Virgin Blue Interviews
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From: Melbourne
Aww, gee.. Thanks guys. I will let you know as soon as i know the outcome of the int.
I havnt had F/A experience, Ive got a travel course and Loads of customer exp. I've also had 2 Qantas int. B4 also.
Smile, what was your int. like with V/B??
I havnt had F/A experience, Ive got a travel course and Loads of customer exp. I've also had 2 Qantas int. B4 also.
Smile, what was your int. like with V/B??
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From: Brisbane
Dreams, my VB interview was certainly different. Very, very casual. It only lasted about one hour and consisted of a 20 minute speil from the interviewers about Virgin, then we did the 'ole introduce yourself, then we were divided into two groups, we had to pick a couple of objects from the table and compose a song to advertise Virgin. Then we were allowed to ask any questions we had!!!
No one checked my certification, (I put copies in my resume though) and other than answering any questions I had, I never got the chance to talk personally to the interviewers which i was a bit disappointed about.
But oh well, I'm just waitng for QF or Australian Airlines!!
No one checked my certification, (I put copies in my resume though) and other than answering any questions I had, I never got the chance to talk personally to the interviewers which i was a bit disappointed about.
But oh well, I'm just waitng for QF or Australian Airlines!!
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From: Melbourne
Thanks smile, mine was very similar, we had the info on virgin, but we didn't introduce ourselves, we split up into two groups and had to do the song, and then we were in pairs and had to find another use for a particular item and they just watched that. Then that was it. There were heaps of ansett girls in our group what about u? Did they let u know how long u were to wait before u heard anything? They told us 2-3 weeks!!!
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Dreams, they told us to wait 2-3 weeks before we heard from them also, but my interview was on the Thursday and my letter was dated the next Monday. Yeah and there were a few ex-Ansett, out of the ones that I swapped phone no's with none were offered a second interview!! 
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From: Melbourne
hey smile, Its a bit weird that there not even accepting ansett girls, don't ya think???? Did the other girls get there letters the same day u did. I had mine on tue gone and haven't heard anything yet..but u never know do ya? Have u had any interviews with any other airline..my qantas ones were so different to Vb ones. They were total opposite... Do u know any one that has got further with the Vb interviews. Have you applied to Emirates?? I know a girl that has gone to emirates after the ansett thing and she misses home but loves it!!!
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From: Australia
where were you all when Mr Seymour was doing the same thing when he recruitted for his NJS girls? And why is it that we dont hear alot about the fact that it was only until app.15 months ago NJS recruitted their first male F/a?? Are we all frightened to admitt the truth, VB crew some of experience, the rest want a start in the industry as did those before did them at NJS before they saw the oppertunity else where.
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From: Australia
Smile, hang in there - probably better off not getting into Virgin Blue anyway. Keep bugging EK - you'll get there, persistence and all that. Am not impressed with Virgin Blue. Didn't make the cut after first interview but got a phone call a few weeks later asking me to go for a THIRD interview. Honest little me says well that's interesting since I never had a SECOND interview. After being put on hold for about 15 minutes (no exaggeration) am told I am being considered for a ground position when I specifically ticked "no" in the box on the form asking if I wanted to be considered for ground crew jobs. No apology, no explanation just a very abrupt clueless staffer on the other end of the line. Very unprofessional. Bring back Impulse! 
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From: Sydney AUSTRALIA
KEM....LOL when I read your message...maybe you were so good at interview 1 that you were instantly progressed to interview 3!!!!! The mind really does bogell huh????Honestly....you have to laugh huh?
BISCKET CHUCKER....Is this true that VB are recruiting again on the 30th? Where did you hear this. I have applied through staff cv, but havent heard a thing...I cant understand why. I thought my application was pretty cool, other airlines have accepted it.
BISCKET CHUCKER....Is this true that VB are recruiting again on the 30th? Where did you hear this. I have applied through staff cv, but havent heard a thing...I cant understand why. I thought my application was pretty cool, other airlines have accepted it.
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HI Biscuit Chucker, we haven't spoken in a while, how are you going? It's probably true that VB are recruiting again on the 30th. In fact I think that they are always recruiting! Everytime I log onto cabincrew.cv they are doing another search for applications--- I would love to know what their HR expenditure is!!!!
Dreams.... any news on your application. Maybe the fact that they have taken so long to get back to you is a good sign!!!
Cloud nine..... what special thing did you do to your resume on cabin crew.cv to make all the airlines love it?
Dreams.... any news on your application. Maybe the fact that they have taken so long to get back to you is a good sign!!!
Cloud nine..... what special thing did you do to your resume on cabin crew.cv to make all the airlines love it?
