e I have heard of Emirates Airlines was through an online buddy. She's a cabin crew for this airline and her online journal was very inspiring. She traveled to so many places and was having the time of her life. And I thought, hey, I want that too.Before, I have never really given any thought on becoming a flight attendant. I knew that it was just one of those typical childhood dream jobs. But as I aspired to travel the world so much, I knew that I just had to try.
Emirates is one of the most sought after airlines of many cabin crew. There were a lot of guides and news on becoming one. But the interview process was almost impossible to get through. Nevertheless, with dreams of making the world my home, I pursued.
As expected, the assessment was intense and stressful. I had to go through 4 eliminations before finally getting an invite for a final interview. I was nervous, and my heart was beating my chest so hard, I felt nauseous. The final interview took place in a different venue, the day after the assessment. I wasn’t really confident at that time, but I was determined to show the airline representatives that I was extremely nice, sweet, and professional. My hands were shaking, my knees were knocking against each other, but my voice was strong and yet gentle. I was careful with my words, and I gave them my most sincere answers. I started weak, but eventually I learned to put grace and confidence in everything I said. To leave an impression, I finally closed the interview saying, “I know that Emirates will surpass my expectations, I just hope that you’d give me the opportunity to exceed yours as well. “ We ended the interview with handshakes and friendly smiles.
Either I get an acceptance call, or a rejection e-mail. The long wait was agonizing. But I prayed. I prayed so hard I knew the stars could hear me echo. echo. echo…
I was lying on my bed 2 weeks after my final interview. I was sad and troubled. I was searching for a brighter side if the result don’t go well. Just when I called out, “Jesus, you know my heart’s desire.” my phone rang!
“This is Ms. Sofala?”
“yes..”
“This is from Emirates HR management. I am calling to tell you that we have accepted your application and that you can proceed with your medicals. You will receive an e-mail from us in a few hours with the details and forms that you’d need.”
*shock*
“..oh and also, your date of joining is on January 25, 2008. After you’ve completed your medicals, we would call you again to confirm this date.”
“Okay, thank you so much.”
“Your welcome. We hope to see you soon. Goodbye.”
*shock*
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
I was so happy! I knew He could hear me! I felt warm and fuzzy inside knowing that He had planned all these- everything I’ve gone through- He planned it all. My frustrations, my fears, my failures- it all was part of His plan. I was stronger, wiser, and more confident with this next chapter in my life. And it’s as if I could almost hear him say,
“Here is where you belong, my child.”
