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Alright, I have a ton of questions going through my head and I will probably forget half of them... I am 17 and will graduate from high school on June 2nd. I won't turn 18 anytime during the season (October 26)... As long as I can remember I have always wanted to work at Cedar Point. Well, I might as well start with my questions...

1. Will they call you for a phone interview?

2. What types of questions do they ask?

3. What types of answers do they WANT to hear?

4. How exactly do you get the bonus?

5. How do you complete the agreement?

6. Will I be able to get a job at the ride photo?

7. If I don't get there until June 3, will I for sure have to live in Gold?

8. Is it pretty easy to get a job at the best amusement park ever?

9. If I do get a job... is everyone mean to the newbies and the young ones (17)... Would I be able to make a lot of friends?!?

Thank you for all of your help!!! I have been reading your threads and you guys sound like you are experienced and you sound pretty nice too. Thank you.

Kristi

Kristi -- This is what I have gathered from various points throughout the site. . . Hopefully it helps!

1. Will they call you for a phone interview?
-Yes. . . but if it has been like a month, you can always (and should) call them.

4. How exactly do you get the bonus?
-By fulfilling your contract -- working the days you agreed to.

5. How do you complete the agreement?
-(See above)

8. Is it pretty easy to get a job at the best amusement park ever?
-They hire a LOT of people. . . I wouldn't be too worried.

9. If I do get a job... is everyone mean to the newbies and the young ones (17)... Would I be able to make a lot of friends?!?
-There are mean people everywhere. . . But there are a lot of nice people. . . don't worry about this either. You will make some of the best friends ever!

Kristi said:
1. Will they call you for a phone interview?
Yes, but if you can get a face-to-face interview it is better.
2. What types of questions do they ask?
Can you work in a fast paced environment? Have you ever dealt with difficult people? Do you mind working 1,000 hours a week?
3. What types of answers do they WANT to hear?
I am flexible, outgoing, willing to do anything.

4. How exactly do you get the bonus?
Complete your contract. They will send you a contract with the dates (IE June 6-August 28). If you work until August 28th, you completed your contract. If you leave August 27th, you goofed.
5. How do you complete the agreement?
See above.
6. Will I be able to get a job at the ride photo?
That is a Merchandise Position, not rides. Put Merchandies as your #1 choice but there are no guarantees.
7. If I don't get there until June 3, will I for sure have to live in Gold?
Not for sure, June 3rd is still fairly early.
8. Is it pretty easy to get a job at the best amusement park ever?
As long as you are willing to be flexible, yes. If you have common sense (a trait lacking today) you will be in good shape.
9. If I do get a job... is everyone mean to the newbies and the young ones (17)... Would I be able to make a lot of friends?!?
Mean to the newbies? No. There are more "newbies" than veterans every year. Make friends? That is up to you. Be prepared for a culture shock like you have never experienced.

Thank you for all of your help!!! I have been reading your threads and you guys sound like you are experienced and you sound pretty nice too. Thank you.

Kristi

You are going to be one of the younger one's in housing but people don't need to know that. Don't let people take advantage of you.
Have fun!

just kick back and prepare for one of the best summers ever.

-Doug-
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I am a Mechanical Engineering major not an english major so pardon my horrible grammer
*** This post was edited by psycho691371 12/18/2002 8:12:33 PM ***

Prepare fir? It is hot at CP in the summer. You won't be needing any fir or fur.
*** This post was edited by Chief Wahoo 12/18/2002 1:29:21 PM ***
*** This post was edited by Chief Wahoo 12/18/2002 1:30:16 PM ***

Think about it before you do it, Cedar Point seems real cool untill you work there!

Well, it depends on what your expectations are. I know seasonals that worked there for five years or longer who must have enjoyed it or they wouldn't have kept coming back.

Being 17, you wouldn't be able to go to Louie's and that is where most of the socializing goes on, but don't worry, you'll still make a lot of friends.

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Brent Haley
Gemini Crew '02

Actually...

Alot more people DON'T go to Louie's than do..

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June 11th, 2001 - Gemini 100
VertiGo Rides - 82
Technical Services 2002
Fright Zone Screamster 2002
*** This post was edited by Red Garter Rob 12/18/2002 4:09:17 PM ***

If CP hired an idiot like me they will hire anyone. Just work hard, be on time, show the proper respect for bosses, guest and coworkers. It is hot, filthy and grimey work at times but all the time that you spend in the park will make it worth it!

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People starve in the desert because:FOOD DOES NOT GROW IN SAND!

{public service announcement}
socializing != drinking
{/public service announcement}

That said, the bar in Berkeley we used to go to had renamed one of the songs on the jukebox for us. So don't take my word for it. ;)

Hey Kristi! My name is Christie too! I graduated June 2 last year and was 17! I did not turn 18 till Halloweekends! It is fun! You'll be fine! I had a blast! I was kind of scared at first but after you get to know people you will do fine! Being 17 makes you a youngin but there are alot of 18 year olds and newbies too! So thats all! We will have to hang out when you get there! See ya later!