92 Super Tips for Becoming a Flight Attendant

92Super Tips for Becoming a Flight Attendant www.FlightAttendantCentral.com So. assessments. What does it really take to be successful from the first try? The key is to be prepared and know what to expect.You decided you want to be a Flight Attendant. That’s why I’ve put together this list of 92 practical and powerful tips you can start using right away.com -Kara . start reading and get ready to rock your interview. There’s a lot of information out there. read about introductions. you will fill in online applications. tasks. browse recruitment events in your city. questions and maybe answers. www.FlightAttendantCentral. That’s great! What comes next? You will start researching companies that (still) hire. sit back. Understand the lifestyle and only go for it if it suits you. Find out what is expected from you during the recruitment event. 6. Decide if that specific airline is what you are looking for in an employer. Living in the Middle East might be a dream for some but not an acceptable option for others. Being a flight attendant requires you to be flexible with your working hours. 3. There is no point in dreaming you will get the job if you have a tattoo on your neck or you are too short to reach the required height mark. 2. Get the basic info from their ‘About us’ page or Wikipedia. weekends and holidays. Research the country where the airline is based and decide if a life there is a good fit for you.com . Look for the basic requirements and only go to the recruitment events if you meet them.FlightAttendantCentral.Google stage 1. www. Browse the recruitment events and decide if you want to wait until something comes up in your country or you are willing to travel for the interviews. Is this something you are willing to do? 5. Research the airlines. 4. Invest in a set of professional photographs. 11. hair tied in a bun and simple makeup. high heel shoes and pantyhose. collared shirt. the recruiters spend only one minute reading your resume.com .Print your resume on white paper.FlightAttendantCentral.Choose a business attire while taking the photos. What sets you apart from the other people doing the same job? 10. When your application is in a pile in front of a person who never saw you. CV should not be longer than 1 page. polished shoes. 8. it is ideal they see you looking amazing and can immediately picture you wearing their uniform. shirt and tie. 9. short hair and elegantly groomed.Take the passport photo in the same time with the full length photo. Ladies: skirt suit. We only want to know what YOU are doing.Prepare your application 7. You shouldn’t have more than 3-4 bullet points for each job description. Don’t give anybody a chance to yawn while they read in the greatest detail what a waitress does. Gentlemen: suit in a dark color. Simple and elegant. When you go for an Open Day. Build your CV in a simple manner. 12. Simplify and delete all that is not necessary. 13. www. 20.Fill in all the required fields. You are much more likely to be successful when you don’t procrastinate.Use a professional email address in the following format [email protected]. Reserve 1 full hour in your schedule to complete the online application in one time.com 19. as well as soft copies for your online application.FlightAttendantCentral. 18. do not provide anything that might look unprofessional: smoking. 17.Always save before going to the next step. They are compulsory. www.com . 15.SMILE 16. drinking.Request printed copies of your photographs. paying extra attention to the ones marked with *.If the airline requires a casual photo. in a bathing suit or wearing sun glasses. Prepare in advance the required documents.Dress in a smart business attire. 27. snacks.Find out where is the location of the interview and what route you have to drive. It will be intense to go through all the stages of the assessment day.Use comfortable shoes.FlightAttendantCentral.com . www. similar to the one you used for taking the photos. 24. The best of the group will be chosen..Assessment Day 21. 25. but things will move fast and you don’t want to run around trying to find your diplomas and making copies just before your final interview. pens and a writing pad.Bring some water.There is no minimum or maximum number of people who will be hired. As much as you can. or what public transport to use both for going and coming back home.Prepare for a long day.. 28. regardless of how many candidates participate in the event.Rest before the big day. 22. 23. 26. You want to look professional and resemble a flight attendant already. They are not needed in the initial stage of the selection process. Take notes. It also shows you are interested. 37. Ignore them! 32. You would want to absorb the surroundings. 31.Ask relevant questions if given the opportunity.FlightAttendantCentral.Pay attention to the information that is communicated to you.Be friendly and polite with everybody. Do not reply to text messages or update your Facebook page as the assessment progresses.Turn off your phone or activate the silent mode. There will be people who have been through an assessment day before and they know it all or people who heard from a friend that there is a certain way you should behave. 34.29.If you already know the people who are in your group. The assessors will be monitoring you even during the breaks.Talk to the people around you. 33. 30. www. Work together.com .Do not pay too much attention to the gossip. Make acquaintances.Arrive at the location at least 30 minutes earlier. Say ‘Hello’ and introduce yourself. 36. You might need it later. glimpse at the other candidates and even have a coffee. 35. approach them and remind them that the key to a successful group exercise is cooperation. It will be useful before the interview. If you find yourself in this situation.It is normal to be nervous.Don’t take charge. 