DELTA INTERVIEW PROCESS

MattATL in Atlanta, Georgia said: I LOVE- I had an error on my application that took me ALL of this time to get fixed. So basically I had to wait 2.5 months for my FTF, but I'll be there tomorrow!
At least I'm prepared after talking to people here for so long! =)

NATASHA- I did get a new suit. Actually, I probably went a little overboard at Banana Republic yesterday, but it was fun! =)

MattAtl - good luck with everything. This message board has helped me to prepare for the process as well, you'll do just fine. Have fun with it & all the best!

Go for it.... What do you have to lose? I believe they are taking people of all ages/backgrounds etc. If anything, it's a great experience. :-)

Gary Alexander in Nashville, Tennessee said: I have a F2F next friday. I am a 45 year old male have worked in healthcare for 24 years in all areas ICU, emergency and trauma ped ICU etc. I have away's wanted to be a FA and have a friend that flew for DAL for 30 years. My question is d they hire older people? Or are they looking for a specific type? I l have a passion for taking care of people and have devoted my whole career to doing so. I just need a change and think the FA career would be a good fit. Any input or suggestions.

they hire all ages (oldest I've read is 57)...we haven't figured out the magic formula for getting hired...just be yourself..but I'll be sure to page you in a medical emergency!!

So I had my F2F a week ago and got the offer, and they still haven't contacted any of my references nor have they contacted my current employer. Should I cal and ask what is going on with my BG check, or should I jsut patiently sit on my hands and wait cause this waiting is driving me crazy. All I ahd were dreams about airlines last night!

Hey all, just wondering about the lang. assessment and if you hear back from them about your score, and how long after you take it? I appreciate any answers! Thanks

buddhagirl in west coast said: Hey all, just wondering about the lang. assessment and if you hear back from them about your score, and how long after you take it? I appreciate any answers! Thanks

delta called me the day after i took mine to say i passed and go over what else we needed to do before i could get my class date.

Lyndsey in Cincinnati, Ohio said: delta called me the day after i took mine to say i passed and go over what else we needed to do before i could get my class date.

Thanks Lyndsey!

Ok. let's say I get super luckky and they pick me the day of the f2f and I go through to hr and drug screening, etc, like i';ve heard has happened to some.................I know when you take a drug screening you have to write down all the drugs you might be taking at the time. If I put down xanax, or something like it, etc, do i have to explain why I'm taking it and do they frown uponn such medication and can they reject you for that reason? Anyone know?

Lyndsey, what was your language and what was teh assessment like?

stephanie in Arlington, Texas said: Ok. let's say I get super luckky and they pick me the day of the f2f and I go through to hr and drug screening, etc, like i';ve heard has happened to some.................I know when you take a drug screening you have to write down all the drugs you might be taking at the time. If I put down xanax, or something like it, etc, do i have to explain why I'm taking it and do they frown uponn such medication and can they reject you for that reason? Anyone know?

They dont test for xanax, and I didn't have to put down what prescriptions I was taking. They test for marijuana, opiates, amphetamines, methaphetamines, cocaine, pcp, and alcohol

WakeyJakey in San Francisco, California said: They dont test for xanax, and I didn't have to put down what prescriptions I was taking. They test for marijuana, opiates, amphetamines, methaphetamines, cocaine, pcp, and alcohol

Oh, did you do that the day of the f2f? Are you in a class already? I'm new to this thread.

stephanie in Arlington, Texas said: Oh, did you do that the day of the f2f? Are you in a class already? I'm new to this thread.

If they decide to give you a conditional offer at your F2F interview, you will do fingerprinting, drug testing, and background check forms there that day. When they say the interview will be 5-7 hours, it will be 5 hours if you do not get hired on the spot, 7 hours if you do. That additional 2 hours is for drug testing and fingerprinting and filling out paperwork

Isn't it less than 5 hours for those that are turned away immediately following introductions? That's what has been said on other threads on here.

stephanie in Arlington, Texas said: Isn't it less than 5 hours for those that are turned away immediately following introductions? That's what has been said on other threads on here.

That wasn't how my interview went, everyone introduced themselves, then we were split into 3 groups, and everyone got a face to face interview nobody was turned away

stephanie in Arlington, Texas said: Isn't it less than 5 hours for those that are turned away immediately following introductions? That's what has been said on other threads on here.

yes- for those people, the day I was there, I believe that was just 2-3 hours at the most.

anyone have any #'s I can call to inquire about my status for a training date? they may be in random posts, but I can't find any.

stephanie in Arlington, Texas said: Lyndsey, what was your language and what was teh assessment like?

