The Final Interview for Emirates Cabin Crew

The Final Interview was held the day after our Recruitment Day in the same location at The Radisson Blu Hotel, Sydney.

My interview time was 11am, 2nd in line out of the other 4 girls that were to be interviewed that day as well.

After a broken sleep, I readied myself to catch the train from Newcastle to Sydney.

I arrived at the hotel with 20 minutes to spare - I used this time to fix my hair and makeup.
-For my presentation this morning I wore  a black suit, skirt to the knee, skin coloured stockings and black court shoes.
I did my hair in a donut bun (one of the approved hairstyles for Emriates Cabin Crew.)
I wanted to  present myself in a way that the Recruiters could already envision me working for the company and wearing the uniform.
I included wearing the Emirates red lipstick to complete my outfit as I feel the finer details are noticed and in this case you want the Recruiters to really see you've done your homework and put in 110%.

To prepare myself for interviews I use a lot of self talk with positive affirmations or I practise answering typical interview questions in a role play scene in my head.
I honestly enjoy interviews and was feeling a lot less nervous in the waiting room compared to how I felt on The Recruitment Day.

I was greeted by two Recruiters at 11am - they both welcomed me and had me sit down.
-One thing I noticed was that there was a very relaxed, comfortable and friendly atmosphere.
They both asked me how the train ride was here and offered me refreshments.

After being welcomed, I was prompted to pass them the documentation that they had requested to bring along.
I had an updated copy of my resume, copies of academic certificates, a copy of my passport, my mothers birth certificate and a current photo in business attire.
The Recruiters checked the boxes that I had handed in all of the above.
I was asked a series of questions that were factual about myself. Some of the questions asked were as followed;
-Are you fluent in any language other than English?
-Have you completed year 12?
-DOB, Address and contact details confirmed
And
-Have you done any published advertising or modelling?

I answered no to completing year 12, they seemed a bit shocked however they proceeded with more questions.
The last question, I noted that I was currently sponsored by a sports nutrition company and had done competitive fitness modelling - I had to explain this and what it entailed which made me somewhat nervous that it would affect my application.

I was then told that one Recruiter was going to scribe whilst the other asked me a series of questions. I was encouraged to answer these as truthfully as possible as they wanted actual recounts of your experiences.
I felt calm and confident during the questions and ensured I was connecting with both of them. I used a lot of eye contact, nodding in response to their questions and used appropriate humour and smiling with them when I could.
I wanted to show them I was bubbly, warm and enjoying speaking to them yet while still acting professional and focused.

Some of the questions I were asked are as followed;
-Tell me about your current job
-What responsibilities do you have?
-Is there a time that you had to bend the rules? Did you get into trouble for this?
-Is there a time where you have dealt with a difficult customer and how did you manage this?
-Tell me about a time that your day hadn't gone as planned. How did you manage this?
-Have you had to show understanding towards a different culture and nationality?
-Have you traveled much?

I felt quite good after the questions were over.
I was asked if I had any questions for them, I asked them what to expect now with the Reveuitment process.
They explained to me that they will be in contact within 6 weeks, during that time I would be rehired to upload several photos that I had not done yet.
I was thanked for attending the interview and wished good luck. I thanked them for the opportunity and told them I was looking forward to hearing from them.

I left the room and my mind was racing... Usually after am interview I have a clear idea in my head of how I went.
I felt comfortable during the process but was I too relaxed? We're my answers what they are looking for? Why were they shocked that I hadn't completed year 12, will that affect me?

I spent the train ride home pondering these thoughts and hoping that I would hear back sooner than the 6 weeks!!!