CX interview
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From: Montana
CX interview
Hi all:
I have a video interview with CX for a First Officer position, was wondering if anyone has advice for that and the rest of the other interview stages. Current B737 Captain (applied as an FO) with more than 3500TT. I've been updating for seven years, so I'm glad they offered. Thanks for the replies.
I have a video interview with CX for a First Officer position, was wondering if anyone has advice for that and the rest of the other interview stages. Current B737 Captain (applied as an FO) with more than 3500TT. I've been updating for seven years, so I'm glad they offered. Thanks for the replies.
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I'd start by reading a few threads here.
My personal advice -- unless you are looking for interview experience and a free trip to Hong Kong knowing now what I didn't know then I'd stay as far away as humanly possible.
Just my two cents worth.
If you ARE in the US and have a job there stay in the US.
My personal advice -- unless you are looking for interview experience and a free trip to Hong Kong knowing now what I didn't know then I'd stay as far away as humanly possible.
Just my two cents worth.
If you ARE in the US and have a job there stay in the US.
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Looking at his previous posts it looks like he doesn’t have a degree and therefore can’t get into any of the majors in the US.
Cathay to the rescue (again)
Cathay to the rescue (again)
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This is just an attempt by someone to winde up everyone one on here. If they had been applying for 6 years they wouldn’t be asking that kind of question on here and actually expecting constructive advice.
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Dear JSFBoat.
Just be open, be honest and don’t be a dick. That last one is the most important!
Hope that helps?
If you would like more info, could you answer a few questions first? Kind of a quid pro quo, ... but these may well be things you are asked at an interview.
Why do you want to join Cathay? Remember I said to be honest.
Are you single or married? Any kids? Do you know how much educating your kids will cost?
If you are married, what does your partner think of moving to Hong Kong?
Do you expect your salary to keep up with inflation?
What standard of living do you expect?
In a downturn, can you live on 70% of your salary? Do you know why I ask that question?
How long do you think it will be before you attempt Command?
Have you been to Hong Kong before? Have you looked into accommodation costs and standards? Do you hope to buy a property in Hong Kong?
Do you know what basic food items cost in Hong Kong?
Do you expect to save money for retirement?
What other options do you have?
I know it will take you a while to answer those questions, but before I invest my time in helping you, perhaps you will be kind enough to tell me what you already know.
Sound fair?
Just be open, be honest and don’t be a dick. That last one is the most important!
Hope that helps?
If you would like more info, could you answer a few questions first? Kind of a quid pro quo, ... but these may well be things you are asked at an interview.
Why do you want to join Cathay? Remember I said to be honest.
Are you single or married? Any kids? Do you know how much educating your kids will cost?
If you are married, what does your partner think of moving to Hong Kong?
Do you expect your salary to keep up with inflation?
What standard of living do you expect?
In a downturn, can you live on 70% of your salary? Do you know why I ask that question?
How long do you think it will be before you attempt Command?
Have you been to Hong Kong before? Have you looked into accommodation costs and standards? Do you hope to buy a property in Hong Kong?
Do you know what basic food items cost in Hong Kong?
Do you expect to save money for retirement?
What other options do you have?
I know it will take you a while to answer those questions, but before I invest my time in helping you, perhaps you will be kind enough to tell me what you already know.
Sound fair?
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Updating 7 years......i think it means they werent interested or you were only interetsed in coming direct fo....seems you will have missed the boat on that one considering the contract they will offer you is a piece of crap....take the hint go elsewhere with your captain hours.
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Current B737 Captain (applied as an FO) with more than 3500TT.
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Group?
Can you even apply to be a CX FO now? I understood that under PoS 18 you now apply to the “Group” and can end up with or be shifted between any of the group airlines. Quite how this will work I don’t know as we still don’t have a common seniority list; I would bet that is coming soon though.
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Keep in mind, the interview is a two way street. You are interviewing them as much as they are interviewing you.
With that said, perhaps you could come up with a few questions to ask them when the time comes.
Suggestions anyone?
Ill get some popcorn
With that said, perhaps you could come up with a few questions to ask them when the time comes.
Suggestions anyone?
Ill get some popcorn
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Can you even apply to be a CX FO now? I understood that under PoS 18 you now apply to the “Group” and can end up with or be shifted between any of the group airlines. Quite how this will work I don’t know as we still don’t have a common seniority list; I would bet that is coming soon though.
CX SO
CX FO
KA FO
interestingly the requirements for a DEFO at KA are higher than at cx!
A merger of current seniority lists for those of us already here and in the system has been ruled out, but it is understood that the possibility of a Y list for all new joiners from a date some time in the future is being explored. It might allow some operational flexibility particularly in exposing those less experienced to some window seat time during the Second Officer years!
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From: Montana
To those of you that gave interview insight, I appreciate it. The rest of you, not sure what the problem is, I was just asking about the interview, not to critique me as a person. One person replied about me being desperate because I don't have my degree, well I have finished my degree earlier this year. I applied to CX a year before I went to upgrade, and was surprised to hear from them and am curious about them. That's all.
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From: up here, everyone looks like ants!
CX has become dysfunctional in every way.
Swire (the principal shareholder) has a "management contract" (forced, not voluntary) in which they use CX and CX Dragon as a training ground for their management hopefuls.
The consequence is a never-ending carousel of apprentices whose mandate during their (mis)management tenure is to reduce costs and increase profits.
Their oblivious attitude and single mindedness of purpose has destroyed the company, alienated their clientele and decimated employee morale.
The responses you see here are the cries of a wounded, struggling pilot group who see this once great company on it's knees and heading to sure oblivion.
Don't be a fool. Stay away.
You will writing on this BB in a just a few years imploring your colleagues to run for the hills.
Swire (the principal shareholder) has a "management contract" (forced, not voluntary) in which they use CX and CX Dragon as a training ground for their management hopefuls.
The consequence is a never-ending carousel of apprentices whose mandate during their (mis)management tenure is to reduce costs and increase profits.
Their oblivious attitude and single mindedness of purpose has destroyed the company, alienated their clientele and decimated employee morale.
The responses you see here are the cries of a wounded, struggling pilot group who see this once great company on it's knees and heading to sure oblivion.
Don't be a fool. Stay away.
You will writing on this BB in a just a few years imploring your colleagues to run for the hills.