CAREERS: What it's like to work for ... Virgin

How many staff has Virgin in Hong Kong? How many are in marketing? The airline has about 33 office staff, a team of 12 at the airport and 70 local cabin crew. The marketing department has a total of three. What are the responsibilities of Virgin marketing staff? There are many. The duties start from name cards to collaterals; ad hoc direct marketing; database marketing; print and television advertising; seminars; and events and parties. Basically, the marketing team is involved in everything that has anything to do with the Virgin logo. Day-to-day contact with the agency, replying to press and public enquiries are all in a day's work. How does a candidate go about getting hired by Virgin? As well as experience, a person's character is a very important consideration. A candidate needs to be fun, innovative and caring. Honesty is also highly prized by the airline. And it helps if candidates are flexible and can use their own judgement to handle different situations. Is there an opportunity to move between departments or offices? Plenty. Virgin prioritises interviews with internal staff before looking at candidates outside the company. Virgin encourages learning between departments. What are the perks of working for Virgin? Working for a fun brand and the flexibility and room to explore ideas. There are also the standard benefits offered by companies. Where does Virgin staffers hang out to relax? Most of staff love travelling when they are free, and that's why they work for an airline brand. A favourite team past-time is checking out the new restaurants in Hong Kong's SoHo district. What is the average work week like for Virgin marketing team? Five-day work week, but it varies depending on projects.

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