I've looked at the applications for Paramount's Kings Island over the internet, and it says that there are no positions available. Does this mean that all positions for the 2003 season have been filled, or that they are not taking applications?
Usually if you go to the job fair, you will get a job. Now if its the job you want, then you need to get there early. Im sure that most jobs arent taken yet. Just dont take mine. :)
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Actually i didnt see anywhere on the website that says "all positions are full." If you go to Jobs than click on 2003 employment it brings up a short article saying stay tuned for future updates and interviewing will be held in January. I also believe there is an email link to request information. If you'd like im sure you can call PKI's HR department at (513)754-5748
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Well, I'm 16 now, so I shouldn't have a problem. Thanks for all the information, it'll help me in deciding whether or not I want to work there.
For those who have worked there, what is the starting rate of pay? I live about 55 miles from Paramount's Kings Island, so I'de be spending a lot of money on gas. Money isn't a big deal to me, but I'm not going to drive two hours a day and not make a little cash.
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Starting pay is about $6.50 I believe. Its been five years since I got starting pay plus promotions so I haven't the slightest clue.
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*** This post was edited by FoF on 12/22/2002. ***
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smile...it's cheap, and people will wonder what you're up to. :)
Theres a bunch of stuff that you get:
Rides nights where the park closes and you get to ride selected rides untili 1 in the morning (and hopefully you will get as lucky as I did: straight through a fog bank on Beast)
Discounted foods, parties, cookouts, and 40% off merchandise your first year. I heard somewhere that returners get 50% off. Is this true, or just for certain deptartments?
PS.If you dont mind me asking, where do you live? I live right across the Ohio River in a little town called Ft. Thomas, about 20 miles away from PKI. I fill up my tank about once a week, a little less depending on how many hours a week I work. Its a long haul everyday.
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SOB crew in twenty 02
111 SOB laps, and wishing the park was still open
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Coming in 2003-The Spawn Of Magnum!
Ode to the offseason:
Offseason Offseason what shall I do? Who cares the sun is still shining the sky is still blue! GET A LIFE!
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SOB crew in twenty 02
111 SOB laps, and wishing the park was still open
Some benifets are
-Of course free admission for yourselve
-free tickets for friends/ family based on how many hours you work
-Discounted merchandise
-Ride nights
-free food from various places out side the park
-last year we had Austin Powers Movie night, but that was in Batavia
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*** This post was edited by FoF on 12/22/2002. ***
Had did I not hear of the Austin Powers movie night? oh well. No returners don't get 50% off merch, everyone gets 40%. Don't forget the free tickets you get for your family/friends can also be traded in for free tickets to places like the Zoo, the Aquarium, Cedar Point, SFWoA.... and so on. Not to sound like a comercial but.... you get to meet many cool people that you will become friends with and have the time of your life. It maybe suck while working there but you will look back and thank yourself for having worked there.
Maybe I should become a recruiter this year..... or not.
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*** This post was edited by BeastFreak on 12/23/2002. ***
I live in Ohio, somewhere around Deer Creek. Sorry I can't be anymore specific, but my parents have put up a few rules about how much information about myself I can put on the internet.
Anyway, the car I would be driving gets about 20 miles to the gallon. So I figured that 110 miles per day / 20 miles per gallon = 5.5 gallons per day * $1.50 per gallon of gas = $8.25 per day on gas. There is a small chance that I could be carpooling with some friends of mine, so that cost could go down to about $2 a day on gas.
What kind of hours do first-years get a PKI?
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Here's my expert (hey, I worked at a park) advice to you.
Forget the on-line application. The person reading your submittal will probably read lots more, and you can't distinguish yourself from them--you don't stand out.
Go an apply in person, before their job fair even. Wear professional clothes (not nice clothes--clothes you'd wear to a job interview). Be ready to be interviewed that day.
They may say "I'm sorry, we only have openings in these departments... etc. etc." If you want to work in rides, don't accept a job in another department. Theoretically it's easy to transfer departments, but you become so wound up that it's much harder to change departments than you may think.
If you're offered a job in another department that you wouldn't like to be in, politely decline their offer. This is exactly what I did at SFOG two years ago (I was offered a job in any department except rides). Within the week the rides dept. manager had called me back offering me an attendent position. I was in.
Be sure to mention you like working with guests and teamwork. Also say you'd like to hopefully climb to a leadership position (crew leader or supervisor). This will probably get some more attention for you from managers et al.
And remember to smile!
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