Employment - Front Desk | Sightsailing of Newport

Employment – Front Desk

Front Desk Application

NameTelephone w/Area CodeCurrent AddressCityStateZipPermanent Address:CityStateZipEmail AddressPosition Applied or

Reservations

Referral Source (how did you hear of us?)Our season runs from May through October. Can you commit to work through October 31st?.

YesNo

If you're not available through October 31, explain other schedule restrictions, commitments i.e. dates and times.If you're going to school in the fall, what date can you work through?If you're going to school in the area, would you be available to work part time?Are you available for any occasional office work during the off season of December-April?If you are not a U.S. citizen, do you have an H1 visa and Social Security number to work legally in the U.S.?Do you have any vacation plans or dates that you know you can't work?If so, what are they?Are you available full time or part time?Are you willing to work any shift including weekends and holidays?If we’re interested, when would you be available for an interview?How soon following notification can you report?Have you ever previously been interviewed by the company?If so, when?For what position?

Education

High SchoolCity/StateGraduation DateCollegeGraduation DateMajorSchool ActivitiesPersonal Interests and ActivitiesHave you read the Appearance/Dress code Standards for this position in the Employment section of the web site and can you adhere to them?

yes

How well do you know Newport?How well do you know Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay?Please rate yourself on a scale of 1-10 (10 being highly skilled) in the following areas:Sales Skills

Oral/Written Communication skills

Listening Skills

Attention to Detail

Computer Skills

Coolness Under Pressure

Local Area Knowledge

Basic Math Skills

Cash Register/Reconciliation

A large part of your day will involve sales. You need to be proactive and someone who can reach out, engage, interact and connect with people, tell them about our sails and answer questions. You can't be a shrinking violet or just an order taker. And people need to buy you, before they'll buy what you're selling. Why do you think you'd be good at this position and what appeals to you about it?List any other skill you think may be of value to the company such as carpentry, maintenance, marketing, computer skills etc.

Employment Experience

Full Name of CompanyTelephoneAddressSalaryDates of Employment From/ToSupervisor’s NameMay we Contact Employer?Reason for leavingList duties and responsibilities

2nd Employment Experience

Full Name of CompanyTelephoneAddressSalaryDates of Employment From/ToSupervisor’s NameMay we Contact Employer?Reason for leavingList duties and responsibilitiesHave you ever been suspended, placed on probation, asked to resign, discharged or terminated? If yes, please explain:What about you, sets you apart and makes you a great candidate for this job?Provide two professional and two personal references:

I hereby certify that my answers to the foregoing questions are true and complete and that I have not knowingly withheld any facts, circumstances or other information which would if disclosed, affect my application. I further understand that any false or misleading statement or omission of pertinent information will result in the rejection of my application or in dismissal if discovered subsequent to my employment.

I understand that should I be given employment, such employment shall be for an indefinite period of time and may be terminated, at will at anytime for any reason by the company without notice or without liability whatsoever, except for unpaid wages or salary earned by the date of termination.

I understand that if I am employed, the Terms and Conditions of my employment will governed by this application and the company's terms of employment and policy and procedures, as amended from time to time by the company.

I further understand that only the president of the company has the authority to enter into any agreement for employment for a specified period of time or to make any agreement contrary to this at will standard and that any such agreement must be in writing. Only the president may give employee recommendations.