Blackjack Dealer Interview Questions

15 Blackjack Dealer User Answer Examples

1. 1.

   Which casino card games are you most familiar with?

   User-Submitted Answers

   1. Somewhat. Mainly blackjack and holdem.
   2. Fairly well I have dealt in another casino in manitoba.
   3. Fairly well I have dealt in another casino in manitoba.
   4. I don't know well but I will practices all about this casino.
   5. In my time working in security as I've secured various pits and walked around I've taken time in my rounds to observe many of the different games. I have an idea of how they all work, but I know that I"m a focused enough individual that I would definitely learn all the processes necessary to maintain the quality that is expected of a Seminole Hardrock Tampa dealer.
   6. I am an expert on card games.
   7. I know how to play poker, blackjack.
   8. I know everything or else you should gave me a proper training I am a fast learner.
   9. The games that I have had the opportunity to learn, I have learned quickly. After dealing the various games for a few hours, they seemingly become second nature. The few games I have not had the opportunity to learn such as craps, and roulette are on my to-do list, and I have been looking forward to learning them, given the opportunity to be a better, more flexible team player.

2. 2.

   What excites you the most about a career as a blackjack dealer?

   User-Submitted Answers

   1. The title of the position, and getting paid to play my favorite game.
   2. Nothing unless there is not a loss of money at stake because Jesus has literally indeed for his good and mine shown me vividly that when its gambling its supposed to be known by all that its wrong but enjoyable jobs are THERE!!!...
   3. The feeling of a win win scenario. When I get pushed out of a table, and shivers run down my spine because we all had a good time. Even the players that lost had a good time.
   4. Have fun with different people.
   5. Because I will communicate to customers and giving then the right customer service.
   6. I've always enjoyed entertaining as well as interacting with people from all over the place. Its a great job where you can make a fun enjoyable experience for the people who play at your table. Meeting the new people and making their experience a fun one keeps the job fresh and this is one of the best places to do that in my honest opinion.
   7. What excites me is that I get to meet different people everyday in a fun and entertaining environment.
   8. Meeting new customers and having fun.
   9. Have fun with different people.
   10. Having 21 and blackjack on my hand when the player also has 21

3. 3.

   What is your long term career plan?

   User-Submitted Answers

   1. Being a games dealer in all forms of games.
   2. Running the company. And being part of the family.
   3. Being a good business woman someday.
   4. I will be more responsibility job in your organisation I hope.
   5. I have a planning to enter a college, working while studying, I believe that hard working and knowledge will help me to be a head of a team or manage.
   6. In a much higher position.
   7. Ten years from now I would like to know all there is to know about dealing. I'd honestly could see myself trying for pit boss one day and watching this place and the team grow. I can't wait and do hope to be a part of the dealer family you all have.
   8. I am the person who can handle very easily hard word because I am experience guy.

4. 4.

   Do you consider yourself strong in the area of customer service?

5. 5.

   Do you have strong memorization skills?

6. 6.

   Do you have a criminal record?

7. 7.

   As a blackjack dealer, you will be asked to work overtime, weekends, evenings and holidays. Are you able to be flexible with your time?

   User-Submitted Answers

   1. Yes I do work on holidays and weekends.
   2. Ya to work extra earn extra.
   3. Yes, I will be willing to be in a flexible schedule .
   4. Of Course I could work those days.

8. 8.

   How do you handle stress and pressure?

   User-Submitted Answers

   1. I smile and think positively.
   2. I deal with it in the right way.
   3. I just ignore it and hope for the best.
   4. I dont handle them, I instead solve them and learn from it then move on.
   5. I handle stress and pressure by being calm and collective.
   6. Just smile and do your best.
   7. Take a deep breath, take a break，then go back to work or take a hot shower, relax, listen to music, conversation with friends.
   8. I like dont think about hard situations and try to concentrate on works only.
   9. Think positive and interest like as a game.
   10. Pressure or stress has never been a problem to me, I handled it in a most careful way that I could, it never affect my job. In the casino industry its not even existing.

9. 9.

   What do you know about our casino?

   User-Submitted Answers

   1. You guys have the loosest slots.
   2. It is a huge and always busy casino most of the guest are stupid chinese.
   3. It's brand new although you own several others and it will be the highlife of edmonton.
   4. It's brand new although you own several others and it will be the highlife of edmonton.
   5. Gambling, play with a player.
   6. Your casino one of the best in our country.
   7. This is a high end Casino in our country.
   8. Some time I went to casino with my friend on holiday, or weekend. Have some small gamble, just for fun.
   9. I've been working for the casino for 5 years now. I know the Seminole Tribe purchased the casino after raising the funds and have since then turned it into one of the top tourist and entertainment destinations in the world. We provide an amazing product to our guests, company, and entertainment in an amazing facility that keeps our daily work lives fresh with new experiences and fast paced which leads to a lot more fun than people would assume you could have while working.
   10. You have a restaurant, Slots and VLT machines and partnered with a liquor company.

10. 10.

    What do you feel is the most important skill a blackjack dealer should possess?

    User-Submitted Answers

    1. "integrity" which very purposely means that the person should not work in that position or quit the job :D
    2. Should know how to count the card fast.
    3. Happy but need to be responsibility as a dealer.
    4. A Good communication skills and presence of mind.
    5. I think one of the most important skills they should posses comes down to how friendly and focused they can be. They need to be able to concentrate on the job to ensure they're dealing it properly according to the process to ensure the guest and the casino both get their fair share out of it and that the experience remains enjoyable for the guests. Entertainment is our product and the dealer needs to be able to sell it to keep them coming back.
    6. Good Math, Skilled licensing technology, good with communication capability.

