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Chance of getting hired at a ski resort?

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Jib-Ninja
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Ok i just put in an application for every ski resort i could find out west. But seeing how its kinda a late start do you think anybody will hire me? I know this isnt thread worthy but i would really like to know if i will be considered for a position?

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ShredAZ
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I got hired as a ski school instructor at my resort in December. I also completely missed the hiring clinic.
Take it for what it's worth. There's a chance.
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Jib-Ninja
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Thats sweet, did you have previous ski instructor experience? because i would love to do that but i have no experience so i havnt really applied for that position.
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zachV2
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go for it you never know
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BlakeG
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did you know that 59 % of percentages are made up

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ContaminatedBeef
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If you don't get the job now, try again later in the season. I got hired as a liftie in the east after applying at the end of January
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Skiingsnow
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i think like 20 lifties were fired in the course of the season in whistler last season, my roommate quit her job as an instructor on like 1 day a month to be a full time liftie. jobs will reappear.
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TOUCHE
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Im also looking for a summer job (im aussie) but dont know where i could easily get one and a visa. i've got my APSI level 1 instructor rating and was planning on going to japan but missed my opportunity. what does ns suggest?
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Funnel
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I'd be willing to bet that you're almost guaranteed a job. Seasonal jobs are tough to fill, generally, and ski areas are usually in tough-to-reach places so it makes the jobs even less desirable to those that do not ski/snowboard.
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Jib-Ninja
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Thanks for all the feedback guys, and giving me hope for getting a job out of state because my state is highest in unemployment. Wish me luck :)
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FUUUCK
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0% until you get out there
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NickSki.
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Late start? My hill doesnt open for a month at the earyliest.
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stickski
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worst they can say is no
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YewTard
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You'll get hired. I moved from Virginia to Utah on a whim last January not knowing anyone and having no job prospects. Got hired as a liftie and started I think 9 days after I got here. Resort employees have a high fcuk up/fire rate so jobs will keep opening up throughout the season.
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iLLbiLLy
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If you really applied at 'every mountain you could think of' you're bound to get a job somewhere. Like others said, people get fired/quit/don't show up.

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Big_Willy
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Getting a job at a ski resort is probably the easiest way to get employed right now. Our HR team(s) are so busy it's not even funny. Finding a good place to live... that's another story.
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Casey
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Word on the street is that orientation is this weekend at snoqualmie pass. Go find a boss and plead your case.

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Jib-Ninja
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Well, im not really worried about my living quarters beign "Good"...but dont they offer housing for the empoyees? If not then any suggestions for affordable living besides my car?
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rareison
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I applied for park crew and rental shop at my home hill. Anyone know if there's an age restriction on park crew?
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Casey
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I think you are going to have to ask the resort you applied for about that, which we have no idea which one that is.
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rareison
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Ok.
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benyannelli
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i got a job as an instructor with no problem. in all seriousness a lot of resorts are just in it for the money they will take anything with a pulse as long u did the training
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benyannelli
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good luck anyway
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SwitchMisty540
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jobs at resorts are super easy to land...but you pretty much have to be there or know someone who will get you in the door. most of the jobs suck and don't pay well so there is a lot of turnover throughout the season. don't forget there are dozens of jobs on the mountain or near a resort....lift operations, park crew, instructing, guest services, food service, bartending, retail shops, etc. Just find something that offers you a free pass and then get to know the right people in the right places so that you can eventually work in the area that works best for you. also, don't forget that because most of these jobs pay peanuts you will most likely want to figure out a way to work 2 or 3 jobs. as far as housing goes, pick up some temporary housing for a month while you get to know some people. look into hostiles and cheap b&b's where you can post up for $100/wk while you look for more permanent housing. remember, a lot of people that work at resorts are going to pretty much be in the same position as you...broke and clueless. link up with those people and rent a cheap house with a few other resort workers. if its something you really want to do i suggest taking a leap of faith and just doing it. it might seem scary moving someplace new with no job or place to live but if you are serious about it and smart it will all fall into place.
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jdilla
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where did you apply? jobs at vail resorts were always easy to get. if you want employee housing though you're more than likely shit out of luck by now. from my experience they fill up very quick and aren't that great either.

best advice would be save up as much money as you can to have some sort of safety net. then dive in head first, move out to the area you want to work at and start looking everywhere as soon as you get there. don't forget there are lots of jobs around ski areas as well, you dont get a season pass of course though.
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DR.SHRED
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i check craigslist everday under the food/hospitaly section and iv seen somthing about workikng at a resort in tahoe everyday for about the last 2 months. 
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Jib-Ninja
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Well if you want the list here it is : Snowbird,Alta, Brighton, Snowbasin, Winter Park, Mammoth, A-Basin, i think i did Breck? Crested Butte, Park City, Aspen, Boyne Mountain, Keystone and i forget where else.

And ohh, and +K for your sig, your fucking out man.

And Thanks for the advice at Tahoe..thats actually really helpfull

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DUKES
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Just dont work for vail resorts unless you just want a pass and you have another job along with it, cause the instructors dont make much unless you get your certification and even then it still isnt that good

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jdilla
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thankssssssss bro. eastbound and down is the shit.

if you want my advice don't get a job a abasin. the vibes are good there and the employees seem to have a good time but it's not owned by vail resorts (even though they include it in the colorado consumer passes). worst case scenario is you'll be living in summit county with a pass thats no good at breck or key (which will suck). im not sure how employee abasin passes work but I know VR employee passes don't work at abasin, at least when I lived out there they didn't.

definite good call on the secondary job thing. VR pays like shit. you'll be making barely enough to feed yourself let alone pay rent. definitely want to find a decent gig at night somewhere.
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ShredAZ
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None :) They like skiers. Wasn't enough of them teaching. You have that going for you!
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RRhighrider
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If you are really serious you need to call the HR department and follow up. It is insanely easy to get a job at a ski resort if you are in town. If you come to town go to HR find out who the manager for the department you are applying for is and go and talk to them. I have seen countless people get hired on the spot after talking to my boss.I have also seen serval people be fired from one department and start work in another department a couple days later. Shit if I meet you I could get you a job
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benyannelli
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if you can get a job as an instructor once u get 100 hours u can do the psia training n get ur certification n u cud prob get in anywhere after that
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Jib-Ninja
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Well, i did apply at Mammoth, i can call the HR department tomorrow morning. The only thing is that im in Michigan. I would be willing to drive out to Cali by next week, the only problem is housing would kinda be a bitch cuz i only have about 300 hundred bucks right now. Im just stoked that i might have the chance to move out west and shred more than once a week :)
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Daph
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Try Big Sky. I'm working up there, I'm in the first wave of employees, we had 5 no shows for this first wave, and there are 2 more waves as well that will be hired, so you def have a chance.
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benyannelli
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Big Sky also has such dope skiing
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RRhighrider
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I do not think it is very much to move into employee house since they charge you a daily rate that they automatically take from your paycheck every week. This is defiantly something you should inquire about when you call HR.
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