Initial Interview @Vancouver October
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WreedeWol... V1V2...
First of all, I don't want to sound too mean, but a quick search in pprune will bring you tons of info... But just to be nice, here is some quick info...
Mulitple Choice Job Knowledge Test... it cover all the topics that is in the ebooklet that is send to you by CX via email... this book is indeed very basic, in fact it is so basic that it does not actually explain everything in details and a lot of information is left out on purpose... especially those relating to different instruments, it never actually explain to you how it works... However, that is exactly the point that CX is making / trying to make... you got to do some work on your own, some internet search on those specific topics will provide you will tons of information that will allow you to pass the test... it is also a way for CX to make sure that you are the type of person who will go out of the way and get as much knowledge as you need to get up to standard... Because the reality is that, this is how CX operates, no one is going to spoon feed you info at CX...
As for the reasoning test... check out this qantas test...
http://www.qantas.com.au/infodetail/...ent/QTests.pdf
If you look at the Diagramatric and the Spatial Reasoning section, they are pretty similar to what you will see in the CX test... however the CX one is slightly more complex than the Qantas one... but it is similar types of test / questions...
Finally, as for the interview... again a quick search will give you tons of info... however, interview questions are tailor to each applicants background... and they can ask you anything, absolutely anything aviation related and anything about your personal / personality (within the limits of the law of course)...
Good luck!
First of all, I don't want to sound too mean, but a quick search in pprune will bring you tons of info... But just to be nice, here is some quick info...
Mulitple Choice Job Knowledge Test... it cover all the topics that is in the ebooklet that is send to you by CX via email... this book is indeed very basic, in fact it is so basic that it does not actually explain everything in details and a lot of information is left out on purpose... especially those relating to different instruments, it never actually explain to you how it works... However, that is exactly the point that CX is making / trying to make... you got to do some work on your own, some internet search on those specific topics will provide you will tons of information that will allow you to pass the test... it is also a way for CX to make sure that you are the type of person who will go out of the way and get as much knowledge as you need to get up to standard... Because the reality is that, this is how CX operates, no one is going to spoon feed you info at CX...
As for the reasoning test... check out this qantas test...
http://www.qantas.com.au/infodetail/...ent/QTests.pdf
If you look at the Diagramatric and the Spatial Reasoning section, they are pretty similar to what you will see in the CX test... however the CX one is slightly more complex than the Qantas one... but it is similar types of test / questions...
Finally, as for the interview... again a quick search will give you tons of info... however, interview questions are tailor to each applicants background... and they can ask you anything, absolutely anything aviation related and anything about your personal / personality (within the limits of the law of course)...
Good luck!
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Is anyone interviewing Wednesday morning? I'll be arriving Monday and looking for a library to lock myself up and go over questions. PM if you want to do the same.
cheers
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had anyone had his interview today?
any feedback on your experience (technical aspect of the interview and the reasoning test) would be highly appreciated.
many thanks in advance.
any feedback on your experience (technical aspect of the interview and the reasoning test) would be highly appreciated.
many thanks in advance.
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hey guys need help !!!!!
i am from melbourne and i applied for the cadetship online today .. got a mail from them saying will advise when next the interview takes place in your geographic location . i dont know anything about the interviews can anyone shed please shed some light on them .. can anyone tell me wat the information booklet is ???? i am a Student pilot with 10 hrs of exprience just got my first solo .. am hoping that i will get through to the CX cadetship program and will go to adelaide australia for the training ..
do they provide accomodation , food and living expenses ???
i dont know anything ... thanks guys
do they provide accomodation , food and living expenses ???
i dont know anything ... thanks guys
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vaibhav.
I hate to be rude....but im just gonna state what many might be thinking.
Clearly you haven't really thought this through when you applied.
a. A quick search through previous threads by browsing or using the search function would have answered all of your questions.
b. The fragrant harbour wannabe's forum is dominated by kids wanting to enter the CX cadetship program...so you're definitely not alone on that one.
If you don't know anything...find out for yourself.
But..just to balance this reply.
Accomodation, food is paid for during training.
My advice for you? Is to seriously do your research before applying for such a program.
Finally with regard to the information booklet, why is everyone so desperate to get the book early? If you haven't actually gotten to the stage where you actually need it, its kind of pointless.
Furthermore, yes preparation is key...., but i think CX's intentions are for a level playing field, such that everyone gets the book when they require it. The content in the book is simple, but obtaining it early seems a bit unfair to others. Im sure some may disagree with what i just said.....but i hope you understand.
Fooey
I hate to be rude....but im just gonna state what many might be thinking.
Clearly you haven't really thought this through when you applied.
a. A quick search through previous threads by browsing or using the search function would have answered all of your questions.
b. The fragrant harbour wannabe's forum is dominated by kids wanting to enter the CX cadetship program...so you're definitely not alone on that one.
If you don't know anything...find out for yourself.
But..just to balance this reply.
Accomodation, food is paid for during training.
My advice for you? Is to seriously do your research before applying for such a program.
Finally with regard to the information booklet, why is everyone so desperate to get the book early? If you haven't actually gotten to the stage where you actually need it, its kind of pointless.
Furthermore, yes preparation is key...., but i think CX's intentions are for a level playing field, such that everyone gets the book when they require it. The content in the book is simple, but obtaining it early seems a bit unfair to others. Im sure some may disagree with what i just said.....but i hope you understand.
Fooey
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I applied a year ago for a SO position and I have yet to hear anything from Cathay? I have about 6000tt and about 4500 Turbine..
Question : does Cathay look at people as over qualified for the SO position?
I dont really care what I get SO or DEFO I really just wanted to get in, and I thought applying as an SO would have been quicker???
Someone please enlighten/educate me on this...
Cheers
Question : does Cathay look at people as over qualified for the SO position?
I dont really care what I get SO or DEFO I really just wanted to get in, and I thought applying as an SO would have been quicker???
Someone please enlighten/educate me on this...
Cheers
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PCL: Not surprising you haven't heard from them! I know f/o's from the big show with jet time getting shut down. Any of that time, MULTI turbine?
So in keeping with this TOPIC ON TRACK, has anyone from the YVR interviews heard back from CX?
How did everyone find the reasoning test? (I'm glad I did so many practise exams)
How did the interview go?
So in keeping with this TOPIC ON TRACK, has anyone from the YVR interviews heard back from CX?
How did everyone find the reasoning test? (I'm glad I did so many practise exams)
How did the interview go?
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I had my initial interview on Thursday. We were 3.
I found the last 10 reasoning questions very challenging. The technical exam was not too bad. I think my interview went okay with the exception of some theory questions.
They should get back to us in 2 weeks. I really hope to make it to round 2.
I found the last 10 reasoning questions very challenging. The technical exam was not too bad. I think my interview went okay with the exception of some theory questions.
They should get back to us in 2 weeks. I really hope to make it to round 2.
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Had the interview on Wednesday...
The tech question exam was pretty straight forward, study the book and you should be fine. There are a few questions at the end that are related to CX fleet, just know what they operate.
If you have any flying experience/licenses (PPL/CPL), just make sure your knowlege is upto that level because in the interview the tech questions will be based around the knowlege you should have for the license.
As for the reasoning test, its either your thing or not... but definately do some practice ones.
The tech question exam was pretty straight forward, study the book and you should be fine. There are a few questions at the end that are related to CX fleet, just know what they operate.
If you have any flying experience/licenses (PPL/CPL), just make sure your knowlege is upto that level because in the interview the tech questions will be based around the knowlege you should have for the license.
As for the reasoning test, its either your thing or not... but definately do some practice ones.
