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Originally Posted by sq_boy
Hey Guys,
I am new to this forum and find that the threads are really informative. I am invited for an interview on the 20th April 2006. Any guys here have the same time slot? We can discuss and share tips. Gd luck to the rest of the guys who will be attending the interview.
I am new to this forum and find that the threads are really informative. I am invited for an interview on the 20th April 2006. Any guys here have the same time slot? We can discuss and share tips. Gd luck to the rest of the guys who will be attending the interview.
May I ask when did you submit your application?
I applied as well...
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Originally Posted by GenX
Hi sq_boy,
May I ask when did you submit your application?
I applied as well...
May I ask when did you submit your application?
I applied as well...
In fact, I applied twice this year. Once is on mid Jan and the other was the most recent ad on late Mar. I believe the invite is based on the Jan application. Keep waiting and you might get a pleasant surprise.
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Originally Posted by NinerVictor
Passion,
Yes it does seem that SIA is no longer as strict with the pure science requirement as they used to be. You should submit your CV, cover letter as well as the completed application form from SIA's website. The instructions on the application form are very straight forward, eg labelling 'Cadet Pilot' on the envelope. Please do some research on your own regarding such matters, and update yourself constantly as the application process 3 years down the road may be very different from the way it is today.
Regards
9V
Yes it does seem that SIA is no longer as strict with the pure science requirement as they used to be. You should submit your CV, cover letter as well as the completed application form from SIA's website. The instructions on the application form are very straight forward, eg labelling 'Cadet Pilot' on the envelope. Please do some research on your own regarding such matters, and update yourself constantly as the application process 3 years down the road may be very different from the way it is today.
Regards
9V
..but shd we still send in our own CV & cover letter together with the application form from the web? cos the application form didnt state that we need to send in our CV..on top of that the application form has already asked alot of questions which is equivalent to a CV..pls enlighten me..Another thing is that, do i need to go for my own medical check-up and submit together with the application form if i'm perfect eyesight..cos i read up the previous post that some of them have to produce their own medical if they went through Lasik..or jus pass all those interviews and wait for them to call up for medical check-up? Thanxx...
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Originally Posted by Passion
Thanx 9V for ur info ..but shd we still send in our own CV & cover letter together with the application form from the web? cos the application form didnt state that we need to send in our CV..on top of that the application form has already asked alot of questions which is equivalent to a CV..pls enlighten me..
Another thing is that, do i need to go for my own medical check-up and submit together with the application form if i'm perfect eyesight..cos i read up the previous post that some of them have to produce their own medical if they went through Lasik..or jus pass all those interviews and wait for them to call up for medical check-up? Thanxx...
..but shd we still send in our own CV & cover letter together with the application form from the web? cos the application form didnt state that we need to send in our CV..on top of that the application form has already asked alot of questions which is equivalent to a CV..pls enlighten me..Another thing is that, do i need to go for my own medical check-up and submit together with the application form if i'm perfect eyesight..cos i read up the previous post that some of them have to produce their own medical if they went through Lasik..or jus pass all those interviews and wait for them to call up for medical check-up? Thanxx...
A CV and cover letter is a must in every job application you send in. Its like a summary of yourself althought the cadet pilot form is thorough. You don't need to send in any medical tests or eye tests, just your application and relevant academic transcrip. Cheers!
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Passion,
Like what kucinghitam said, CV and cover letter are basic job application documents. Furthermore, CV and cover letter offer you the opportunity to 'market' yourself in aspects that are missing in the application form. A medical report is not required.
To apply, start preparing an excellent cover letter, CV, application form and with lots of luck, subsequent instructions (eg visual acuity test) will be given when you are notified for the 1st interview. Three years is alot of time to build up your resume and aviation knowledge. Make good use of that time.
Cheers.
9V
Like what kucinghitam said, CV and cover letter are basic job application documents. Furthermore, CV and cover letter offer you the opportunity to 'market' yourself in aspects that are missing in the application form. A medical report is not required.
To apply, start preparing an excellent cover letter, CV, application form and with lots of luck, subsequent instructions (eg visual acuity test) will be given when you are notified for the 1st interview. Three years is alot of time to build up your resume and aviation knowledge. Make good use of that time.
Cheers.
9V
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Originally Posted by sq_boy
Hey GenX,
In fact, I applied twice this year. Once is on mid Jan and the other was the most recent ad on late Mar. I believe the invite is based on the Jan application. Keep waiting and you might get a pleasant surprise.
In fact, I applied twice this year. Once is on mid Jan and the other was the most recent ad on late Mar. I believe the invite is based on the Jan application. Keep waiting and you might get a pleasant surprise.
Meanwhile, good luck for your interview!
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Originally Posted by NinerVictor
Passion,
Like what kucinghitam said, CV and cover letter are basic job application documents. Furthermore, CV and cover letter offer you the opportunity to 'market' yourself in aspects that are missing in the application form. A medical report is not required.
To apply, start preparing an excellent cover letter, CV, application form and with lots of luck, subsequent instructions (eg visual acuity test) will be given when you are notified for the 1st interview. Three years is alot of time to build up your resume and aviation knowledge. Make good use of that time.
Cheers.
