For those that have had their virgin interviews recently, could someone kindly tell us what kind of things were involved in the group exercises and what kinds of questions were asked in the 2:1 interviews?
Thanks :ok: :)

Virgin Atlantic Wings
 

I was wondering if anyone had any information on the wings ceremony once training is complete? I hear this is quite fun but i have no idea what exactly happens.

Hi,
I'm sure I read somewhere that you have to put on some kind of show but not 100% sure!! :uhoh:

Interview
 

Hi Helly how did it go on Friday???????? Hope it all went well for you!!
Any tips at all?? ;)

Well i can tell you what happened in my friends ceremony, but it was a year ago!!

There was some kind of show-the whole training group did a little song and dance together about virgin/their training etc (from what i recall she said it was fun, not scarey even if you arent into that kinda thing!) then all the newbies were seated in a row in front of the 'audience' and names called out to go and collect their wings/certificates one by one and have photos taken with the people handing them out (sorry dont know who they were! some kind of crew managment or something). then following this i think it was just champagne all round, lots of photos and mingling! All in all she said it was a brilliant night, she felt really proud and had a fabulous time!

like I said it was a while ago so it could have changed but not many other people have been forth coming with info so i hope this helps!

Virgins New Uniform???Vivienne Westwood???
 

Hi Everyone Just wanted to know if anyone had any info on Virgins new uniform? My friend who is currently employed with Virgin told me not to get to attatched to my uniform when i start in December as there is a new one coming out in 2007? She also told me it was going to be designed by Vivienne Westwood! With the red shoes making a come back and also hats! Sounds great to me but is this correct? id love to know if anyone has any more info??? Thanks xx:)

wouldnt that be excellent if this happened, id feel damn posh. i like the uniform anyway but a new one is always good, and vivienne westwood? who can complain??!!!1

Be afraid... be very afraid!
 

hahahahaha i change my statement to " oh dear". Maybe the uniform isnt going to be that great hahahaha.

Oh MY God Thats Awful!!! Now im praying the uniform doesnt change!!!!! Even if it means not wearing red shoes!!! :bored:

How was friday
 

Hey guys was at Marriott hotel at LHR, saw the virgin crew have there bash and saw a man wear a red dress, was that the dresscode for the guys at the party :D ;)

you guys made alot of nose, i wanted to gate crash it but := .

j

was this a wings bash do you no?

After sending off your virgin application, does anybody know how long it takes to get a reply from virgin to know if you have been offered an interview or not?

i sent my application off on the wednesday and recieved my interview date in the post on the saturday. i was lucky as they had tons of application forms at this point.

Thanks Tonix2003 and congrats!!! :) :ok:

and how long after you recieved the letter was your interview??:)

I think it was about 6 weeks or maybe a tiny bit more later that i had my interview date. Mind you i had to change it twice anyway as couldnt get the time off. It well in advance anyway.

To All That Have Interviews
 

HI ALL
HAD MY INTERVIEW ON FRI 20TH ! UNFORTUNATLEY DID NOT PASS MATHS/ENGLISH TESTS :{ BUT HOPEFULLY I CAN HELP EVERY ONE WHO HAS INTERVIEWS :)
I TRAVELLED DOWN FROM NEWCASTLE THE NIGHT BEFORE AND STAYED IN PREMIER INN ! MY INTERVIEW WAS AT 9.30.
THERE WAS 12 OF US ALL TOGETHER. WE ALL WENT INTO THE INTERVIEW ROOM WHERE THE ASSESORS INTRODUCED THEMSELVES ! ALL VERY NICE I MUST SAY! THEN WE HAD TO DO AN INTRODUCTION A LITTLE ABOUT OURSELVES WHAT WE ARE DOING AT MOMENT ETC ! THAT WAS ALL REALLY RELAXING SO YOU,S HAVE NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT ON THAT ONE :)
THEN AFTER THAT WE WERE ALL GIVEN FLASHCARDS WHICH HAD STATEMENTS ABOUT VIRGIN ! WE HAD TO READ THEM OUT TO EACH OTHER THIS WAS ALSO REALY OK :)
THEN WE WERE PUT INTO TWO GROUPS WHERE WE HAD TO SORT OUT BETWEEN US WHAT WE THOUGHT WOULD BE IMPORTANT TO VIRGIN CUSTS ! I.E VALUE FOR MONEY ! EASY CHECK IN ! THIS WAS ALSO FINE FOR ME :)
AFTER THIS WE HAD A LITTLE BREAK 5MINS WENT BACK INTO ROOM FOR MATHS/ENGLISH TESTS ! YOU HAD TO ANSWER 10 QUESTIONS IT WAS ALL TO DO WITH FLIGHT TIMES ! HOW MUCH HAVE I SPENT ! HOW MUCH CHANGE ! THEY ARE NOT HARD AT ALL SO DO NOT LET ME PUT YOU OF BUT WHEN I KNOW I AM BEING TIMED I GO TO PIECES ! THEY TOOK THE TEST OF US AND I THOUGHT WE MIGHT HAVE ANOTHER LITTLE BREAK TO CALM DOWN BUT NO WE HAD TO READ A STORY ABOUT A NERVOUS FLYER MRS MARSHALL ! READ THE STORY FOR 2MINS THEN ANSWER 15 QUESTIONS ON THIS !AGAIN NOT HAR AT ALL BUT I WAS STILL THINKING ABOUT THE MATHS TEST:confused:
ANYWAY I KNEW I HAD FAILED AT THIS POINT ! AGAIN THIS IS JUST ME BRILL AT TEAM WORK STANDING UP AND TALKING IN FRONT OF EVERYONE BUT WENT IT COMES TO BEING TIMED I AM NOT GOOD:O

