Spring 2008 PI

[DisneyMomma24]

Hi All!

I'm Ashley and I'm applying for the Vet Hospital PI starting in Jan 2008. Anyone else hoping for a Spring PI, I figure even if we aren't accepted yet, we can get through this together!

[er3465]

Thanks for starting this Ashley! Have you sent in your application yet? I have not started yet, as I am still getting packed up to go to D.C. for the fall for another internship, so I should probably start soon. I'm Emily, by the way, and I am going to apply for the Management in operations and food and bev, and maybe a few others.

[Z.Black]

You guys are so lucky! I don't get out until March, so I have to wait. But good luck to you! :thumbsup2

[erikjohnnn]

I applied for an Industrial Engineering PI for Spring 2008, got my first interview over with and awaiting a second one (hopefully!) I am really crossing my fingers and I know it could be a while before I hear back from anyone...

[DisneyMomma24]

Yeah! So glad people are responding. Emily, yes I have applied, and I was contacted via email to fill out a general WDW application and verify that I met the basic requirements. That was about a week ago, still waiting to hear more. Erik, congrats on your first interview and good luck!

[Uuaww]

I will hopefully be applying for golf course maitenance in the winter.

[BeenieFL]

I applied for 3 PI's all management operations, retail, and sports complex. I just got a call today, for my first phone interview on thursday. Good Luck to everyone!!

[DisneyMomma24]

So, i've been in contact with the person in charge of Animal Programs via email. Hearing what others have to say, I'm finding that Animal Programs has a different process when it comes to hiring. I have had to quite a bit of email communication and sending documents, etc...but no word about phone interviews yet. Doesn't surprise me, but weird... Good Luck on your interview Beenie!

[dispatch]

Hey ya'll! I've just put in my application for three positions: DEG/Client Concierge, Wedding Dept., and Guest Relations.

I went through the whole process at this time last year, but had to decline my offer due to a family medical emergency that required me to stay at home. I'm very hopeful that I'll be making my way east in January...

Where's everyone from?

[BeenieFL]

My first interview went really well, and I am moving on to next step. I am really excited and hope I get something, although they said it could be months until I hear something, as they have until December to decide. I currently live in Orlando, and am graduating college this December! Good Luck to everyone!! :)

[PSUmike18]

Hey Guys/Girls

I applied for a professional internship in operations management and have an interview tonight at 8... excited/nervous so wish me luck!

[dispatch]

Last year when I began the process, I applied in June, but since the interview process didn't begin until August, I had to wait a while. Now, I've just applied as the process has already begun for some people. If you've just recently applied, how long was it before you were contacted about your initial interview?

[DisneyRoe]

I applied for three PIs. Group/Convention Public Relations, Travel Marketing PR, and Media Relations.

I did my inital interview about a week ago... I'm really not able to handle this! I am terrible at the waiting game!

I would love some company while I wait!

[Gatormedic]

I'm a 2 time CP and 1 time AI (Advanced Internship) and I just applied for three Management Internships; Recreation, Operations (where I did my 2 CPs), and Sports Complex (where I did my AI).

Judging from what I've seen on this board, am I too late :O...I don't think I am...it's just crazy that they're already interviewing people!!!

I'm also a graduating master's student...probably counts against me...but we'll see...

Good luck to those going through the process...it's nerve-wracking, but you'll survive!

Mike :cool1:

[Evil Princess]

I applied for 3 on Wednesday, crossing my fingers that I get some calls soon.

[Gatormedic]

Just had my first phone interview...they said that Park Operations was behind most of the other areas...they are probably waiting until they get a good number of applicants before they divide them up and start sending them to operating areas...

Recreation and the Sports Complex have already begun reviewing applications, they said....so those calls could come at any time.

Finally, they said that if you don't hear anything by Thanksgiving, you're not going to hear anything...and if they aren't interested in talking to you, you won't get anything...

I think my first interview went well...just filled out the application and I'm going to express it to them tomorrow...

Keep your fingers crossed!!!

