The Emirates recruitment team is holding an Open Day for cabin crew recruitment on Saturday at the Intercontinental Malta, St George's Bay, St Julian's.

The team will be interviewing prospective candidates interested in a career with the Dubai-based international airline.

The day starts at 9 a.m. The information session will include a presentation by Emirates' recruitment officers, followed by interviews. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend further assessments, to be held between Sunday and February 17.

Interested candidates will have the opportunity to meet the recruitment team and present their curriculum vitae together with a full-length and passport-size photograph in business attire.

Alternatively, candidates can complete the application form online and attach the required photographs at www.emiratesgroupcareers.com from today.

Candidates must be aged 21 or over at the time of joining and have a positive attitude. The basic requirements for applicants are an education up to at least Matriculation level and fluency in written and spoken English. The ability to communicate in other languages and previous experience in customer service and hospitality are considered added advantages.

Paul Fleri Soler, Emirates manager in Malta and Cyprus, said "Malta is among the top countries Emirates visits to look for candidates who can adapt to a new environment and provide an excellent service as part of a team of people with different cultures."

Emirates offers a range of generous benefits to assist permanent employees who are recruited and located in Dubai, a city renowned for its high standard of living, shopping, tourist and leisure facilities. The total reward packages comprise not only cash but also non-cash benefits.

Emirates currently employs 124 Maltese nationals, most of them based in Dubai.