SIA,EK & CX cabin crew wannabes' success stories

She is satisfied buying my E-Manual

2012-01-26T21:36:00.002+08:00

This one also got in at the last interview (December 3..2011)

2011-12-09T18:00:00.000+08:00

She sms me today telling me she passed the 3 December interview.

SIA called her to start training in 2012.

2011-12-08T18:10:00.000+08:00

After the 5th attempt she got into SIA

2011-12-06T13:41:00.002+08:00

Dear Mr Tan,

I passed all rounds of the SIA interview in Dec 2011 after buying your programme and going through 1 to 1 coaching.
It was my 5th attempt after groping in the dark previously. You're the only person who said you can help and actually helped until I was successful.For that, I'm very grateful. Thank you very much, Mr Tan!

After I met Mr Tan, I had a 360 degree change of mindset. I understood where I went wrong, what the interviewers are looking for and how to tackle the interview correctly.
Mr Tan is very knowledgeable about cabin crew culture and his tips-which were gathered from his own experiences-are very useful and accurate. If I didn't consult Mr Tan, I'd still be clueless. Even if I didn't pass the interview, I still learnt a lot from Mr Tan, which will benefit me in other aspects of life.
Yours Sincerely,

3 of them got into SQ on 3 December interview (Seminar on 27/11/11

2011-12-05T16:43:00.001+08:00

She made it in Oct 2011

2011-10-08T09:57:00.000+08:00

She passed the 27 August 2011 interview after attending my Talks

2011-08-31T10:18:00.000+08:00

Wow this is from the Expat forum

2011-06-21T11:10:00.002+08:00

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Newbie

Joined: 25 Nov 2009
Posts: 7

Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 4:50 pm Post subject:

queenbee if you like to know more about any interview tips, i suggest you go to www.ourcabincrew.com sign up for luke's talks or purchase his program. I purchased his program, made lots of preparation and got into SIA recently. It will definitely prepare you well enough and that will give you all the confidence you need to ace the interviews! To sstan123(luke) hopefully you know who i am, im just so grateful towards you. Gina

Made it after national service

2011-06-08T17:30:00.000+08:00

Luke: He came to my Talks when he was still in NS and now got into SIA.

2011-05-16T14:11:00.002+08:00

Another one made it at the 2 April 2011 interview

2011-04-10T21:47:00.000+08:00

She passed with flying colours

2011-04-04T10:47:00.000+08:00

Brilliant finally recruited by SIA

2011-02-27T13:01:00.000+08:00

I made her dream comes true

2010-12-23T10:25:00.000+08:00

First attempt and passed with help from my Guide/Program

2010-12-13T21:15:00.002+08:00

Attended my Talks & now a Foreign cabin crew with SIA

2010-12-13T13:22:00.002+08:00

Can't thank me enough.

2010-12-13T13:17:00.001+08:00

Successful after reading my cabin crew guide.

2010-12-09T13:13:00.000+08:00

Dear Luke,

A big "THANK YOU" to you! I have confirmed my dates and I will be in Singapore by xx Dec 10.

Thank you so your help all the while plus all the effort and I'm so excited to be on the path of my dream!!

I hope to meet you one day.

Success at Ipoh interview 4 Dec 2010

2010-12-05T08:53:00.000+08:00

Appreciation from Taiwan

2010-11-17T20:17:00.000+08:00

Dear Mr Tan:

I purchased your cabin crew tips and talks on September, and I am writing this to you as the title said.

I am grateful to tell you that your tips really helps a lot, and made myself the most confident candidate I believe. As the interview might be a slightly differnent from what you said, but your words are so strong that I knew only if yourself are physically and MENTALLY prepared that will makes your dream comes true.

This is the second time I apply for cx, and it's amazing cause I am the one of 200 out 6000 applicants in Taiwan, and CX rarely comes to Taiwan.

i hope you will be happy for me, and i am so excited right now, that i hope i didnt write a lot of wrong words in this mail.

Thank you again, and i am so glad i found this at the time i felt so desperate and almost give up my dream after chasing my dream for 4 years (11 interviwes with all kinds of airlines) and now i am the cabin crew in the airline that is one of the world's best.

i am really really apprecaited!
thanks a million times!!

xxxx

Passed after buying program

2010-10-13T15:38:00.002+08:00

My program "Astounding"? Please read on............

2010-09-28T14:23:00.001+08:00

My Thai participant.

2010-09-12T14:27:00.000+08:00

This Thai lady was the only Thai who attended my talks recently to prepare herself for the very first SIA stewardess walk-in interview at Bangkok on 11 September 2010.

Above was the sms she sent me that day after her interview.

Finally he made it after more than 15 attempts!

2010-08-12T14:24:00.000+08:00

Finally he made it after more than 15 attempts at SIA interviews by reading and practising what I have stated in my program. Congrats to you the die-hard cabin crew wannabe.

Passed and accepted by SIA

2010-08-12T14:21:00.001+08:00

Got in on 7 August 2010 S'pore walk-in interview after attending my Talks

She passed the 7 Aug 2010 interview in S'pore

2010-08-10T19:00:00.002+08:00

She & 2 others at same talks made it!