Stephanie-

i was tested for italian. the lady was really nice and we talked for a minute about italy and where i lived there, ect. then she gave me directions and told me what we would be doing. some of the questions were strange, but they just want to see that you can use your grammar and vocabulary well. i was really nervous before, thought i failed when i finished, then found out i passed the next day. yay! what language do you speak?

but my advice to you would be to concentrate on preparing for the interview in atlanta first. take it one step at a time or you will get overwhelmed. and good luck!

Maygirl,

I am so very sorry to hear what happened to you, concerning your Delta ftf interview. I don't feel as though peoplescout handled your situation properly. Do you plan to go with CAL no matter what now? Everything does happen for a reason, however...you should have been accommodated with the changes as were previously scheduled. I wish you luck in your endeavors. Talk to you soon.

Soph

HI,PLEASE ANY BODY HAVE SOME HELP,TOMORROW WILL BE MY F2F,at 7.30.
a alguien que hable espanol manana es mi entrevista alas 7y media,soy irma para conocernos y encontarnos alla.good luck.

Lyndsey in Cincinnati, Ohio said: Stephanie-

i was tested for italian. the lady was really nice and we talked for a minute about italy and where i lived there, ect. then she gave me directions and told me what we would be doing. some of the questions were strange, but they just want to see that you can use your grammar and vocabulary well. i was really nervous before, thought i failed when i finished, then found out i passed the next day. yay! what language do you speak?

but my advice to you would be to concentrate on preparing for the interview in atlanta first. take it one step at a time or you will get overwhelmed. and good luck!

I speak Spanish. I"ve been a high school Spanish teacher. Although I speak quite well, or use to, teaching high schoolers doesn't help me much with my spanish and not having been in Mexico or Spain for awhile, I forget sometimes. I'm usually fine until i'm nervous, like in an over-the-phone interview to test me on my language skills. LOL.

WakeyJakey in San Francisco, California said: So I had my F2F a week ago and got the offer, and they still haven't contacted any of my references nor have they contacted my current employer. Should I cal and ask what is going on with my BG check, or should I jsut patiently sit on my hands and wait cause this waiting is driving me crazy. All I ahd were dreams about airlines last night!

don't worry jakey they'll call u soon about ur BG...i was also going crazy coz of the waiting but this morning somebody called me & asked me to fax them my diploma & transcript...if they need anything from u they'll definitely contact u that's 4 sure...don't worry...good luck...take care...anyway,what happened in ur dream???just curious...haha...

Sarah in Los Angeles, California said: anyone have any #'s I can call to inquire about my status for a training date? they may be in random posts, but I can't find any.

hello sarah...it's me joyce...anyway,if u want u can call (312) 915-0505 for peoplescout...then for USIS call (800) 888-1735 ext. 1766 for antonetta & ext. 1762 for amy...hope that helps...

WakeyJakey in San Francisco, California said: So I had my F2F a week ago and got the offer, and they still haven't contacted any of my references nor have they contacted my current employer. Should I cal and ask what is going on with my BG check, or should I jsut patiently sit on my hands and wait cause this waiting is driving me crazy. All I ahd were dreams about airlines last night!

give them 2 weeks minimum before panicking

stephanie in Arlington, Texas said: I speak Spanish. I"ve been a high school Spanish teacher. Although I speak quite well, or use to, teaching high schoolers doesn't help me much with my spanish and not having been in Mexico or Spain for awhile, I forget sometimes. I'm usually fine until i'm nervous, like in an over-the-phone interview to test me on my language skills. LOL.

Stephanie,
I taught High schoolers as well and i totally identify with how you expressed what you are feeling. Para mi, hablar es mas facil que entender una persona que habla la lengua como su lengua materna. Puedo entender, pero no he tenido la oportunidad hablar hace mucho tiempo...y como ya sabe ud., la lengua viene mas rapida cuando has estado viviendo en un lugar donde la gente habla espanol.
Anyhow, I was sooo nervous....should find out tomorrow though, or Friday the latest. I think as language teachers, we are probably hard on ourselves. i know I am.
Buena suerte

buddhagirl in west coast said: Stephanie,
I taught High schoolers as well and i totally identify with how you expressed what you are feeling. Para mi, hablar es mas facil que entender una persona que habla la lengua como su lengua materna. Puedo entender, pero no he tenido la oportunidad hablar hace mucho tiempo...y como ya sabe ud., la lengua viene mas rapida cuando has estado viviendo en un lugar donde la gente habla espanol.
Anyhow, I was sooo nervous....should find out tomorrow though, or Friday the latest. I think as language teachers, we are probably hard on ourselves. i know I am.
Buena suerte

