Vinzsweetest, here's my PAL initial screening experience. Thank God I was able to retrieve it from my former blooger account. Its kinda lengthy but I hope it'll help.
Philippine Airlines: My First Attempt
Philippine Airlines: My First Attempt
A week after I submitted my application online, an HR representative (I can't recall her name) from Philippine Airlines called me at home. She asked me few questions about my personal information such as my height, vision, civil status and if i am a graduate of a 4 yr course. Luckily, I met their qualifications and invited me for initial screening - July 7, 2009, 8AM. She instructed me to wear a short-sleeve blouse with blazer, knee length skirt, in high-heeled shoes, hair tied in a bun and full make-up. She also asked me to bring my resume, a 2x2 picture, and a pen. Please don't forget to bring those coz you will be filling up the same information sheet you submitted online.
July 7, 2009
I arrived at the PNB Financial Center, Pres. Diosdado Macapagal Avenue, CCP Complex, Pasay City at exactly 8:00 AM. Buzzer Beater. But the screening started at about 9AM so I was able to have a retouch.
So the day started. Ms A.G. (initials only) introduced herself. I will try to recall everything that she said about the qualities they're looking for.
QUALITIES
So what are the qualities they are looking for? She told us that it will be based in appearance and communication skills. But the most important is "packaging". The combination of everything. When it comes to appearance she noted that they are very critical when it comes to flaws - pimples, scar, blemishes (i can't remember if she mentioned moles). She even told us that your head should be proportionate to your body. There should be no gap in your teeth unless you were told to have it braced. The angles on your elbows and knees should also be in normal limits. Matured personality is also important with them coz you will be dealing with different kinds of people. And of course, SMILE. I think there's no flight attendant out there who doesn't have a warm beautiful smile.
(grabe ang daming bawal....)
SCREENING PROPER
So the initial screening started. We were almost 25 in the room. Three men and the rest were ladies. We were asked to deliver a 2 minute speech. Just tell whatever you wanna share about yourself in front of the classroom and after that you will take a walk (just a normal walk), about 3-4 steps, in front of the judges (Ms. A.G. and the other lady). Yay! I called them judges coz I felt that I am being judged in an audition for American Idol. Anyway, after you walk near them, you will be asked to roll up your sleeve to expose your forearm and hands to check for scars, bend and straighten your elbows to check for the angles if you have deformities i think, look slowly from side-to-side to check for facial flaws - blemishes, pimples, etc. Say "eeeeee" andd "aaaahhhh" to check for teeth alignment and gaps. We were also asked to have our feet together, then turn around, and feet together again to check for deformities again. And THAT'S IT!
THE RESULT
After the last person was called. We were given a small paper with our names and result on it. Ms. A.G. announced that those who passed the initial screening will stay for the pre-medicals and the rest who didn't meet their qualifications will only re-apply after 6 months.
Sadly, I didn't pass. Ouch! But that's OK. Maybe PAL was not for me. And there are still other airline companies hiring right now. Better try my luck again next time.
