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1st Stage - Interview
Well, after nearly a year of waiting, I have been invited to the 1st stage interview in Hong Kong in October.
Most of my questions have already been answered via this massive thread. A big thank you to all of you! But I still have two questions without answers.
1. The interview is scheduled for 0900-1700. By experience, does it usually end earlier than 1700? How far (time wise) is the interview location from the airport?
2. What happen if I sent them a reply that I am attending and one or two weeks before the interview, I change my mind? Do I have to wait 12 more months or do they keep my name for the next available interview?
Thanks!
Jet777Boy
Most of my questions have already been answered via this massive thread. A big thank you to all of you! But I still have two questions without answers.
1. The interview is scheduled for 0900-1700. By experience, does it usually end earlier than 1700? How far (time wise) is the interview location from the airport?
2. What happen if I sent them a reply that I am attending and one or two weeks before the interview, I change my mind? Do I have to wait 12 more months or do they keep my name for the next available interview?
Thanks!
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it is possible to overload on too much unnecessary detail when researching\revising that won't actually benefit the person and that is what i was getting at. I am limited on the time i have available to read and research on this due to having a job
A good strategy that might help you, and I think someone else has mentioned before, is to study all the subjects covered in the JKI booklet in depth, with the aid from outside sources. But pick a subject that you will study extra detail in. During the interview, they will probably ask you which subject you liked the most from the JKI booklet. That will be the subject that they will ask you first and most likely go into most detail in. Also, if you say you like the 747-400 the most, make sure you know about that plane. They will ask you!
I would say, don't treat the JKI booklet as study material but treat it as a study guide. See each chapter of it as an introduction to what you need to know. With that, explore into those subjects.
Hope this helps!
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Guys in response to this conversation about depth of research I have to say something. I got the cadetship, and I only had 40-50 hours and no licences. I studied consistently through every free hour i had. The JKI booklet covers probably 10% of what I was asked about in my interviews. You need to know WAAY more. have a look through the thread. Im talking significantly more
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Has anyone out there heard back from stage 3 in HK last week?
By the way, just in case anyone else needs to get their eyes checked as well - the CAD form that you need to have the opthamologist fill out is in the link below. Cathay usually sends you a blank form along with the notification e-mail, but in case you don't get one, here is the link.
http://www.cad.gov.hk/application/DCA%20153%20(Oph).pdf
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Hi CatalinaSpitfire,
I had my stage 3 on Friday 10th September. Like HMT I has an email on Thursday requesting a follow medical for a minor issue, should have the results by early next week. What day were you on? PM if you like. Looks like no-one had had any notifications of yes or no results, only a few medical follow up letters
I had my stage 3 on Friday 10th September. Like HMT I has an email on Thursday requesting a follow medical for a minor issue, should have the results by early next week. What day were you on? PM if you like. Looks like no-one had had any notifications of yes or no results, only a few medical follow up letters
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Did you have your stage 3 on Thursday the 9th? If so, then we definetly met in the waiting area. Im not sure if they will contact everyone at the same time or start offering places for Flight grading to healthy applicants first, I would think so.
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About 7 weeks in total, 2 weeks to recieve the intial call for interview in Hong kong, another 10 days to receive your tickets then arrive in HK 7 weeks from when you first sat Stage 1.
Hope that makes sense?
Hope that makes sense?
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If I understand you correctly, about 2 weeks to get a yes/no after S1, then about a month or so to prepare?
thanks by the way
p.s. can you remember whether they emailed or phoned you after S1? Basic questions, but the more complex ones have all been answered so well!
thanks by the way
p.s. can you remember whether they emailed or phoned you after S1? Basic questions, but the more complex ones have all been answered so well!
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You will get a phone call if you are selected for stage 2 or email if rejected/reapply in 12 months category. The questions already mentioned above cover the majority of stuff mentioned in the interview, it DOES depend on what experience you have, so learn the basics, and that means more than the JKI booklet. Company knowledge and key names help a bit
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Hey guys! Just wished to let you know they can contact you via email if you're shorlisted for Stage 2 too. I got the email yesterday & was told that I'll be informed of my Stage 2 date soon. I will be burying my head in the books once again but am never happier to be doing that 
All the best to those waiting to hear back from Stage 3! Would appreciate any advice you can offer bout Stage 2 & 3.
All the best to those waiting to hear back from Stage 3! Would appreciate any advice you can offer bout Stage 2 & 3.
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CX might also email if you're shortlisted for Stage 2. I got my email 2 days ago & am informed that I'll get a Stage 2 date soon. Earlier informed during Stage 1 that it would be around mid-end Nov. All the best to those who are waiting to hear back from Stage 3! Would appreciate any addtional tips/ advice that you can offer for Stage 2 & 3. Thanks
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Thanks SW1, believe me I'm getting stuck into all the relevant books!
