The walk.
Okay, i definitely must blog today. Finally I went for the SIA walk-in today. I reached there at about 9.45, and was in group 39. It was a long wait to the first round, about 4 hours. Very surprisingly, I managed to pass the first round. It was a group of ten interview and we had to stand up one by one to self intro and to say why we want to be a stewardess. i was really nervous i didn't even know what i was talking, but i did get some words out quite clearly. I guess they're looking for cheerful disposition and willing to work hard attitude. 5/10 of us got through, was really really happy to get through in my first attempt.
Then, was qualifications check which was strict, one girl was told to go cause she didn't have enough credits, very sad. Then waited for about half an hour for round 2. They took our height and weight and we were told to change into kebaya in five minutes. This round was disastrous. I was really blur and we had to choose a kebaya which we think fits by a very rough gauge. There wasn't any changing room just a board behind which all the girls changed. We were told to bun our hair as well. Then we were told to walk towards the interviewer. This is where i died. i can't believe i failed the walk. Is it my posture or the way i walk? I asked the girl behind me, she thought i was okay. I think i wasn't conscious of my walk and i didn't smile enough and look confident enough. After that she just said, you may change out of your kebaya. That was really a hit. I was shocked and i just said thank you and left. Oh man.. 8/10 passed, one of the easiest round and yet i didn't manage. I wasn't even allowed to go for the skin check. I felt really lousy that i managed to pass the first round which eliminated hundreds of applicants and i can't even pass the walk?! I'm going to practise hard and try again, i don't believe i can't walk properly! At least i won't mind as much if i fail the skin check.. but the walk.. HAIZ.
Today's passing rate was high.. it was a good chance to pass the interviews but i didn't make it. Some of the days the rate can be really low..There are about 800+ applicants today.. hope i would be lucky the next time. Though i really want my degree as well, it just didn't feel good to be eliminated. i guess being nervous really killed me, but its really beyond my control, i guess i'll do better next time!
Its truly a great experience. They replayed a cabin crew video like how many hundred times and it ended with Have you got what it takes to be a cabin crew? Sure its not easy, but i guess passion and determination can bring you a long way. its a lot of hard work behind the scenes and the girls i met there were helpful and friendly. I'm glad they're nice people. Ganbatte ne. I can do it someday =)
Yuanjing on 8:01 AM