Change in Interview Process
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Change in Interview Process
Hi,
Just carefully checked the invitation email from CX and I appear to have been invited straight to the final interview - 2 days in HK with sim test etc.
As I (sadly) have no reason to think I have been favoured with a fast track to the final stage, does this mean that the first round interviews have been scrapped for DEFOs, or have I simply been sent the wrong email?
Unfortunately, I am unable to attend on the date offered and the reply from Cathay stated that an alternative date might be offered in January, but in London.
I'm a little confused! (As usual
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KT
Just carefully checked the invitation email from CX and I appear to have been invited straight to the final interview - 2 days in HK with sim test etc.
As I (sadly) have no reason to think I have been favoured with a fast track to the final stage, does this mean that the first round interviews have been scrapped for DEFOs, or have I simply been sent the wrong email?
Unfortunately, I am unable to attend on the date offered and the reply from Cathay stated that an alternative date might be offered in January, but in London.
I'm a little confused! (As usual
).KT
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.... what was it like? Not quite sure what you are asking there. If this is a serious query, check the numerous threads on P2. I thought it was great. The people were great, the facilities immaculate, and HK was a very clean (ground wise) and friendly. All the interviewers were very friendly, and open.
Hope a class date comes sooner than expected.
Hope a class date comes sooner than expected.
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You have to wait 8 months for a course date because all courses till then are filled and the training capacity is not there to increase courses. It is possible that you might be called slightly earlier if retirements slow down a bit due to new age 65 deal - or if SO upgrades are cancelled and the training time given to DEFO.
You have to wait 8 months for a course date because all courses till then are filled and the training capacity is not there to increase courses. It is possible that you might be called slightly earlier if retirements slow down a bit due to new age 65 deal - or if SO upgrades are cancelled and the training time given to DEFO.
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I've been accused of not being the sharpest knife in the drawer before
, but even I figured out that the first interview was omitted.
What exactly do you no have to do if you get a direct 2nd interview? Or do they cram two interviews into one?
, but even I figured out that the first interview was omitted. What exactly do you no have to do if you get a direct 2nd interview? Or do they cram two interviews into one?
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I don't know about others, I know it depends a lot upon who your interviewers are, but my first interview was more technical. The second was more about the sim. I too am waiting for July/August. Oh well, good things come to those who wait, right?
Good luck . . .
Good luck . . .
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Hi!
I have read that for N. American wannabees, Cathay has dumped the N. American 1st interview, as the no-show rate for the HK 2nd interview was about 70%. I guess they realized they were wasting their time and effort doing a 1st interview in N. America.
I just applied online for a freighter FO N. American-based position. I wanted to move to HK, but then I found out how bad the air pollution is there-my wife and 1 kid would be in poor health because of it, so we're not going.
I'm not sure if I want Cathay if I'm hired-trying to find out more info-sounds promising so far.
cliff
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I have read that for N. American wannabees, Cathay has dumped the N. American 1st interview, as the no-show rate for the HK 2nd interview was about 70%. I guess they realized they were wasting their time and effort doing a 1st interview in N. America.
I just applied online for a freighter FO N. American-based position. I wanted to move to HK, but then I found out how bad the air pollution is there-my wife and 1 kid would be in poor health because of it, so we're not going.
I'm not sure if I want Cathay if I'm hired-trying to find out more info-sounds promising so far.
cliff
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This is only true if you are able to take a base in Canada, or Eur. I was hired in October and was just told to expect an AUGUST class date for any US base. Yeah, so so short of people but wont give out class dates for 8 months.
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I was asked for initial Interview as DEFO 742 and shortly afterward recontacted to come straight for Final later this Month. I'm Busy with my current job and I'm looking at the nonsense paperwork and Docs to prepare so deciding to take offer off New Command elsewhere, Not worth giving up my Narrow body LHS. The pay deal is C
p as well
p as well
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squarecrow, I am in a similar position and after looking at the deal decided it was not worth the effort / risk. Would have liked to go and see for myself but not enough to endanger my current position. I'm also staying shorthaul LHS.
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No, I didn't, just a straight acknowledgement. Do please share it though.
I do get the impression that Cathay has the most arrogant and detached management in the industry (Note, I am not referring to the guys and girls who work there!).
I'd almost rather work for Ryanair!
KT
I do get the impression that Cathay has the most arrogant and detached management in the industry (Note, I am not referring to the guys and girls who work there!).
I'd almost rather work for Ryanair!
KT