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From: Sydney AUSTRALIA
SMILE....I have yet to work out a special formular on my staff cv application. ( when I do I will fill u in..lol)I meant all the other airlines have me on file with the same CV ie Emirates,AZ ect. So far I have only applied to 1 airline on staff cv and that is VB. And still no contact....cant work it out??? It is making me a bit worried hearing that basically everyone else in Australia has been to at least 1 VB interview...cept little old me!!!!
If this is true that they are again recruiting on the 30th, they dont have long to contact me!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think the starting wage is only $26,000 for VB. If I ever do get in, I will be taking a MAJOR paycut, and have to change my living and lifestyle in a massive way!!I will do it, but sometimes wonder if I should just hang out a bit longer and wait for QA or Emirates. I have inside info on QA that as of Jan 2001 they are putting 2 new aircraft in the air every month untill there is 15 new planes in the sky. They are mainly focusing on domestic next year. Im hoping they will recruit early next year again.
DREAMS....cant wait to hear how you went with VB, hopefully good news...fingers crossed for you. PS...I am milo747 on the other forum! Just changed my screen name, still the same old desperate wanna be!!!!LOL
If this is true that they are again recruiting on the 30th, they dont have long to contact me!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think the starting wage is only $26,000 for VB. If I ever do get in, I will be taking a MAJOR paycut, and have to change my living and lifestyle in a massive way!!I will do it, but sometimes wonder if I should just hang out a bit longer and wait for QA or Emirates. I have inside info on QA that as of Jan 2001 they are putting 2 new aircraft in the air every month untill there is 15 new planes in the sky. They are mainly focusing on domestic next year. Im hoping they will recruit early next year again.
DREAMS....cant wait to hear how you went with VB, hopefully good news...fingers crossed for you. PS...I am milo747 on the other forum! Just changed my screen name, still the same old desperate wanna be!!!!LOL
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From: Sydney
Yes... its true, Virgin Blue are interviewing on the 30th, my friend has his interview on that day. He applied for Virgin on the CV webpage on 21/09/2001.
Good Luck Maurice!!! and for whoever else that has an interview from this site... goodluck to you all!!
Good Luck Maurice!!! and for whoever else that has an interview from this site... goodluck to you all!!
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From: Brisbane
Cloud Nine... when did you put your application into VB. Try updating it and resending it to them, maybe it might be showing up as too old on thier files.
And as far as money issues with them... we were told at our interview that $24000 or $26000 (can't remember which one) is the starting pay with them but it is only for whilst you are trainig. Then when you are in the air you go up to about $36000 plus extras for o/nighters etc. Which isn't too bad. I'm guessing this is the pay structure that QF will take on for Australian Airlines?!?!?!
And as far as money issues with them... we were told at our interview that $24000 or $26000 (can't remember which one) is the starting pay with them but it is only for whilst you are trainig. Then when you are in the air you go up to about $36000 plus extras for o/nighters etc. Which isn't too bad. I'm guessing this is the pay structure that QF will take on for Australian Airlines?!?!?!
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From: Ozmate
I am assuming you are all referring to recruitment for VB on the 30th of this month in " SYDNEY " ?? .......Smile - looks like you and I are counted out of this one !
Who here, who has applied through cabin crew staff cv has added their photo to the website? Just wondering if this has had any difference ? My friend who had an interview for cabin crew some weeks ago didn't have his photo on the site. I do have my photo on there and much more relevant skills for the position and wasnt invited, still not sure how that works? Anyway, he wasn't selected for a 2nd interview and now they keep calling him up every week asking him to attend another interview for different positions with VB which he doesn't want nor did he ask to be considered for ! go figure !
And yes QF are adding new a/c next year, still don't know if it's going to be the 738's or the A320's.....I received word 2 days ago that 2 new QF f/a schools are currently taking place at this very moment. ( most ex ansett ) ......you care to confirm biccy chucker ?
Hang in there guys, it's coming soon....we'll get there
Who here, who has applied through cabin crew staff cv has added their photo to the website? Just wondering if this has had any difference ? My friend who had an interview for cabin crew some weeks ago didn't have his photo on the site. I do have my photo on there and much more relevant skills for the position and wasnt invited, still not sure how that works? Anyway, he wasn't selected for a 2nd interview and now they keep calling him up every week asking him to attend another interview for different positions with VB which he doesn't want nor did he ask to be considered for ! go figure !
And yes QF are adding new a/c next year, still don't know if it's going to be the 738's or the A320's.....I received word 2 days ago that 2 new QF f/a schools are currently taking place at this very moment. ( most ex ansett ) ......you care to confirm biccy chucker ?
Hang in there guys, it's coming soon....we'll get there
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From: Melbourne
Hey guys..well i hope everyone goes well with there interviews, still waiting i hope they haven't forgot me..i wonder why they take so long to get back to people?