[dispatch]

I received a call last week, scheduled my interview, and completed that last night. I was hesitant to prioritize my positions, but since she asked, I figured it wouldn't hinder me. I decided that DEG and Weddings were a tie for my first choice, and Guest Relations being my second, but tried to emphasize that I would be thrilled to be offered a position in any capacity...

...as I mentioned, I've been through this just last fall, so I kind of knew what to expect, but of course the perfect words escaped me once the questions started coming. Overall though, I'm pretty confident with the way it went, but was a bit shaky on some of my responses. I just wanted so badly to impress the interviewer!

Anyway, I'm about to mail out my signed application, and obviously hoping the process goes quickly from this point on. While I know it probably won't, I can at least hope that my daily life will keep me distracted. At the very least, I can daydream about my annual October trip to Food & Wine while I wait to hear!

Wow, that was a mouthful... any news from the rest of you?!

[Evil Princess]

Ah I'm nervous, I put my resumes up and applied on the 31st, no phone call yet :(

[marypatsy]

I applied for several as well. Entertainment Management, Ticket Sales, and Casting. I would be thrilled to do any of them. Had my interview about a month ago. They told me the same things as they told you. That it could be months before I hear anything. That is so hard for me. I have no patience. I hope I at least get to the next step by October. I would assume by Thanksgiving you should already know because you should be notified by November. As far as the application goes...I hear you guys saying you mailed it in. Perhaps I am confused. I did an application on the disney job site, I wonder if that is perhaps the same thing.

[sandicinderelli]

Hi All! I'm Ashley and I'm applying for the Vet Hospital PI starting in Jan 2008. Anyone else hoping for a Spring PI, I figure even if we aren't accepted yet, we can get through this together!

Thanks again for starting this, Ashley!

I applied for the Management Operations internship on August 4th and didn't hear anything. On Tuesday, I went back to my profile and realized that I hadn't attached my resume to my profile, and did that. Amazingly, I got a call that same day to schedule a phone interview. So, my first phone interview is going to be tomorrow at 12:30 p.m.

I'm going to apply for the Communication Technology and Media Relations internships this week. Hope I have the same result on those two also!

I'll keep everyone updated. I hope to hear good news from everybody!

[Gatormedic]

I applied for several as well. Entertainment Management, Ticket Sales, and Casting. I would be thrilled to do any of them. Had my interview about a month ago. They told me the same things as they told you. That it could be months before I hear anything. That is so hard for me. I have no patience. I hope I at least get to the next step by October. I would assume by Thanksgiving you should already know because you should be notified by November. As far as the application goes...I hear you guys saying you mailed it in. Perhaps I am confused. I did an application on the disney job site, I wonder if that is perhaps the same thing.

There is actually a paper application that you must fill out online and submit via mail to them...that is, if you make it to the point where they forward on your application to hiring departments...

Mike:hourglass

[sandicinderelli]

Amazing news! I've been recommended for a second interview. :yay: Now, the waiting game begins!

Hopefully, the boards will keep me sane.

BTW, does anyone have any recommendations on where to stay while on the PI? I've read that Northbridge is really far away from Disney, so I'm looking for something closer but that won't break my bank. Any feedback is very much appreciated.

P.S. It's so cool that my 100th post contains such good news! :cool1:

[Evil Princess]

Amazing news! I've been recommended for a second interview. :yay: Now, the waiting game begins!

Hopefully, the boards will keep me sane.

BTW, does anyone have any recommendations on where to stay while on the PI? I've read that Northbridge is really far away from Disney, so I'm looking for something closer but that won't break my bank. Any feedback is very much appreciated.

P.S. It's so cool that my 100th post contains such good news! :cool1:

It depends on how much money you plan on spending for rent. Mirabella is in World Gateway, it's literally a 3 minute drive from Walt Disney World property. It's gorgeous, I have a bunch of friends who live there.

Parc Vue and Alexandria are also really nice and close to property, though they're on the other side by the back of MK...turn left on the road off 535 like you're going to Ale House and keep going.

Sabal Palm is really close too, it's across 535 from Vista Way and Walgreens...but it's an older complex.

I'm not sure if these places do 6 month leases though, they're MUCH closer than Northbridge, which is all the way by Millenia.

