Group Interview for a position at the new country club
 

I have a group interview coming up shortly for a position at the new country club that will open sometime this fall. Is anyone familar with this procedure here in the villages? It is with Golf Management Solutions who operates the country clubs in TV. Thanks

Yes it is and it is a common sense interactive scenario that you probably have done before in your previous life.

It is a screening. You will be asked to introduce yourself and then go through several activities. The managers determine from there who they will ask back for an individual interview.

I did it 3 years ago and luckily I made it. I have been with GMS for 3 years this month and enjoying it tremendously. My suggestion, be yourself. Don't try to read I to what you think they want to hear. Be outgoing but not obnoxious. When it comes to the time that you are in a group and need to make decisions, again be your self don't control but, be involved. GOOD LUCK

I haven't done it here but in other places. At the end of the interview go up and shake the hand of the interviewers and comment on something you are looking forward to in the job. They WILL REMEMBER YOU.

It's he most absurd thing that I ever went through.

After they wasted all my time, I told them that I was not interested in working for them.

They expect you to be available 24/7. They tell you that you shouldn't be involved in any clubs or other activities.

I for one am sure glad you walked out on that one!!!!!
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I'm sorry, but I'm a highly qualified professional with 35 years of experience in the golf industry. I tried to show them my resume and they made me fill out a form and told me to attach my resume to it. Then I asked if I could get an interview with the director of golf. They told me I'd get a call. When I got a call and told that I had an interview I expected a one on once interview with a fellow professional not being tossed in with a group of people that have never worked in the business before and being put through a ridiculous test.

Sounds like they employ a pretty unprofessional process.

The above is far from the truth. They do NOT expect you to be available 24/7! They DO NOT discourage membership in clubs. I am a member in several clubs activities. They have 3 day shifts per week and simply ask that you have your shift covered when you take time off. Anyone who has worked as a manager or supervisor appreciates why that is important.

The initial interview is designed to determine how well you interact with people and express yourself. The core values of The Villages are also used with GMS. They are looking for people who will contribute to making your golfing experience the best possible. Just be yourself and when you are asked to introduce yourself (you will be asked) be succinct, positive and you will have made a positive impression that will get you that next interview. Good luck!

I wouldn't say that, but like many large corporations, everything has to fit into a little box. They have their process and they won't change it for anything.

My husband went through it a year and a half ago and was never told he had to be available 24/7 and should not be involved in clubs or activities. He loves working for them and they are very flexible with schedules etc. The people are super nice and there's usually someone who will cover for you if you need to be off or change your schedule for something.

:BigApplause: Exactly!

I feel your pain, really. We have friends who work for GMS, that do spend a lot of time on call. That wouldn't be my cup of tea, not for $7.50-$8.50 an hour, or whatever they get.

I have two friends who are Golf Ambassadors and they don't make a pot of money, but enjoy doing it. Us old traditional people enjoy saving a little for something special.

Mickey, Have the golf courses improved at all lately?