2010-07-08T11:37:00.000+08:00

Grateful participant

2010-07-06T09:46:00.002+08:00

A pleasant surprise this morning

2010-07-02T14:32:00.001+08:00

Die hard cc wannabe

2010-07-01T12:29:00.000+08:00

June 26 & 27 interviews at Grand Hyatt Hotel,S'pore

2010-06-28T10:24:00.000+08:00

Passed after 2 attempts

2010-06-28T09:50:00.000+08:00

Dear Luke,

Thanks once again. I ace through my interview on 26 & 27th June 2010. Even though I failed on Jan on 1st round. I still carry on to believe in myself. Thanks for your guidance.

June 26 ( 2010)

2010-06-27T19:00:00.001+08:00

He thought it's the end of the road until .............

2010-06-07T14:08:00.002+08:00

I failed the interviews time and time again prior to attending your talk. Since childhood, I knew when I grew up, I wanted to be a member of the cabin crew.
I've done so much through the years for that day that I will get the opportunity to be selected to be a cabin crew. But, I failed. And failed. And then, lost hope.
I began to think that maybe, I didn't have what it takes to be one.
Then I told myself, "how bad do I want this?" "Very baddddd!"

When I attended Luke's talk, he said that he believed I will make it through! And that boosted my confidence.
Why? Because I felt that with his experience, he was able to ascertain the criteria of a potential member of the cabin crew.
I took his encouragement, tips and all the advice given during the talks and brought my regained confidence to another session of interviews.

And this time, I got throught it ALL!

Now, I am hoping to do well in training.

My advice to the rest of the cabin crew wannabes is, If you want it bad enough, show them how bad. Keep going for the interviews!

To do those who have failed, keep trying and don't give up yet. Take each interview failure as a learning experience.
But at the same time, get advice from the professionals who have been there and done it all!

Sincerely,

She made it in her first attempt.

2010-05-30T10:50:00.000+08:00

She made it in her first attempt after attending my Talks and buying the program. This picture was taken from my mobile phone.

She passed the EK cabin crew interview

2010-05-23T18:59:00.000+08:00

Hi Mr Tan,

I attended your Cabin Crew traing course in 2008. I am happy to annouce to you that i got the job with Emirates airline. I went for the interview in Feb and finally after a long wait of 14 weeks, I got my interview results. I am selected.

Thank you so much for your guidance.

P....y

She is now a Cathay Pacific Airways cabin crew

2010-05-21T15:42:00.000+08:00

Hi Luke

Just a note to say thank you for the information as it has really helped me to a certain extend for my preparation. Due to family relocation, I would not be joining SIA but i'm equally thrilled to be with Cathay Pacific. Thank you (:

Cheers
JL

He is made it at his 3rd attempt

2010-05-13T11:42:00.002+08:00

He is the 3rd gentlemen who made it after attending my talks at the 8 May 2010 SIA cabin crew interview at Sheraton Tower. There were others at my talks who made it but too "busy" to email me.

Dear Sir,

Thank you for creating these opportunities for cabin crew wanna-bes to meet
up with you and learn from you the tips to aceing the SIA interview.
Thank you for answering for our questions during the talk.
Thank you for encouraging me when I didn't succeed in my first 2 attempts.

Finally, I made it in my 3rd attempt. You provided useful information in
your talk. If I had not attended your talk, I would likely need many many
more attempts. I am waiting for medical clearance now. No guarantee that I
will get in yet. But knowing that I have reached this far is pleasantly
enough! I have done my best for the interviews. The medical examination is
beyond my control.

To wanna-bes out there who hasn't done anything despite wanting this job so
badly, my advice is that you really have to put in efforts in understanding
what the job of a cabin crew is like. One way is to speak to someone who has
been there, done that. Mr Luke is certainly able to guide you in this sense.

All the best, people. Thank you, Sir.

Warmest regards,

He made it at 8 May 2010 interview,S'pore

2010-05-11T09:00:00.000+08:00

Dear Luke,

It's me, Hxxxxx.

Thanks for the encouragement and great guidance. I am happy to say that with the extra guidance i have gotten from you, I HAVE MADE IT past all interview rounds!

But I do have some concerns that if I may, I would like to contact you personally and discuss. Please let me know of how i could contact you.

Regards,

Hxxxxx

He can't believe he passed all the 4 rounds

2010-05-10T12:21:00.003+08:00

Hi Sir,

I am Kxxx from your 07th March Interview Talk. I am not sure if you would still remember who I am,

but I WILL NEVER forget you and what you have thought me then. There are so many thoughts rushing

through my mind even as I am typing this email, which I cannot find a way to really express them clearly.

But just to sum it up: I went for the 08th May interview and I MADE IT =D

I seems all surreal to me for the fact that I actually even managed to make it to, and through, the

1-to-1 interview, considering that the furthest I've progressed to for my past 3 attempts is the skin check round.

