Kyle-By-Request Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I worked for Haunt this year for the first time and I want to have a summer job at KI. I have never worked there in the summer. Anyone have any tips to get hired? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dvo Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Apply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtl2013 Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Around MArch, they will be having their job fair. That is when you can go, apply, and interview for the summer job that you would like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTCO Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 First, think about what you want to apply for... -Food -Games -Rides -Admissions -Trash? (Am I missing anything?) Then, go to the Job fair in March and apply. I'm going to apply this year, at Admissions. It will be my first job and I'm actually excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveStroem Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 First, think about what you want to apply for... -Food -Games -Rides -Admissions -Trash? (Am I missing anything?) Then, go to the Job fair in March and apply. I'm going to apply this year, at Admissions. It will be my first job and I'm actually excited. Merchandise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I never worked there but it seems like a place if you apply and there is a spot open and you dress nice at the interview you will be hired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyemaniac Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Make sure you apply early. Also good advice to know where you want to work. Depending on the department you want to work in, the interviewer will be different. For the interview itself, it's not a huge deal, at least in rides if you have pretty much open availability and you at least seem interested then you should get the job, assuming of course that there are spots open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Around MArch, they will be having their job fair. That is when you can go, apply, and interview for the summer job that you would like. I believe the job fair last year was in the middle of February. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI Kevin Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Around MArch, they will be having their job fair. That is when you can go, apply, and interview for the summer job that you would like. I believe the job fair last year was in the middle of February. February is around March, am I wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTCO Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 For more information please visit: http://www.visitkingsisland.com/jobs/jobs.cfm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingCobra Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 It did seem that last year in comparison to the years prior, I do remember seeing a story about this past season about the large numbers of individuals who did apply for jobs at Kings Island. With that said, I would recommend for an interview, with KI or any other employer for that matter, dress nicely and with your answers to questions or past experience, make it so they remember you as more then just a name. With hundreds of people that they most likely see, try to set your self apart in a positive way and get a little extra boost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylerRider Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I never worked there but it seems like a place if you apply and there is a spot open and you dress nice at the interview you will be hired. If you dress nice you will be laughed out of there. I say you show up in a beast shirt and a Diamondback Hat. That will show um! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I never worked there but it seems like a place if you apply and there is a spot open and you dress nice at the interview you will be hired. If you dress nice you will be laughed out of there. I say you show up in a beast shirt and a Diamondback Hat. That will show um! As a store manager and past employee, This would not be a wise choice. Come dress nicely, be professional, and be yourself. Look them in the eyes. Be comfortable, just keep a conversation and answer the questions and tell them about yourself. Don't try to be something your not. Prove to me that you want this job and that you have the requirements to learn or perform the duties that the job(s) requires. Big Don'ts!!! Don't come in there immature, this is a job interview! not play time or a stand up act. Don't chew gum or play with any of your body parts(like I had girls sit there and bite their finger nails and play with their hair and I even had one guy start picking stuff off his teeth, they were not hired) its very annoying and shows disrespect. Hopefully this helps future employees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast79 Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I remember the job fairs start in Feb. First time I ever drove in snow was across ki's parking lot after orientation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarletandgrayfever Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Actually if you worked the haunt you automatically get returner status and they should contact you in around January about returning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCbengal985 Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I never worked there but it seems like a place if you apply and there is a spot open and you dress nice at the interview you will be hired. If you dress nice you will be laughed out of there. I say you show up in a beast shirt and a Diamondback Hat. That will show um! I think you have it backwards. If you go in wearing a Beast shirt and Diamondback hat, you would be laughed at. This is an interview for a job, not a KI fan club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Around MArch, they will be having their job fair. That is when you can go, apply, and interview for the summer job that you would like. I believe the job fair last year was in the middle of February. February is around March, am I wrong? I was just giving a better guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faeriewench Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Dress Nice Be professional (Cedar Fair very much prefers professionalism you will learn fast once you begin to work) Don't act like a jerk, be polite and once your hired.. Do What You Are Told Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apianoplaysmusic Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Be outgoing! It's an amusement park, they want lively people working there. Also, if they ask why you chose to apply here, say that you love the environment of the park and amusement parks in general (assuming that you do like the environment of KI, since you're on KIC). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiruler102 Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Ya, i was myself and dess appropiately and answered questions but still wasnt hired. i was going for ride op. I dont know if i should do and apply for Ride op, Merchandise,or admissions.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyemaniac Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Ya, i was myself and dess appropiately and answered questions but still wasnt hired. i was going for ride op. I dont know if i should do and apply for Ride op, Merchandise,or admissions.? They declined a lot of people this summer. They had a record number of applicants. Don't get too down about it and try again this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 What is the rule on 16-and-over jobs? I would be 15 at the time of the job fair, but be turning 16 in March. Would I still be able to apply for, for example, rides? There's no clear answer on their site. (yes, I know, ask the park- but I've emailed them and gotten no answer.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faeriewench Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Ya, i was myself and dess appropiately and answered questions but still wasnt hired. i was going for ride op. I dont know if i should do and apply for Ride op, Merchandise,or admissions.? I say all 3. Just put your most preferred choice as your first choice and put the other two down as the backup on your application. That way if your preferred choice had no openings you would likely hear from one of the other two. CedarPointer - I am not sure. I was 15 when I first started at KI, my bday falls during the offseason so when I turned 16 I went to rides. I say just ask the park... they may let you put in an app at 15 if your going to be turning 16 before the season begins, but I would make double sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyemaniac Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 What is the rule on 16-and-over jobs? I would be 15 at the time of the job fair, but be turning 16 in March. Would I still be able to apply for, for example, rides? There's no clear answer on their site. (yes, I know, ask the park- but I've emailed them and gotten no answer.) You will be able to work rides once you turn 16. I had two people on my crew this year who turned 16 long after they were actually hired, but they never worked until they turned 16. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiliElupt Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Could anyone tell me. how and where did your wife get her job here.I dont have driver license.does anyones wife go to work by bus? thank you very much for any imformation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWildman424 Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 I personally know of at least one person who rides to bus to and from KI. I can only assume that there are more. I got my job by applying early and dressing nice for the interview. I applied on-line in January and got my interview the weekend before the job fair. I figured most positions would be taken after or even during the job fair, so I went in early. It was a very non-stressful interview. If you go in expecting it to be the worst experience of your life, it very well may be just that. Go in calm and collected and answer their questions to the best of your ability. If you have to take extra time to answer some of their questions, its no big deal. Just stay calm and you'll do fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigacoaster2k Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 I have been considering applying to KI. I'd gladly work in rides, admissions, park security, or whatever the department is that walks around the park sweeping up trash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 I have been considering applying to KI. I'd gladly work in rides, admissions, park security, or whatever the department is that walks around the park sweeping up trash. I believe that is ecology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketingExpress Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 ^Actually I believe it is called park services now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Environmental services? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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