Air New Zealand Mock Interview
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Question 33 of 35
Can you swim 50 metres in under two minutes?
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Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
In-flight crew for most airlines are expected to be physically fit and have strong swimming skills. Air New Zealand is no exception. "You will need to be able to swim 50 metres under two minutes and be able to tread water for one minute unaided." Having some in-water training is common as well, often including entering a body of water fully clothed and swimming to a life raft, where you would then assist passengers to safety. If swimming is not your strongest skill, find a local swimming pool and practice, or take lessons. That way, when this question is asked, you can assure your interviewer that you would be up to that task by the time you start onboarding.
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"I feel like I am close but not quite there yet. To showcase how seriously I am taking this opportunity, once I learned this was a requirement, I started taking swimming lessons. But, if I am lucky enough to get hired, I assure you I would easily accomplish that by the time I take the wet drill while onboarding."
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"I was a lifeguard every summer in college and am an accomplished swimmer. I could easily do that when put to the test."
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