HOPE THIS HELPS A LITTLE ! WISH I COULD HAVE BEEN LUCLY ENOUGH TO GET THROUGH TO NEXT ROUND AND HAVE MORE TO TELL YOUS !
GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL !

re-applying
 

:confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: I'm confused cos I got told that if you don't get through any part of the interview or application process that its always 6 months before putting in a new app. Does this mean that even if you don't get invited to an interview its 3 months then you can re-apply? Has anyone ever tried this or do they hold your information on record?:confused:

No that was a ground staff event - a thank you from Virgin for the crap the staff put up with over the summer and how brilliant everyone was

HIV?
 

Hi! I hope someone can help... does the UK carriers make test for HIV as part of their process to select candidates. I'm planning to apply for Virgin and I would like to know in advance.

Thanks for any help!

Interview
 

Ahh Helly i'm so sorry that you didn't get the job, but never mind at least you can re-apply and you know what to expect next time.
I fly from Newcastle on Monday but havn't booked my hotel yet. Can you walk from the Premier Inn to the South Terminal?

I am nervous too about these tests,as you say it's a different story when your being timed!! How long did you get to answer them??

VSparkle

Helly, sorry to hear that, I was in the exact same position as you back in July.
I agree the maths test wasn't hard I just fell apart and panicked and stupidly focussed on one of the questions for ages and wasted time. :ugh:
I was told by the accessors though that I could reapply in 3 months as I did not pass the maths test which I can do now, yay! did they also say that to you?? :O
Fingers crossed for second time!
xx

I have my interview next week and need some advice!!!!!!! PLEASE!!!!
 

Hi ya glamour girl,

This Kiricanan, and saw that you are working for virgin as an inflight beauty therapist. I was wondering you give me some advice and some help on the interview. I have my interview on the 31tst oct, which i am totally nervous about.:eek: I was wondering if you could help me on the interview process. Especially the questions they ask you on the one to one with the assessors. This would be a great help if you could reply to me either on this or my e-mail [email protected].

Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!
hear from you soon

kiricanan
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Im not an inflight beauty therapist but crew, sorry dont know about there interview, but the very best of look xxx

re hotel /airport
 

Hi vsparkle !

When i got into gatwick on the thurs night it was about 8.45 ! i had not got a clue where i was going.I collected my bag as had to put that in hold with having cosmetics in.I went straight to get a taxi to premier inn but when i got to taxi rank they advised it was best to get shuttle bus what takes you direct to hotel the bus number is G2 and they run every 20mins you will pay 2.50 its not very far you could walk but i did not fell safe in dark ! the hotel was ok just what i needed for one night ! it was 60 pound per night ! ! thought if i leave the hotel for about 8am i could have a coffee in airport. there is shuttle bus at 8.10am that will drop you of at north terminal ! when you get in airport it is ok well sign posted to south termnal !

When are you going down ? let me know how it goes !
You will be fine x

i have my interview on the 31st oct aswell!!!!
 

hi vsparkle
 

i have my interview on the same day. where abouts are you staying?
kiricanan
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hi helly,
im really sorry to hear that you didn't pass the tests, but a massive pat on the back for getting that far.
i was wondering if you could help with the questions they ask you in the 2:1 interview, that is what im most worried about. This would be a great help :ok:
hear from you soon
kiricanan
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re 2to1 intervew
 

HI all !

the gave us little hint on questions ! so i am most sure it going be relate to things like?

example of excellent cust service ?
good example of team work ?
why should they pick you over others ?
how you will deal with being away from home ?
whats your weakneses ?
have you ever lost your temper ?

dont hold me on this mind ? but i am sure they will be similar to this ?

I am of on hols for one wk ! let me know hows yous all get on :)

Interview
 

Hey guys,

I have an interview on Friday the 3rd of Nov, :bored: am soooo nervous :bored:, all the information on here has been great tho, thanx to all.

Just a couple of quick questions if anyone out there can help???
I have been told that not being blonde may reduce my chances of doing well, i know this is probably not true but please let me know of any of you who arent blonde and do work as cabin crew, i know it sounds stupid but i would feel alot more comfortable hearing from you.

Another thing is the length of time that is given for the tests, 4 mins, 10 mins AAAAARGH i dont know!!

Thank Loads

C H

I don't think not being blonde haired will reduce your chances!
I flew to dubai last month with virgin and on both flights there were female cabin crew who had black...brown hair also half the crew were of indian origin who certainly didn't have blonde hair! :ok:

i have dark brown, almost black hair. they arnt worried about hair colour anymore.
xx

math's test!!!!!!!!!!!
 

hi guys,

i have an interveiw soon and i am really worried about the math's test because i am dyslexic and really struggle when it comes to timed test's, i know i could do it in "real life" but wonder if i can perform under test presure!?
is it worth telling them i am dyslexic or will it be seen as a disadvantage?

i would really apperciate any advice on this,

thanks C H x

Phewww
 

Thanks, i just needed to hear it from someone!!
Well, less than 24 hrs till im being interviewed.
Im V V V nervous and hope i do well.
:p :p :p
Wish me luck (thank you all for your advice and opinions)

C H