Work for Universal Studios
Universal Studios is a subsidiary of NBC Universal - a major corporation that operates and owns a series of television and movie production studios. Universal Parks and Resorts is the theme park and resort division of Universal Studios, and has locations in Hollywood, California, Orlando, Florida, and partnership locations in Japan and Singapore. To work for the Universal Studios theme parks, you must be at least 18 years of age, and submit an online application via the NBC Universal website. Since there are a variety of positions at Universal Studios, there is not one specific set of qualifications you must have; however, you must have experience related to the position you are applying for in order to be considered for a job. Continue reading this article to learn of the steps you must take to apply and work for Universal Studios.
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Steps
Finding Universal Studios Jobs
- Access the Universal Studios job website.
- Click on the "NBC Unicareers" website link provided to you in the Sources section of this article. You will then be taken to the main Universal Studios employment website.
- Access the Universal Studios job portal.
- Click on the "Search for Positions" button located in the middle of the web page displayed. You will then be redirected to a "Welcome" page.
- Click on the link entitled "Search openings." This will take you to a web page that allows you to specify job criteria.
- Enter your Universal Studios job criteria. This page will allow you to select specific job search criteria through a series of drop-down menus or by entering keywords.
- Select "Parks and Resorts" from the business segment drop-down menu to specify that you want to work for the Universal Studios segment.
- Select "Universal Parks and Resorts" from the sub-business drop-down menu if you want to work at either the California or Florida locations; otherwise, choose "Universal Parks and Resorts International" to review positions in Japan and Singapore.
- Specify additional criteria as desired from each of the drop-down menus. For example, if you only want to see available entry-level positions, select the "Entry-Level" option from the "Career Level" menu.
- Click on the "Search" button at the bottom of the web page to submit your criteria to the job search engine. Available jobs that match your search results will then be displayed.
- Review the available Universal Studios jobs.
- Click directly on the "Job Number" link next to any job title or position that interests you.
- Read and review the job responsibilities, qualifications, and the personal characteristics that Universal Studios desires in a candidate for that specific position. This process will allow you to verify whether or not you fulfill the requirements.
Online Application Process
- Log in to your Universal Studios job account.
- Click on the "Apply to job" button at the bottom of any job description to access the job account login screen.
- Click on the link reading "Click here to create a login" if you need to create an account; otherwise, enter your email address and password if you are a returning visitor to the website.
- Fill out the online job application. After you have logged into your Universal Studios job account, you will be taken directly to the online application.
- Submit your resume to the online job portal by uploading it or typing it into the provided fields. After your resume has been entered into the system, it will be saved for future job submissions.
- Click on the "Next" button at the bottom of every window within the online application process to proceed to every screen that displays your resume information. You will have the opportunity to make any necessary corrections and verify that the information uploaded from your resume is accurate.
- Click on the "Submit" button once you have reached the end of the online application process. Your information will then be sent to the Universal Studios human resources team for review.
Universal Studios Correspondence
- Wait for feedback from Universal Studios. After you have submitted your online application, you will receive an email that confirms your submission. After your application has been reviewed by Universal Studios, they will contact you for an interview if they feel you are qualified for the position you applied for.
- Prepare for your Universal Studios interview. Universal Studios often seeks individuals who are friendly, demonstrate exemplary customer service skills, and can endure long periods of physical activity involved with working at a theme park.
- Review the Universal Studios interview tips on the "Job Applications" website provided to you in the Sources section of this article to gain an idea of questions you may be asked.
Tips
- Perform a search in any Internet search engine to find samples of interview questions and additional tips for getting a job at Universal Studios. Websites that contain forums about Universal Studios interviews such as "Indeed" or "Glassdoor" can be helpful for your interview preparation.