[sandicinderelli]

It depends on how much money you plan on spending for rent. Mirabella is in World Gateway, it's literally a 3 minute drive from Walt Disney World property. It's gorgeous, I have a bunch of friends who live there.

I'm currently looking at a complex in World Gateway and I've had conversations with the leasing manager. Did most of your friends get apartments together? I'll probably be coming into the PI by myself unless I meet some potential roomies (hint, hint), although I don't mind getting a place all to myself. If I do that, I'll be looking at price for sure!

[Evil Princess]

I'm currently looking at a complex in World Gateway and I've had conversations with the leasing manager. Did most of your friends get apartments together? I'll probably be coming into the PI by myself unless I meet some potential roomies (hint, hint), although I don't mind getting a place all to myself. If I do that, I'll be looking at price for sure!

Yeah, everyone I know has apartments together, actually my friends take up 3 condos, cause a bunch of them wound up living together after the college program.

Try myspace and facebook groups for potential roomies. I would def suggest living out of Northbridge.

[BeenieFL]

IF I get an internship, I am thinking about moving out towards the Hunters Creek area. It is about 15 minutes from Disney off the 417, which is a toll road that goes right into Disney. It is a little more expensive but the area is a lot nicer IMHO. I personally do not really want to live too close to Disney as it tends to be a little touristy to me. Northbridge is far too and I have not heard too good of things about it (and management interns are not allowed to live there) and there is sometimes traffic on I-4 which can be a pain. I have a friend who lives out in Hunter's Creek right now and she has a 7-month lease so thats what I will be looking at. I have lived in Florida for over 20 years and currently live about 10 minutes from Disney in on campus housing, but will be graduating in December and will have to move out. I am very familiar with the entire Central Florida area so if anyone has any questions just let me know! Melissa

[dispatch]

I am hoping to live in Celebration. It's so close to Disney, and a favorite spot of my parents, so they'd be comfortable with me staying there. Rent for condos is definitely pricey, but you can find garage apartments for a decent monthly rate--some are furnished and include all utilities!

Anybody heard back and gotten their second interview? I wish there was a way to track if my paper app. got down to Florida... Oh well, don't ya'll just love the waiting game?

Oh, and since it's very possible (think positively!) that we may meet each other in a few months, feel free to add me on MySpace or Facebook (link in my sig.).

[Evil Princess]

I am hoping to live in Celebration. It's so close to Disney, and a favorite spot of my parents, so they'd be comfortable with me staying there. Rent for condos is definitely pricey, but you can find garage apartments for a decent monthly rate--some are furnished and include all utilities!

Anybody heard back and gotten their second interview? I wish there was a way to track if my paper app. got down to Florida... Oh well, don't ya'll just love the waiting game?

Oh, and since it's very possible (think positively!) that we may meet each other in a few months, feel free to add me on MySpace or Facebook (link in my sig.).

I did my second interview last night, so I guess now I have to play the waiting game for awhile.

Celebrations nice, but it's incredibly pricey for what you get. I had one friend who rented there...it's fairly steep. My family looked into getting a vacation home there, but when they found out that the prices of homes were as much as the New York metropolitan area in central Florida (where land and property value are MUCH cheaper) they opted for DVC instead. I'm not complaining though, now we own a piece of the magic ;) lol

[Illini08]

I applied for PI September 7th and did my first interview September 12th. I just got an email today saying that I "have been chosen to move on in the hiring process." I wasn't expecting this email, does this mean I am going to hear about a second interview soon?

Thanks!

[dispatch]

I just got that e-mail too! I'm hoping it means they received my paper app. and are forwarding my application packet to the departments I applied to. Any other possibilities?

[jcollins13]

I applied for two PI's: Creative Assistant and Assistant Character Artist. I just had my first interview on Thursday and I was put through for the next interview!!! I hope it doesn't take long, but she said that they can call anytime. I am wondering how many people they accept for these internships?? Oh well, let the waiting begin...at least I'm not alone!!

[i3reakMeAgain]

Two weeks ago I applied for the Cast Deployment Internship and the College & International Program Oprtation Internship, and last week I also applied for the Food and Beverage Management internship. I have yet to hear anything though, not even for a first interview. Is that a bad sign?

