Let's say I wanted to work for a design firm. What would it take to get in? It's not like they advertise on t.v. or anything. Now, I'm not saying I want to design coasters, just work for a company that does. (Even though that would be awesome). Should I just show interest, and hope they pick me up? Should I do any kind of internship they may have? Is it even possible to be part of a company without knowing someone in it already?
I've got lots of questions. :)
- Josh *** Edited 7/5/2005 11:57:15 PM UTC by J Bird***
You could go to school for engineering, but designing coasters is a hard field to get into because there aren't a lot of new coasters being built each year. Maybe you could work with the electrical or structural aspects of coasters.
You could go to school for carpentry, and work on a woody every day, but there aren't a lot of wooden coasters in the U.S.
You could go to school for business. This seems the most likely way to "get into the business", because all parks need a lot of people to run them (except for maybe Lakemont Park lol).
You could go to school for art. Parks need artists to paint signs, design logos, ect.
I could go on and on...
Secondly, get a job at your local park now, work hard, and work your way up. It's a great industry, but it's really unlike many others. In general, people in the industry tend to be promoted from within, not from without.
-Nate
Don't forget these companys also need people in their offices like secretaries and office managers.
For construction you will need a reliable car to get to the job everyday not to mention making the initial drive to the jobsite. although a vehicle is pretty much a given.
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I think that even if a park is seasonal, an accountant would probably work there year round. I don't know for sure though. If this is not true, then send that resume to a non-seasonal park.
I agree with what coasterdude318 says. In my experience though, I found it impossible to work my way up when i worked at parks. It's very competitive. A lot more people working at parks want to climb the ladder than there are higher positions available. It was my plan in life, and it didn't work out.
I have been contimplating what's going on in my life lately, and just 2 days ago I decided to go to school of some kind of furthering of my education. My interests mostly have to do with the amusement industry, so I am finding this topic helpful to me as well.
I told my Mom my intentions yesterday. She laughed and said, "My 32 year old Son is finally growing up!"
I am trying to figure out just WHAT I want to do.
edit spelling *** Edited 7/7/2005 5:55:19 AM UTC by dexter***
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