Qatar Airways - Wannabes & Recruitment II
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Hi Starbitee,
I'm crossing fingers for you too and hope the third one's the charm
I'm in Manila as well... What do IPAMS look for in candidates in terms of 'look'? Do you have to be supermodel thin? When I flew Turkish Airways recently their flight attendants were not thin at all! They weren't fat but definitely big boned and voluptuous, and unruly hair!
Do the Qatar recruiters prefer uber slender and white applicants? I'm tanned (not black), and 5'5 so I'm still deliberating whether or not to apply..
Thank you and best wishes.
I'm crossing fingers for you too and hope the third one's the charm
I'm in Manila as well... What do IPAMS look for in candidates in terms of 'look'? Do you have to be supermodel thin? When I flew Turkish Airways recently their flight attendants were not thin at all! They weren't fat but definitely big boned and voluptuous, and unruly hair!
Do the Qatar recruiters prefer uber slender and white applicants? I'm tanned (not black), and 5'5 so I'm still deliberating whether or not to apply..
Thank you and best wishes.
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Please give som info`s
Hy everybody!
I'm absolutly knew on this site.
I already participated on one of qatar airways cabin crew interview and i failed due to my english.
I saw on the the official site that it will be another interview on de 27th of Febrary in Bucharest. It will be an open day so anybody can participate.
I would like to try it again but i can`t remember anymore what kind of papers and what pictures should i take with me.
If anybody can help me with tips or trick i would really appreciate it!!
Thanks!
I'm absolutly knew on this site.
I already participated on one of qatar airways cabin crew interview and i failed due to my english.
I saw on the the official site that it will be another interview on de 27th of Febrary in Bucharest. It will be an open day so anybody can participate.
I would like to try it again but i can`t remember anymore what kind of papers and what pictures should i take with me.
If anybody can help me with tips or trick i would really appreciate it!!
Thanks!
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REPATING CBC OVER AND OVER! wHO HAS THE SAM EPROBLEM?
Hi I am just so sick and tired of it, I am literally "two arrows away" (on my CBC) from being a QA CC. I was supposed to fly out in mid December.....what do we have now? Oh, February....so frustraiting! I went thru this whole super detailed recruitment process (like most of us here), all those stages, medical exams, professional translations (and loads of money spent along with it), additional certifications from various doctors (in my case, regarding my spine xray). I have been so patient, but I just cannot do this anymore (thou I am not gonna give up). I did my CBC twice, was asked for a prof. opinion, submitted one from a GP doc, which turned out not to be enough. Than I got one from a hematologist as they requested, not good enough. Today I got an email asking me to repeat my CBC anyways. WTF??
Sorry guys, I had to vent...please cheer me up somehow. Any tips on improving my CBC fast? (limph. and neu., the rest is fine).Anyone repeating his/her CBC over and over?? In addition to than all the doctors claimed I am superhealthy, which is the way I feel.
Sorry guys, I had to vent...please cheer me up somehow. Any tips on improving my CBC fast? (limph. and neu., the rest is fine).Anyone repeating his/her CBC over and over?? In addition to than all the doctors claimed I am superhealthy, which is the way I feel.
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Hi, same situation here, I had FI in October and still at home.... I had to repeat CBC three times, bacuse my MCV is borderline and now I have to send them a report from specialist stating why my MCV is still lower than normal range. Next week I will do a detailed new CBC (also with cancer markers!!!) and then my specialist will write a report.
My advice for you is to do just what they say and be patient although is easy to say, but there is no choice, take it or leave it....
My advice for you is to do just what they say and be patient although is easy to say, but there is no choice, take it or leave it....
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Hey
Thanks for a reply. Made me feel a bit (but only a bit, heh) better to know that there are others in a situation just like me. (although I knew that before, it's just good to hear that directly from someone).
Be careful though, they also asked me for an opinion from a specialist (first a GP doc than a hematologist) with an exact explanation of WHY the values are abnormal (although the word "abnormal" is kind of a misnomer here, seriously, since the difference is soooooo MINOR). So the statement cannot just say that I am overall healthy and fit to fly, but it has to EXPLAIN WHY.
