiday six weeks ago with my daughter in the resort she works in and being told by all the reps I would make a fab rep and then meeting a 50 yr old lady who had just got a job with BA CC i went for it.
I have a position with Virign, waiting for training etc. I now will face a two hour drive LGW one way
, six weeks away from home training and I have to learn to swim properly. You know what I will do what ever I have to do, this has been a dream and now it is hopefully about to become reality.
If you want it bad enough you will do it.
I just read your insert. I am 43 married with two grown up kids, one who works abroad and a devoted husband. I always wanted to be CC but was to small 5'2. After a holiday six weeks ago with my daughter in the resort she works in and being told by all the reps I would make a fab rep and then meeting a 50 yr old lady who had just got a job with BA CC i went for it.
I have a position with Virign, waiting for training etc. I now will face a two hour drive LGW one way
, six weeks away from home training and I have to learn to swim properly. You know what I will do what ever I have to do, this has been a dream and now it is hopefully about to become reality.If you want it bad enough you will do it.
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Cabin Crew jobs in the Caribbean
Hi,
I'm currently cabin crew in the UK. Can anyone tell me what opportunities there are for cabin crew in the Caribbean ideally Turks and Caicos or Grand Caymen. Or if it is possible to operate out of Miami?
Cheers
I'm currently cabin crew in the UK. Can anyone tell me what opportunities there are for cabin crew in the Caribbean ideally Turks and Caicos or Grand Caymen. Or if it is possible to operate out of Miami?
Cheers
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yes, you can be cabin crew book
For any newbies applying for airline cabin crew jobs there is a copy of this gospel by Sonia Davis for sale on the famous auction website, can I say Ebay here??
Anyway, it's a good read and helped me.
Anyway, it's a good read and helped me.
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Cabin Crew Advice
I would really like to apply to be cabin crew and give excellent customer service in my current job, however would it be unadvisable to apply as I often suffer from a sore throat and ears?