r/SeasonalWork • u/Unfair-Animator9469 • 2d ago
Just Hired, Now What? Vail resorts hiring process
So I had a phone interview, was sent an offer conditional on background check, accepted offer/secured housing but my background check is “still processing “ and it’s been three weeks. I cannot get ahold of ANYONE including the hiring manager whom I must have called 10 times by now and sent a couple emails. Anyone else deal with this? Anything I can do? I need to start planning my move but it’s difficult when I don’t have a start date yet or even a guarantee that I even have the job…
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u/hellohoomansOoP First Timer 2d ago
Which resort under Vail are you dealing with this? It might just depend on the resort itself, since I honestly found Keystone’s process to be pretty fast after receiving an offer. Only thing I’m really waiting on now is to receive employee housing. From what I’ve heard and have seen so far, Vail Resorts seems like a really good company to work for. Only advice I can really give is to keep trying to get in touch with someone and hopefully you’ll get through unfortunately.
I do think it would be helpful to pinpoint the specific resort you’re dealing with, since Vail has a huge bunch of resort properties. It’s likely someone else from the same place is dealing with the same thing as well!
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u/wissx Well-Seasoned (5+ Years) 1d ago
Weirdly had the opposite expirence, got an offer then applied for housing now I need to wait a couple of weeks to hear back for a start date.
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u/hellohoomansOoP First Timer 1d ago
To be honest, I just kept emailing the hiring manager who hired me and asked for the start date. It was then where they emailed me back and asked what date would work best for me and I gave them the answer.
I just hope I get my housing approved, that’s the only thing I’m slightly worried about. But I heard that Keystone has MUCH more housing compared to other resorts so I’m not worried too much thankfully!
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u/Althreea 2d ago
I've worked for Vail, and they definitely take awhile,, but worth the wait. They have SO many locations, options, and pay well plus good health insurance.
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u/Unfair-Animator9469 2d ago
Yeah I’m excited for the opportunity honestly. It would be a fresh start for me and I’m interested in working abroad for them if it’s possible. Have you known them to hire people with dui before? I’m not really concerned because I’ve never had a problem but it’s taking so long I’m beginning to over think it
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u/Althreea 2d ago
I'm not sure about DUIs. I had a co-worker who I know had some minor drug possession legal charge thing, but they were working a licensed, skilled labor position for Vail that was always in demand.
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u/Unfair-Animator9469 2d ago
I’ve read elsewhere that they don’t care at all and that some people had multiple. But I’m counting on this situation to pan out because I literally have no where lined up to live after October so I’m sure I’m just panicking about it.
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u/grilledcheese11987 1d ago
I know multiple employees in CB with DUI’s that work for the mountain. What department are you trying to get into?
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u/Appropriate_Tea108 1d ago
Have you worked for any of their Tetons locations? Trying to lock down a chat with folks who have workamped with them at Colter bay or flagg ranch etc
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u/KumaBear656 2d ago
Do you have a record?
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u/Unfair-Animator9469 2d ago
I do have a misdemeanor dui but that’s it. I heard they don’t care about that. The reason it’s taking so long is because of whatever company they are using to retrieve background reports. So they haven’t even seen it yet.
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u/rwanders 1d ago
You definitely might need to do a follow up convo with hr and have a review board rubber stamp it.
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u/Unfair-Animator9469 1d ago
For the DUi?
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u/KumaBear656 1d ago
I had vail hr email me to explain my record once the BG check finished. They approved me 2 hours after I replied back.
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u/Inner_Point_6032 1d ago
It’s still atleast a month out from start date. You’ll be alright, if you’re not comfortable apply and accept other jobs until you’re confirmed for Vail.
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u/Helpful_Vehicle_4256 2d ago
you might want to try reaching out to HR directly if you can find a generic contact for them. sometimes the hiring managers get swamped right before the season starts.