The cornerstones, harcut, grooming guidelines, attitudes, dorms, uniforms, ect.

Honestly was slightly like a prep school when I look back at it.

Following orders usually without question, rank, order, independent thought not encouraged when the top guy develops the strategy...

Thank Q for Matt Ouimet!

Lol yup..I will say I was happy that he did have people stop and face the flag/music with the National Anthem in the morning..Still don't understand why most people don't normally just automatically do that though..even on a military base..

Le sigh

Jack Falfas could tell you about facing the music. And the arbitrator could tell you how that ended. For now.

Biggest thing for interviews. Sell yourself, give the company a reason why YOU should work there over other people.

As for sweeps, at your age, I'd say go for that. I'm not big on minors in ride operations, but still. Now I will say something I hope supervision is really finally pushing farther than in the past. It was something I promoted once I got put in charge at my attractions. Your job there aside from daily functions all stem down to one thing only. You're there to help guests have that best day of the summer feeling. Always go to lengths to make sure guests are happy, enjoying their day, and not having any problems that you can't help correct. You keep that mentality everyday at work and it will take you far with Cedar Fair, and will help in future jobs/careers as well.

Also keep to the core values...err Cornerstones..I still remember them...or both..

Slowly realizing Cedar Fair was/is somewhat military like with it's corporateness

Courtesy, Cleanliness, Safety, and Service all help together by Integrity. The brainwashing affected me too hard.

Wrong order

But yes...it was brainwashing

Quality, Service, Cleanliness, Value.

Oops, Ray.

Speaking of standing for the National Anthem, I wonder how many older associates that are vets know they can now render a salute (out of uniform) when the Stars and Stripes are being raised during the playing of the National Anthem? There are a few vets in Admissions and Guest Services that are vets and we render a salute when the flag is raised. We have had guests come to us and thank us for our service to our country after watching us salute the flag. My former supervisor when I was part of security was a C-130 pilot in the US Air Force.

I would hope all of em...

It differentiates us from the civilians we protect. We're the 1% that gets the right to render that courtesy to the flag and the nation..

One thing I'm proud to say I can do...still get chills from time to time when I stand there at attention for it

Quality, Service, Cleanliness, Value.

Oops, Ray.

Safety, Courtesy, Show, Capacity.

Oops, Bob.

Later capacity begat efficiency.

Terp, cultural anthropologist? (Is it scary I know this stuff, having never worked for any of these organizations? Oh well, I am strong. Or so I am told.)

I'll be honest, getting a job kind of scares me, but I'm about to apply for one!

Sorry for the double post - this is important.

Are references important? I'm finalizing my application and don't really have any references...

Doesn't the application say it requires them?

Doesn't the application say it requires them?

No, I skipped right through them.

If it's your first job, often times, you won't need references. Though, when you do, and you might as well put them down anyways, you can put down teachers that you were respected by.

Maybe a neighbor that you've done a favor for also. I can't think of anyone that would ever refuse to be used as a reference if you ask them, and you know them.

Eh, I'm leaving it out. Here I go...submitting it...

Don't sweat it. Especially if it's your first part-time job, no one's going to make a big fuss over references. The references I used during my part-time jobs were hardly (if ever) contacted, even well into my fourth and fifth jobs. And the contacts I made at THOSE jobs were never contacted for my current full-time job, even though I made it into a supervisory position at one of them. Once you get into full-time work, it seems to be more about who you know than who you've worked for.

The bigger thing to be concerned about with ANY job is how you present yourself. Employers--especially those looking for part-time or seasonal help--want to hear that you're hardworking and dedicated. And if you tell them you're hardworking, BE hardworking. Don't promise anything you won't be or do. Several people I worked with didn't understand just how replaceable they were, so it was a surprise to them when their chronic laziness or argumentativeness resulted in them being fired. When you are at work, be there to work, and any employer worth working for will notice.

Good luck!

The only time references in my case were ever contacted:

1. A computer firm I worked for

2. My security clearance prior to entering the Military

REMEMBER THE CORNERSTONES.

Read a post I put ages ago about something to remember each day. It will make your life easy and your guests lives.

SAFETY IS #1

Have FUN

When I applied for professional type jobs during and after college, I always ask permission from the personal and professional references before I listed them and gave them to any potential employers. I used professors as to my educational background, business references as to my work and employment history and work history. I used my pastor, close business contacts, professors, and close friends as to my character. My references were contacted when I was in contention for professional positions and the United States Navy was very extensive on their investigation of my background. Besides my contacts and references, I had to summit to a very extensive FBI background check and submission of my college transcripts before I would be granted a top secret security clearance before joining the Navy in DC as a civilian employee working as a computer programmer.

It's been a month since I applied. It says they start accepting and scheduling interviews on January 1. It still says my applications is being reviewed by the same division (merchandise) since when I applied.

Ugh..what's happening?

Some departments hire later than others. If merchandise passes on you, then you will be passed on to the next option you applied for.

Once you're hired within the park you have to be careful about what you say on here.

I just applied for a job, looking for some part time work in maintenance,security, or safety . Not sure if they have something to offer since I have a limited schedule, but I have years of experience. Oh well, we will see