Not only that, I was able to face the management with steadiness and poise, and not faltering at any point (even

though I admit my hands were secretly trembling uncontrollably at some point). The keywords you have taught me

reaffirmed my confidence, and your lesson on SMILING braved me through the 2 trying days. Now I cannot stop smiling =D

Thank you very much once again Sir. I hope my message to you will once again be a strong testament to

the effectiveness and reliability of your talks. And as a word of encouragement to all the fellow SIA hopefuls out

there: Never give up, and Mr Tan's talk really work wonders =D

Regards

Kxxx

10th May 2010

K.L interview March 2010

2010-04-13T16:33:00.000+08:00

Dear Luke Tan,

Good evening!
I purchased your cabin crew manual a couple months back and finally i made through after my third attempt during the SIA interview held at KL in March.
I wish to extend my greatest appreciation towards the comprehensive guidelines you offered in your manual in helping me to ace all the interview stages in breeze.
Nonetheless, I wish you continued success in every future undertaking.
Thank you.

Best wishes,

L.L.

Personal coaching

2010-03-29T19:38:00.000+08:00

Thank you for your coaching and support Sir, I couldn’t have made it through my 1^st attempt without you! Thank you!

Respectfully yours,

VXXX. J

Lianhe Wanbao 21 Feb 2010

2010-02-25T19:18:00.003+08:00

To read enlarged copy click on article

She passed 16 January 2010 interview.

2010-01-19T20:38:00.002+08:00

Hi Mr Luke,

My name is xxxxxx and I attended your talk for the cabin crew wannabes earlier this month. Not sure if you rmb me.Well, just to let you know, I went for the SIA interview on the 16th of Jan and........... I made it! YAY! Your tips really helped me get through the interview. I practised (in front of the mirror and my parents)I was really surprised how confident I was that day. I really appreciate all the tips you gave me. Thank you so so much! :)

From,

xxxxxx

She applied the principles I taught her

2010-01-15T15:07:00.002+08:00

For the first round, it was self introduction and the question i got was why i wanted to be an air stewardess with SIA. Throughout the whole time i just remembered what you said which was to smile and mention all my achievements i've received.

2nd round was a memory game and a case study. Lucky me i got the same case study i got during my first interview. So i knew how to answer and also you mentioned during the talk was always seek assistance from the leading steward/stewardess if face with difficulty so i just answered as so.

So at the end of the interview, i just thanked them for having us on a Sunday and waited for my results. I just smiled the whole time, keeping in mind that i have to say something to impress them and show that i am really passionate, have the personality and mature enough for the job. & it did feel discouraging since i've failed twice but i kept on trying and well, its worth the wait! Thanks Luke, for the talk, which helped me know what i should and should not do like smiling, maturity and personality which will get me through and its not about having the looks or fantastic acedemic qualifications to get through. (:Thank you. (:

She passed the 4 rounds of the interview!

2010-01-10T22:43:00.002+08:00

This was sent to me via sms at 1710 hrs from one of my participants at my talks regarding the 10 January 2010 walk in interview in S'pore...

" I got thru all rounds, I am left with medical!"

Regarding 8 November 2009 Talks

2009-11-20T21:06:00.002+08:00

Hi Luke,

Just wanna say Thank You for the talk, it has been a very fruitful and pleasant afternoon for me.
Take care and I'll keep in contect with you regard to the C.C application and interview.

Regards,

YXXXX.

Hi Luke,

Thank you again for holding the talk, it's really inspiring.

Have a nice day!

LXXXX

Don't doubt...you WILL make it!

2008-12-04T16:54:00.001+08:00

Dear Mr Luke Tan

I not sure if you are able to remember me as I was one of your participants earlier this year.

Just would like to share the good news with you that, I FINALLY MADE IT!

I could still remember vividly how you have encouraged and motivated us during the learning session. The talk was extremely informative and I kept it in mind till today.
And, when I unfortunately failed my management round, you still encouraged me that I will make it the next time round.

Thank you so much for your guidance and encouragement then.

Now, I'm looking forward to my training! :)

Cheers!

Miss J.....

Average S'porean?

2008-12-04T15:59:00.000+08:00

Mr Tan indeed gave me lots of valuable guidance! Without his help, i wouldn't be able to pass that easily. Hehe, i'm just a average looking singaporean.
H

His girlfriend made it!

2008-11-28T15:05:00.000+08:00

Hi Luke

I am writing in to you to thank you for your comprehensive guide. Had purchased your guide back in Jul and it proves to be of great help for my gf.

She had successfully completed all 4 rounds of interview. She has also gone for her medical check-up and Pre-Employment Briefing.

Thank you very much once again!

D....

She still remembers her ex sifu!

2008-10-30T14:53:00.000+08:00

Dear Mr. Tan,

How are you doing now? Hope your are doing great.
Stumbled across your blog recently, when searching for training materials online I was in your 777 fleet training class formerly (Batch 645).Was really glad to have you as our trainer / ward leader.
Thank you very much for your coaching & guidance along the way.
Glad that you are doing good & enjoying yourself even after retirement
Take care always!
Best regards

Ps...I am alway happy to receive this sort email from my ex trainee or crew. Axxx is one of the few who would take the time and effort to write to me. Thank you dear and may you have a long good career.