[jcollins13]

I applied back in August and didn't get my first interview until a month later. I wouldn't worry yet! I do have a question for those that mailed in an application. I received an email telling me to fill out an application, but there weren't any instructions telling me to send it in. Those that mailed an app, did it tell you to mail it in??? All the email said was to fill this out and "bring it with me" and on my online profile it still has it listed as a Task to Complete. Anybody know??

[i3reakMeAgain]

I guess I'm just worried cuz it's so close to the end of them taking applicants. Is not having a cover letter going to hinder my resume? =\ I don't have one. I know I could always type one up for all three of the positions, but I don't really know where to start. I don't really even think my resume is that great though.. ugh. I'm so paranoid right now that I won't even get called for my first interview.

[marypatsy]

I applied back in August and didn't get my first interview until a month later. I wouldn't worry yet! I do have a question for those that mailed in an application. I received an email telling me to fill out an application, but there weren't any instructions telling me to send it in. Those that mailed an app, did it tell you to mail it in??? All the email said was to fill this out and "bring it with me" and on my online profile it still has it listed as a Task to Complete. Anybody know??

Yeah, thats what happened with me. I was never told to mail something in. It just told me to fill out the application online and it is there in my profile on the disney job site.

So, you aren't alone...now thats not saying anything good...but there you go

[dispatch]

The e-mail that I received explicitly told me to complete the application, print it out, and mail it in... It is my guess that because this isn't an across the board standard, it depends on which departments you apply to. Also, even though I've completed those steps, it's still in my "tasks to complete" section as well.

Don't worry about not hearing yet, they've still got a week until they stop taking apps., which means they'll be doing interviews for quite some time. I'm anxious to hear back from any three of the departments, but it's my understanding that some of them wait to receive all applications before they move forward with the second round. If that's the case, I've got a couple weeks to hear back.

As far as the cover letter goes, I didn't have one last year when I went through the process and got an offer--it probably doesn't hinder you too much. But if you want to boost your application, maybe you could write a general one about why you want to return to work at Disney...

[jcollins13]

I just got the email that said I have been chosen to move to the next step in the hiring process! I'm hoping I get a second interview soon, but I was told Disney Design Group does everything different since they look at portfolios. I am so not good at waiting!

[i3reakMeAgain]

Ugh.. still haven't heard for a first interview! Not cool...

[Sehsun]

Just wanted to say that today is the deadline to apply for a PI.

On October 1st, I received a phone call from Disney regarding the PIs that I applied to (I applied to the first one on September 24th and the last one on September 30th).

On October 3rd, I had my phone interview with Susan. She said that I should be hearing something back in 2-3 weeks (if things went well). If I don't hear anything by the first week of December, then they have made all their decisions.

Good luck to everybody! :)

[walker_l]

Hey guys! This is my first post since two years ago when I was applying for the college program...the anticipation is still killer

I actually applied for three internship for the spring in Floral Events, Entertainment Management for the DEG, and Merchandise Events and I still haven't heard anything. I still keep in touch with my homeroom manager from the program and she told me certain departments don't even start interviewing until the deadline has passed. So hang in there to all of those who haven't heard anything yet! Congrats to all who have already started interviewing!

[i3reakMeAgain]

Honestly, I didn't start my program with a squeaky clean record card, and I think they're not even bothering with me because of that.

[i3reakMeAgain]

Do they even pull your record card? If so, do they make a snap judgement based on it? Or do they give you the benefit of the doubt, put your through interviews, and save that for last?

[dispatch]

When did you last work for the company? I was told your record expires from the comp. system after one year... anyone able to validate that?

Also, I'm heading down to Food and Wine on Wednesday for about 5 days. Anyone been yet this year? I hate the nearly five hour flight, but its become a tradition--and the food is so worth it!!

[i3reakMeAgain]

I'm a current CP.. so my record card is still perfectly in tact. My program ends in January.

[Kittybox]

Hello everyone! I applied for 5 (great scots!) PIs last Friday. Well, I sent in my portfolio/transcript on Friday, while the online application was done earlier. I received a call today to schedule my 1st telephone interview on Wednesday.

