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Congrats on the new job! And thanks for the info too! What department will you be joining?They really make it seem like you've accomplished something when you get hired at Universal. First they have a 1 on 1 interview if they like you then next they put you in a group interview with some awesome group activities to show how you work as a team. (one activity involving legos and and another in theme park designing). After passing all that you go into job training. but you're still technically not-hired because you still need to pass a test in order to be an official Crew Member.
I'm a recent hire and so far my experience with them has been awesome. the co-workers are friendly and surprisingly you can really get along with your bosses. It really feels like a close knit work enviorment.
If you want to work for Universal heres a little tip if your going into the interview process. they prefer attitude over experience, give off a friendly, out-going aura of yourself and you'll most likely be seen as a potential hire.
Thanks its a really enjoyable job and I hope to stay here for awhile, maybe move up eventually in their Creative Universal Department. For now I'm either the one in the information booth, or walking around the front gate asking people if they have any questions before entering the park (My favorite position in my opinion since I can really talk about the park and give advice, opinions and information on how to spend their day at the park, but I'm rarely at this positon) But for the most part I'm one of the ticket takers haha.Congrats on the new job! And thanks for the info too! What department will you be joining?
And welcome to the site, by the way! It's nice to have you. =)
Welcome! That does seem like a nice position to be in.Thanks for the welcome, its nice to be here.
It can get pretty stressful but for the most part its really a chill job and one where a theme park enthusiast can really have fun in. Its only stressful when guests complain about things that you can't help with (like the weather, crowds, or how scary a ride was for them and they didn't know about it).Welcome! That does seem like a nice position to be in.
Here's hoping you move on up. Working at a park can be pretty stressful, but there are people suited for the position.
Do you plan on moving to any position in the near future?
Good luck! I hear it's a coveted position, so you'll be competing with other guides just to be considered.I'd prefer being a VIP tour guide and not one of the regular tram tours. Its mostly scripted and you have to stay with it (at least thats what I think), however from my understanding of the VIP version you can really branch out and be yourself more. of course there are basic information that you have to talk about. I usually talk with the VIP employees whenever I get the chance and from what they tell me sometimes it can be pretty stressful. You have half a day with these people and its your job to get them through the park as quickly and enjoyably (for them) as possible you basically have a time limit from when you start, till they have their VIP lunch so trying to get them through as much rides and shows (also the extended tour) before lunch can be pretty stressful, especially on crowded days. After all this I'd still love to try out for the position next time it comes up