Axxx

All the way from New Delhi,India

2008-10-14T17:18:00.004+08:00

Hi Luke,

i had purchased tips and talks from you.I prepared my daughter for her interview in delhi she got selected many thanks to you. It helped me to train my daughter according to tips and talks.

AsiaOne's article on Luke

2008-09-04T12:01:00.001+08:00

This is an article from AsiaOne forum,

"If these 'horror stories' are still insufficient to deter cabin attendant hopefuls from trying their luck at the interviews, bright-eyed wannabes can still find plenty of tips online. Luke SS Tan, an 'ex-cabin crew training and check executive' with SIA holds talks on a regular basis to help aspiring stewards and stewardesses pass the interviews. Because his talks have gained popularity online, SS Tan had also started to offer a PDF 'Programme' version of his tips at $30 a pop... click here to continue

Leading crew promoted to Chief.

2008-08-22T10:55:00.003+08:00

Below is a tribute paid to Thomas Chia for coaching this cabin crew in the "Advanced Interveiwing Skills" program. This leading crew is now a newly promoted Chief with SIA...congrats!

"Mr. Chia I got my Chief Thanks for yr help and tips! Let me know when you are free for a cuppa.....

T.I.

She still remembers my assistance.

2008-08-17T22:51:00.001+08:00

Jo...Luke: I'm happy to be a cabin crew and once again, thank you to you

Mr E visited me for lunch.

2008-08-16T22:53:00.000+08:00

Mr E, a participant at my January 2008 talks paid me a visit this afternoon and we had lunch at the cafe near my place.
Mr. E "breezed" through the 4 rounds of SIA CC interview after attending my talks. He ,prior to attending my talks, had failed countless times to the point of giving up attending the interview.
Today, Mr E is a cabin crew and I could see in his eyes that he was a very happy man when he told me about his work experiences on his flights.
Keep on smiling Mr. E and everything will be alright!

Tata finally passed the SIA CC interview

2008-08-14T18:30:00.003+08:00

tata: hi mr luke ... finally i passed the interview ^^ .. thanks for your advice ^^ ..

Ps.. Tata bought my programme in pdf and attended the cabin crew interview in Jakarta.

6 months ago and still grateful...the spirit of a true blooded cabin crew.

2008-08-07T15:16:00.000+08:00

Mr E: Will be paying u a visit after my TPE trip, coffee and catch up
7 Aug 08, 08:19

Mr E: it is already 6mths down the road, i still rem by heart the 1st day i met u
7 Aug 08, 08:21

Mr E: from a demoralized wannabe to a cc now, thanks once again

The one who got into SIA but didn't inform me till I asked.

2008-08-06T22:54:00.002+08:00

"I would like to apologise that i have forgotten to inform u that i have passed my interviews n got into SIA too. Thanz for ur talk and advices and it really gave me more determination to persist on and pursue my dream."
ST.

She thank me even ...

2008-08-06T22:42:00.001+08:00

Elly: Luke, thanks a lot for your info. really benefit a lot from there. Now i know where to improve le.

Elly thank me even before she has got the job!

She is at STC now

2008-08-05T23:03:00.001+08:00

Once again, I really appreciate your advice and tips. The recent interview experience was a good one for me.......
Most of all, would like to tell other wannabes never to give up.. keep trying and the day will come!

Thank you Mr Tan.. May God bless you and your family.

Cheers,
Cxxxx

His dream came true!

2008-07-28T10:52:00.000+08:00

After attending my Talks

Hi Luke, How are you? Busy with your
classes? I am sure the turn out are fantastic with the
wonderful feedback from past attendees. Btw all the
best for your coming class this Saturday ya! ;)

Btw I need a little help, hope you can help me out. I
have drafted a self introduction speech to be used for
round 1 of the interview but I am not sure if the
content is relevant and interesting enough. I have
tried timing the speech and reading it aloud takes
about 2 mins. Would you mind taking a look at the
speech and give me your harshest comments? Your golden
words mean alot to me! Thank you so so much Sir!

So gan cheong lah Sir

My comments to this participant:

Thank you K, I don't see any problem with you getting into SIA.
You have been a wonderful participant at my Talks.Yes,do keep in touch.
Regards,
Luke :)

After the interview:

Now I am keeping my
fingers crossed for the medical, can't wait to start
training.

Once again, thank you so much for all your tips and help.
Hopefully my medical will clear soon and the call from
Mary (The SIA admin that handles the administrative
works for new incoming cabin crew) come quickly.

Once again, thank you so much for your help Sir! :D

I can't wait to join SIA
and see the world that you once saw. :-)

Regards,

Kxxxxx

A new programme to help pass the management round.