Yeah, I'm told all the time that my Spanish is VERY good, but that I just don't have the confidence to believe it. We'll see.

sophie360 in Fishers, Indiana said: Maygirl,

I am so very sorry to hear what happened to you, concerning your Delta ftf interview. I don't feel as though peoplescout handled your situation properly. Do you plan to go with CAL no matter what now? Everything does happen for a reason, however...you should have been accommodated with the changes as were previously scheduled. I wish you luck in your endeavors. Talk to you soon.

Soph

Hi, Sophie. I was excited about Delta, b/c I have heard wonderful things about them, but I love CAL too. I have a few other opportunities circling out there, and while I am not sure where I'll end up, I know it will be the right place for me. Thanks so much for your continued support. It means a lot! Good luck at your FTF, and please let me know what you decide. Take care!

stephanie in Arlington, Texas said: Ok. let's say I get super luckky and they pick me the day of the f2f and I go through to hr and drug screening, etc, like i';ve heard has happened to some.................I know when you take a drug screening you have to write down all the drugs you might be taking at the time. If I put down xanax, or something like it, etc, do i have to explain why I'm taking it and do they frown uponn such medication and can they reject you for that reason? Anyone know?

you don't list any medications - just your name

I didn't see................did anyone answer when they give you the language test. Is it long after the f2f? Same day?

Natasha in Pompano Beach, Florida said: Not to worry, STARBUCKS, you're "preaching to the choir." There's many of us here disappointed and confused as to some of their choices and as to what they're actually looking for. Seems like great qualifications, great outfit, great personality and great looks don't always help for their selection process. Go figure, huh?....
Ils sont vraiment betes de ne pas voir ceux qui sont super bien pour ce boulot! :-)

You know what I say at this point? Screw the flight attendant job...they can keep it!! I'm sick and tired of jumping through hoops like I'm begging to work for their airline....for what?? The pay is low, the passengers can be awful, and lest we not forget that they can lay your ass off at the first sign of financial trouble.....absolutely 0 job security. I'm tired of trying to figure out reasons for why they don't hire what seem like qualified individuals. I find the entire experience demeaning and, had I known it was going to be this insane, I would not have entertained the thought of becoming a flight attendant in the first place!

Is anyone doing f2f on monday the 25th?

Its anyone going for the interview wednesday 27 ??? Please let me knoe im going to be there!! 730 group!

stephanie in Arlington, Texas said: Isn't it less than 5 hours for those that are turned away immediately following introductions? That's what has been said on other threads on here.

there are 2 different interview types....mostly there are about 40 people and everyone gets an interview.....then, there is the mass mob - only has happened twice..where there are about 200 or so people - they divide you into two groups based on last name....you give a brief introduction and they cut your group down to about 35 from there. It's only happened twice - not sure when the next mass mob will pop up. The first one was 1/17 - took everyone by surprise.

Stef7 in Flusing, New York said: You know what I say at this point? Screw the flight attendant job...they can keep it!! I'm sick and tired of jumping through hoops like I'm begging to work for their airline....for what?? The pay is low, the passengers can be awful, and lest we not forget that they can lay your ass off at the first sign of financial trouble.....absolutely 0 job security. I'm tired of trying to figure out reasons for why they don't hire what seem like qualified individuals. I find the entire experience demeaning and, had I known it was going to be this insane, I would not have entertained the thought of becoming a flight attendant in the first place!

whew! good riddens!

In BG check, do they get ahold of medical records?

In BG check, do they get ahold of medical records?

stephanie in Arlington, Texas said: In BG check, do they get ahold of medical records?

no

I Love Delta in Cameron, North Carolina said: no

Whew! I wouldn't want them finding out about my 22 webed toes.....

joyce19 in Los Angeles, California said: hello sarah...it's me joyce...anyway,if u want u can call (312) 915-0505 for peoplescout...then for USIS call (800) 888-1735 ext. 1766 for antonetta & ext. 1762 for amy...hope that helps...

