Career Talk | My Emirates Final Interview September 2014

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On Wednesday 17th September 2014, I had my final interview with Emirates. To be honest, I felt that the hardest part was over. After all the information I had read online about getting through the assessment day it was easier to see how people let the process get to them.

There is plenty of literature on the website that can prepare you for interview style situations. I have done enough interviews now to feel quietly confident. You don't have another candidates observing and judging your 'performance'. Its time for you and the interviewer to get to know the professional and personal aspects about you.

I arrived to my interview early. It was back in the hotel where it all started, The Marriot Hotel in Leeds. A gentleman met me in the reception area and informed the recruiter that I had arrived. Patiently, I read the newspaper to keep a grip on my nerves. Just before 8.30, I was sent upto the boardroom and asked to wait outside.

The recruiter warmly welcomed me back and asked me to sit down. She asked me for all the paperwork and photos required. Whilst she was checking all the information, she asked me to read for information regarding their policy on grooming, serving alcohol and tattoos. I agreed to all. This is a good time to clarify any questions you have on the above.

I was asked the following questions:

Why do you want to be Cabin Crew?
Describe a time when you have gone above and beyond for a customer. Why?
Describe a time when you have gone above and beyond for a colleague or team member. Why?
Tell me about a time when you have been culturally sensitive towards a costumer or collegue.
Tell me about a time when you have bent the rules for a customer. Why?

Throughout the whole time, the recruiter was very positive and clear in the information she was after. She really puts your nerves at ease. Then she finished up and explained that all information, observations done during the assessment day, and photos would be sent in a file to Dubai. I should expect to hear something within 8 weeks.

That's pretty much it. Afterwards, I made my way home to change, then off to work as if it was a normal day. This is probably going to feel like the longest wait following a job interview. For the roles I've gone for, I pretty much find out on the same day, or the day after if I have been successful. My final tips are to be prepared, be honest, and give clear information. The recruiter has alot of information to record.

**Update: My online status finely changed from application under review to interview complete. Thats given me some relief in knowing that my file as reached Dubai. I'm still eager to know if I've been successful**