2008-07-20T16:14:00.003+08:00

All thanks to you that I managed to get through all the way to Management round but unfortunately, I wasnt selected in the end. " J"

Luke..." I've now come up with a new programme for those going for the management round with Mr. Thomas Chia and Edmond Tay, two recently "retired" colleagues of mine in SIA".

She is now an SIA Girl thanks to .......

2008-06-30T14:10:00.002+08:00

Dear Luke,

Thanks for the advices in your programme in pdf format, I've successfully cleared all 4 rounds of interview plus medical check! Will be starting my training on XXX =)

It was definitely an unexpected one as this was my second time going for SIA walk-in interview and i was shocked enough to be able to pass the Kebaya fitting round. In my group of 10, only 2 girls including myself got through the second round and proceeded all the way to the last.

Once again, thanks for the programme, it definitely helped me understand what the Company was looking for.

Thanks and Regards,

Ms JJJJ

How We Met Mr SS Tan / Luke

2008-06-30T11:06:00.000+08:00

As i mention in my previous post,lots of pple around me are talking about SIA recently. And i have repeated my story over and over again.Here goes,

My friend Eric wanted to be a cabin crew for lots of reason.But just couldn't get in.He tried the write in and walk in interview for about 8 times and the furthest he went was round 2. He almost gave up and started to have doubts about himself.

Eric and i usually have this habits of looking tru pages and pages of the forum. To get ourself prepared for the question that they might post.One day, as i was looking tru i saw someone recommending some of the cabin crew wannabe to Mr Tan's blog. I followed the link,read tru all his post and decided to get Eric registered for his upcoming talk. Initially,Eric was very skeptical. Mr Tan's blog was quite new then and there wasn't any picture like wad u see in his blog now with his student.I had to "physco" / brain wash him for 2 days before he finally agreed.

I sent Mr Tan his details and the reply was quick.The day came and we went to Mr Tan's place. He had everything prepared and asked Eric about his previous attempt. After that,he started assessing him and went tru all the round etc..He told him he should smile thru out the interview as he has a very stern face.Everything lasted about 2 -3 hrs.

The day came 27 January 2008 ,the day we will always remember he "breezed" through the 4 rounds of SIA cabin crew interview.

Lastly,no amount of words can express how grateful we are. He is the man who changed Eric's life.The man who made everything possible for him when all his relatives,colleagues and close friend told him that it's impossiable for him to get in.Although Mr Tan have help already helped Eric achieved his dreams. He still keep in touch with us and check up on how we are doing.Sometimes i wonder if he is some kind angels or saint out on a quest to help those in need.

Anyway,this post is dedicated to Gina,cabin crew wannabe and of course Mr Tan himself.

More from this young lady's blog

A touching email from "Ee" an ex Talk participant.

2008-06-29T17:03:00.001+08:00

To all cabin crew wannabe, if your heart tells you that u want this job, just go for it and don't give up cos i do believe that determination and the never say die spirit will help. Even though i haven't fulfill my dream as a cc, i believe that i will make it one day. As for me, I failed in my interviews too but i always take it as a learning experience. Just take each failure as a learning point and give your best for the next one. To add on, i knew this guy here for months and i can assured u that he is a great motivator and he will boost up your confidence level. His enriching course or talks will bring you up to a higher level of confidence during your interview. I'm not boosting around but all these are based on my personal experience after attending his talks. I have made many friends including him through this blog and many are already part of SIA as a cabin crew. Thanks batman. U have indeed been a great help and thanks for being part of my journet fulfilling my dream to become a cabin crew.

With lots of love
ee

* Batman is my chatroom name.

Ex SIA stewardess's comment.

2008-06-17T12:52:00.001+08:00

16 Jun 08, 18:48

Rida.B:
ex mentor in STC, he's the best mentor I ever had, recommended u guys to take his class!! Btw best of luck 2 u mr tan

Rida's blog is here

It's only a matter of time Z !

2008-06-13T14:51:00.001+08:00

Hi luke,

yes i finally made it thru after failing 2 times management... a really torturing time hee... thanks for your help these while.. if ever u need any info do let me knw, i will be more than willing to share it with you...
Something to share with you for those wannabe...
- private diploma is accepted by SIA now ... i failed my O level but i did have a private diploma from MDIS.

ZZZZZ

This one managed to join Silk Air

2008-06-13T09:01:00.001+08:00

Hi Mr. Tan,
I cleared all the rounds in Silkair, and they invited me to sign the bond this coming monday...
I am kinda confused now.. Should I try for SIA after my ban? they gave me 2 months ban, telling me to try in august's interview

First time reached 3rd round but now a cabin crew

2008-06-12T17:07:00.004+08:00

Hi Mr Tan,

Thank you so much for your help on ####. My name is S####, the fair girl wearing Green. I was booted out during 1 to 1 interview.

Nevertheless, thank you so much for giving me the confidence because i feel more secure and i listen to your adv and was happy that i passed Round 1. Secondly, i managed to pass Kebaya plus Skin check, also thanks to you for telling me that i'm not too skinny for SIA which boost my confidence.

Well, something must have gone wrong during 1 to 1 interview and i feel so sad being booted out because i was confident on that day. Sigh!

