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Updated Jan 17, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Security at Universal Studios
Posted Jan 17, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2012 in Orlando, FL (took a day)
Asked me six questions, first one being how would you describe your last job, why do you want to work for Universial, I felt I answered all my questions in the best of manner. I was not accepted. The interviewer told me that the position I applied for is not open and that my application will be in file for 90 day. I will never hear back from them.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Personality Test.
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Merchandise at Universal Studios
Posted Aug 18, 2011
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2011 in Orlando, FL (took 1 week)
I applied online and did a personality test. Three days later they sent me an email with a link to set up an interview. They didn't give adequet directions to the human resource office and their was no where to park so I had to drive around for 15 minutes to wait for a car to leave. This made me ten minutes late to the interview. I signed in and waited about 10 -15 minutes and was called back to do a 1 on 1 interview. I was told I didn't have the qualifications for a full time merchandise position I had a applied for and wanted so I was offered to interview for a part time attractions position. I didn't feel prepared for the attractions position and really didn't want part time so I felt I wasn't as prepared. After Interviewing me, I was told to go back and wait to be called. I was called back five minutes later and told they werent going to pecede that day but my application would be on file for 90 days.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Personality Test.
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Customer Service at Universal Studios
Posted Jul 15, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2011 in Orlando, FL (took a day)
Went in person to apply, and was directed to computers to fill out the form online. Was called about a week latter, and asked to interview a week and a half latter. The interview questions were straight forward, and standard. I was told that the position that i was applying for had a lot of applicants, and I was offered a different one, but I wanted to hold out for the better one that I was applying for. I was told that they were still interviewing candidates, and would be called or emailed with the results in a few weeks. In that time I found another job.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Personality Test.
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Attractions Attendant at Universal Studios
Posted Jun 9, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2011 in Orlando, FL (took a day)
Applied online with an employee referral and was contacted within 24 hours for an interview which was scheduled for 2 days later...the whole interview process is very systematic and not terribly personal, but effective nonetheless. after sitting in a waiting room with a whole bunch of other applicants for about half an hour I was introduced to my interviewer who informed me that the position i had initially applied for wouldn't work but referred me to a manager at a citywalk venue for a second interview.
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Other Details
I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Ride Attendant at Universal Studios
Posted Apr 7, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2011 in Orlando, FL (took a day)
Interview was at 3:00 arrived 40 minutes early which is a good thing because there is no parking
(later informed that it is always like that). I was interviewed about 20 minutes after my set time. Had and awesome lady interview me. It took about 20 minutes and she was shaking my hand and telling me congratulations!
Following that I was fingerprinted and told to wait for records department which would be about a 40 minute wait. Once records came filled out a few more forms and that was it. Orientation starts Monday!!!!
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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Cart Stocker at Universal Studios
Posted Mar 18, 2011 — 1 of 1 people found this helpful
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2011 in Orlando, FL (took a day)
The interview was very mechanical and very strictly laid out. I felt more like part of a machine than an employee. I don't mean that in a good way.
First, applications were filled out online. I was sent an e-mail the next day asking me to choose a time for an interview two days from then. This was supposedly an "invite only job fair," but I later learned that it was not invite only.
Parking at the park's Human Resources office is extremely lacking. I, along with about 40 other cars, were forced to drive around in a circle for about 30 minutes with nowhere to park before the secondary parking lot was opened for us.
Upon arrival, I found out that the time you select for an interview does not matter. Everyone is rounded up into one lobby with seats and forced to wait for your name to be called. The lobby was filled with about 60 to 70 other people, and was standing room only.
After about 30 minutes, my name was called along with six other people. We were walked into the back of the HR office, into a screening room where E.T. was playing in the dark. We were told, again, to wait for our names to be called. 20 minutes later, my name was called again, and I was walked into another room.
The room was very loud and crowded. There were about 20 different managers interviewing people at the same time in the same room.
I was then informed that the position I applied (attractions) for was no longer open, but there was, instead, another position available in food service. She described the job to me and told me that I would be working as a bus boy, bringing food to tables and cleaning them after people leave. I told her I was okay with that, and the actual interview began. It was very simple.
I was asked simple questions, such as "describe a time where you put in extra effort at your last job" or "explain to me a time you felt frustrated at work and how you solved the problem." I talked about my last job, she nodded and said "oh, wow" each answer. All of the questions were about previous work experiences, nothing else.
The pay given to me was absolutely minimum wage, and was 7.25$ an hour, with no guarantees on hours or a set time. I was also told that it was a "seasonal position" and that they were "hiring for spring break," meaning that I would probably be let go in April.
She explained the job to be then asked specifically "would you be okay with working for me?" I said yes and asked why - she was apparently the manager for that position. She told me to wait a few moments, and left the room.
She returned after three or so minutes, and informed me that the position I was interviewed for was already taken. She asked if I would be okay with a different position, simply telling me that it was a "cart stocker" and that I would be carrying food from the warehouse to the food carts. That was all that was explained to me, nothing else. I told her that sounds fine, and she informed me that I was hired.
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Reason for Declining
The work was entirely out doors, was only seasonal for spring break, and was minimum wage. I quickly found another job later that week that paid more, was closer to my home and was a permanent position.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Personality Test and a Background Check.
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Turnstile at Universal Studios
Posted Jul 6, 2010
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2010 in Orlando, FL (took 2 days)
I had to apply and wait for company to contact me and if they were interested they will contact you and ask you to set up a interview in which you will be offered a job based upon what you can do and personality.
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Negotiation Details
You only negotiate over pay and jobs.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Skills Test, a Personality Test and a Background Check.
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Promotions Coordinator at Universal Studios
Posted Jun 19, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2008 (took 2 days)
You first start out with a phone interview by HR. THen there was a meeting with HR one on one. IF the HR felt you were a good fit, she then set up an appointment with the manager in the department you wpuld be working for. Once you have met with the manager in the department, if they felt you were a good fit, then you meet with the director. After two weeks, they call you to make an offer
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Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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Attractions Attendant at Universal Studios
Posted May 10, 2010
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed May 2010 in Orlando, FL (took 5 days)
Applied online, received email to schedule interview same day, went through interview only to be told they weren't hiring for the part time slot they advertised online and they couldn't work with my availability so I wasted my time
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Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Food and Beverage at Universal Studios
Posted Jan 30, 2010
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2010 in Orlando, FL (took a day)
I was seeking an entry-level management position. I was asked some general questions. The interviewer kept asking leading questions to get me to "admit" that I wouldn't be happy in the position. I was dismissed as over-qualified by "we're looking for someone we can train to do things our way," and "perhaps we might have candidates with more recent management experience."
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