She is now an SIA Girl thanks to .......

Dear Luke,

Thanks for the advices in your programme in pdf format, I've successfully cleared all 4 rounds of interview plus medical check! Will be starting my training on XXX =)

It was definitely an unexpected one as this was my second time going for SIA walk-in interview and i was shocked enough to be able to pass the Kebaya fitting round. In my group of 10, only 2 girls including myself got through the second round and proceeded all the way to the last.

Once again, thanks for the programme, it definitely helped me understand what the Company was looking for.

Thanks and Regards,

Ms JJJJ

How We Met Mr SS Tan / Luke

As i mention in my previous post,lots of pple around me are talking about SIA recently. And i have repeated my story over and over again.Here goes,

My friend Eric wanted to be a cabin crew for lots of reason.But just couldn't get in.He tried the write in and walk in interview for about 8 times and the furthest he went was round 2. He almost gave up and started to have doubts about himself.

Eric and i usually have this habits of looking tru pages and pages of the forum. To get ourself prepared for the question that they might post.One day, as i was looking tru i saw someone recommending some of the cabin crew wannabe to Mr Tan's blog. I followed the link,read tru all his post and decided to get Eric registered for his upcoming talk. Initially,Eric was very skeptical. Mr Tan's blog was quite new then and there wasn't any picture like wad u see in his blog now with his student.I had to "physco" / brain wash him for 2 days before he finally agreed.

I sent Mr Tan his details and the reply was quick.The day came and we went to Mr Tan's place. He had everything prepared and asked Eric about his previous attempt. After that,he started assessing him and went tru all the round etc..He told him he should smile thru out the interview as he has a very stern face.Everything lasted about 2 -3 hrs.

The day came 27 January 2008 ,the day we will always remember he "breezed" through the 4 rounds of SIA cabin crew interview.

Lastly,no amount of words can express how grateful we are. He is the man who changed Eric's life.The man who made everything possible for him when all his relatives,colleagues and close friend told him that it's impossiable for him to get in.Although Mr Tan have help already helped Eric achieved his dreams. He still keep in touch with us and check up on how we are doing.Sometimes i wonder if he is some kind angels or saint out on a quest to help those in need.

Anyway,this post is dedicated to Gina,cabin crew wannabe and of course Mr Tan himself.

More from this young lady's blog

A touching email from "Ee" an ex Talk participant.

To all cabin crew wannabe, if your heart tells you that u want this job, just go for it and don't give up cos i do believe that determination and the never say die spirit will help. Even though i haven't fulfill my dream as a cc, i believe that i will make it one day. As for me, I failed in my interviews too but i always take it as a learning experience. Just take each failure as a learning point and give your best for the next one. To add on, i knew this guy here for months and i can assured u that he is a great motivator and he will boost up your confidence level. His enriching course or talks will bring you up to a higher level of confidence during your interview. I'm not boosting around but all these are based on my personal experience after attending his talks. I have made many friends including him through this blog and many are already part of SIA as a cabin crew. Thanks batman. U have indeed been a great help and thanks for being part of my journet fulfilling my dream to become a cabin crew.

With lots of love
ee

* Batman is my chatroom name.

Ex SIA stewardess's comment.

16 Jun 08, 18:48

Rida.B:
ex mentor in STC, he's the best mentor I ever had, recommended u guys to take his class!! Btw best of luck 2 u mr tan

Rida's blog is here

It's only a matter of time Z !

Hi luke,

yes i finally made it thru after failing 2 times management... a really torturing time hee... thanks for your help these while.. if ever u need any info do let me knw, i will be more than willing to share it with you...
Something to share with you for those wannabe...
- private diploma is accepted by SIA now ... i failed my O level but i did have a private diploma from MDIS.

ZZZZZ

This one managed to join Silk Air

Hi Mr. Tan,
I cleared all the rounds in Silkair, and they invited me to sign the bond this coming monday...
I am kinda confused now.. Should I try for SIA after my ban? they gave me 2 months ban, telling me to try in august's interview

First time reached 3rd round but now a cabin crew

Hi Mr Tan,

Thank you so much for your help on ####. My name is S####, the fair girl wearing Green. I was booted out during 1 to 1 interview.

Nevertheless, thank you so much for giving me the confidence because i feel more secure and i listen to your adv and was happy that i passed Round 1. Secondly, i managed to pass Kebaya plus Skin check, also thanks to you for telling me that i'm not too skinny for SIA which boost my confidence.

Well, something must have gone wrong during 1 to 1 interview and i feel so sad being booted out because i was confident on that day. Sigh!

During 1 to 1 interview, The questions asked were relatively tough:

1. Why do you want to make a career switch?
2. What does customer service means to you?
3. What are the negative aspects of being a Cabin crew?
4. Do you refer to work alone or as a team?
5. Are you a team player or team leader?
6. Describe yourself.
7. Is service on Air ot service on ground more important and why?

That's all i could recall........

I frumbled at Qn 3 :

"3. What are the negative aspects of being a Cabin crew?"

I answered that working irregular hours and that it can also be positive in the sense that you must stay healthy and be very disciplined.

I guess this is what killed me....depending on how you interpret my answer. i guess i failed to explain clearly and maybe the interviewer might interpret it as i'm someone who prefers 9 to 5 job.

Actually what i meant was that to some people, it might be negative. However, for me, it is positive as i do not like deskbound job and thus i do not mind the irregular working hours. This can be positive because i will then"forced" myself to stay healthy, be healthy and maintain being disciplined.

Nevermind, i will keep trying.......do you think i'll get accepted into SIA? Because i really wanna fly!!!!

I'm grateful to you for the tips you provided me with and at least this time round, there is a improvement as this is the 1st time i got into 1 on 1 interview stage. Not too bad! Haha!


3 months later,

Wanted to email you to express my appreciation but don't know if you can still remember me since i belong to your earlier batch of participants. :P
I managed to pass the May interview because I remembered your valuable advice and the confidence you instill in me and i managed to SOAR! Really appreciate your help so much. :) Without your guidance, i will still be "clueless".

Sincerely,

S..................