Saturday, October 12, 2013

What Should I Wear to a Flight Attendant Interview? 3 Tips to Dress for Success

"You never get a second chance to make a first impression."

The first thing a recruiter will notice about you is the way you are dressed. And right or wrong, they are going to judge your clothes. If you have made it to a real one-on-one, face-to-face interview you own it to yourself to dress the part.

1) Wear a suit.
   Please wear a suit.  If you are a lady, a suit with a skirt is preferable to a suit with pants. If you are a man, you're suit won't be complete without a tie.  I know suits can be a little bit of an investment, but a good suit doesn't have to be a budget buster. If you need some personalized attention, visit Anne Taylor or Men's Wearhouse .

2) Wear good shoes.
   You don't have to wear a pair of Gucci loafers, but a pair of polished shoes in good condition will go a long way.  Make sure your shoes coordinate with your suit and you socks or panty hose. Even Walmart carries shoes that look nice and will complete your outfit.

3) Wear Make-Up.  Don't Wear Make-up.
   Ladies, please wear make-up.  Most airlines will require basic make-up as part of the uniform, so go ahead and glam it up.  Well, glam it up office style, not clubbing style.
   Gentlemen, don't.  Just don't.


I hope these tips helped.  I'd love to hear how your interview went. Please join our facebook group so we can talk more.

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2 comments:

  1. Great article, well written abbie and will take this into account when going for my next flight attendant interview, trying out fo ryanair next month :)

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  2. I would like to share my answer to this question. At first, you may think this isn't a qualified answer, but please read on - I assure, it is. The answer is simple and boils down to how badly you want the job. In most cases, its best to surrender to the grooming and appearance standards put forth by the AIRLINE..not what YOU think "looks good" or "is professional enough". Here is where the "...how badly you want it" comes in. Use your resources to locate a copy of the Grooming and Appearance Standards and/or Regulations. Follow it to the letter, substituting uniform items with similiar attire. In addition to attire, don't forget to complete your look by following all applicable flight attendant grooming expectations.

    When it comes to appearance, everyone has their own idea of what's fashionable and or professional. This could cause a candidate to stand out for the wrong reason once in front of the recruiter. Following the standards set forth by the airline from the very beginning makes the most sense.

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