Thanks again to all who have contributed to this informative and illuminating thread - one of the better ones on this website.
Thanks again to all who have contributed to this informative and illuminating thread - one of the better ones on this website.
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Hey all 
Have been reading through this thread and it is of great help, so much juicy info!
Two questions:
Any Aussies out there who have applied recently? How long did it take for you to score an initial interview? Is it safe to assume you have a bit of time up your sleeve, or should you be financially and mentally ready to jump straight into it as soon as you apply?
Also, I am a bit confused as to what is involved in the first interview. As far as I can see it is basic technical questions and personal questions (and where do I get this JKI booklet from, can't find it anywhere)? When people say Stage 1 are they referring to their first interview, or the stage after getting through the first interview?
It's all very exciting. Thanks heaps in advance for your friendly input ozskygirl
Have been reading through this thread and it is of great help, so much juicy info!
Two questions:
Any Aussies out there who have applied recently? How long did it take for you to score an initial interview? Is it safe to assume you have a bit of time up your sleeve, or should you be financially and mentally ready to jump straight into it as soon as you apply?
Also, I am a bit confused as to what is involved in the first interview. As far as I can see it is basic technical questions and personal questions (and where do I get this JKI booklet from, can't find it anywhere)? When people say Stage 1 are they referring to their first interview, or the stage after getting through the first interview?
It's all very exciting. Thanks heaps in advance for your friendly input
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HK is where you will be living for the next 10 years or so, so make sure you know what you are getting into. No airline (or very few) will consider S/O time....so you will be in HK for a long time, paying your OWN rent. A lot can change in 10 years, you may want a family, bigger living space etc, etc.
Make your decision with your eyes WIDE open, consider every possibility before you sign on the dotted line.
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Its your decision, but you can't say you haven't been warned.
Make your decision with your eyes WIDE open, consider every possibility before you sign on the dotted line.
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Stage 2 aptitude test?
Hey all,
I am wondering what is the aptitude test that I am going to do in stage 2? I have done the wombat in stage 1 so it would be great if anyone is kind enough to provide me with some info
Thx!
I am wondering what is the aptitude test that I am going to do in stage 2? I have done the wombat in stage 1 so it would be great if anyone is kind enough to provide me with some info
Thx!
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Stage 1 is the first round of tests and interviews you will do during the selection process. The schedule can vary with individual candidates, but from observation most people seem to do an interview, the Job Knowledge Test, the Wombat Test, an IQ test and a personality test. The JKI booklet is a pdf that they send you via e-mail, once you have confirmed your attendance at Stage 1. The booklet has very basic information on various ground school topics, and extra reading is required to answer some questions in the JK Test.
superbkriz
Here is a very detailed and accurate description of the aptitude test you will do in Stage 2. It was taken from the blog of someone who did the cadet course years back, but rest assured the test is still the same. Hope this helps.
Stage 1 is the first round of tests and interviews you will do during the selection process. The schedule can vary with individual candidates, but from observation most people seem to do an interview, the Job Knowledge Test, the Wombat Test, an IQ test and a personality test. The JKI booklet is a pdf that they send you via e-mail, once you have confirmed your attendance at Stage 1. The booklet has very basic information on various ground school topics, and extra reading is required to answer some questions in the JK Test.
superbkriz
Here is a very detailed and accurate description of the aptitude test you will do in Stage 2. It was taken from the blog of someone who did the cadet course years back, but rest assured the test is still the same. Hope this helps.
Aptitute Test: There are different parts in the Aptitute Test.
a) First part of the test, there are two short parallel lines with a dot in between. The two parallel lines will move left and right at varing speed and distance and you are suppose to use the joy-stick to move to dot and keep the dot as close to the lines as possible. This test will gets more difficult when your scores get higher and if you are not keeping up, your score will drop. You get 3 tries to get an average score.
b) In the second test, it is pretty much the same thing but with a twist. Instead of having the computer increasing you score and difficulty, you are suppose to press the green button to increase your score and thus increase your difficulty. And if things get too hard and it is out of control, you are suppose to press the red button to reduce your score and difficulty. If you did not press the red button, you will automatically lose score onces things get out of control. So it is quite hard as you try to get maximum points while keeping things under control. Again, you get 3 tries to get an average score.
c) In this test, you are suppose to bring this aircraft to this point in the glide path. You are suppose to align the plane with the runway and bring it down to 50 feet from touch down at the same time reduce the speed to 100km/h. In this test, you use your joy-stick and the red and green button for throttle control. You will get points according to the speed of your approach (you are suppose to keep your speed as fast as possible before you reach 50 feet as you get higher points for a faster average approach speed), your angle of alignment. You will get 1 test try and 5 real tries.
d) Quick Subtraction, you will need to do 50 quick subtaction questions. All you need to do is to confirm the answer is right or wrong. You will get points for your speed and accuracy.