I applied on staff Cv and didn't have a photo and got a interview...i'm pretty sure they did interviews in Brisbane then Melb and now i think its Syd.
I applied on staff Cv and didn't have a photo and got a interview...i'm pretty sure they did interviews in Brisbane then Melb and now i think its Syd.
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From: Sydney AUSTRALIA
Hi all,
All this talk of VB interviews!!! Sheisk!!! I had to call them to see what was the go!!! I rang them this morning, but was only "allowed" (???) to talk with reception. Anyway she said that in the next couple of weeks VB are recruiting fron SYD, for Brizzie based F/A. She said we will be contacted if CV is suitable. I reapplied about 2 weeks ago through staff cv. STILL NOTHING!!!!!! Honestly I cant understand why???? This is so frustrating for me. WHY DONT THEY LIKE MY CV??????? Agghhhhhhhh...."not happy jan!!!!!"
All this talk of VB interviews!!! Sheisk!!! I had to call them to see what was the go!!! I rang them this morning, but was only "allowed" (???) to talk with reception. Anyway she said that in the next couple of weeks VB are recruiting fron SYD, for Brizzie based F/A. She said we will be contacted if CV is suitable. I reapplied about 2 weeks ago through staff cv. STILL NOTHING!!!!!! Honestly I cant understand why???? This is so frustrating for me. WHY DONT THEY LIKE MY CV??????? Agghhhhhhhh...."not happy jan!!!!!"
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From: Sydney
Cabin Boy, you are correct about the current training school that is happening as i am typing this. Though the majority of applicants are ex Flight Force (Ansett) who applied back in March and midyear!
Alot of my ex FF friends are in that school, unfortunately for them, they will be based in Melb. I'd settle for any base!
Also... i am not to sure if anybody could answer this for me, but here goes... back in March i attended the Qantas walk in interviews, i ended up getting through all 3 stages. Eventually they contacted my referees, (who gave me a huge rap) as well as having no problems with my Medical or security check, then to be issued with a letter 4 months later that i was unsuccessful at this occasion. I was pretty heart broken when i recieved that letter, but having said all that... it makes me even more determined for my next opportunity with QF!!!
Just wondering if anyone else has been in that situation, would love to hear your story!!!
Also... good luck everyone who is attending the up and coming VirginBlue interviews!!
Alot of my ex FF friends are in that school, unfortunately for them, they will be based in Melb. I'd settle for any base!
Also... i am not to sure if anybody could answer this for me, but here goes... back in March i attended the Qantas walk in interviews, i ended up getting through all 3 stages. Eventually they contacted my referees, (who gave me a huge rap) as well as having no problems with my Medical or security check, then to be issued with a letter 4 months later that i was unsuccessful at this occasion. I was pretty heart broken when i recieved that letter, but having said all that... it makes me even more determined for my next opportunity with QF!!!
Just wondering if anyone else has been in that situation, would love to hear your story!!!
Also... good luck everyone who is attending the up and coming VirginBlue interviews!!
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From: Sydney AUSTRALIA
DOOHAN!!!!...I hear you matey! Welcome to the QA rejection boat!! I had my first ever F/A interview with QA in June. Tuff? No way, I was breezing it through,much to my suprise after every interview. I couldnt beleive my luck, and was glad that they could see I have what it takes. 3rd interview, didnt do anything different to interviews 1 & 2, but then was walked out and given "that letter". My heart, face EVERYTHING dropped right on the floor. Devastation hit hard. It was the most awful feeling. So I totally understand how u would have felt, to get to the very very final stage.I met a girl at the QA interview and the same thing had happened to her Yep, twice she had gone and got the medical/police report and then received the "thanks but no thanks letter". How can they wait 4 months to let you know. That is just plain cruel. It shouldnt be allowed huh??? Most annoying thing is we get no feedback. They just say apply in another 6 months. Well correct me if Im wrong, but hey Im still going to be the same person in 6 months, same background, same skills, same personality!!! And same state of health and police history if I eva get that far. I have put it down to, that it totally depends on what interviewer you have on the day. You may remind them of someone that they dislike, so how can they warm to you if this is the case. My third interviewers, were older,very large woman, and I often wonder if sometimes being a slim,young,attractive female may have gone against me just a tad. Who knows???? The mind bogals huh. I dont want to sound paranoid, but the minuete I met the woman that gave me the 3rd interview she stared right in my eyes, and it was not a warm friendly stare. I was their last interview before lunch,mind u they were running 2 hours behind. Who knows, were they a little on edge as they needed a break????Did the big gals just need some re-fueling???I dont want to sound bitter, or like a sore looser, but I honestly believe, I didnt get a fair go. But hey, what can u do cept walk out with your head held high and keep trying.Its all part of the learning process.