45. too loud or too soft.Don’t be tempted to participate in conflicts or take sides.Be aware of your tone of voice.Volunteer for one part of the task. 43. Different people will have different levels of English.Be mindful of your body language. 39. www. Your gestures say more than words.During the group exercise.FlightAttendantCentral. 40. 41. What do you think Mary?’ 44. Don’t worry about showing it in front of the interviewers. Do not talk too fast.com . 46. Ideally it will be something you are passionate about and your expertise will contribute to the success of the group. 42. try to shift the focus to another colleague: ‘This is my opinion. It shows that getting this job is important to you. Your aim is to be understood by all. use simple words when addressing your colleagues.Try to include in the conversation the people who are left out.38.Don’t be the only one talking. www. Focus on what you have to do.com .Maintain eye-contact with all members of the group. watch English TV channels or movies without subtitles. 52.FlightAttendantCentral. 48. come up with your own answer first.Don’t sneak peek at the assessors or at the other group.47. If you are not comfortable using complicated words or complex sentence building. Use correct grammar.To prepare for the English Test. 54. All you need is basic arithmetic. just keep it simple.Write short. not just with one. then look at the given options. You will not be able to read their reactions.The task and its result are not as important as how you worked together as a group and how you communicated with each other to reach your result. 50. practice reading English every day. simple sentences. 49. 55.Mind the quality of your hand writing.Don’t worry about the Math test.Read the full text to get a general idea of what is required from you. You want the assessors to understand what you wrote.If you have a multiple-choice test. 53. 51. When filling the personality profile test.56. be truthful.FlightAttendantCentral. www.Take your time double check your results at least two times.Do all the calculations on the paper. 57. 58.Trust your instinct and go with the first choice that comes into your mind. just like you used to do in school. 59.com . 67. 65. www.You can never talk too much about how pleased your customers were.Final Interview 60. 64.Don’t badmouth your previous or current company.Your nerves will pass when the conversation starts flowing.com .If you need some time to think about an answer.Be prepared! No question should come as a surprise. 63. 69.Sleep early. 62.Be specific in your examples.FlightAttendantCentral. 66. The interview is strictly about your work environment and ethics. tell the interviewers you need a minute.Read the Final Interview Questions and Answers for the last time before you go in. 70. 61. 68. give them. but don’t stare.Don’t start talking about your personal life.Maintain eye contact. If you are asked for more details. You are dealing with professionals who will make your feel at ease.Don’t complain about your former colleagues. 72. This might be one of the most important feedback (and maybe the only one) you get. 76. www.Ask how do they think you performed during the interview.Establish how to contact them and when is it appropriate to do so.Have an upbeat and positive attitude.FlightAttendantCentral. 77. If the interviewer needs more details. We all want to work with people who are happy.Don’t deviate from the topic of discussion.com . 74. Answer to the point.Exchange email addresses and phone numbers with the rest of the candidates who made it to the Final Interview. he will ask you to elaborate. 75.71. 73.Thank the interviewer for their time.Keep your answers short and professional. 84.com .Answer the phone when a foreign number comes up. it will take 6 weeks to get it.Don’t go on cabin crew forums to discuss your interview performance and ask people’s opinion if you made it or not. 80.See your family doctor before you start the required medical tests.Have a goodbye party and ask your friends how do they plan to keep in touch.FlightAttendantCentral.Be patient! If you were informed that you will receive an answer within 6 weeks. 85. This is the good news. 81.Discuss with your family how do they feel about your relocating. 86.Ensure you have all the required documents before your departure. 79.Stop obsessing and overanalyzing every thing you said or did during the interview. ☺ 82.After the assessment 78.Pack lightly and don’t forget you must have adequate business attire for the first weeks of training. 83. www. If you go with the idea that you will stay 3 years until you saved enough money to buy an apartment in your country. www.FlightAttendantCentral.87. Just think that you will stay as long as you enjoy waking up every morning to go to work.com .Do not set up a timeframe for your new career. ask the airline representative if there are any other new joiners traveling in the same flight. you will not enjoy this amazing new life.When checking-in for your flight. 88. new environment. new home.FlightAttendantCentral.Have an open mind. 90.com . you don’t have to work a day in your life.Good for life 89.Be open to change.Love what you do. new job. 92. 91.Never give up! www. All different from what you know. Start your journey without prejudgement. New people. This way. Group Exercise examples and guidelines for being successful at your Cabin Crew Interview from the first try.FlightAttendantCentral. sample English tests and Math test.To get access to 101 Questions and Answers for the Cabin Crew Final Interview. © Flight Attendant Central www. example CVs and application letters. read ‘How to Become a Flight Attendant for airlines in the Middle East’ eBook.com .