Eastern QFLink
 

Hi
Is anyone attending the Recruitment Assessment day in Sydney for Eastern Australian Airlines? It is on the 1st September.

Questions
 

As I'm currently preparing for the group interview and hopefully the second one later that day, can anyone anyone anyone enlighten me on what kind of questions will be asked. In both the group and the second interview. :confused:

Thanks

The group assessment will involve a few group activities, a tea break where the recruiters will ask you some questions about your lifestyle and you are advised to ask them some questions about the role etc and then a written problem solving test which basically tries to work out how you would go working on your own.

Qantaslink interviews are hard to predict and from what ive seen of the people that have been successful its hard to predict what they want.

Good Luck.

I mist say though getting this sort of advice could hinder you at the interview, in my opinion its better to go into things not expecting certain things because you act more natural, and thats what they are after.

Interesting indeed!

My friend has been invited to the session on the 1st Sept.

I've heard from a friend of mine that they've introduced a personality test as well. Probably to try and weed out a few of the 'odd balls' that plague assessment centres every now and then.

Sebby: Do you work there? What are some of the things that they look for? :)

I dont work there, no. I have been through the recruitment process however.

They look for maturity in people and people that can work well on their own without feeling or seeming isolated. My friends really enjoy their time at Link, but itsnot like yor average flying job!

Sebby, what do you mean when you say it's not your average flying job?
And thank you for your advice by the way :ok:

And I hate those personality tests :ugh:

How many people are at the group assessment day, is it like a huge cattle call??

Hmm.. I think at mine there was about 20 people, but i also knew there was another group going through the next day.

By not your average flying job I mean - yes you get overngihts but you are on your own, you work alone a lot, you do all the PAs, all the paperwork, all the communication with the flight deck, any problems that arise in the cabin are up to you etc etc... its hardly a "team" job so steer away from making comments about you and teamwork etc.

The personality test is really just to judge your character in the even that you work alone.

When they give you the introduction to the job they will expalin all of this to you.

Good Luck :)

Hey Fingers Crossed,

As a member of cabin crew with QFlink, I cant emphasise the importance of "TEAMWORK" during the interview process. Even though at times you will fly solo, you are still working as part of a small team with your flightdeck crew. Also the majority of flying on your monthly roster especially at the SYD base is multi crew flying, meaning two cabin crew.

A fantastic job and great time to be joining especially with major expansion for QFlink in the future.

Goodluck.

Thankx heaps Melbro :) . How long have you been with QFLink for. Glad to hear someone who's loving it.

I'm really starting to stress about the group interview thingy. :eek:

What to wear, hair, waxing, nails, bags, shoes, honestly what a production, I don't think that I put this much effort in when I got married. ;)

Hi there

I am also attending the recruitment day in SYD on the 1st of September!

Can't wait :)

Right on MELBRO
 

Teamwork is definitely part of the job at Eastern. Don't think that because you are the only flight attendant (or 1 of 2) in the cabin mislead you into thinking you don't have to be a team player. In addition to dealing with pilots, you are also part of the larger team on the ground. Not to mention the fact that it takes teamwork with your passengers when you call upon them for assistance.

Does anyone else find it odd that EAA are recruiting again? Weren't the last interviews in March this year?

From what I know a there were a few QFLinkers that went to Jet*.

Oh I see :)

Well that makes sense then..

I've actually heard that QFLink is expanding! Dixon made comment about it in the papers recently and the annual results showed that QFLink is doing really well.

Who knows, maybe there's more to this recruitment session than everyone thinks! :)

Does anyone know how many people actually get selected, as far as I know there is the group interview, then if lucky enough there is a panel interview
then if selected there is medical. With EAA is it usually a big intake or just a few? :confused: :sad:

I think they will be recruiting a few people for SYD fairly soon. There's a couple of people who have left, been asked to leave and who are choosing to go to JQ. *cringes* :eek:

I think you'll go on to Active Hold but I don't think it'll take that long before you get an opportunity in a SYD position. Why don't you ask the question on the day?

Thanks CrashAxe don't worry I'll definitely ask! OH another annoying question but I've been reading a few other posts and was wondering what actually goes on at a medical:confused: Do all airlines have the same protocol when it comes to the medical and do the do them all in one day.