During 1 to 1 interview, The questions asked were relatively tough:

1. Why do you want to make a career switch?
2. What does customer service means to you?
3. What are the negative aspects of being a Cabin crew?
4. Do you refer to work alone or as a team?
5. Are you a team player or team leader?
6. Describe yourself.
7. Is service on Air ot service on ground more important and why?

That's all i could recall........

I frumbled at Qn 3 :

"3. What are the negative aspects of being a Cabin crew?"

I answered that working irregular hours and that it can also be positive in the sense that you must stay healthy and be very disciplined.

I guess this is what killed me....depending on how you interpret my answer. i guess i failed to explain clearly and maybe the interviewer might interpret it as i'm someone who prefers 9 to 5 job.

Actually what i meant was that to some people, it might be negative. However, for me, it is positive as i do not like deskbound job and thus i do not mind the irregular working hours. This can be positive because i will then"forced" myself to stay healthy, be healthy and maintain being disciplined.

Nevermind, i will keep trying.......do you think i'll get accepted into SIA? Because i really wanna fly!!!!

I'm grateful to you for the tips you provided me with and at least this time round, there is a improvement as this is the 1st time i got into 1 on 1 interview stage. Not too bad! Haha!

3 months later,

Wanted to email you to express my appreciation but don't know if you can still remember me since i belong to your earlier batch of participants. :P
I managed to pass the May interview because I remembered your valuable advice and the confidence you instill in me and i managed to SOAR! Really appreciate your help so much. :) Without your guidance, i will still be "clueless".

Sincerely,

S..................

What has been said about me

2008-05-30T10:15:00.000+08:00

Got this from AsiaOne forum,a portal of SPH:

If these 'horror stories' are still insufficient to deter cabin attendant hopefuls from trying their luck at the interviews, bright-eyed wannabes can still find plenty of tips online. Luke SS Tan, an 'ex-cabin crew training and check executive' with SIA holds talks on a regular basis to help aspiring stewards and stewardesses pass the interviews. Because his talks have gained popularity online, SS Tan had also started to offer a PDF 'Programme' version of his tips at $30 a pop.

AsiaOne forum is http://www.asiaone.com/Digital/Features/Story/A1Story20080527-67217.html

She made it finally!!!

2008-05-07T19:45:00.000+08:00

Hi Luke (:

The talk that u gave before the 27th April interview really helped. Not only have i passed the 4 rounds of interview, i cleared my medical too!

Awaiting to sign the bond now..
I've thanked you a million times, but sincerely, thanks again ((((((:

Comments just got in for today's interview (27 April) via sms.

2008-04-27T19:26:00.000+08:00

"...sir u are really an angel sent to fulfill our dreams......"! ( passed all 4 rounds)

"...Luke I've passed the mgnt rnd already...thanks so much..."( passed all 4 rounds)

"...I am so happy I finally made it....thnks for everything Luke...." ( passed all 4 rounds)

"....sorry luke I didnt make it pass the mgnt rd but I am happy to make it that far for once.....thns so much 4 ur coaching...."

"...got booted at the kebaya rnds but i am satisfied bcos this my 1st time to mk it dat far...."

Via email: "Mr Tan, I failed kebaya round. They were making a decision between 1 gal and me and the other gal made it. But nevertheless, I will still try until it get it cause I know I have what it takes. I'll probably do something about my acna scars. Anyway, Thank you for the tips and motivation."

.....more comments should be coming in

A nice email from my participant.

2008-04-20T00:23:00.000+08:00

Oh ya.. One more thing, I think you are a great motivator, the talk today was motivating and interesting as well but I'm sorry I wasn't able to stay behind for dinner. Well.. What can I say? "Continue to motivate girls like us, your help is greatly needed~"
Thanks a million Luke~
EXX

A "Thank You" from M'sia

2008-04-14T09:55:00.000+08:00

Thanx for your reply Mr. Luke...and thanx for your encouragement.may more and more ppl attending your talk :) Hope I can give you a good news next week..Have a nice weekend...

Best Regards,
Chloe :)

This girl has potentials of a good stewardess.

2008-04-13T08:55:00.004+08:00

Hi Mr Tan,
I very happy that I found and attended your Talk. Attending your Talk was a eye-opener and double boost of confidence. Though I failed the last time, I will never forget what you taught and work just as hard for the up-coming 27th walk-in. Thank you, Luke, for sacrificing ur so much of your retirement time giving talks & tips to CC wannbe like us. I hope to bring good new in this up-coming recruitment and I believe there will be many more & endless "Thank You" and "Successful" testimonals.
Many Thanks to you and ur wife.

Love,Sxxxx

Offer of free help to this KL guy.

2008-04-09T16:51:00.003+08:00

From: "Tang, Leonard Teck Joong" View contact details To: sstan1946@....

Hi,

I am residing in KL and to attend the talk in Singapore don’t sound convenient to me due to the work schedule.

Is there a way where I can pay the fee and then you send me those details which is going to be included in your talk?

