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Hi Silverjetters,
I've been reading the old threat but some of the information seems quite old and might be out-dated.
I was wondering about your guys rosters? Is there anything set like a pattern, or do you only know with roster publication when/how much you'll work? If so, how many duties do you end up doing in a month? When does your roster get published for the next month? What do your sby's look like and how many do you get on average?
On a different note, I'm aware that you get contracted for Luton and therefore have to look after your own accommodation for the initial training course. Does Silverjet starts paying you when you are on training though? I mean, only the basic salary, obviously?
And is Dubai confirmed as the next route now? Someone who went for an interview with Silverjet not long ago said that they mentioned during the assessment day...
Many thanks!
I've been reading the old threat but some of the information seems quite old and might be out-dated.
I was wondering about your guys rosters? Is there anything set like a pattern, or do you only know with roster publication when/how much you'll work? If so, how many duties do you end up doing in a month? When does your roster get published for the next month? What do your sby's look like and how many do you get on average?
On a different note, I'm aware that you get contracted for Luton and therefore have to look after your own accommodation for the initial training course. Does Silverjet starts paying you when you are on training though? I mean, only the basic salary, obviously?
And is Dubai confirmed as the next route now? Someone who went for an interview with Silverjet not long ago said that they mentioned during the assessment day...
Many thanks!
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Hi,
Most of your questions are answered if you attend one of our assessment centres... Regarding Rosters, they are normally issued Mid month ... As such there are no set patterns, but crewing do try their best to issue flights as fairly and evenly as possible (taking into account your own limitations, and hours accrued etc etc)
Salary is paid 1 month in arrears, and you are paid your basic from the day you commence training.
Regarding the DBX comment. I'm afraid I cannot confirm this. Silverjet have identified over 30 possible destinations where our service would be effective. No announcements have been made regarding our next destination (one will be made in the near future I believe so watch this space...)
Hope this helps.
BoB
Most of your questions are answered if you attend one of our assessment centres... Regarding Rosters, they are normally issued Mid month ... As such there are no set patterns, but crewing do try their best to issue flights as fairly and evenly as possible (taking into account your own limitations, and hours accrued etc etc)
Salary is paid 1 month in arrears, and you are paid your basic from the day you commence training.
Regarding the DBX comment. I'm afraid I cannot confirm this. Silverjet have identified over 30 possible destinations where our service would be effective. No announcements have been made regarding our next destination (one will be made in the near future I believe so watch this space...)
Hope this helps.
BoB
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Silverjet Interview
Hi Bestonboard!,
I have an interview with Silverjet in September!. Just wondering about a couple of things that maybe you could help me with;
How many trips per month are you doing and do you do back to backs?
How long is the training and is it in Luton?
And finally; do the company acknowledge part time?
I appreciate your help!
Thanks LadyP
I have an interview with Silverjet in September!. Just wondering about a couple of things that maybe you could help me with;
How many trips per month are you doing and do you do back to backs?
How long is the training and is it in Luton?
And finally; do the company acknowledge part time?
I appreciate your help!
Thanks LadyP
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How long have people who have recently applied to SilverJet had to wait between applying and being invited for selection/interview? On a previous SilverJet thread I read that some people got an autoreponse when they submitted their CV by email, but I never got one. Did others who have recently applied get one?
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I've recently applied and got an email with an interview date the next day. I did get an initial auto response advising it may take some time however this was not the case. Good luck
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I've been invited to a selection day too. I only sent my CV 4 days ago so they were very quick!
Can anybody who has been for the selection give me any details about what the day involves? In particular what are the interview questions like and how long are the 2 interviews? Also what is involved in the group exercises?
Can anybody who has been for the selection give me any details about what the day involves? In particular what are the interview questions like and how long are the 2 interviews? Also what is involved in the group exercises?
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Hi wannabees
I have now had my Silverjet interview, and did not make it past the group interview stage. Unlike what is written on the other thread, the interview was all done on one day.
We were split into two groups; one group had their first 10 minute interview (2 questions asked), and the other group went to do their mini-presentation, and Silverjet also gave a presentation on the company (which sounds really good, which makes me even more sad that I did not get the job). Then the groups switched over - so the people that had the interview went for the presentations, and vice versa. That was the end of the first stage, and quite a few people were then sent home.
After a short break, we then had the group interview; the topic was very interesting and generated a lot of ideas (much better than Virgin's topics, I thought). This lasted about 20 minutes, and marked the end of the second stage. This is where I was sent home, and only a tiny handful of people made it through to the final stage.
The interview day started very early, and I found there was A LOT of waiting around. All I can say is, try and prepare as much as you can. Like a lot of airlines, Silverjet does not give feedback, so I am just going to have to guess where I went wrong. However, it sounds like such a good airline, that I am going to re-apply in 12 months time.
Good Luck you guys!
Silver Angel.
ps if anyone knows what they are expecting from you at the group interview stage, apart from good interaction with other team members, I would really appreciate the advice.