Too many questions I have :ugh:

Hi CrashAxe, what do you mean by 'asked to leave?' - Do you mean that instead of sacking them the company have given them the opportunity to get in first? That happened to someone else I knew years ago. How is the morale there?
Fingers crossed - good luck and take on board all the advice given. The medical is through the same group. Eye test, hearing, lung function, touch your toes, balance stuff, blood and urine testing. The medical form you fill out before and you take on the day - states that you are obliged to mention all operations, scars etc etc. You may need to have some shots as well. My doctor told me on the day I was through, pending the other results of course. Good luck

Galley Girl,

I think so. The rumour is that for a couple, it was a "mutual decision" ;)

What happened to your friend? Generally people don't get sacked unless they've done the wrong thing.

Not sure re. morale - have a friend who works there and she's enjoying it. Apparently they're putting on a few more staff in late September so that's always a good sign.:)

Good luck Fingers Crossed - let us know how the day goes!

Hi CrashAxe, she wasn't a close friend but she did have a LOT of trouble handling the early starts and kept missing flights, she also failed a check and had to undergo re-training for a bit. She didn't do well with study either. It just wasn't for her.

Hi did anyone else get a call back for the 15th of September? I was having trouble hearing the phone call but I got the time right.

How did everyone else go?

Ohh... I heard it was r e a l l y competitive today.

Best of luck... Don't be suprised if you didn't get in. It's a tough process.

I had the second interview yesterday afternoon........ I was so buggered though had to wait around for hours.. Lets see. CrashAxe were you there :confused:

It sure was tough competition yesterday..There were some massive personalities at my table.

Fingers crossed can I ask what happened in the next interview? Was it focusing on customer service?

It was a strange interview, a bit of casual chatting, a bit of info on salary etc, then some hard questions, then back to chatting, totally not what I expected though. :eek:

I was on a table with some big personalities also, will be interesting to see if the big ones get another interview. I thought i was a bit subdued, was actually quite surprised I found it a bit intimidating to be honest.

CrashAxe you're right it is a very tough process :ok:

I was SO surprised at getting a call! I hardly got a word in :)

Am looking forward to the next interview.

Fingers Crossed / PinkMonae:

Who interviewed you? My friend was there and told me that there were two separate teams - the guy (G) and the girl with long blond hair (K) and then another guy (J) with a girl with brown curly hair (B)?

Hopefully you'll have done OK through the interview. Did they say when you find out?

My interview is on the 15th and J will be interviewing me.. He seems like a really nice guy and I'm looking forward to it!

I was interviewed by G and K. They were both really nice and laid back which kept me at ease. I think they said that I'd get an email within the week, I can't really remember as I was so fatigued, drained and nervous. All the best for you interview Pinklemonae :ok:

:O I have heard that they may need someone in Mildura for a six month posting.
But with the expansion they may be on for longer.

Cheers and good luck

Does anyone know if many got a second interview? After I got my call I didn't hang around. And also was there another assessment day.

Hmmm Good question. Yeah, I'd love to know how many make it through.


Mouse: Mildura eh? That sounds like fun. Hey, does anyone know anyone who works in Mildura? Can anyone comment on what it's like?

It's hard to know what they're looking for, I know that in the past they have knocked back working flight attendants from other airlines. I would think that would be an asset to the company :ooh: . I remember looking critically (sizing up my competion ;) )around the room in the group interview and I would've personally picked well over half of the people there. I really think it would've been hard to pick. Who knows how they did :confused: Luckily I was picked for the second interview and now the wait :hmm:

I felt exactly the same way. There was loads of very good candidates :)

I know what you mean!!! During the break I was talking to a woman who was so calm and elegant, she was so nice, I told her I was nervous and she gave me some great tips on how to stay calm. I remember thinking that if I were in a situation I would want her on the plane with me :O Anyway I saw her leave as I went in for my interview so I know that she got through the group.

How many people are on the panel? Just wondering :)

CrashAxe, you asked about Mildura. I'm not based there so can't comment on the lifestyle, but the roster is very limited. Mainly day flying with one early and one late shift.
I doubt though whether a Mildura position would be offered to a Sydney applicant as almost all of the non locals hired previously didn't last long: they were too desperate to move back to their home towns to give it a fair go.

PinkLemonae,

I think there's 3 people on the panel. Good luck! :)

Thank you CrashAxe :)

I like knowing what to expect.