So the people who do that with the groups are not being paid to work (and/or being taken away from work that would otherwise get done and still has to be)?

so it's like they get a bonus to do those kinds of things.

hmm... coaster_junky, who really needs to stop assuming things.

Not necessarily a bonus (almost certainly NOT a bonus, but I bet they wish), but they are paid, and extra hours before the park opens/after it closes...and time spent away from normal tasks are all things that must be paid for, one way or another. Running a park is not cheap, and running an enthusiast event is not always a thing of pure joy.

Alright terpy, I didn't get an answer to the post on wheter or not to go to the job fair this weekend.

actually you did get a response:

I would like to say that you can hve a interview as long as you turn the proper age by the day the park opens.....So for example if you want to work into rides and you are 15, well sorry but as long you turn 16 by April 17 you can get hired.....ok

if you feel that this answer doesn't give you the information you need, you could always call the park.

OK sorry I did see that after the fact. And for the record I am 29.

i didn't mean that in a rude way.

one thing about typing/texting i hate is that people can't hear the tone of your voice, just thought i'd throw that out there.

You were fine coaster, that also may not refered to me. (Can't spell).

I'm going in on Saturday for my interview. Any suggestions? Should I dress up or have something casual/nice?

I'm going in on Saturday for my interview. Any suggestions? Should I dress up or have something casual/nice?

Collared shirt and khakis or better. Just look professional in appearance. No shame in looking like you just stepped off the PGA Tour!

I'm going in on Saturday for my interview. Any suggestions? Should I dress up or have something casual/nice?

Collared shirt and khakis or better. Just look professional in appearance. No shame in looking like you just stepped off the PGA Tour!

I can do that! Here lately I have been looking like that!

any chance it gets cancelled this weekend

Have a question for former/current Kings Island employees. I was honarbly discharged from the Navy. My rate (or job) was Machinist Mate. I recently applied for the Maintenance-General position. Anyone here ever worked this position? And if so-what are some pointers for interviewing? Should I bring copies of my DD-214 (Military Release Paper) and certifications?

Thanks for the advice guys! And one more question, what should I wear to the Job Fair? Jeans? Dress pants?

to all who are going:

treat it as an mass interview, dress nicely, shake hands, look them in the eye (or in between the eye brows if you wish), dont sit till offered(if its the one on one part)

bring any papers they may need such as certifications of proper training(for maintenance)

remember that most of the jobs offered are Service jobs

http://www.visitkingsisland.com/jobs/where_do_you_see_yourself.cfm

read the section you getting an interview on.

also: http://www.visitkingsisland.com/jobs/jobs_benefits.cfm?et_id=1

ok i have a question and i dont know if anyone has asked this yet but i was wondering if I dont go to the job fair because im not able could i still get a job and if so what do i have to do.

ok i have a question and i dont know if anyone has asked this yet but i was wondering if I dont go to the job fair because im not able could i still get a job and if so what do i have to do.

call them and set up an interview on a different time.

ok i have a question and i dont know if anyone has asked this yet but i was wondering if I dont go to the job fair because im not able could i still get a job and if so what do i have to do.

call them and set up an interview on a different time.

so i just fill out the application then set up an interveiw? and also does the park work well with car pooling?

Two questions:

1. I got an email in January saying that I need to email the park back to set up an interview when I turn 16, because they can't interview me until I'm 16. I also got an email inviting me to the job fair, which happens before I turn 16. I'm assuming I'm not supposed to go the the job fair... is that correct?

2. Since I'm obviously still in high school, and I need to fill out a work permit (assuming that I'm offered a job), does the park need all of the paperwork for the permit or just the permit that my school gives me itself?

any questions on what paper work i need would also be good to call them.

however, you can always get a work permt filled out and if ya dont need it then just destroy it.

@gtunner check you private msg box

Are there certain forms I need to bring to the interview? I am 21, in college. I know the site says you may need to bring forms but I'm not exactly sure what forms they are talking about. If anyone could help that'd be great

OK guys have a ?. I printed my resume and am gonna go over it and make changes tonight and tomorrow. I don't have a cover letter but have worked since 2005 in admissions. Do I need to write one anyway?.

No

Just to remind any one who is goign to the Job Fair dont forget your SS card and Some form of ID Birth certificate or State Id works.

http://www.wlwt.com/...175/detail.html

...Over 10,000 people have already applied for 4,000 summer jobs. That's 1,100 more than had come in at this time last year.

The resumes that have come in from people who want to work in the park include people with post graduate degrees, bachelors degrees in marketing, athletic training and an education in nursing. Many of these people may have never considered working at Kings Island in different economic times but they are expected to be among the thousands who will attend this weekend's Kings Island job fair....

http://www.wcpo.com/...vJ1wD6X0_w.cspx

Wow. I am glad I didnt wait until the job fair.

My sister was the first interview for merchandise this morning and got the job! She will be working for ride photos in the Planet Snoopy area! Only bad part is that we have to carpool to work now.

Good luck everyone!

...Only bad part is that we have to carpool to work now. ...

Drive your car and then make her pay you for gas money.

...Only bad part is that we have to carpool to work now. ...

Drive your car and then make her pay you for gas money.

lol She doesn't have a car so I guess that could work! lol jk I'm not that mean.