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by singaporegrrl » Sat, 07 Jan 2006 12:20 am
Something I ripped off someone else's blog while bloghopping a while ago:
Round 1
I was scheduled to arrive at SIA Training Centre on 15th October 2005 by 0940hrs. I was so nervous and excited, dressed in a top, blazer, smart pants and heels. When I entered the waiting area for the interviewees, there were so many girls, most of which were dressed in formal attire but there were a few who were casually attired in jeans and top.
After registration, I sat down reading my book and made small talk to some of the girls. Finally, it was my turn to enter the interview room. I was a mass interview where there were 2 interviewers and 10 interviewiees. We were each told to introduce ourselves and to name an important service attribute. I happened to be the last speaker so I had to make sure I did not repeat what the other girls had said. We were then ushered to a theatrette and after a few minutes, a lady entered saying out a list of names. "For those names not mentioned, thank you for coming. You may go home now." That was the first elimination round.
Round 2
While waiting in another room full of girls who made it to the 2nd round, there was an introductory video on SIA playing on the TV set. Continued making small talk and being the noisy girl that I am while I observed the rest of the girls looking so tensed and rigid. Apparently, the 2nd round consists of a one-to-one interview. We saw those who made it coming back to the room we were in in, with a big smile and a slip of paper in their hands. That slip of paper was an indication that they made it to the next round and a letter of invitation to come for the 3rd round, followed. I received that slip of paper too.
Round 3
On 19th October 2005 at 0845hrs, me being dressed slightly less formal, 50 of us had to go for uniform fitting. There were no sizes for the kebayas as they are made-to-measure once one is a certified Singapore Girl. We had to estimate and choose a kebaya for fitting and enter an interview room one by one. The SIA slippers completed the 'look'. Before we began, there was a lady who told us that after the process, we had to wait in the waiting room and she will read out the results for those who made it. For those who did not, they are to leave.
There were 3 interviewers, one of whom was a beautician to check our skin complexion. We were required to walk up and down and pretend to serve a guest by a tray. Thereafter, the beautician will scrutinize our face for any discrepancies. After everyone has gone for the fitting, the lady earlier held a list of names and read out those who made it , again emphasizing that those whose names not mentioned are to leave the building. My name was mentioned.
Round 4
We were required to do a psychometrics test but it was not an elimination round. It was for us and them to learn more on our personality.
Round 5
Instructions were given on how to go about the water confidence test. After changing to our respective swimming costumes, we had to walk up to the 2 interviewers who inspect our bodies for any tattoos and visible scars. I was so comfortable walking barefooted that I didn't realise I was walking my normal uncultured way until halfway, I realised and attempted to be a little more graceful. Damage done. And I have a scar on my leg.
Then we had to go onboard a mock-up airplane, complete with seats and all. Wearing a life-jacket, we had to jump off the 'plane' and swam backstroke the length of the pool. This was my favourite part as I love swimming and heights. But it wasn't really that high. There were a few girls who were so scared of jumping. We had a lifevest!!!
We were once again in the theatrette, all realising that we were almost there as after this round, we are only left with the management interview - the last hurdle. 5 names out of the 39 left were not mentioned. Mine was one of the 5. As we left the room, the other 4 girls were so depressed and disappointed while I was overjoyed. They were puzzled.
The day before the 3rd interview, I sat down and started thinking real hard and listed out my options and reasons why I wanted to be a Singapore Girl. I realised that there were not many. I had wanted to fulfill my desire to fly and was lured by the lucrative salary. I thought of improving my self-discipline and to learn being graceful through the job. My greatest concern was that I might not be able to practice my beloved theatre. Then, I thought about death. What if I die while far away from my family and friends? If I die, I'd rather be near them.
Then I listed the advantages if I were to stay on the ground. I could gain experience and plan my career path. Career advancement would be attained earlier. In SIA, I wasn't planning to stay there for so long or to aim for the position of leading stewardess or chief stewardess. If I were in SIA, it would be similar to being enlisted for NS. I would still be able to be active in theatre if I hold a ground job and I will be within the company of my beloved friends and family.
I decided to go through the interview and even if I were to get through until the end, I would still want to consider before confirming that I'd like to be a Singapore Girl. I was happy that I did not get through the last round as I no longer had to choose.
Jangan tanya soalan merepek boleh tak?
btw, wanna meet up first? cuz the waiting time should be a bit long from what i experienced.
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