I'm so nervous! I graduated this past May, so I didn't apply earlier since I didn't think I was eligible. Just the other week, someone @ Disney responded to my eligibility question and said that you can apply up to 6 months after graduation. So.. that's where I am now :)

I applied for the Travel Industry Creative Development, Art-Entertainment, Creative Assistant, Creative Services/Graphic design, and the Communication planning graphic design/journalism internships. I figured that I ought to apply for as many as possible, since I was never a CP... not sure how good my odds are.

Oi! I'm such a rambler XD What kind of questions do they ask for the first interview?

[walker_l]

When did you last work for the company? I was told your record expires from the comp. system after one year... anyone able to validate that?

Also, I'm heading down to Food and Wine on Wednesday for about 5 days. Anyone been yet this year? I hate the nearly five hour flight, but its become a tradition--and the food is so worth it!!

I would try to meet some people in the departments your applying for while you are down there and make some networking contacts. Everything about this company is based off of relationships. Have fun!

[dispatch]

I would love to do some networking! It seems it occurs without fail on all of my trips thus far, it's just so hard to plan.

The only position I applied for that I see as directly accessible is Guest Relations. Would ya'll suggest talking to Cast Members in this position, or going as far to request to talk to management?

I'd love to talk to someone with DEG and the Wedding Dept., but they're never really not busy when you see them in the common areas...

Any strategies to make sure it happens?

[i3reakMeAgain]

The one I want the most is Food and Bev Management, and I'm currently working in QSFB at PORS <3 My managers *seem* to support me and what I want to do, but that's about as far as it goes I think =\

My area manager on the other hand, is the one that flat out told me she definitely would NOT recommend me for a prof. internship based on my record card. I mean, like I said, it's not perfect but damn I didn't think it was THAT bad, ya know? I work my tail off at this place, but it seems the one thing that pops out as "bad" (my record card) outweighs extending, coming in on my days off, working doubles, coming in for night shifts the whole week I was deployed and on day shifts at CBR.. etc etc. I know it's not a perfect record card, and it's the main reason I waited so long to apply (the worst thing that could happen is I get rejected.. and I can just try again!) but she was just so harsh about it.

Ugh. Maybe I should hunt down who my recruiter is and have a chitcha with him?

[walker_l]

I would love to do some networking! It seems it occurs without fail on all of my trips thus far, it's just so hard to plan.

The only position I applied for that I see as directly accessible is Guest Relations. Would ya'll suggest talking to Cast Members in this position, or going as far to request to talk to management?

I'd love to talk to someone with DEG and the Wedding Dept., but they're never really not busy when you see them in the common areas...

Any strategies to make sure it happens?

Do you still keep in touch with anyone from the area? I have two managers who are my mentors and when I come in to town, they try and set me up with a formal networking meeting. I would talk to people you already know and then pack disney professional dress clothes just in case you get a meeting. I'm not so sure though about making cold calls. I read networking tips on the portal once which discouraged it. Just so you know, I checked back on the DEG internship I'm applying for and it was still open for applications. The client concierge was still open to. I'm not exactly sure what that means, but I thought I would pass it on.

[Evil Princess]

I *Just* got back from Food and Wine yesterday...I mean, 5 days at WDW :)

Do some of the free wine tasting seminars at WOL! I fell in love with a german wine there, and I snuck a bottle to put in my boyfriends Christmas stocking, since he's obsessed with it now too and after F&W, it'll no longer be in the states.

The 12th Anniversary beer at Sam Adams in AA is actually good this year, last year the 11th Anniversary brew was way too dark and heavy.

[Flower4Pwr]

The one I want the most is Food and Bev Management, and I'm currently working in QSFB at PORS <3 My managers *seem* to support me and what I want to do, but that's about as far as it goes I think =\

My area manager on the other hand, is the one that flat out told me she definitely would NOT recommend me for a prof. internship based on my record card. I mean, like I said, it's not perfect but damn I didn't think it was THAT bad, ya know? I work my tail off at this place, but it seems the one thing that pops out as "bad" (my record card) outweighs extending, coming in on my days off, working doubles, coming in for night shifts the whole week I was deployed and on day shifts at CBR.. etc etc.
Ugh. Maybe I should hunt down who my recruiter is and have a chitcha with him?

