You’ve seen my previous post “Becoming Cabin Crew“?

Now, that we have a hint where to start in this aviation career, this post will give you an idea how such airline conducts their recruitment procedure.

In behalf of my brother-MGA, we want to give you an overview how he was able to reach the training period of Emirates Airlines. If you’re eyeing for this airline, then this will be a good guide for your future application.

Emirates Airlines conducts mass hiring in selected country. Since, Emirates is from UAE, they’re mostly conducting mass hiring in their nearby countries like Bahrain. As frequent as twice a year they are having this schedule of recruitment. They are usually posting it in the local newspaper or on their website.

If you already have a target date to attend on their mass hiring, then it is advisable to fill-up the on-line application form Emirates. Be sure to have your detailed resume & family information with you upon filling-up this form, because this will require a lot of information. Anyway, if you missed certain info, you can update your data from time to time. You just need to remember your application number (account information – email & password). If you pass the entire application process, you will be using this filled-up form too.

Preparation for the Selection Date…

Appearance – Pleasing personality is one of the requirements for the position of cabin crew. It is an advantage if you will show yourself in a very neat & pleasing appearance on that day. As much as possible you shouldn’t have that much pimples in your face & you’re arms should be free from allergies or scars. For girls, apply some make-up on your face. Don’t wear too heavy make-up. Just apply some colors on your face that you will feel comfortable & beautiful as well. Tie your hair as if you’re already a flight attendant. For boys, have a haircut on the day before the selection date. You need to be careful as well in choosing the accessories that you’re going to use – accessories from shoes to jewelries. This LINK will give you more précised information in choosing the right attire for the big day. As for me, nothing goes wrong in aligning your personal appearance into two words – NEAT & PROFESSIONAL. Remember, first impression lasts!


These are some important things Mark considered upon the preparation for the recruitment day;

1 – Got a hair cut the day before the recruitment date.

2 – Prepare the suit. Find the right color combination of Polo & neck tie.

(Tip: Light colors give a light impression to the dresser.)

3 – Clean the face. Shave mustache if necessary. Have a concealer that perfectly matches the color of your face. This will be a great help in covering dark spots on the face. For men, asked somebody to teach you how to apply concealer on your face.

4 – Visit a dentist & clean the teeth on the day before the selection date.

(Tip: It always feels good to smile, when you knew that you have white & clean teeth.)

5 – Clean your fingernails.

Documents – Emirates will ask you to submit resume (with passport picture), passport copy & whole body picture on the selection date. Now, with these pictures, it is also an advantage if you will set a specific date for yourself to have a nice photo shoot. Well, digital picture might be a great help in some point but don’t edit the picture that much. For the whole body picture, you should wear as if you’re going to their selection day itself. Do not make an unusual pose on the picture. Just stand straight, relax & smile.

The resume must emphasize that you are capable for cabin crew’s major responsibility – high standard of customer service. Like the impression you want to set on the recruitment day, the resume should go along with that too.

This is the format what Mark did in his resume. He specified his major responsibilities in his job details & his achievements as well. Since you’re applying for flight attendant position, then, responsibility & achievements should have connections with the flight attendants’ duties & responsibilities.

Research & Study – Many of us presents ourselves in a job application event without “proper” preparation. MGA & I have been in job haunting experience for so many times & we realized how important it is to do certain preparation beyond a normal one.

When MGA, got a schedule for this Emirates Selection Day, we took time to searched some important information in the net that we felt would be needed. Well, it’s not really hard to analyze what would be needed on the selection day (or in any particular job application event). This list has been our guide every time we’re doing this process;

1 – Company’s basic information – This includes certain information on the history, core values & mission/vision. Know the idea, how this company performs in its industry. In such way, if they will ask you in the interview about your career objective/goal, you can in-line it in the company’s future objective too. Remember, companies will hire for someone who they feel will be a better contributor on their team.

2 – Details on the position you’re applying to – This, I may say the most important one. This is usually the subject in the job interview procedure. So, as an applicant, it is better if you fully understand the duties/responsibilities of the job position that you’re eyeing for. You may also want to include an idea of the salary range for that position. Most of the companies include in their questionnaire the salary range an applicant is looking for, & most of the times applicants where confused on how to deal in this question. It is better if you we’re able to gather an idea for the salary. In that way, if they will throw you a question regarding this, you know where to start your negotiation.

3 – Sample of interview Questions - Internet has been the most powerful tool when you’re looking for certain information. Just includes these words in the search engine – SAMPLE, INTERVIEW QUESTION (specifically for that JOB POSITION) – & holla! You’ll definitely find a link that will lead you on those questionnaires. Print it, read, study the questions /answers & finally, PRACTICE!

I found a perfect site for the aviation career – ALWAS BE PREPARED FOR INTERVIEW . This was just MGA’s reference as he prepares himself for the Emirates’ selection day. With regards to Emirates information, we just refer to their EMIRATES GROUP CAREERS site.

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