cx587: haha... wrong person? so u r oso coming for initial test in 28 Nov :)

hey benedictz, if your location is Singapore, did you also apply for SIA's Cadet program?

benedictz: negative, trying to slot myself in the Jan. batch...still waiting for CX's invitation...

cx587: you'll be just fine ;)

Singapore for your information employ people based on academic qualification (the higher the qualification, the better you are in your brain, every cohort only 1 or 2 cadets with Diploma or A level - Straight 'A's, the rest of cadet with IQ so high that you will be surprise how come people with such qualifications are inside SIA - so there are many wannabes with passions but not enough Grade A in school - you are never shortlisted for life - this is what is happening to me), there are many doctors, dentists, economists, lawyers or rather professionals that switched to a career as SIA pilot (most of my fren inside are scholars) and we only get to apply at 27 years old as our government is extremely careful that flyboy do not end up in SIA and no people flying our military aircraft been bonded for 12 years, yet in a class of 30 airmen (i was formerly trained in airforce school - air defence unit for 28 mths, and most of my course mates are cadets who failed the course, only a few get to join SIA CPP after our military terms), with only 3-4 eventually get up to fly F16 or others heli & transport. Therefore SIA choose to select cadet from various provinces in Malaysia, India, Singapore (after 26 yrs old with good grades - so if you think getting Grade B is consider good, think again cause the guy sitting next to you might not even have a single Grade B in his university transcript), Hong Kong (*min university honours degree from universities in HK) and other countries which i can't be bothered to know. it does not mean i come from Singapore i stand a greater chance with SIA, i will need to be as smart as those applicants SIA is drawing from nearby countries in order to be shortlisted.

Cheers... Hong Kong, here i come again...

I'll see you all there! Coming from the UK, very nervous! Any tips for the day and what I can expect when I get there?

it seems like an UN meeting...

anyone can confirm dress code?

Regards,

If the interview process for people out of town is supposed to be done within 1 month, does that mean the flight grading is done in that time? Will we be flown down to Australia for that or would it just be in a simulator?

No, it will be almost impossible to include the grading within 1 month. And about the grading, read the website...

I heard the flight grading would be sometime next year in April (I think?) from that book Cathay wrote. Does that mean for us foreigners we would be required to stay in HK during that time? Or would we be free to do whatever.
And at the moment my hotel and flight back home is booked to end (hotel) and flight back home for the 21st of december. Assuming I make it that far, would the interviewing pass that date if there weren't any typhoons that might postpone it longer?


Another question, I know Cx doesn't test your Cantonese/Mandarin skills, but speaking those languages still is an asset since you can communicate with some passengers better too right? Or would it be completely useless?

from what i know, CX does not require you to stay in HK during the time between the management interview and the flight grading. you may leave HK as you wish, but you will have to fly back to HK for the flight grading briefing, which is usually several days before the batch leave HK for ADL.

whether or not all interviews would pass 21/12 is anyone's guess...

being able to speak Mandarin/Cantonese would be an additional asset, but not compulsory... in the end, Cathay is a HK-based company, and many other employees will converse in cantonese. knowing the dialect would be a bonus... but technically speaking, the only language that matters is English. if you can't address passengers in cantonese, someone else who can will do that, on your behalf. don't worry!

compulsory to wear suit and tie?

hey
 

hey im coming from the UK.. was wondering if anyone from the UK is going to be having interviews on the 28th of nov... im gonna assume that it'll be rather formal and smart dress. but if anyone can confirm this that would be great.

benedictz: It is at your discretion but for the sake of impression and respect of the position you are going for, imo a formal suit and tie should be worn for the interview.

Hi everyone, just found this site - I'll be there also, coming up from Australia.

With regards to the dress code concerns, I've spoken with a CX C&T captain who has mentioned that the vast majority of cadet applicants (as well as other direct entry persons) are dressed in a conservative suit plus tie attire. Ideally for the same reasoning as cx587 suggested.

See you all there and good luck to all. :)

guys -

i am thinking of organizing a gathering for candidates who are going to have initial test on 27th november and 1st interview on 28th-30th november... anyone who is interested please send me a PM with your contact email, name and when you will arrive in HKG.

getting to know each other before potentially having group exercises etc. together will be a good bonus!:ok:

get-together
 

hi guys/gals

im in for the get together! just post in the place and time on here once finalised.

will be in hkg on 26 nov.. from canada.

my interview is on 28 nov.


good luck all!

got it about the dress code!

holdmetight: initial test on 28 Nov. can join the gathering?

reaching HKG from SGP on 22 Nov midnite...

post the details here preferably...PM me if necessary...

Ciao...

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Hey guys - I don't have an interview (not just yet as I need to finalize some things with HK Immg) but would love to meet up with you guys to learn more about the process. I'm flying in from the USA on the 21st and will be around till the Dec 14th. I'll monitor this space...

@Dub-U Are you getting your permanent resident or just working permit?

How many people here have applied with just a working permit?