Thanks! I'll call them tomorrow. Does anyone know if our info goes to people scout after USIS, and then to Delta? I know USIS is done with my info and has "sent it on forward". Forward to where, I don't know. None of my personal references have been called though. My employer wasn't called either. I'm just not sure if they are even close to being done with my BG check or not. My ftf was on the 7th of February.

Hola Irma,
Mi nombre es Dalia y mi cita es a las doce y media manana Jueves. Te deseo suerte manana y espero escuchar buenas noticias de ti.

stephanie in Arlington, Texas said: Yeah, I'm told all the time that my Spanish is VERY good, but that I just don't have the confidence to believe it. We'll see.

Me too, native spanish speakers often ask me if I am from Spain. I too can not believe my spanish is at that level. I think thought that this phone interview was intense for me. I am different when I get 'warmed up' you know? Well I guess we will both find out soon!

thank you dalia good luck, and tomorrow will keep in touch,and good luck for everyone.

Hello All! So, I tried to log into the Delta site and it kept saying that my reference number is incorrect. I know it's right beacuse it's etched in my brain! Is that a bad sign that I can no longer log into the site? I remember reading somewhere on the forum that it's not a good sign. BTW, some candidates from my F2F have already gotten their "thanks, but no thanks" emails. I haven't gotten one (fingers crossed).

stephanie in Arlington, Texas said: Whew! I wouldn't want them finding out about my 22 webed toes.....

then you may want to wear socks during the ditching training (when you put on the swimsuit and get in the pool) - at least you'll win the race (LOL)

after USIS - back to people scout - don't really think it ever gets back to Delta - everything comes from people scout - the training date, the 4 e-mails with all of the info, etc.

WakeyJakey in San Francisco, California said: So I had my F2F a week ago and got the offer, and they still haven't contacted any of my references nor have they contacted my current employer. Should I cal and ask what is going on with my BG check, or should I jsut patiently sit on my hands and wait cause this waiting is driving me crazy. All I ahd were dreams about airlines last night!

Isn't yoga supposed to calm you down? LOL

Stef7 in Flusing, New York said: You know what I say at this point? Screw the flight attendant job...they can keep it!! I'm sick and tired of jumping through hoops like I'm begging to work for their airline....for what?? The pay is low, the passengers can be awful, and lest we not forget that they can lay your ass off at the first sign of financial trouble.....absolutely 0 job security. I'm tired of trying to figure out reasons for why they don't hire what seem like qualified individuals. I find the entire experience demeaning and, had I known it was going to be this insane, I would not have entertained the thought of becoming a flight attendant in the first place!

WOW! Okay...I couldn't have said it any better! LOL

I Love Delta in Cameron, North Carolina said: whew! good riddens!

It's "riddance."

What was the experience like when you interviewed??

I Love Delta in Cameron, North Carolina said: there are 2 different interview types....mostly there are about 40 people and everyone gets an interview.....then, there is the mass mob - only has happened twice..where there are about 200 or so people - they divide you into two groups based on last name....you give a brief introduction and they cut your group down to about 35 from there. It's only happened twice - not sure when the next mass mob will pop up. The first one was 1/17 - took everyone by surprise.

Just to share my interview scenario: Approx 60 ppl were there originally. After an informational presentation we were split into 2 grps. We did our 30 sec intro's. Then we were gathered into 1 grp again for more info stuff. Then they released about 30 ppl. The remaining 30 were split into 2 grps. 1 grp completed thier applications while the other grp was having thier F2F. Our F2F's were 2 Delta F/As : 1 applicant. As ppl finished thier F2F they joined those compleing applications, and someone who was originally completing thier application were brought into a F2F. Finally, everyone was done w/ thier app & F2F. They broke us into 3 or 4 groups. I know that 1 grp was given conditional offers, 1 one given the maybe speach. I am not sure what happened to the others. Hope that helps! Best, Christi

stephanie in Arlington, Texas said: Ok. let's say I get super luckky and they pick me the day of the f2f and I go through to hr and drug screening, etc, like i';ve heard has happened to some.................I know when you take a drug screening you have to write down all the drugs you might be taking at the time. If I put down xanax, or something like it, etc, do i have to explain why I'm taking it and do they frown uponn such medication and can they reject you for that reason? Anyone know?

you only have to put it down if they call you about your drug test, and xanax is fine i know alot of flight Attendants who are on it.