Xdog42 Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 3 minutes ago, rcwizard13 said: Thanks to everyone who posted advice in this thread. Last weekend I applied and this morning I had my interview. I was in a larger group interview with 8 of us split into two tables of four. We had all applied to a mixture of departments, as well. Initially I was offered a Planet Snoopy position, but as I'm over 18 I was also offered Xtreme Skyflyer, which I accepted. When I was thinking beforehand of rides I'd want to work at, Skyflyer hadn't even crossed my mind. I'm eager to learn all about it though. If any of you have worked Skyflyer, I'd love to hear about your work experience specific to it. Nice man, Great ti hear you got the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 I'm going to have to refer to this thread when I go to KI to keep track of who among us is working where. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VortexBFForever Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 That would be a great idea. So many of us are now KI associates! -BFF, making her first post at age 18, which she has been since approximately 22 minutes ago. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 There are things I want to suggest to employees- - Allow yourself to leave work and not ride things before you leave. While it is nice to have that option, it can wear you out more than you think if you make it a common practice. - don't rely too much on Oscar's (or whatever it's called now) for your food options during breaks. - keep hydrated, especially if you're working an outdoor job, pace yourself appropriately in order to be productive within your physical and mental limitations, be patient with yourself in reaching that point - this should be a no-brainer for members here, but be informed on the park and on goings (promotions, special events, etc; especially within your department), know how to give directions from any one point in the park to another - listen to guests carefully, be mindful of details and don't be afraid to go to your bosses if you can't handle a situation - be prepared for the unexpected, be observant 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gannersdaddy Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 1 hour ago, VortexBFForever said: That would be a great idea. So many of us are now KI associates! -BFF, making her first post at age 18, which she has been since approximately 22 minutes ago. Happy Birthday! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italian Job 2005 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 2 hours ago, silver2005 said: There are things I want to suggest to employees- - Allow yourself to leave work and not ride things before you leave. While it is nice to have that option, it can wear you out more than you think if you make it a common practice. This is super important. Going into my third season now, and as an enthusiest, it's super hard to come off of an open shift and not want to go right back into the park to hit up Diamondback and Beast before I leave. During my first year, I went back in all the time. But with the hours you can rack up at KI, your body will thank you when you take a break or two. 2 hours ago, silver2005 said: - listen to guests carefully, be mindful of details and don't be afraid to go to your bosses if you can't handle a situation Or even your boss's boss, if you don't think the situation was handled to the rightful resolution. Don't ever leave a guest hanging with an unresolved problem, always see them through to the end of their problem or resolution (or until you can pass it off to another, more-qualified associate for the issue) This has been said before, but I think it's important to reiterate. You cannot release company information that is not publicly available to everyone. Yes, we're all enthusiasts, but before you post something about your job here on KICentral, please think again and make sure it's appropriate to post. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xdog42 Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 Haha, Never thought I could make such a useful thread. Seriously just thought I was going to get 3 or 4 simple replies, but it turned out to be beneficial for myself and other members, Again thanks everyone for the replies. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaiderLAS Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 I actually just applied last night for ride operations and did the phone interview today. I have my in person interview in a couple of weeks. I'm definitely looking forward to it, because this tuition isn't paying itself haha! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Good luck RaiderLAS! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VortexBFForever Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 I had my Processing appointment this morning, bright and early at 9 a.m. I arrived 20 minutes early which paid off greatly; I recommend to my fellow associates that you arrive early to your appointments as well. It's always better to err on the side of early rather than late -- which I am sure many of us know from experience. I was in and out in about an hour. The most exciting part was obviously having my associate ID issued and my uniforms checked out, though my uniform shorts are apparently a bit snug (my belt hangs loosely even when it's buckled in the last hole!). I'll have to exchange them for the next size or two larger at Associate Services when I return for Orientation on the 18th (13 days!). When I got back to my car I looked at my uniforms, nametags and ID for a solid five minutes out of sheer excitement. It's so cool yet surreal for me to see a Kings Island nametag with my own name on it! That being said, I hope my fellow associates feel just as excited! 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Can not wait to see you at Vortex this season VortexBFF! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 And WindSeeker to boot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Might be more WindSeeker, especially if I am with electricsun. She is not the biggest fan of Vortex. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drummermattk Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 be careful at Vortex, i remember blistering my hand a bit from checking restraints there! Also if you have some time off, try to get shifts from other rides! It's better to be trained many places than just two so you can help people out and have something different to do! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VortexBFForever Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Since I had posted my uniform picture (also my new KIC profile picture) on my Instagram, a number of my classmates brought it up at lunch today, one of whom also loves Vortex. A lot of them hope to come visit me when they're at the Island this summer. It'll be so fun seeing so many friends! Speaking of friends, one of my friends, Kaeli, who graduated from my high school last year, applied for a position in Rides and got a phone call for an interview. She mentioned to the person on the phone that she knows me, so she has a chance of maybe ending up on my crew, if she is offered a position and if the WindSeeker/Vortex crew is one of the options! Kaeli's interview is this Sunday, the 12th, at 1 p.m. Fingers crossed that she gets the job! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 You'll see me alot riding in 7-1. And on some occasions riding in 1-1.Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieF Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Anyone here work during Haunt? Is it more fun or more stressful for employees? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 22 hours ago, PKIVortex said: You'll see me alot riding in 7-1. And on some occasions riding in 1-1. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk High five! I ride those 2 rows often as well. You can specify me from the UC gear I often wear. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xdog42 Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 Well a good thing is that now that you change your profile pic, most people from KI central will be able to recognize you when riding Vortex/WindSeeker. Also what row is best on Vortex, I'm really not an expert on it and I'm likely going to try to ride it more with the X-Base Section Rides. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 7-1 is the row by must. 7th car first row. You get some good airtime going down the first drop. 5-1 is typically referred to as toomer seat as the ride was designed around that row. I've never had a bad ride in 7-1.Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 6-1 is rather good as well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VortexBFForever Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 If I want a great view (as I love seeing the track right in front of me in the inversions) I choose 1-1; 2-1 is my backup choice if I'm not in the mood to wait the extra time for 1-1. For airtime, 7-1 is my go-to row; if there is already someone waiting for 7-1 but 6-1 and/or 6-2 is open, I ride there instead. Occasionally I ride in the middle. 3-1 is a pretty good place to ride, as I found out this past Closing Day. Since my job involves test riding, I'll have plenty of times to experience and maybe find a "hidden gem" row/seat. Who knows... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xdog42 Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 Sweet, thanks for the advice everyone! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Keep in mind is your a taller person the second row of each car may not be as roomy as the first row. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenageninja Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 15 hours ago, KatieF said: Anyone here work during Haunt? Is it more fun or more stressful for employees? Working during Haunt, not specifically in the Haunts themselves, is usually very stressful as the hours are late and the park is extremely busy on Saturdays. Haunt Fridays aren't terrible nor are the Sundays following. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth19 Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Reading everything everyone's putting is making me more excited for when I finally get to work at KI in the next few years! It seems like a blast! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieF Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 On 3/8/2017 at 8:14 AM, teenageninja said: Working during Haunt, not specifically in the Haunts themselves, is usually very stressful as the hours are late and the park is extremely busy on Saturdays. Haunt Fridays aren't terrible nor are the Sundays following. Is it fun though? Like I work retail and I have a love hate relationship with the Christmas season because it can be super busy and stressful, but at the end of the year, it feels very rewarding that I survived. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VortexBFForever Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 My friend Kaeli had her interview today and she got hired! She will be working in the "North Pie" of Planet Snoopy! On a side note: 6 days until my Orientation. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_Plummer Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Got my uniform and photo ID today during processing. Didn't know shoes had to be white, black, or gray... Have to get new shoes before orientation next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 While it may seem strange, busy days at Coney are usually the days I love most to work. The time goes by quickly, there is never a dull moment, and it is fun to see the park so full with people. Busy days sure beat slow days when the park is slow and time drags on so slowly. Just as a friendly reminder to those that have been hired on at Kings Island. Remember to be careful what you post on here. Posting of anything which you are not authorized to do, can and will result in your termination. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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