Ok, so I somehow explained that to an old ass doc, actually a PhD, a great professor from an INSTITUTE OF HEMATOLOGY here, in Warsaw (could not go to any better place than that in my country). The poor guy probably thought I was insane, could not see any reason of why I have those God damn "arrows" on my CBC report. He recommended an abdominal USG, some other blood tests (mono, toxoplasmosis etc), which all truned out to be just FINE. Finally he figured I must have had some very minor infection which affected the report (which was easy to catch this year in Poland, having an abnormally harsh, freezing cold, -15C winter). So all happy I sent the explanation to QR, and what did they tell me? "If it COULD HAVE BEEN a MINOR infection, wait for it to go away, get better, get another CBC and send it to us"....Isn't that just great? A couple more visits to a hospital or any kind of medical institution and I will literally go nuts! (and bancrupt at the same time). How much cash have you guys already spent on all this stuff? I know prices are different in various countries, but medical service is, I assume, pricey everywhere.
I know I am just bitching and bitching but of course I am not planning on giving up on my dream, especially that I am so CLOSE! (as I said "2 arrows" away, heh). I am just beginning to worry that they might not be that patient with me and finally exlude me from the process, if my CBC keeps on coming out "IMPERFECT".....is that even possible? Anyone?
Thanks for a reply. Made me feel a bit (but only a bit, heh) better to know that there are others in a situation just like me. (although I knew that before, it's just good to hear that directly from someone).
Be careful though, they also asked me for an opinion from a specialist (first a GP doc than a hematologist) with an exact explanation of WHY the values are abnormal (although the word "abnormal" is kind of a misnomer here, seriously, since the difference is soooooo MINOR). So the statement cannot just say that I am overall healthy and fit to fly, but it has to EXPLAIN WHY.
Ok, so I somehow explained that to an old ass doc, actually a PhD, a great professor from an INSTITUTE OF HEMATOLOGY here, in Warsaw (could not go to any better place than that in my country). The poor guy probably thought I was insane, could not see any reason of why I have those God damn "arrows" on my CBC report. He recommended an abdominal USG, some other blood tests (mono, toxoplasmosis etc), which all truned out to be just FINE. Finally he figured I must have had some very minor infection which affected the report (which was easy to catch this year in Poland, having an abnormally harsh, freezing cold, -15C winter). So all happy I sent the explanation to QR, and what did they tell me? "If it COULD HAVE BEEN a MINOR infection, wait for it to go away, get better, get another CBC and send it to us"....Isn't that just great? A couple more visits to a hospital or any kind of medical institution and I will literally go nuts! (and bancrupt at the same time). How much cash have you guys already spent on all this stuff? I know prices are different in various countries, but medical service is, I assume, pricey everywhere.
I know I am just bitching and bitching but of course I am not planning on giving up on my dream, especially that I am so CLOSE! (as I said "2 arrows" away, heh). I am just beginning to worry that they might not be that patient with me and finally exlude me from the process, if my CBC keeps on coming out "IMPERFECT".....is that even possible? Anyone?
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@LOUAYAY
You have to wait for a period of 6 months after the last FI, well thats what I have come to know from earlier posts and queries here.
All the best
All the best
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You should take a neat cv with you ,a passport picture and a full size one in business attirre. Good luck.Im from Bucharest as well and been flyin for over a month,loving it to bits,its amazing.So just be positive and do not pay any attention to the negative feedback some give.It's all about the way you perceive things and respond to them.If you're a friendly optimistic person then you will do great in here.Everyone else hope you all get cleared and join us soon .
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@Karo - even i had to repeat my ECG twice, and had to wait again for the response from them, but finally it went well. You can see my previous post as well, I was in the same position as you are, youi still have time. The next batch starts on 29 March, so if I'm not wrong there would still be some space in that batch.
@Kandy_Girl- Open day starts with CV submission and at the end of the day they call you if they select you.(In my case they called cadidates even around 10:30 p.m)
Then next day they will show you a video on Qatar(Centuries old video), next will be your English test. Just make sure you don't laugh or peek here an there(because even a kid frm 2nd grade can pass it)
Next will be a GD (Topics like Global warming etc etc), they might even give you some situation where the whole group has to find a solution. Just remember during GD not to interrupt anyone when he/she is speaking (though someone may interrupt you)
You may also have 2 GD's.
Then you will have your PI next day and I've seen them selecting people who have worked on ground handling.
