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Bizzle284
From the looks of the older posts, and from Wowpeter, i think its more interviews and tests (Math, Psychology, ICAO English) .
I'm just going to read everything i can about Cathay, their Fleet and practice some of my math. Not too sure where and how to prepare for this one.
I'm just going to read everything i can about Cathay, their Fleet and practice some of my math. Not too sure where and how to prepare for this one.
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Gotcha! I have been looking online for some math tests. I found a GMAT test and someone else posted some tests from the forum. I will put them on again once I find the websites (They are on my laptop...sorry). I will put them up for you tomorrow, to practice some math tests....Good luck.....
For everyone else in here....Did anyone else besides us three get a call for stage 2?
For everyone else in here....Did anyone else besides us three get a call for stage 2?
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I actually have the whole GMAT review book with practice questions (I was planning to go to Grad school before). But i thought that those questions might be too hard for the Stage 2 test?
If you want some more GMAT practice questions, i can scan them for you as well.
Thanks!
If you want some more GMAT practice questions, i can scan them for you as well.
Thanks!
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LOL yea that would be good. I was wondering what the GMAT questions were like. I figure...if you can pass the questions that are TOO hard for the test, then you can pass the test with flying colors,
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Just a reminder that the actual questions in the test aren't remotely close to the ones you see in GMAT. For a more accurate sample of the Cathay test, looking into some numerical aptitude tests for management/administrative jobs would be a better idea. Use GMAT as a way of flexing your mental muscles, and not as an indicator of what to expect.
IMHO the Cathay test is way harder than the GMAT. Don't worry about it though, just try your best and let the recruitment people decide. Stage 2 results are given based on a variety of results anyway, and not any individual item.
Good luck all.
IMHO the Cathay test is way harder than the GMAT. Don't worry about it though, just try your best and let the recruitment people decide. Stage 2 results are given based on a variety of results anyway, and not any individual item.
Good luck all.
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Hey guys
Congrats to all who have made it through to stage 2 and 3. I just got back from Hong Kong from my 2 & 3 interviews. Wow, they grill you hectically hey. There were 6 in the group but on 4 of us made it through.
Next stop: Adelaide
Congrats to all who have made it through to stage 2 and 3. I just got back from Hong Kong from my 2 & 3 interviews. Wow, they grill you hectically hey. There were 6 in the group but on 4 of us made it through.
Next stop: Adelaide
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Nice Job! Congrats on making it to Stage 4.....Ugghhh TOO MANY STAGES LOL. I'm sure you will do well in Adelaide. When are you going?
I'm also very curious as well what the stage 2 and 3 interviews are like. Can you give us all a rundown of what happened there (Don't be afraid to share lots of detail LOL). Also, if you dont mind, when did you do your stage 1A and 1B? Just trying to gauge how long the process takes. Thanks.
Cheers
I'm also very curious as well what the stage 2 and 3 interviews are like. Can you give us all a rundown of what happened there (Don't be afraid to share lots of detail LOL). Also, if you dont mind, when did you do your stage 1A and 1B? Just trying to gauge how long the process takes. Thanks.
Cheers
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Hi there,
I applied in November 2009 and I have been holding my breath since (no, not really!). If I remember right, I think I put Vancouver as first choice and HK as second. Anyone here in the same boat? (Application from Canada).
Of course I haven't heard anything back. I am willing to go to HK for the first interview but don't think I can change my application now. And it seems that any email to the generic cadet email will lead to nothing!
But, congratulations to all of you of made it to either the first, second or third interview! It's great (and refreshing) to read a thread without Cadet Programme bashing! Keep it up!
I applied in November 2009 and I have been holding my breath since (no, not really!). If I remember right, I think I put Vancouver as first choice and HK as second. Anyone here in the same boat? (Application from Canada).
Of course I haven't heard anything back. I am willing to go to HK for the first interview but don't think I can change my application now. And it seems that any email to the generic cadet email will lead to nothing!
But, congratulations to all of you of made it to either the first, second or third interview! It's great (and refreshing) to read a thread without Cadet Programme bashing! Keep it up!
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I applied in August with Vancouver as my first choice and was called for an interview in early March. If they still haven't got back to you I wouldn't worry about it. Just be patient.
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@ Bizzle284 and AsL402
these sites should help you out on the interview process of stage 2
Airline Ratings & Interview Gouge
Cathay Pacific Airways Pilots Salary
Diagnostic Grammar Test One
Numeric <<<< that is the best example of cathay stage 2 maths test
How to pass aptitude tests with example tests
hopefully these help you good luck
, and everyone else who's going to need them.
and @ Phili T congratulations!! good luck in your flight grading
Airline Ratings & Interview Gouge
Cathay Pacific Airways Pilots Salary
Diagnostic Grammar Test One
Numeric <<<< that is the best example of cathay stage 2 maths test
How to pass aptitude tests with example tests
hopefully these help you good luck
, and everyone else who's going to need them.and @ Phili T congratulations!! good luck in your flight grading
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Can anyone shed some light on the:
A- 90min "Flight Planning Excercise"
B- 75min Aptitude Test
C- 60min group excercise
Which are all conducted during Stage 2.
Thanks
Roxanne
A- 90min "Flight Planning Excercise"
B- 75min Aptitude Test
C- 60min group excercise
Which are all conducted during Stage 2.
Thanks
Roxanne
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Can anyone shed some light on the:
A- 90min "Flight Planning Excercise"
B- 75min Aptitude Test
C- 60min group excercise
Which are all conducted during Stage 2.
Thanks
Roxanne
A- 90min "Flight Planning Excercise"
B- 75min Aptitude Test
C- 60min group excercise
Which are all conducted during Stage 2.
Thanks
Roxanne
A - Flight Planning Ex - You'll be placed with one of the other candidates in a room and given a quick overview of what's expected. You and the other candidate will be left alone and asked to work on a flight plan - using very simple maths to derive the plan. The recruiter will re-enter the room and get you & your co-worker to talk them through the flight plan and how you got to where you are. They may then throw some spanners in the works to see how your lateral thinking is. It's all very straight forward and quite enjoyable.
B - Aptitude test - Worry the least about this. Just answer each question as it comes up on your computer screen as quickly & honestly as possible. That's it. It only took me 45 minutes, but they allow longer.
C - 60 min Group Ex - All candidates (up to 6 of you) are given a problem and little bits of individual information each that will help you possibly find a solution. You all have to work together within a short period of time (45min) to reach a solution or decision based on the info they've given you. The answer ISN'T important. It's all about how you work as a team member: the way you interact, speak up when necessary, accept other's opinions and shut your mouth when it's not your turn to speak.
Hope this helps others - and good luck!
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Is the flight planning excercise only for those who have flying experience or do candidates with no flying experience also have to conduct the same excercise?
My experience from a previous attempt at the flight plan is always to be careful with your calculations, and NEVER ignore your partner even if you are solving your own problems. Keeping cool is also important. I don't know if they still do this, but back in my time the recruiter would give us a limited time to solve a certain problem. The time does appear to be quite limited, and is designed to give you stress. It did give me a bit of pressure, but in hindsight I figured that the time they give is more than enough, if you can keep your cool.
Good luck!