I don't think your record card comes into play until after the first interview. Do you still meet transfer guidelines? One of my co-interns had had a less the sparkling record card but still managed to get the internship, but if you aren't eligible for a transfer than it might become more of an issue. I agree with everyone else who said to make contacts. The only thing about that is mangment internships are global so it could be ANY F&B manger who is doing the hiring. Good Luck, though! :goodvibes

[i3reakMeAgain]

I don't meet transfer guidelines =( I have more than 5 attendance entries, and I've signed for my seconds reprimand two montsh ago, although it hasn't shown on my record card yet. Being the honest person I am, I brought thisup to my managers. My record card has been clean of attendance violations (usually ONE minute late, thanks security) since August.

All of the points that made up the first reprimand (mostly half points/lates) were due to the "van" system for my resort. It was anywhere from 5-30 minutes late everyday. I finally flew home and got my car, and I've only been late (by one minute, none the less) twice since June. The other two points from my second reprimand were call ins. People get sick, it happens, I'm only human, you know?

Anyway.. my hopes are very slim right now. It's the 10th and I still haven't heard anything. It would have been nice to even get a first phone call and explain my record card, but I doubt at this point I'll get that luxury.

[jcollins13]

The one I want the most is Food and Bev Management, and I'm currently working in QSFB at PORS <3 My managers *seem* to support me and what I want to do, but that's about as far as it goes I think =\

I just wanted to tell you I worked QSFB at Port Fall 06 so I can understand about the record card situation.....When I was there we only got 1 day off a week and any requests for extra days (even just one additional to the 1 they gave us off) was denied. So out of the 50 CPs that started at Port Orleans, just about everybody called in the 3 sick days and in the end only about 20 of us (if that many) actually finished the program. Oh well, if things don't work out this time, you will still have time to do a PI. You should be ok 6 months after your CP. Meanwhile, I haven't heard anything either, and from what I've heard the two Disney Design Group internships I applied for are offering extensions to the interns already there and they don't plan on bringing anyone new in if the extension offers are accepted. Soooooo, I may be out of luck this time around. :sad2:

[i3reakMeAgain]

Granted that yeah we're on 6 days here at PORT adn you're right, we are ALWAYS denied time off, I still love it here. Most of the people I work with kick ***. Was Scott here for your program? He is, by far, my favorite manager; he's so much fun to work with!

And 50 CPs? Wow. There's like 20 of us all together - Fall/Fall Adv/ICP. Apparently we have new people coming, but still we don't have that many people. For Fall Adv, there were only 3 of us.

[Kittybox]

Meanwhile, I haven't heard anything either, and from what I've heard the two Disney Design Group internships I applied for are offering extensions to the interns already there and they don't plan on bringing anyone new in if the extension offers are accepted.

Eep, that doesn't sound so promising... I also applied for a DDG internship. Where did you hear that from?

Also, I had my first phone interview today from Communications Planning. (I applied for 5 internships, though I know they'd have preferred only 3. I graduated from school back in May and I'm nervous about my odds.) It was a conference call, so I was a little more nervous that I would have liked. I think it went well though — I made a few jokes and the people on the other end seemed to chuckle at them.

The only thing that threw me off was hearing that the Casting department didn't send over my "eligibility" results and online application. The whole eligibility thing is getting me nervous, though I emailed questions@disneyinterns.com and I was told that you can apply for a PI up to 6 months after graduation.

I know I'll be devastated if I wind up not even being eligible to try :( This is my last chance to get any sort of internship with Disney and I really, really want a shot at it. I couldn't become a CP because it would have made me graduate a semester late. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but my scholarship @ school is for 4 years only. So... yeah. </ramble>

Sorry for rambling! I'm just so nervous!

[jcollins13]

Granted that yeah we're on 6 days here at PORT adn you're right, we are ALWAYS denied time off, I still love it here. Most of the people I work with kick ***. Was Scott here for your program? He is, by far, my favorite manager; he's so much fun to work with!