All the best. Don't forget about Cover letter, it WILL make all the difference. And 1 more thing to remember is that during english test(i think you may not have it because your native language is english) but none the less they will call you for arm reach test and they will see your walk and body language, they may also ask you some question, just remember to smile (but don't exaggerate it, if you understand what I'm saying)
And also 1 IMPORTANT thing I noticed and would recommend you is to ask 1 question when they tell you that do you have any questions?
Show them that you are interested.
I might be wrong but I'm sure someone will point it out, anyways I'm telling you EXACTLY what I did.
Just be cool, the Recruitment team is really friendly and helpful.
And NEVER post text speech(read the first thread about the example of text speech )
you don't want to get banned for a week! Trust me! I've been that too twice
@Kandy_Girl- Open day starts with CV submission and at the end of the day they call you if they select you.(In my case they called cadidates even around 10:30 p.m)
Then next day they will show you a video on Qatar(Centuries old video), next will be your English test. Just make sure you don't laugh or peek here an there(because even a kid frm 2nd grade can pass it)
Next will be a GD (Topics like Global warming etc etc), they might even give you some situation where the whole group has to find a solution. Just remember during GD not to interrupt anyone when he/she is speaking (though someone may interrupt you)
You may also have 2 GD's.
Then you will have your PI next day and I've seen them selecting people who have worked on ground handling.
All the best. Don't forget about Cover letter, it WILL make all the difference. And 1 more thing to remember is that during english test(i think you may not have it because your native language is english) but none the less they will call you for arm reach test and they will see your walk and body language, they may also ask you some question, just remember to smile (but don't exaggerate it, if you understand what I'm saying)
And also 1 IMPORTANT thing I noticed and would recommend you is to ask 1 question when they tell you that do you have any questions?
Show them that you are interested.
I might be wrong but I'm sure someone will point it out, anyways I'm telling you EXACTLY what I did.
Just be cool, the Recruitment team is really friendly and helpful.
And NEVER post text speech(read the first thread about the example of text speech )
you don't want to get banned for a week! Trust me! I've been that too twice
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hey
thanks for the reply....
now...when you mean "there're still places for the batch starting March 20 something", you mean the batch starts exactly on that day? Or do they fly out people a few days earlier? Also, if I may ask, where did you get such information?
thanks for the reply....
now...when you mean "there're still places for the batch starting March 20 something", you mean the batch starts exactly on that day? Or do they fly out people a few days earlier? Also, if I may ask, where did you get such information?
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Honestly speaking I got 29 March joining so I assumed that there MIGHT be some place because even I gotmy medical clearance after a Looong time, and anyways just relax I'm SURE you WILL make it, I can bet.(how about a bet for your welcome bonus?)
@Kandy_girl- damn I was too late to warn her, she got the ban-hammerr!
@Kandy_girl- damn I was too late to warn her, she got the ban-hammerr!
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Hi everyone, I got the April 24 date of departure., I just hope it could be earlier because the one I'm with during the final interview had the March 20th schedule of departure but he was asked to travel this February 20th. I want February slot! 
nway, I think I'm all good because I already had my clearance and the Job offer. 
I also had to repeat some things like my Enlarged Heart situation but within normal limits., the Dr already approved me but QR still asked for Cardiologist Clearance so I want there and have one. But then Qr still asked me for a new because they couldn't understand what the Doctor just wrote so I went again and asked for a clearer copy, I also asked the nurse to type it down for me thank God she's nice. This is the reason why I was moved til April but I do believe that they will change this one to an earlier flight. So excited!
nway, I think I'm all good because I already had my clearance and the Job offer. I also had to repeat some things like my Enlarged Heart situation but within normal limits., the Dr already approved me but QR still asked for Cardiologist Clearance so I want there and have one. But then Qr still asked me for a new because they couldn't understand what the Doctor just wrote so I went again and asked for a clearer copy, I also asked the nurse to type it down for me thank God she's nice. This is the reason why I was moved til April but I do believe that they will change this one to an earlier flight. So excited!
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oh hell no, scrapy coco my bonus is not going anywhere except to my very own pocket And speaking of which, the welcome bonus is not that generous either, isn't it. And if that was not enough they gonna take it away from us anyways, by a way of deduction month by month from our salary. I'm financially exhausted if I can put it this way...the neverending medical exams and translations (why am I not from an English speaking country? Why?.... Would have been so much easier...and cheaper), hit my pocket really hard. 
And recently I found out that that's not it. 
