Its Christmas time and i suppose everyone will be busy taking their breaks and having holidays. So.. care to share with me where will you be going or what will you be doing this holiday season ?

Well, I would like to tell you mine… hee..

As you know, I’ve gotten married this year… so… this festive season, I will be going overseas for a long long trip (3 1/2) weeks for my honeymoon keke. Well, I may not be around to answer your questions within this period… though I will still try to (using hotel internet if they have wireless).

So.. I do apologize if you find me “missing in action”.

But this is not about me… I mean… I am writing this post here to wish each and everyone of you here a very merry christmas. Enjoy this holiday season and go out, have fun… stick to your love ones and appreciate what you have done for the year. Its worth celebrating. =)

Thank you everyone for being here at this blog and supporting me. It is you who make me feel that what I am doing is worth it. To change lives, and fulfil dreams.

Again.. Merry Christmas and a happy new year.

I’ll see you next year ^^

luv,
Kristine

P.S: Share your joy with me and what will you be doing. I would love to hear it as well. Remember, this blog is created for all the hopefuls and cabin crews… so.. its your blog as well =)

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(Cabin Crew Secrets – Fulfilling Dreams and Destinies >>> Congratulations !)

Recently, I got a lot of questions and concerns of fellow cabin crew hopefuls asking that should they be employed, will they be posted to the new budget airline, Scoot.

While my opinion may not be the “decision”… you can rest assure that its highly unlikley.. and Scoot will employ their own set of cabin crews.

First off, if you have been reading the papers, you will realize that Scoot actually is a separate entity and will be managed and operated separately from SIA. So… if you are having concerns, this should be able to clear your doubt.

In addition to that, Scoot cabin crews are likely to have their own set of uniforms and thus, again, not likley that the crews will be shared from SIA. This is understandable because one is of a “premium” image… and the other.. a “low cost” image.

Then again, what scoot offers much better than another subsidiary like silk air, is that they travel to countires like Europe, Australia and China, thus, allowing you to stay overseas as compared to silk air, which does mostly turnarounds.

So.. this presents a good opportunity for cabin crew hopefuls to choose between SIA and Scoot.

the way Scoot is presenting itself, is that it is a fun and “playful” airline.. while the current SIA image, is the gracious and elegant type. So.. depending on your style, you do have an option of the two.

Pay, benefits and job wise, I won’t know for sure until they release more details.. but, certainly, it means more chances for you to have a chance to fly around.

As budget airline, the service is also less elaborate.. thus.. meaning that the “job scope” wun be as taxing and rush as well. This is one clear advantage for crews.

Come next year, it’ll be more fun… and certainly, more chances to be a crew will be given =)

Side note on this… have you ever consider questions like, What do you think of the introduction of Scoot ? or even, Should Cabin Crews from SIA merged with Scoot ? during the management ? Its certainly worth thinking through.. at least for preparation.

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 Cabin Crew Secrets Manual

I haven’t posted the cabin crew lifestyle pictures for quite some time.. so I thought, why not take this chance to post some of my “proud” photos here again.. hee… I know I know, my pictures are not exactly world class or that artistic… still.. I did try my best ok ? keke

Bald Tress During Winter

Today, the place we are going to visit is Germany…and the city we are going today, is Frankfurt.

Let me tell you that, In Germany… winter can be very very cold… and sometimes, you really don’t wish to go out of the hotel.

I still remember that when i first did Frankfurt, I was like a crazy little girl.. going out sightseeing and traveling out of Frankfurt… however, as the years goes by and especially during wintertime.. I would cuddle in the hotel bed like a hamster during hibernation. keke.

Whats really great about Germany is obviously, the shopping. You can get really cheap LVs over there in the city center.

Trust me.. once touch down.. automatically.. all crews will go there. So.. if you are flying there for the first time, do check with your senior crews.

Duckies at Frozen Pond

The city center is not near to the hotel.. so.. you do need to take a metro downtown.

Another thing to note is the food. A few things to advocate… there is this pizza restaurant… let me tell you.. that the pizza there is heavenly. By far.. the best pizzria I’ve ever went to… and of course.. its what we always call a crew joint. This is because, most crews will go to that particular restaurant to eat their pizzas.. because it really is that good.

