CX cadet pilot programme Stage 1 in Apr '09
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CX cadet pilot programme Stage 1 in Apr '09
I'm new to this forum, greetings to all 
So I'm going in for the stage 1 interview on the week for april 6, wondering if anyone's going in on the same week. We can possibly share ideas of how to prep for the interview.
For the ones who've gone in to the interview previously, feel free to post your tips and expereince, greatly appreciated!
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So I'm going in for the stage 1 interview on the week for april 6, wondering if anyone's going in on the same week. We can possibly share ideas of how to prep for the interview.
For the ones who've gone in to the interview previously, feel free to post your tips and expereince, greatly appreciated!
Cheers
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I guess Apr 6 is the time for oversea applicants interview. Do you guys have any previous flying knowledge/expereince? How are you guys prepping for it? Was curious how in-depth would they ask you for technical stuff.
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I would stay focus on Stage 1A and 1B first, there no use to prepare Stage 2 at this time. Since we are not going for phase 2 yet, of coz you could read some information and get yourself prepare for stage 2. But still, stay focus on Stage 1 is the main priority. By the way, since you and I from Toronto, try not letting the jetlag affect your interview performance. 
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I agree, that's why I'm planning to fly back to HK one week in advance to get myself into good shape. So where are you from in TO and what's your background (if you don't mind)
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hi i'm going for the initial test on the 6th april too.
any background information of u guys?
one curious question, did u ppl quit ur job for the interview? it was quite rush for me to reply whether i agree to fly back to hk for the interview.
nice to meet you guys =)
any background information of u guys?
one curious question, did u ppl quit ur job for the interview? it was quite rush for me to reply whether i agree to fly back to hk for the interview.
nice to meet you guys =)
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Hey Dagger,
I didnt quit my job, was just open and honest with my emploer and told him i was trying for CX and potentially needed the month of april off depending on how far a i get.
I was pretty lucky as they have been 100% supportive.
I'll be in HK on Apr 4th to prepare!
I didnt quit my job, was just open and honest with my emploer and told him i was trying for CX and potentially needed the month of april off depending on how far a i get.
I was pretty lucky as they have been 100% supportive.
I'll be in HK on Apr 4th to prepare!
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Hi all,
I am from Vancouver and I just submitted my application. I have two questions that I hope you can help me answer:
a) How long did you guys wait to get a reply?
b) Am I required to mail in any documents (ex. transcript, cover letter etc.), or just the online application itself is fine?
Thanks!
I am from Vancouver and I just submitted my application. I have two questions that I hope you can help me answer:
a) How long did you guys wait to get a reply?
b) Am I required to mail in any documents (ex. transcript, cover letter etc.), or just the online application itself is fine?
Thanks!
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binbin -> i applied dec 08 and only got response from cathay this feb. guess they take pretty long to response to ur application
1BLU085 -> hey i studied in brisbane too, maybe we and the rest who're coming for april 6 interview should exchange contacts for further information exchange =X nice to meet u anyway =)
1BLU085 -> hey i studied in brisbane too, maybe we and the rest who're coming for april 6 interview should exchange contacts for further information exchange =X nice to meet u anyway =)
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Hey binbin,
I submitted my app. back in nov 08 and got a respond in 2 weeks, I'm going in on the Apr 6 interview, guess I'll see a lot of you guys there!
As far as I remember, I only submitted my resume during application, and they'll ask you to bring in ur trasncript and other documents when you go in the actual interview.
Good luck guys!
I submitted my app. back in nov 08 and got a respond in 2 weeks, I'm going in on the Apr 6 interview, guess I'll see a lot of you guys there!
As far as I remember, I only submitted my resume during application, and they'll ask you to bring in ur trasncript and other documents when you go in the actual interview.
Good luck guys!
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hey guys im fron sydney and i am going to stage one with u guys on the 6th of april...hope to see u guys there, btw im just wondering would the initial test be hard? because my friend who attended the stage one test a year ago, and he said it was quite hard to pass, since they are not looking for full marks student and stuff like that
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Hey,
I'll be there on the 6th as well. Landing in HK on the 5th.
Anyone know how many attend stage 1a?
Reading this so far I've got:
CIV0T6, rckb, her_mes, Dagger19, 1BLU095, JeffryMui, Me = 7.
My background is in IT.
I'll be there on the 6th as well. Landing in HK on the 5th.
Anyone know how many attend stage 1a?
Reading this so far I've got:
CIV0T6, rckb, her_mes, Dagger19, 1BLU095, JeffryMui, Me = 7.
My background is in IT.
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yeah what have u guys prepared exactly? im quite nervous and duno what to prepare......i'll land on the 2nd of april.....and are all of u guys graduated from university? my back ground is civil engineering
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There's not a lot you can prepare with.
From what I was told/read, there's a few parts for stage 1a.
you've got an English listening test, English grammer test - try listening to online radio stations of various nations if you need to, to understand the various national accents.
Aptitude testing - from what I've read is about hand-eye co-ordination and psychomotor skills.
Reasoning test - 3D shapes (I think). if you can find a test paper for these then study it.
Finally the presentation.
From what I was told/read, there's a few parts for stage 1a.
you've got an English listening test, English grammer test - try listening to online radio stations of various nations if you need to, to understand the various national accents.
Aptitude testing - from what I've read is about hand-eye co-ordination and psychomotor skills.
Reasoning test - 3D shapes (I think). if you can find a test paper for these then study it.
Finally the presentation.
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one more questions guys...just wondering u know how they sent us email regarding if we can attend or not right? we just reply them and say that we can attend...thats all they want from us in confirming? sorry for all these questions
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yea, they give you a date to attend.. you confirm your attendance (or not)... and then they'll send you an email confirming everything a week or two later along with a map of Cathay City. That was my case anyway.
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