I have now had my Silverjet interview, and did not make it past the group interview stage. Unlike what is written on the other thread, the interview was all done on one day.
We were split into two groups; one group had their first 10 minute interview (2 questions asked), and the other group went to do their mini-presentation, and Silverjet also gave a presentation on the company (which sounds really good, which makes me even more sad that I did not get the job). Then the groups switched over - so the people that had the interview went for the presentations, and vice versa. That was the end of the first stage, and quite a few people were then sent home.
After a short break, we then had the group interview; the topic was very interesting and generated a lot of ideas (much better than Virgin's topics, I thought). This lasted about 20 minutes, and marked the end of the second stage. This is where I was sent home, and only a tiny handful of people made it through to the final stage.
The interview day started very early, and I found there was A LOT of waiting around. All I can say is, try and prepare as much as you can. Like a lot of airlines, Silverjet does not give feedback, so I am just going to have to guess where I went wrong. However, it sounds like such a good airline, that I am going to re-apply in 12 months time.
Good Luck you guys!
Silver Angel.
ps if anyone knows what they are expecting from you at the group interview stage, apart from good interaction with other team members, I would really appreciate the advice.
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Hi all,
Got an interview with Silverjet next Wednesday 19th. Really excited! But also nervous as really havent got a clue what to expect. Have done my research on the Company and everything looks very promising. However I have no previous flight experience so dont know what is expected. My motto is to just be myself and hopefully they will like what they see
However would appreciate any words of advice from those of you that have gone through this process. I have worked on Cruise Liners as a Spa Therapist for a few years and have customer care experience so hope that will stand me in good stead.
Anybody else got interviews wed?
Good luck to everyone and any feedback re Silverjet is much appreciated.
Lv & best wishes x
Got an interview with Silverjet next Wednesday 19th. Really excited! But also nervous as really havent got a clue what to expect. Have done my research on the Company and everything looks very promising. However I have no previous flight experience so dont know what is expected. My motto is to just be myself and hopefully they will like what they see
However would appreciate any words of advice from those of you that have gone through this process. I have worked on Cruise Liners as a Spa Therapist for a few years and have customer care experience so hope that will stand me in good stead.
Anybody else got interviews wed?
Good luck to everyone and any feedback re Silverjet is much appreciated.
Lv & best wishes x
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AAE747Boy, I´m going on 21 September, is anybody else going on the same day?
Silver Angel, thanks for your information about the selection. Could you (or someone else) tell us what 2 questions were asked at the initial interview and also what the topics were for the group discussion. Any other advice or hints about the selection would also be much appreciated.
Silver Angel, thanks for your information about the selection. Could you (or someone else) tell us what 2 questions were asked at the initial interview and also what the topics were for the group discussion. Any other advice or hints about the selection would also be much appreciated.
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The Top Line...
Hi Guys,
Most of the questions you have asked have all been answered in previous posts.... If you see the moderators post on this forum, by using the search tool you will be able to see previous posts about us...
Flying experience is not essential, full training is provided if you are successful...
To tell you questions in the interview stage would give you an unfair advantage over those that have already been through the assessment process, and those who do not read this forum....
Our aim is 'To change Air Travel Forever'... with the imminent launch of our 2nd daily service to New York, The arrival of our third aircraft and the impending announcement of our next destination ... this is an exciting time to join a blossoming airline...
I cannot provide information about the interview process... I believe it has changed slightly from when I undertook mine (which was over a year ago now)... All I could suggest is think customer service... what have you done and what can you do to make our customer know that they are valued... how could you exceed their expectations? How coud you help them leave us wanting more?
Good luck in your Interviews! Maybe see you on line in the near future!
Most of the questions you have asked have all been answered in previous posts.... If you see the moderators post on this forum, by using the search tool you will be able to see previous posts about us...
Flying experience is not essential, full training is provided if you are successful...
To tell you questions in the interview stage would give you an unfair advantage over those that have already been through the assessment process, and those who do not read this forum....
Our aim is 'To change Air Travel Forever'... with the imminent launch of our 2nd daily service to New York, The arrival of our third aircraft and the impending announcement of our next destination ... this is an exciting time to join a blossoming airline...
I cannot provide information about the interview process... I believe it has changed slightly from when I undertook mine (which was over a year ago now)... All I could suggest is think customer service... what have you done and what can you do to make our customer know that they are valued... how could you exceed their expectations? How coud you help them leave us wanting more?
Good luck in your Interviews! Maybe see you on line in the near future!
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Winter Sun ...
Silverjet announce the launch of it's second destination...
Dubai!!! Flights commence in November!
Good luck to everyone having interviews this week!
Dubai!!! Flights commence in November!
Good luck to everyone having interviews this week!
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Great News Silverjet !!!!!!!!!
Just heard about your new destination - you'll love it. As a CSD for BA its one of my favourite places and with your fantastic service its bound to be a success. Look forward to seeing you all at "Wild Wadi" waterpark!!!