If you are there, I do recommend you ordering their spinach… haha.. as the famous saying goes.. once you start.. you can’t stop. And because its ‘greens’, i will not stop you from eating more keke.

Whats also great about Frankfurt is the daily groceries and the chocolates. The things over here are super cheap… I mean.. do you know you can get the vitamin C for $1 Euro ? You know, Rexona is selling for like 10 bucks here in Singapore.. but you can similar items there in Frankfurt for less than 80% of the price here.

Romer at City Center

One of my favourite, the gummy sweets also cost like… 1.25 Eu for a packet… so.. don’t be surprise when you see people start stocking up these goodies to bring back Singapore ^^

When you are here in Germany, one of the things not to be miss.. is their hotdog bread.. called brutwrust. They are different with the ones you buy in Singapore… and when you have them during winter… they taste superb…

Hmm… I realize that I have been talking about food.. hee.. but really… its really that good… especially if you are the kind of person who loves pizzas, cheese and you know, other european food like I do =)

Well.. tourism wise, there really isn’t alot to see here in Frankfurt. what most crews do here is to go to the city center and of course, the pizza joint and some daily stocking up of “dry stores”.

Koln Dom Across the River

If you are the sight seeing kind, then.. maybe, you would like to travel out of Frankfurt to some other places.

I did on a solo basis when I was on my 2nd or 3rd trip there, if I remember correctly. I took a train to Koln to see the famous Koln Dom, which is one of Germany’s most visited landmark.

But one thing to note is… its better to go with someone because… I don’t understand or speak german, thus.. for the first time.. i was standing by the ticket machine taking about 15 minutes just to buy the train ticket lol.

Do note that when you buy the tickets, there are different time slots for different trains as well.. so.. be sure to notice them to prevent getting on the wrong train. (ie, some trains takes 6 hrs, some 2 hrs to go back Frankfurt etc)

A closer look at Koln Dom

The design of the dom is very impressive.. more of a Gothic style dom. Come at night when the light shines.. it gives a very mystic feel..

here is an image of Koln Dom, I hope you’ll like it.. and.. hee.. do give a comment or 2 on my photo la.. keke.. some encouragement pls keke.

With that, I’ll wrap up today’s post.For crews always flying to stations.. do note that you can have other choices apart from the city that SQ flies to.. however, do do your homework if you are going out of the station.. because.. you want to make sure you have enough time to come back for your flight the next or next next day hee.

Have a lovely weekend ahead !

luv,
kristine

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Congratulations to the follow CC secrets Students for the Oct Interview !

 

 

Cabin Crew Secrets – Guide To Getting Pass Your Cabin Crew Interviews

For my readers who are expecting a post on new cabin crew tips, well, I do apologize that I have to disappoint you this time round. However, no matter where you are, what you are doing, this is an advice that I think, will be more valuable than anything else I can offer.

Yes, I am writing this to all my readers and especially for my cabin crew secrets students. Most of you have made it through and got the job of your dreams, still, I do urge you to read this if you do come back here =)

As a cabin crew, sometimes, we do get carried away (.. I mean, what can we do.. with all the shopping temptation at discounted prices). Since we do get paid a reasonable salary, sometimes, we do take things for granted… ie, the next month, we get another 4k plus into our bank account.

While I may sound like a grandmother… lol… but… do save up rigorously and spend your money wisely. Yes, i know the LVs, Chanel and Gucci bags are so much cheaper overseas… and the food and varieties can be pretty sinful… so  it may be hard to maintain that “spending discipline”.

Still, save up. Know what should be spent and what should not. Know your needs and control your wants… although I do recommend a “once in a while indulgence”…

The reason I am writing this post is because, as most of you know, I am getting married.. and the housing, and furniture and the mounting cost of living in Singapore.. can be quite a pinch… and I do hope to help ease your future burden should you come across that life stage.

Some of you may not feel it as it may be your first job… and some of you are still enjoying life as it is and not plan to see that far ahead. – So… its ok.

But still.. spare a minute or 2 thinking how “over spending” is going to affect your future. (ie: When you are getting married – Housing, Renovation, Furniture, Becoming a parent – baby formulas, diapers, clothes, education, Retirement – having money to spend for the next 20 – 30 years without working)

I can still remember that 20 years ago… a plate of Wonton noodles cost just $1.50. Now, it cost about $3 to $3.50. In short, we can’t exactly buy the same thing with the same amount of money.