Thanks

My reply:

It is not fair for you to pay me the fee by me just sending you notes. I need to personally see and assess you.Well in your case,if you need any advice please feel free to email me.

Thanks,

Luke Tan

Comments from participants at 6 April Talks.

2008-04-08T20:01:00.002+08:00

Hi Luke,
Thank you for the wonderful talk this afternoon. Itwas enriching and highly motivational. I will give myvery best and bring good news to you on the 27th. ;)

Hi Mr Tan,

I enjoyed and benefit a lot from attending your Talk. To me you are a great coach. I hope to bring you wonderful news soon.
Thank you very much.

This one asked for help from Amsterdam.

2008-04-08T17:10:00.000+08:00

Hello Mr. SS Stan,
I readed about you on the internet that you train the cabin crew.Next week I'm going to apply at an airline company in the netherlands, there I come from.I am very nervous and I wondered myself if you have any tips for me. This is really my dream job and I hope that I will be selected.
Ms "C"

My reply (free of charge, fo course)

Hi "C",
If you are qualified to apply,my tips to you would be SMILE like crazy during the interview. Look as pleasant and friendly as possible. Show the interviewers you are hungry for the job. Dress neatly and wear some makeup(if u are a gal). Read up about the destinations the airline is operating to and the background of Amsterdam Airlines.
Good Luck
Best Regards,

Luke Tan

From a nice lady who wants to be a SIA Gal.

2008-03-26T18:59:00.000+08:00

I really, really want to join SQ and I hope you can help out. So many of them breezed through with your help! You're a saint! :P

Thanks a million!
Ms "A1"

A Big Thank you from Ms 'C' and Ms "A"...Next Talks on 6 April

2008-03-20T06:11:00.006+08:00

Dear Mr Tan,

The final round went smoothly for me this time.. thanks to your kind advice. From the bottom of my heart, I would like to say a big THANK YOU for making my childhood dream come true! May God bless you and your family! :)

With warm wishes, Miss C. (Your student)

Dear Mr Tan,

I will like to thank you very much. You reassured us very much before the interview with your light hearted encounters as a CC and wise advice for the interviews. Mr Tan is very patient and kind to us. He called us up after every interview and remembers each and every of his students as a special individual. I am especially touched by his kind gesture. To me, Mr Tan is not only my advicer/ trainer, he is a friend too. Thank you for making my dream come through. And believing in us that we can do it even when others stop believing in us. When others believe that our numerous attempts in the walk-ins are futile, he believes that we can do it. And he never put us down, only gentle yet truthful advice. Thank you! Hope we will keep in touch! =)

Cheers...from Ms A

Ms A finally made it! (refer to her email below when she failed her management last month and I told her she will make it ...look at the date that email was posted)

Miss "A":
Hello Mr Tan, I email you too. Wanted thank you for your talk and help last last week =) Every cabin crew wannabe shld go for Mr Tan's talk as it is insightful and definitely helpful.

Above is by a lovely Ms "A" who participated in my Talks recently. She progressed up to the management round but was booted out. Nevertheless, Ms "A" is not discouraged because that was the first time she had manged to reach this important final round of interview. It was a learning experience for Ms "A" and she is determined to achieve her dream of becoming a SQ Girl shortly.
Surely Ms "A" you CAN and WILL make it!

A mother from Penang asking help for her daughter.

2008-03-10T19:56:00.000+08:00

Hello Mr Tan,
I'm actually new in this internet Blogger. I happen to stumble on yr name and wish for yr advise. Firstly let me introduce myself. I'm Ms Jessie Tan and really wish for yr help, actually I'm asking yr advise on behalf of my daughter.
She's trying for the 2nd time for Cabin Crew in SIA. She went for the first interview in KL in the month of January.There will be another walk-in interview this Saturday 15.03.08.
So I need yr help how to go about answering questions during the interview. She seems to be nervous for the first time when they ask her to introduce herself. She's trying again this Saturday.
Could you pls help her on this.
Thank you.
Rgds,
Jessie

A "Thank You" from Ms "A" even before she got the job.

2008-03-07T23:02:00.001+08:00

Miss "A":
Hello Mr Tan, I email you too. Wanted thank you for your talk and help last last week =) Every cabin crew wannabe shld go for Mr Tan's talk as it is insightful and definitely helpful.

Above is by a lovely Ms "A" who participated in my Talks recently. She progressed up to the management round but was booted out. Nevertheless, Ms "A" is not discouraged because that was the first time she had manged to reach this important final round of interview. It was a learning experience for Ms "A" and she is determined to achieve her dream of becoming a SQ Girl shortly.
Surely Ms "A" you CAN and WILL make it!

Linda's Testimony.

2008-03-06T11:44:00.000+08:00

.....He is the man who changed Eric's life.The man who made everything possible for him when all his relatives,colleagues and close friend told him that it's impossiable for him to get in.Although Mr Tan have help already helped Eric achieved his dreams. He still keep in touch with us and check up on how we are doing.Sometimes i wonder if he is some kind angels or saint out on a quest to help those in need.
Click here to continue reading.