Just heard about your new destination - you'll love it. As a CSD for BA its one of my favourite places and with your fantastic service its bound to be a success. Look forward to seeing you all at "Wild Wadi" waterpark!!!
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Its not really a surprise that the new route is Dubai. Why else would they have been advertising for staff in Dubai?
So can anybody thats been for selection this week give us an insight into what's involved and what it's like?
So can anybody thats been for selection this week give us an insight into what's involved and what it's like?
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Silverjet recruitment day
Hello
I had my interview yesterday for Silverjet, and this is how the day went.
The applicants were split into 2 groups, one group went into a small room where a presentation on the company was made, and you introduced yourself to the group and the assessors. The other group were immediately taken in 3's into a room to be interviewed. I was asked 3 questions, which were based around scenarios and I had to give specific examples relating to my experience.
The 2 groups then swapped over and the assessors returned to the waiting area and read out a list of names. I was fortunate to be in the group who had passed the first stage. the other group were sent home.
Next, the remaining applicants were split in half again and we commenced our group exercise, where there was about 6 of us in each group.
Again, we returned to the waiting area to wait for a list of names to be read.
This time, i had not passed this stage, and was sent home. My friend who was with me got through and was told to come back in an hour for her 2-2-1 interview. She will find out on Monday if she was successful.
The day included a lot of waiting around, and was a bit backwards to be honest (most applicants agreeing with this). It looks like a great company to work for, however it might not appear that easy to get in, and a lot of applicants that were invited for the interview, left a lot to be desired.
We were told they have had 15,000 applications so far, and recruited 123 people. So they are obviously looking for something in particular....
Hope this helps and good luck to anyone with an interview
I had my interview yesterday for Silverjet, and this is how the day went.
The applicants were split into 2 groups, one group went into a small room where a presentation on the company was made, and you introduced yourself to the group and the assessors. The other group were immediately taken in 3's into a room to be interviewed. I was asked 3 questions, which were based around scenarios and I had to give specific examples relating to my experience.
The 2 groups then swapped over and the assessors returned to the waiting area and read out a list of names. I was fortunate to be in the group who had passed the first stage. the other group were sent home.
Next, the remaining applicants were split in half again and we commenced our group exercise, where there was about 6 of us in each group.
Again, we returned to the waiting area to wait for a list of names to be read.
This time, i had not passed this stage, and was sent home. My friend who was with me got through and was told to come back in an hour for her 2-2-1 interview. She will find out on Monday if she was successful.
The day included a lot of waiting around, and was a bit backwards to be honest (most applicants agreeing with this). It looks like a great company to work for, however it might not appear that easy to get in, and a lot of applicants that were invited for the interview, left a lot to be desired.
We were told they have had 15,000 applications so far, and recruited 123 people. So they are obviously looking for something in particular....
Hope this helps and good luck to anyone with an interview
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I too attended the Silverjet interview yesterday.
I think the company sounds fantastic and all the future plans are really exciting.
However, I was not lucky enough to even pass the first stage. The layout of the day is very strange to say the least.
I do think the process is unfair, and not just because I didn't get through, it doesn't matter to me that much as I start training with VS in a few months.
How can they possible decide whether you are right for the job by asking 2 questions in a room with other people doing their interviews aswell. The hotel is a joke. The interviewers seemed as if we were inconviniencing them by being there are the woman who interviewed me was completely not interested in me at all or what I had to say.
The young NZ lad who escorted us downstairs to say we hadn't got through couldn't even smile at me when I said thank you when we left and he even had the nerve to say that, "he was sure we weren't bad at our normal jobs!!". How dare he say that! Jumped up little ****!!
Anyway good look to anyone who gets in with Silverjet the Cabin Crew Manager seems really nice and was the only one who actually seemed to be bothered!!
I think the company sounds fantastic and all the future plans are really exciting.
However, I was not lucky enough to even pass the first stage. The layout of the day is very strange to say the least.
I do think the process is unfair, and not just because I didn't get through, it doesn't matter to me that much as I start training with VS in a few months.
How can they possible decide whether you are right for the job by asking 2 questions in a room with other people doing their interviews aswell. The hotel is a joke. The interviewers seemed as if we were inconviniencing them by being there are the woman who interviewed me was completely not interested in me at all or what I had to say.
The young NZ lad who escorted us downstairs to say we hadn't got through couldn't even smile at me when I said thank you when we left and he even had the nerve to say that, "he was sure we weren't bad at our normal jobs!!". How dare he say that! Jumped up little ****!!
Anyway good look to anyone who gets in with Silverjet the Cabin Crew Manager seems really nice and was the only one who actually seemed to be bothered!!
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Making it through
To AAE747Boy - please let us know whether your friend gets through! Could you let me know what he/she did in the group exercise - what qualities the recruiters were looking for at this stage? Do you think you may be able to shed some light on what the final interview is like? I really want to work for Silverjet (as you may be able to tell), but I am now unable to reapply until September 2008. Like you said, it appears extremely difficult to get in - but at least I have 12 months to do something about that!