Finnair Curriculum

Finnair
Interview Preparation

Based in Helsinki. Prepare for every stage of the Finnair cabin crew interview process.

Online Application Pre-Assignment Video Interview Assessment Day

Stage 1: Online Application

CV · Cover Letter
  • Apply online via the Finnair Careers portal
  • Upload English CV and cover letter
  • Language requirement: fluent English; Finnish preferred
  • EU work visa required
TIP: Finnair pursues a Nordic-style minimal and efficient service. Keep your CV concise.

Stage 2: Pre-assignment

Online Assignment Submission
  • Complete the pre-assignment provided by Finnair
  • Tasks related to service mindset and situational judgement
  • Assessment of English writing ability
TIP: Internalize Finnair's "Northern Hospitality" service philosophy and connect it to your own experiences in the assignment.

Stage 3: Video Interview

Self-Recorded · English Q&A
  • Self-recorded video interview
  • Why Finnair? Why cabin crew?
  • Service-experience questions
  • Oral English assessment
TIP: Finnair's "Northern Hospitality" is attentive yet understated. Embrace this philosophy in your answers.

Stage 4: Assessment Day (Helsinki)

Group Activity · Individual Interview
  • Assessment Day held in Helsinki
  • Group activities: team task, problem solving
  • Individual interview: competency-based questions
  • Service-scenario roleplay
  • English (and any Finnish) language check
TIP: Finnair's Assessment Day takes place in Helsinki. Plan your travel arrangements in advance.
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Finnair is a European carrier based in Helsinki, with active international recruitment and the appeal of the Nordic lifestyle.

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