Thanks a zillion Linda for the kind comment!

2008-02-28T22:32:00.007+08:00

I stumbled across this blog recently of a SIA stewardess wannabe and was pleasantly surprised to read Linda's reply to a "Horsey" about me. The following is a cut n paste of the comments/answer under 22 Jan. posting,

Horsey said...
Any success at the 27 jan interview? Was that guy ss tan conning u both?

January 28, 2008 4:32 PM

Linda said...
Sry for the late reply, the guy is a real genius,you should go to his blog www.excce.blogspot.com to find more.

February 26, 2008 11:00 PM

Mr. "A" scored distinction in his 24 Feb. interview

2008-02-28T07:06:00.002+08:00

Hi there everyone, i attended Mr Tan talk on the 17th of feb.....i found the talk very useful....worth my 50bucks and my trip to sengkang(i stayed bukit panjang by e way)Mr tan will drop valuable tips along the way so u guys and girls better listen carefully.....and thankz to his tips and motivational pep talk i got through the 4 rds of interview.....done my medical now waiting for the result....and by the way the interview was my 3rd attempt...always failed the 1st rounds previously.... thankz again Mr Tan.....cheers..... can give me tips on how to be the best trainee??? i really want get that award....

Another Ace from the 24 February Interview.

2008-02-27T22:46:00.002+08:00

Dear Mr, Tan,

So sory for my late respond. And thanks a lot for the follow-up call.

And yeah... I finally made it. I managed to pass all rounds of interview on the same day. I reached there about 8.30am.
Thanks a lot for the tips and advices.

IA....

I am happy for ya!

2008-02-26T11:50:00.002+08:00

to all and especially to "Z","AZ" and "IA"(my Talks participants) who succeeded on 24 February interview at Sheraton Tower!

Comments from participants who attended my Talks for 24 Feb interview.

2008-02-25T06:06:00.000+08:00

Dear Mr Tan,
Thank you for your tips and advice for the Talk. Even though I didn't managed to pass through the Final Round without imposing any ban on me but at least I passed my 1-to-1 interview!
Once again, really appreciate alot Mr Tan and I certainly looking forward to hear another Talk from you soon!
Regards,
Shu....

Jay, 26 January paricipant at my Talks.

2008-02-04T21:01:00.000+08:00

27 January SIA CC interview was Jay's first attempt. He made it all the way to the final round or called the management round but just miss the boat. Read what Jay had to say:

jay: sorry sir! i got kicked out from the mgt round today. devastated. im not sure of the ban thing but i don't care, im going for the next one which will be in feb.

Serene my 26 January participant.

2008-02-04T20:56:00.000+08:00

Serene has attended the SIA cabin crew interviews a couple of times and had never made it to the 1 on 1 (3rd round)round. Here is an extract of her message to me via the Cbox:

Serene: Hey Mr Tan, i will definitely try again in Feb. This is the 1st time i reach 1 to 1 round and i'm sure i'll succeed one day. After attending your talk on 26 Jan, i feel so much more confident.

From Mr."E" who made it at the 27 January 2008 SIA Interview

2008-01-31T14:04:00.001+08:00

29 Jan 08, 09:21
Lastly, a very big "gum sia" , will keep you updated once i clear my medical as i am stll keeping my fingers X until i sign the contract

For the peeps out there, believe it or not, I consulted Mr SSTAN and went throught every thing with a breeze and now waiting for medical to clear

I never even reached the mgt round once in my life, Without your valuable advice and most imptly, you made me believe that I can be part of it

Mr Tan, you will always be remembered by me as I am a candidate that went 8-10 times interview and yet dont know where went wrong

Serene made it to the 3rd round for the first time.

2008-01-31T10:16:00.000+08:00

Serene: Hey Mr Tan, i will definitely try again in Feb. This is the 1st time i reach

1 to 1 round and i'm sure i'll succeed one day. After attending your talk on 26 Jan,

i feel so much more confident. It really help! Thanks a Million !

31 Jan 08, 10:16

Joycie said...regarding her success at 27 January 2008 SIA Cabin Crew Interview

2008-01-27T21:44:00.001+08:00

A big thank you to Luke and Richard for conducting this very valuable talk for cabin crew wannabes!

Without the talk, I do believe 270108 walk in interview would be a disaster for me. Luckily with their help and guidance, I manage to clear all the interview with a breeze!

I'm glad that I made the right choice for attending the talk and I would recommend this to all cabin crew wannabes as you will gain more than what you expected.

Cheers + thumbs up!

January 27, 2008 9:44 PM

Flan Passed the Final Interview on 8 January.

2008-01-08T20:29:00.001+08:00

flan: Those out there who are really keen on the job should consider seeking advices from Mr Tan, he had really helped me alot and boost my confidence after talking to him. It really helps
8 Jan 08, 17:21
flan: Mr Tan, i passed my mgmt round today! only left medical to go. I tried calling you but can't get through. Thank you so much for helping me out! I'm so happy now;)