What You Need To Know Before Your Cabin Crew Interview



Posted: Saturday, October 03, 2009

by Nick Redding

There is a lot you can do to prepare for your cabin crew interview, and preparation is good. However, sometimes what matters most is the important issues that are rarely discussed. How you handle the interview can be just as important as (or more important than) your answers.

Showing up to your cabin crew interview worried or nervous can work against you. You are applying for a job that will require you to be cool under stress. We've all seen the pandemonium that happens during the boarding and disembarking. This is a stressful time, especially for the passengers and new members of the cabin crew.

Being able to handle stress under such normal situations will be expected, as well as being able to handle stress under much more dire circumstances. Walking into an interview can be stressful for anyone, but showing signs of obvious nerves can work against you.

Open and friendly individuals are needed on every airline. People with ample patience, even when being challenged, are also necessary. How can you present all of these qualities during the interview? While you might be able to give plenty of right answers throughout the cabin crew interview, landing the right answers in a voice that is barely audible or filled with self doubt does not indicate that you are open, friendly, strong under fire, or confident.

Sometimes it is necessary to ask your friends or family for feedback before your interview. Sometimes we develop expressions or vocal tones that can be easily misinterpreted. Simply asking about their experiences communicating with you can give you a little insight.

You want to look, sound, and portray the part while still retaining your own personality and being your own person. That means that you have many strengths that would make you a great candidate. You need to tell the panel about those strengths, especially those that fall under the customer service realm.

Your cabin crew interview may have a written exam, a multiple choice questionnaire, or require that you deliver an oral presentation. Visual cues for any presentation are very helpful. You will usually be informed ahead of time if you are to deliver an oral presentation. The final point you will want to consider is that the more familiar you are with the airline as well as the hiring process the better you're going to do during your cabin crew interview. Take the time to get some reputable information for the specific airline.

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