Re: Careers - Interviews and Job Advice
Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2014 3:14 pm
I am so jealous of everyone who has got a job at Alton Towers. I would love to apply, but I live two hours away from Alton Towers, and I don't drive :/
Theme parks and attractions from another point of view!
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Hiya! Here are some ideas of interview questions to be ready for (none of which have been specifically quoted from anything):Altonvickx wrote:Hi you awesome people.
Hi you awesome people.
Was hoping to get some advice on the interview process. I've done a lot of research to prepare for the 4/5 hour interview. That said i think I'm way overthinking this. I've read loads of employee reviews, some of which are from 2018. But they are really mixed in terms of the stuff you do in that duration.
Could someone please narrow down those hours and what is expected during this time. I've applied several times and I've finally been given this amazing opportunity. I don't want to go into it unprepared but also I don't want to come across like I'm sucking up to them. My passion for this park is unreal so I have dumb that down as well haha.
So any tips and advice would be greatly appreciated to get my nerves down. I'm travelling a fair way away by train, so maybe also give me some questions I can rehearse on the journey too would be a bonus. I really don't want to mess this up
Also... is there anyone else going to the centre on the 12th? It would be great to interact with you!
Thanks in advance!
I’m also curious about this - I’ve got an interview coming up soon and am not sure what would be best to wear!ATconnor wrote:also, does anyone know what you should wear for an interview? I was thinking to go quite formal but if you have to take part in activities I don't want to wear something that will be uncomfortable
Woking at heights would normally be beneficial as on coasters both ops/hosts would be responsible for doing/aiding in ride Evacs. Other qualities that would be looked for include, working well within a team, communication skills are key, awareness of there surroundings and friendly interaction with a positive approach to guests even in pressured situations.Bexa wrote:When working as a host/operator on a ride, what exactly is required? Do you have to be good with heights?
And uh I was wondering if anyone knows about working there when autistic? sorry that's a bit of a directionless question
Ah, thanks for the feedback.Zach wrote:Woking at heights would normally be beneficial as on coasters both ops/hosts would be responsible for doing/aiding in ride Evacs. Other qualities that would be looked for include, working well within a team, communication skills are key, awareness of there surroundings and friendly interaction with a positive approach to guests even in pressured situations.Bexa wrote:When working as a host/operator on a ride, what exactly is required? Do you have to be good with heights?
And uh I was wondering if anyone knows about working there when autistic? sorry that's a bit of a directionless question
Don’t mean to put you off, however I would say most of those qualities would be a requirement, the working at heights may not be a necessity due to some ride not needing you to work at heights.Bexa wrote:Ah, thanks for the feedback.Zach wrote:Woking at heights would normally be beneficial as on coasters both ops/hosts would be responsible for doing/aiding in ride Evacs. Other qualities that would be looked for include, working well within a team, communication skills are key, awareness of there surroundings and friendly interaction with a positive approach to guests even in pressured situations.Bexa wrote:When working as a host/operator on a ride, what exactly is required? Do you have to be good with heights?
And uh I was wondering if anyone knows about working there when autistic? sorry that's a bit of a directionless question
With this in mind, maybe it wouldn't be a good job for me. I'm not too great at heights myself, can do coasters and such, but other than that. Plus I'm uh not great when pressured
But thanks for the response