11. 11.

    Everyone has to bend or break rules sometimes, give me an example when you had to do just that.

    User-Submitted Answers

    1. My current employer has the "what would rue do?" Policy, so I've had to discount items to prevent customer complaints.
    2. I always break the rules that's my way of work.
    3. OK, I understand. While I cannot answer for exactly how I "had to" do that, I can say that I have been given biblical wisdom as to when it would be right to not obey a rule: if I were to be doing something wrong because I always (can ) know that its wrong.
    4. Correcting my own mistake.
    5. Not follow the house procidure.
    6. I have never bent a rule but I've had to make quick decisions in tight spots.
    7. I have never bent a rule but I've had to make quick decisions in tight spots.
    8. I will accept the rule but it's depend what is the deal about.
    9. Yes, 1 time a go too late on my work... It was very bad day for me.
    10. When I'm ion my table and I need to pee.

12. 12.

    What do you feel is an acceptable work attendance record?

    User-Submitted Answers

    1. 9 out of 10 times there or better.
    2. Arrive 15 minutes before my shift starts.
    3. Being late is not acceptable.
    4. Arrive 15 minutes before my shift starts.
    5. I am feel awe sum relaxable no burdern no tension.
    6. I personally hate missing work. I try to never call out and in my 5 years working here I only called out 3 times, once due to car issues and the other two for being very sick. I don't like to put any due stress on my team or management with attempting to fill holes where I was supposed to be so I always stay focused on my schedules so that I can plan as far ahead as possible.
    7. I make sure that I will be present during my working hours.
    8. Being late is never acceptable.
    9. On time to every shift, call way in advance if sick or something important comes up.
    10. I never absent at work. I have a perfect attendance.

13. 13.

    How long have you been dealing cards?

    User-Submitted Answers

    1. Since childhood I have been aware of these kinds of games and it is intended for fun and relaxation.
    2. I'm interesting in dealing cards since I was in high school . I'm fan with fun cards.
    3. As long as the company will hire me.
    4. Since I was a child I like cartoon card I love to..
    5. Since I was a child. I was interested in how my relatives used the cards and playing with them. Sometimes, I just watch from the side and observe their games.
    6. Since my friend introduce it to me.
    7. As said I've been interested since day one that I stepped into the casino for my interview with security and saw how fun and engaging it looked to be with the guests. I'm a people person, and to top it off I loved the fast paced nature it seems to have and how focused you have to be. It is definitely my kind of job.
    8. I have been interested in dealing cards since high school because I am a huge fan of card games.

14. 14.

    What was the most positive aspect of your most recent position?

    User-Submitted Answers

    1. I've never worked for a casino before.
    2. It was great a lot of tips.
    3. I don't have experience in other casino yet.
    4. Working in the casino industry has been my passion for quiet sometime now, I love interacting with my customers.
    5. I never worked in casino.
    6. I always obey the rules of the company and doing my very best to do my job great.
    7. This is the casino I worked for. I loved it. The place is always striving to improve and innovate its product that it provides to our guests. The environment is fast paced. The people and employees are friendly and always willing to have a fun time. Its never a dull moment here unless you let it be. Honestly, why would you let it be? haha.
    8. Helping customer, enjoying people with talking politely, friendly and courteously.
    9. I like when I was with my schools friends.
    10. Providing great customer service.

15. 15.

    If you could choose any other career, what would you choose?

    User-Submitted Answers

    1. Yes.. I want to b the CEO
    2. Never, I am extremely happy in the hospitality industry it's my career.
    3. Yes, I try my best even I'm not success.
    4. Never, I am extremely happy in the hospitality industry it's my career.
    5. Ya I would be change because learn more think ion my ife.
    6. Well being that I don't have super powers at the current moment like superman I can't do that, and I'm no astronaut. So the next super power that I can think of is making people smile and helping them relax and enjoy themselves while I get to work an amazing job. So at the moment no. I'm positive I'll love dealing and I'm sure I can bring a positive influence to the team so that we can all help each other grow and succeed.
    7. Maybe, depend on what's the job suit me and how much I like it.

16. 16.

    If you found out that a customer was cheating, what would you do?

    User-Submitted Answers

    1. First I will make sure that |I was right before I will forward it to my Supervisor.

17. 17.

    Do you consider yourself to have strong math skills?

18. 18.

    Were you permitted to accept tips in your last position?

19. 19.

    Have you ever attended a dealer school or in-house dealer training?

20. 20.

    How do you handle a discrepancy with a customer?

    User-Submitted Answers

    1. By explaining them the procedures and asking for forgiveness if its my fault.

21. 21.

    All successful blackjack dealers are friendly and inviting. Would you describe yourself as such?

    User-Submitted Answers

    1. Yes. I can express my self to others that's why I have more friends.

22. 22.

    Do you have any post-secondary education?

23. 23.

    If you could change anything about our previous role, what would you change?

    User-Submitted Answers

    1. Nothing as of now. For me everything is alright.

24. 24.

    Being a blackjack dealer requires a great amount of attention. How do you ensure that your attention is always where it should be?

    User-Submitted Answers

    1. I always listen to what the customer said. And keeping my mind clear so that I can Perform the right way.

25. 25.

    Are you familiar with our state's gaming laws?