While we do get paid good money, as a crew, we often get carried away on how we spend our money… so.. I do hope, in any way that you saw this post.. it will serve as a reminder to control them.. so as to build a better, and easier future for you and your family.

And even if you are not flying, wherever you are, this fact and reality still applies =)

As irrelevant as this post is to the cabin crew interview, it will affect you.. and if you are flying, you will know what I mean (The indulgence and all). I do hope this post will change your life for the better (financially), as how CC Secrets help realized the dreams of cabin crew hopefuls.

You know I always meant what I say =)

luv
Kristine
P.S: Yes.. I may sound like a grandmother now… but pls dun picture me as one lolz

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More Congratulations To The Following CC Secrets Students ^^

It has been a month since I posted a new post here, but I do hope I did furnish you with all your questions posted when it comes to your cabin crew interview. I have a mantra that I hold dearly… and that is.. as long as you don’t give up, I will never stop helping you.

Most of the questions and answers are in this blog, so, please, do read through the entire post if possible*, because… these are written from my heart, and directly from my “brain”. If possible, try to think why I’ve written that down and what my “thought process” are.. it’ll help shed a lot of light in your interview, as well as knowing what a cabin crew job does.

Don’t just read for the sake of reading… you’ll learn a lot more when you can start spinning ideas out from my tips and thoughts… that is when you’ll really excel.

Recently, I’ve got a question from one of the readers on cabin crew job, especially its schedule.

Now, before I answer this question, let me just share a thought which, you may want to consider.

Why do you want to be a cabin crew ? and what do you tend to give for the company to employ you ? or.. in a simpler way… what.. can you contribute to the company that’ll help grow or “glorify” Singapore Airlines ?

For hopefuls preparing for the interview… ask yourself this question.. because, its going to set you apart from others.

You know, sometimes, its not about us… sure, we certainly want the best of everything… but before we even start asking for something, what sacrifice can we make or give ? The Airlines is not a charitable organization, they still run with or without you… so.. if you want them to pick you, its important to have that “reason why” they should have you. And no, sometimes, you dun have to exactly say it, but through your performance in the interview, sometimes, they can tell..

So, lets get back to the question on the schedule of the flights.

I would make it a very brief note here so its easy to understand.

The flights are usually divided into 3 different route. Short haul (turn around), Mid haul (usually 1 day), and Long haul.

For long haul flights, after you come back from the flight, you will be given 2 days off in Singapore. Usually, the outstation periods is also about 2 days. ie, You flew to London, and arrive in morning or afternoon and have the rest of the day free. The next day is also usually your free day in London. After at which, you fly back to Singapore the next next morning. After that, given 2 days off in Sin.

That is typically for a long haul flight, can be more, can be less, depending on the station you fly to.

For Mid haul, instead of the 2, just change it to a 1 day, ie, touch down Melbourne in morning, whole day free and next day, fly back to Singapore. Once back to Singapore, given 1 day off.

For short haul, its like a turn around, ie, fly to Guangzhou and back to Singapore on the same day, and after at which, given the next day off in Singapore.

That’s a typical airline schedule, but sometimes, for short haul, there will not be any offs, depending on the flight schedule and if you meet the “minimal rest period” between flights… but.. lets just keep it simple for now. =)

I hope this answer a typical flying schedule for the airline industry… and for those who were wondering if new crews only fly short and mid haul… the answer is, no.. typically, every month, you’ll get a long haul, even if you are new. =)

Before I sign off today’s post… remember what I’ve said in the beginning of this post. Think through again… because, its going to bring you a whole lot clarity when going for your interview.

luv,
Kristine

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Congratulations to the following CC Secrets Students (You’ve done yourself proud !)

Once again, Congratulations ! =)

This will be a very short post… and, it probably has something or nothing to do with your cabin crew interview.

Nothing because it seems so indirectly connected…

Something… because it has everything to do with how we see life and sometimes, take things for granted…

Here’s what I want you to do:

1) Pick up your handphone and dial to your parents..