e) In this test, you are going to use the rudder paddle and your joy-stick to try to keep this cross within this box. The computer will try to move the cross away from the box to simulate wind. It is an interesting test. You will get points for the horizontal and vertical errors. You get 3 tries.
f) Shoot the bandit. This test use the red and green button. You will be shown two aircraft with two different wing span, the one with the longer wing span is the bad guy, the one with the shorter span is the good guy. Then the computer will randomly pop up planes with different wing span on the screen and you get 1.5 seconds to decide to press the green to shot or red to stop. If you did not decided within 1.5 seconds, the computer will automatically shot it down. You will do this for a total of 3 times and each time there will be 50 planes to decide which to shoot or not, the different in the wing span size get smaller on each time. In the last try, you can barely tell the difference. You will be score for your reaction time and accuracy.
a) First part of the test, there are two short parallel lines with a dot in between. The two parallel lines will move left and right at varing speed and distance and you are suppose to use the joy-stick to move to dot and keep the dot as close to the lines as possible. This test will gets more difficult when your scores get higher and if you are not keeping up, your score will drop. You get 3 tries to get an average score.
b) In the second test, it is pretty much the same thing but with a twist. Instead of having the computer increasing you score and difficulty, you are suppose to press the green button to increase your score and thus increase your difficulty. And if things get too hard and it is out of control, you are suppose to press the red button to reduce your score and difficulty. If you did not press the red button, you will automatically lose score onces things get out of control. So it is quite hard as you try to get maximum points while keeping things under control. Again, you get 3 tries to get an average score.
c) In this test, you are suppose to bring this aircraft to this point in the glide path. You are suppose to align the plane with the runway and bring it down to 50 feet from touch down at the same time reduce the speed to 100km/h. In this test, you use your joy-stick and the red and green button for throttle control. You will get points according to the speed of your approach (you are suppose to keep your speed as fast as possible before you reach 50 feet as you get higher points for a faster average approach speed), your angle of alignment. You will get 1 test try and 5 real tries.
d) Quick Subtraction, you will need to do 50 quick subtaction questions. All you need to do is to confirm the answer is right or wrong. You will get points for your speed and accuracy.
e) In this test, you are going to use the rudder paddle and your joy-stick to try to keep this cross within this box. The computer will try to move the cross away from the box to simulate wind. It is an interesting test. You will get points for the horizontal and vertical errors. You get 3 tries.
f) Shoot the bandit. This test use the red and green button. You will be shown two aircraft with two different wing span, the one with the longer wing span is the bad guy, the one with the shorter span is the good guy. Then the computer will randomly pop up planes with different wing span on the screen and you get 1.5 seconds to decide to press the green to shot or red to stop. If you did not decided within 1.5 seconds, the computer will automatically shot it down. You will do this for a total of 3 times and each time there will be 50 planes to decide which to shoot or not, the different in the wing span size get smaller on each time. In the last try, you can barely tell the difference. You will be score for your reaction time and accuracy.
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Invited for Stage 1 Interview in Oct in HK
Dear Friends,
I have been invited for Stage 1 Interview in Hong Kong, mid-October.
To those of you who might be patiently waiting for a reply from HR, kindly note that I sent in my application in March, recieved a first reply in July and the invitation came in last week.
Should you have any accomodation suggestions, kindly let me know. Headlands said they catered for CX staff only and Novotel and Regal Hotel seem a bit pricey for me.
Any info you want to share is most welcome. Cheers!
I have been invited for Stage 1 Interview in Hong Kong, mid-October.
To those of you who might be patiently waiting for a reply from HR, kindly note that I sent in my application in March, recieved a first reply in July and the invitation came in last week.
Should you have any accomodation suggestions, kindly let me know. Headlands said they catered for CX staff only and Novotel and Regal Hotel seem a bit pricey for me.
Any info you want to share is most welcome. Cheers!
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Assad, it's up to you regarding accommodation.
The airport hotels (Regal/Marriott/Novotel) etc. are pricey because they are convenient. It's the same at most cities around the world.
I actually stayed on HK Island - there is more choice and the rates can be cheaper. I just picked one close to an MTR station, and from there took the Airport Express. I left plenty of time and it turned out I was first to arrive.
I guess it's a good way of getting acquainted with HK's public transport system. You never know, you might need to get used to it ...
The airport hotels (Regal/Marriott/Novotel) etc. are pricey because they are convenient. It's the same at most cities around the world.
I actually stayed on HK Island - there is more choice and the rates can be cheaper. I just picked one close to an MTR station, and from there took the Airport Express. I left plenty of time and it turned out I was first to arrive.
I guess it's a good way of getting acquainted with HK's public transport system. You never know, you might need to get used to it ...
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Assad Spaceship2:
what was the reply you receive in july?
what was the reply you receive in july?