A successful interview: the hardest past of being a flight attendant
Written by Admin
Saturday, 01 December 2007
One of the first things you need to understand is that getting a job as a flight attendant is highly, highly competitive. Every time job vacancies are announced by an airline, many thousands of young hopefuls apply. But you need to understand that only about 0.3% are successful. That’s right. About three successful applicants out of one thousand! Those of you who have been to selection days for the airlines will know. The queue of applicants can stretch for a hundred meters or so.
Most people who have the dream of a career as a flight attendant only consider a position with a major airline. There are valid reasons for this – major airlines go to more destinations and more far away places, typically offering the highest pay and the largest benefit packages. There is also a certain amount of prestige attached with belonging to a major air carrier. But there are some real benefits working for a smaller airline. Read on to find out.
Every day, aspiring flight attendants ask the venterans to describe some of the benefits of a flight attendant career. Outlined below are ten of the most appealing aspects of the profession.