2) Just… tell them how much you love them…

*If you are at home reading this… just go out.. give your parents a BIG hug… and tell them how thankful you are and how much you love them.

In life… we often take things for granted and live in a life of complacency. But what we don’t know.. is that if we don’t do something about it… when there comes a time where we don’t have a chance to do what we should have done… it will be too late.

So… while its not “common” or just something which you felt weird doing… throw all that thoughts aside.. pick up the phone.. and just do it.

You’ll be glad that you did.

Now… once you did that… I want you to share how it feels here in this blog in the comments… and I may even encourage you to jot down why your parents is the greatest parents… and what they did for you…

hee… Well.. I know some of you are shy and may not say anything… but hear me out a little bit more…

First.. I’ll be glad that you did what I told you.. because… your family ties are strengthened… and you make someone else life or day better… and that person.. is probably someone who gave you unconditional love, raising you up to where you are today…

Second, you just went through what i call a “thought process” when you are trying to answer my question above – “Why your parents are the greatest parents”, which stimulates your intellectual thoughts. Why is this important ? Well.. remember your final management where there is a “discussion” session.. ?

This gives you a first hand experience how is it like… and the more you think.. the easier it is to come out with sensible, powerful and convincing answers as such.

Maybe, some of you may not find this sensible at all… but… think about this:

If you answer is: “Well, because they raise me up, they give me education.. and they are my parents…” obviously.. its “disconnected” and nothing to “shine”

But if you gave examples… and experience on why… and what they did.. ie, “an incident”, then your answers becomes more connected and real… ie, I remember that when I was 8 years old, I was down with a very high fever… etc

That’s how you give a good discussion answer… and that is how you can train your “thought” process… and the more “thought process” you underwent, the better you will perform when it comes to churning out answers for your management discussion section.

So… Do what you need to do… but FIRST.. call… give a big hug… then.. do the homework =P

Luv,
Kristine

“Spread Love, Share Happiness and Enjoy Life” – Kristine

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Congratulations to another set of CC Secrets Students (Dreams do come true – Well done !)

Dear readers of cabin crew secrets blog, I just came back from a long trip to some parts of SEA… and i really want to share the experience with all of you. But, that will be in the next post because, I know you have been yearning for more tips and secrets for the cabin crew interview.

So, today, I’ll just share some insights on my personal experience when it comes to situational questions.

The thing about situational questions is that there really is no right or wrong answers.. and in fact, most of the answers that you and I think of, are probably the same.. its just how you put it across in words.. and how you play around with the situation.

And before I give you a really good example, let me just say.. if you know all the model answers, you wun be needing the cabin crew trainings anyway ya ? So… dun always think about the perfect answer… instead, think of how you can justify your answers with sensibly tactically.

Some time ago, one of my students gave me an example on this question, What if you find a passenger being squash in between 2 very big size passenger and he is feeling very uncomfortable with it ?

So.. what would you do about it ?

First thing first, you know that the passenger is uncomfortable.. and.. the right solution that probably come to your mind is to change seats ya ?

Now… what is the approach then ?

What can you do and how do you approach the situation so that you do not offend any passengers ?

Think… instead of approaching the “Squashed” in between passenger… how about.. approaching the “big size” passenger ? Would that have benefited BOTH parties without offending either one of them ?

So.. you can see.. you know the answer – ie, getting more space…

Its just how you put it across tactically. Remember, a good crew always think on her/his feet and reacts to situation accordingly. The things you say and do… affects how the interview judge you.

Recently, I attended a course or rather.. a seminar. A participant apparently miss the last seminar and thus, no food was catered for her as her food was catered for her in the last seminar.

So… she approached the organizer and asked if she is eligible for the food. Technically speaking, its only fair for her to have her servings after the rest since her fair share wasn’t catered for this seminar.

Do you know what the organiser or helper says to her… ?

No you can’t at the moment… but you can have the “leftovers”…

See how bad that word changes everything ?

If a more sensitive and tactical approach is done… maybe, the seminar attendee wouldn’t be so angry.

What I want to say is this… your choice of words… your explanations and how you tactically maneuver the situation to your advantage (pleasing the passenger without offending any party), is going to add a lot of points in your interview =)

Hope this helps ^^

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Congratulations to the students who made it pass the SIA Cabin Crew Interview =)