They told me it would be a 3-5 hour interview and I was just wondering..If anyone has been through one of these what do they typically ask you or what do you go through..
2007-12-13 04:33:53 · 6 answers · asked by gangstaG 4 in Travel ➔ Air Travel
I successfully passed three airline interviews so I'll share what I know.
They will be watching you at every turn. Talk to the others in the waiting area. Ask about them. If you have to do a partner interview, tell them immediately that you know the "trick" to this. Pull out a paper and quickly go over everything you can.
-Education? I went to X and studied Y.
-I did a degree in A at B university. Sports?
And so on. Get as much as possible about each other. Do not chat!! You'll have time before and after so take advantage. You may have to do other "group" activities so be prepared.
Please don't say you want to travel and meet people. Say something like "I'm not a very 9-5 person. Even though my last job was in a great office, I just don't like going to the same place, seeing the same people all the time" or "I want a job where I can use my language skills that involves lots of public contact."
Do NOT talk about going into management. Good strategy for other careers but the airlines aren't necessarily looking for those who are looking to "get ahead". Simply say "Sure, at the right time perhaps I would be interested in the future but for now, I want the hands-on experience". Any public contact jobs, sports, etc. talk well of and how much you enjoyed them.
Got to run. Good luck!
2007-12-13 05:32:30 · answer #1 · answered by Eclipsepearl 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
From what I have heard other flight attendants post, the interview may be conducted via a panel. Therefore you will be interviewed at the same time by numerous people. I think they are looking for people who are cheerful and can think on their feet since there will be times when a flight attendant has to know exactly what to do without taking much time to deliberate. As long as you can show the panel what positive contributions you can bring to UAL as well as tell them that you are good with people and want to help serve others, I think you should not have much of a problem.
Good luck on the interview though I am sure you will do fine.
2007-12-13 04:58:48 · answer #2 · answered by potatochip 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did not go through one of these but my brother did and he was hired. If my memory serves me correct, you should expect and prepare for a possible group interview. In other words, the first session or sessions are elimination rounds. They, UA, are observing and judging who may be the most suitable flight attendants for them. So, be patient, be confident, be observant and completely have fun with it. If you've got what they want, it will show. My brother recalled that some were eventually eliminated simply because they were impatient, arrogant or rude.
Oh, yes, since UA is flying you over to Chicago for the interview, they probably thought enough of you to do so. So, why not take the opportunity on board and ask the UA flight attendants this and other job related questions to prepare yourself? DO NOT ask about pay or benefits because one, it may be private to some and two, employees may not always have the correct information about salary and benefits.
Enjoy your time in Chicago and good luck!
2007-12-13 04:59:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure it could be taken so long because you are interviewed by several people.
2007-12-13 04:41:47 · answer #4 · answered by Iris R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
skill tast on duties, and safety rules which you cant study for more commonsense stuff.. example if rough weater using phone alright No! electricution problem and can travel in cabin!
2007-12-13 05:19:03 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Practice pointing your arms out straight in front of you and to the sides.
Just kidding... relax...you will do fine.
2007-12-13 05:02:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