9V
Like what kucinghitam said, CV and cover letter are basic job application documents. Furthermore, CV and cover letter offer you the opportunity to 'market' yourself in aspects that are missing in the application form. A medical report is not required.
To apply, start preparing an excellent cover letter, CV, application form and with lots of luck, subsequent instructions (eg visual acuity test) will be given when you are notified for the 1st interview. Three years is alot of time to build up your resume and aviation knowledge. Make good use of that time.
Cheers.
9V
Alrite..i think i have to start to prepare my resume liao..
and have to find out how to write a cover letter..keke..cos until nw i have nt written any resume b4..
(Cos my route has been planned by the Army..keke)Cheers to all..hope in 3 yrs time i will have the chance to post that im selected for the interviews
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Originally Posted by RoSs|gnoL
J**** said in May, but dunoe which part of May. Myself and 7 others just finished tea party yesterday.
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Ianlow -> I got thru the final interview but I gotta wait for SQ to check with immigration about some stuff first before i can go for the medical. So far 5 of us out of 8 made it thru the final interview(2 confirmed did not get in, the last guy we have no news). One of the instructors from SFC at YPJT was also in our group, he got in. Think you should be receiving contract very soon lah...dun worry...
Passion-> Tea party was alrite, ours was pretty informal according to one of the cadets incharge of us...Basically stood around, chatted with the panel, had a bit of coffee and light snacks. I sent application in on 21st Jan, received email for 2nd interview only 6 weeks later, final interview was Tues and Wed this week. Actually, after asking some of my friends, our interview was pretty easy compared to others, we weren't really 'bombarded' with questions and the interviewers were pretty pleasant, although you had be sharp coz they can trick you into a corner very easily. Must be careful of how you word your answers, don't leave anything hanging...We had 5 interviewers, 1 lady from HR, 3 Captains and 1 other guy who used to be a flight engineer and pilot but he's really senior and taught some of those on the panel before. Mostly it was only the captain in the centre asking the questions.
Passion-> Tea party was alrite, ours was pretty informal according to one of the cadets incharge of us...Basically stood around, chatted with the panel, had a bit of coffee and light snacks. I sent application in on 21st Jan, received email for 2nd interview only 6 weeks later, final interview was Tues and Wed this week. Actually, after asking some of my friends, our interview was pretty easy compared to others, we weren't really 'bombarded' with questions and the interviewers were pretty pleasant, although you had be sharp coz they can trick you into a corner very easily. Must be careful of how you word your answers, don't leave anything hanging...We had 5 interviewers, 1 lady from HR, 3 Captains and 1 other guy who used to be a flight engineer and pilot but he's really senior and taught some of those on the panel before. Mostly it was only the captain in the centre asking the questions.
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Hi IanLow, r u V*****t? this is T*** here...
RoSs|gnoL: congrats for getting thru!!!
i also went for my medical in mid march but has not heard from SIA as yet....
jus wondering so far how many of us got thru to medical from march till now... lets have a head count and i look forward to meeting up with u guys real soon.....
huh, wonder how many cadets do they take in every batch? anyone has any ideas?
shalom!
RoSs|gnoL: congrats for getting thru!!!
i also went for my medical in mid march but has not heard from SIA as yet.... jus wondering so far how many of us got thru to medical from march till now... lets have a head count and i look forward to meeting up with u guys real soon.....
huh, wonder how many cadets do they take in every batch? anyone has any ideas?shalom!
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Yuan_7-> 2 guys from my batch went for medical today. Mine is still pending, the other guy instructor at SFC so he still waiting to be released, then one more still under bond with SAF so he can only do medical next year. I think they normally take 20+ a batch but its probably 30+ now. I hope I'll be able to make it for the May course...I'll be meeting up with those that got thru the interviews on same day as me if you guys wana meet up as well...just PM me...
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Originally Posted by RoSs|gnoL
Yuan_7-> 2 guys from my batch went for medical today. Mine is still pending, the other guy instructor at SFC so he still waiting to be released, then one more still under bond with SAF so he can only do medical next year. I think they normally take 20+ a batch but its probably 30+ now. I hope I'll be able to make it for the May course...I'll be meeting up with those that got thru the interviews on same day as me if you guys wana meet up as well...just PM me...
So for example if a person has 1 or 2 yrs to finish his bond..will he be able to go for the interviews 1st and if he get selected, a place will be reserve for him to complete his current job??
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yuan_7....yup, this is v******.
RoSs|gnoL....for my batch, 4 of us made it thru the medical checkup (caas confirmed that all 4 of us have cleared our med.) and r currently waiting for SIA to call us.
RoSs|gnoL....for my batch, 4 of us made it thru the medical checkup (caas confirmed that all 4 of us have cleared our med.) and r currently waiting for SIA to call us.
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Passion-> Not too sure, actually the HR ppl said his case was quite lucky, think there was an oversight, but they close one eye lah..he already passed final interview, think he will serve his remaining bond then SIA will send him for medical lor...think his was just a one off case...
ianlow-> you guys wana meet up? I can get the guys from my batch, but it'll prob have to be next week coz a few wont be free.
ianlow-> you guys wana meet up? I can get the guys from my batch, but it'll prob have to be next week coz a few wont be free.