Alton Towers thrill-seekers can bag one of the 2,000 job vacancies this summer

FINDING the right job can be a rollercoaster – but here’s a chance to land a thrilling role.

Alton Towers has launched a recruitment drive for 2,000 positions ahead of the 2019 season, including rides assistants, actors and security.

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The crew, dubbed the Scream Team, will also work on the new Alton Towers Dungeon and Stargazing Pods. While many of the jobs are temporary, there is the chance to land full-time work and even progress into management.

Other jobs on offer include animal information hosts, cashiers, customer service, cleaners, chefs and warehouse roles. All the posts are perfect for thrill-seekers as perks include a free Merlin Pass to other top UK attractions.

Gaz Morris joined Alton Towers in 1999 as a site host for a fireworks event, just a few days after leaving school. The 35-year-old has climbed the firm’s career ladder and is now head of the Rides Department for the entire attraction.

Gaz, from Trentham, Staffs, said: “The best things about the job are the people and the sense of teamwork associated with everything we do. The landscape at the resort is also a huge perk.
Unique and fun

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“Times can get tough as exceeding people’s expectations isn’t easy — you need to adapt to your surroundings and find creative ways to engage with the customers. It is a fantastic place to work and the resort offers great learning and development opportunities. Many of these can be considered life skills you take with you for ever.”

Jason Mumford, Senior Recruitment & Learning & Development Manager at Alton Towers Resort, said: “We pride ourselves on being a unique and fun brand to work for with long-term opportunities.

“We have a wide range of roles with varying hours to suit a variety of lifestyles.”

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Hip work booming

THE hipsters trend has sparked a mini jobs boom – with a four-fold increase in roles in the last four years.

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The biggest rises are for coffee baristas, tattoo artists, yoga teachers and bartenders, according to jobs site Indeed.

Bill Richards, its UK managing director, said: “The rise of the hipster is changing Britain’s economy in some unexpected ways.

"As the number and combined spending of hipsters go up, so too do the fortunes of the ‘hipster service economy’ catering to their needs.”

Rise joy so short

THE novelty of getting a pay rise wears off after just 43 days, a report claims.

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That’s how long it takes for people to “level up” spending habits and splash their extra cash, the Direct Line Life Insurance study says.  Seventeen per cent upgrade lifestyles immediately, swapping Greggs for Pret A Manger for instance.

Jane Morgan, of Direct Line Life Insurance, said: “It can be tempting to splurge on something to treat yourself, but it is often a good time to reflect on your financial position.”

Cold realities

WITH heavy snowy on the way, some people may struggle to make it into work. While staff do not have a right to paid time off in such situations, firms do have obligations to staff when winter strikes.

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Here, employment experts Elas has tips for bosses:

• EMPLOYERS are legally obliged to provide a reasonable temperature in the workplace and office environments should normally be at least 16C.
• ALLOW employees to work from home if possible.
• ENSURE staff who work outside have the appropriate equipment, take frequent breaks and have access to hot drinks.
• IF you have a fleet of vehicles, it’s important to make sure that they are properly maintained ahead of the change in weather.

Seeds of change

THE Royal Horticultural Society has opened applications for its student and apprenticeship programmes. Successful applicants can earn while they learn, working full-time alongside highly knowledgeable teams in the four RHS gardens around the UK.

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The two-year horticulture apprenticeship programme, starting in August, is popular with career changers and school leavers, who learn skills from planting borders and lawn care through to harvesting fruit and vegetables.

RHS students gain more in-depth knowledge, working at RHS Chelsea Flower Show and learning management skills.

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CV for victory

RECRUITERS make a decision on whether to bin or keep your CV in seconds. So says James Reed, of Reed Recruitment, whose new book The 7 Second CV reveals what to do to ensure that yours ends up on the top of the “must interview” pile.

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Here he shares some of his top dos and don’ts.

• DO tailor your CV and covering letter to the role you are applying for.
• DO use reverse chronological order, putting your most recent work first.
• DO back up all your claims with accomplish-ments and evidence.
• DO create your personal brand online to complement your CV, with matching type. The best fonts include Arial and Verdana.
• DON’T forget to keep the reader interested throughout your CV.
• DON’T erase your personality.
• DON’T lie.
• DON’T include your whole work history.
• DON’T use clichés such as “goal-driven” or “self-motivated”.
• DON’T be afraid to have more than one CV.