I'm going to write a little about what my airline cabin crew assessment day was like. I know every airline is different but I imagine the principles are that same. The structure was very much the same for both cabin crew assessment days I've done, so hopefully this helps at least one other person.
I had to travel to London for my interview/assessment day so I made the decision that i'd travel down the night before and stay in a hotel. I'm glad I did this, it takes away the pressure of having a lengthy drive and the worry of not getting there on time due to traffic. We all know what it can be like getting into London, at rush hour - a nightmare! It gave me more time to prep in the morning and have a good nights rest to be tip top the next day.
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One arrival at the interview/assessment day, they signed me in and took all the proof of right to live and work within the UK, my passport and proof of address, the generic things most companies do when you first go in. All the applicants had to go through this so it took a little while but whist this was happening it was great because you got to mix with the other applicants, which for me helped with my nerves!
They then took us into small groups and you have to complete a few basic things, like pass the 'reach test', crew brace positions and asking about tattoos and piercings. I have no tattoos or piercings, I can brace and I can reach beyond the requirements, so I am good to go! But some airlines, the one I will work for are very strict regarding tattoos and piercings, even if they can't necessarily be seen.
We all the went into a room and watched a presentation about the company and complete a short quiz about what we just watched. For example key facts about the airline etc...
Then onto the group exercises, we had to design an airport lounge. It's really easy and all they do is just sit and watch what you do, how you interact with the others and general team building skills. It's important to get your opinion and input across but to not be over bearing.
Then onto the role play exercise. Really not as bad as everyone thinks. I thought this would be the worst thing about the day, I hate role playing! I really shouldn't have worried, I was taken into a room one on one and given a brief, mine was a about an unsatisfied customer at a hotel.
My qualifications were then checked.
The day is split into two parts. The morning is filled with the above and every applicant must complete the morning. The afternoon is slightly different. We were split into two groups and taken into separate rooms. One group being told they were unsuccessful and the other being told they were successful.
The next part of they day was all about finding out about the contract and job you'll be doing, a little more about the company and it is a little waiting around to be interviewed one on one. About 12 people made it through to the second part of the day on my assessment day.
The day didn't last as long as they anticipated so I was in my car and on the motorway by 3pm.
I found out 2 days after my interview that I was successful and I was given a conditional offer of employment and my referencing check would begin shortly after. The referencing has so far been the most frustrating experience of my life! Also the longest. But I have now completed this and been given a start date!
All in all, I actually really enjoyed my assessment day and getting to meet some fab people along the way!
Catch you later!
Amy