Prepare yourself for some more expences, once you sign a contract. I heard they need you to have additional 30 (sic!) non standard passport pictures, and a couple of sets of formal clothing (they are not going to provide you with a uniform right away, and the training itself lasts 7 weeks). Also you can take only 50kg of stuff with you, which is approx. one large standard size suitcase and a carry on. The rest can be mailed to you by your friends or family using cargo, which they will reimburse, after some time though, and it is very pricey as well. Once again I just had to vent.... sorry for being so negative, we all are going to do exactly what we are asked for anyways...let's face it.. I want it reall bad, and I know that all of you want it as much as I do, am I right or am I wrong? 
my bonus is not going anywhere except to my very own pocket And speaking of which, the welcome bonus is not that generous either, isn't it. And if that was not enough they gonna take it away from us anyways, by a way of deduction month by month from our salary. I'm financially exhausted if I can put it this way...the neverending medical exams and translations (why am I not from an English speaking country? Why?.... Would have been so much easier...and cheaper), hit my pocket really hard. And recently I found out that that's not it. Prepare yourself for some more expences, once you sign a contract. I heard they need you to have additional 30 (sic!) non standard passport pictures, and a couple of sets of formal clothing (they are not going to provide you with a uniform right away, and the training itself lasts 7 weeks). Also you can take only 50kg of stuff with you, which is approx. one large standard size suitcase and a carry on. The rest can be mailed to you by your friends or family using cargo, which they will reimburse, after some time though, and it is very pricey as well. Once again I just had to vent.... sorry for being so negative, we all are going to do exactly what we are asked for anyways...let's face it.. I want it reall bad, and I know that all of you want it as much as I do, am I right or am I wrong?
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KARO
I would like to correct you on something. We can carry 20kgs accompanied baggage with us and allowed to get 50kgs additional un-accompanied later as you mentioned above.
So don't buy lot of stuff initially to carry along..
Take care
So don't buy lot of stuff initially to carry along..
Take care
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Iīve just received my offer of employment, after a long time waiting since they asked me to send them another spine report. I was hoping to be on marchīs batch, but first they sent me a DOJ stating my travel date on april 2nd, and 3 hours later they sent me another one, delaying it to april 23rd...
anyway Iīll just have to wait one month more them I expected but at least itīs all confirmed now...
I know how some of you guys feel , but donīt give up!!!
anyone with the same DOJ?
Great Weekend everybody!
anyway Iīll just have to wait one month more them I expected but at least itīs all confirmed now...
I know how some of you guys feel , but donīt give up!!!
anyone with the same DOJ?
Great Weekend everybody!
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Some people here in Brazil took all the luggage they want. They asked to QR to reimburse them for the excess baggage fee instead of the 50 kg via fly cargo. itīs cheaper... QR liked the idea...
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@karo & stud_fac - HEY, I got their mail saying "Kindly be informed that in addition to your accompanied baggage allowance of 20 KG as per your ticket, you are entitled to an additional 100 KG accompanied baggage (maximum 32 KG each baggage) on Qatar Airways network only."
So how's it possible that its 50 kgs for you guys???
@Raoni - Hey, congratulations on finally recieving the "thumbs-up"..! Though you're taking it as the "middle-finger-up"...
After all, you're cleared by the Qatar Airways Medical Officers...!! They are proving to be more bothersome than the Al-Qaida, after listening to some fellow FA's experiences on this forum. 
Dont worry, be HAPPY..!
So how's it possible that its 50 kgs for you guys???
@Raoni - Hey, congratulations on finally recieving the "thumbs-up"..!
Though you're taking it as the "middle-finger-up"... After all, you're cleared by the Qatar Airways Medical Officers...!! They are proving to be more bothersome than the Al-Qaida, after listening to some fellow FA's experiences on this forum. Dont worry, be HAPPY..!
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Hey
Hey Everybody,
I received my contract and date of joining as well. I will depart on the 27th of February. Soo happy but little bit scared..!
Well, who is still waiting for medical clearance do not give up! Try harder and harder and everything will be fine!
Keep in touch and see you over there!
Anybody in the same batch? My training is from the first of March! Write me a PM if you have the same!
I received my contract and date of joining as well. I will depart on the 27th of February. Soo happy but little bit scared..!
Well, who is still waiting for medical clearance do not give up! Try harder and harder and everything will be fine!
Keep in touch and see you over there!
Anybody in the same batch? My training is from the first of March! Write me a PM if you have the same!