And 50 CPs? Wow. There's like 20 of us all together - Fall/Fall Adv/ICP. Apparently we have new people coming, but still we don't have that many people. For Fall Adv, there were only 3 of us.

There were a lot of us. They needed help ALL the time especially before Riverside got remodeled. And when Blizzard or Typhoon closes most of those people got transferred over to Port and we had a whole lot of ICP from Brazil come too. Scott was there when I was, from what I've heard he is the only manager left from 06. I didn't work with him too much, I usually stayed at FQ.

And about the DDG internship, that came from a character artist intern that is currently down there. Hopefully, it's not all true.

[walker_l]

Hello All! I just wanted to give everyone some encouragement! Hang in there. I still haven't heard anything but I have heard they are a bit backed up due to the high volume of applications...so you still have time!

Have a great week!

[Sehsun]

Hello All! I just wanted to give everyone some encouragement! Hang in there. I still haven't heard anything but I have heard they are a bit backed up due to the high volume of applications...so you still have time!

Have a great week!

Thank you - you too!

I got an email recently that said they chose other candidates for 4 of the 6 positions I applied for. However, I also got a "Thank you for interviewing" email that said I was chosen to move on in the hiring process.

So maybe there is still hope for the other 2 positions? :scratchin

[ajm84]

My first post. I just found this board while looking for information on the professional internship programs.

I applied for Animal Technology Internship and two Conservation Education internships, but except for a short panel interview (15-20 minutes) for the conservation education department, by phone, a few weeks ago I haven't heard from anyone.

Anyone else apply to an Animal Program internship or have any information on how they do their hiring or when they usually contact people regarding their decisions?

Thanks

[Pluto1786]

Hey Everyone!

I just applied for some PI's for Spring 08! (Guest Relations, Youth Events and Weddings) And yikes! It's only been 10 days and I'm dying to hear back from them! Hopefully the fact that I applied so late (Oct. 5th) won't hurt.

Thanks for starting this thread! It's so great to hear from others in the same position! Good luck to everyone!

[dispatch]

During my first interview, I was asked to rank my preference of the three positions I applied for. Was anyone else asked this? How did you answer? I ranked two as sharing the top position, but stressed the fact that I would love to be considered for all three. I'm worried that my answer may affect what departments actually got my application packet.

Also, on my DisneyJobs.com account, I have new applications. There are two, both of which are the same as the one I completed and mailed in. Do ya'll think there's a reason or just a computer glitch?

And last...
Thank you - you too!

I got an email recently that said they chose other candidates for 4 of the 6 positions I applied for. However, I also got a "Thank you for interviewing" email that said I was chosen to move on in the hiring process.

So maybe there is still hope for the other 2 positions? :scratchin

What positions did you get the "other candidate" e-mail from?

[Sehsun]

During my first interview, I was asked to rank my preference of the three positions I applied for. Was anyone else asked this? How did you answer? I ranked two as sharing the top position, but stressed the fact that I would love to be considered for all three. I'm worried that my answer may affect what departments actually got my application packet.

Also, on my DisneyJobs.com account, I have new applications. There are two, both of which are the same as the one I completed and mailed in. Do ya'll think there's a reason or just a computer glitch?

And last...


What positions did you get the "other candidate" e-mail from?

I was asked which 3 internships (out of the ones I applied to) I was the most interested in. I didn't rank the 3, but I just listed them because I would be happy to get any position.

I think that the new applications that show up could be a computer glitch? Because as long as you completed the applications (and got the confirmation email afterwards), you wouldn't need to re-do them. You could call or email your interviewer and ask them why they are showing up.

Also, could you re-word your last question about the email? Sorry, I keep reading it and I'm having a hard time understanding it. :scratchin

[dispatch]

Oh, sorry! Since you said you received some e-mails saying they had chosen other candidates, I was wondering what positions those e-mails were in regards to (if you don't mind sharing, of course)...

I talk too much, and I promise I'll shut up after one more question. Situational example: I applied for three different positions within three different departments. If one department calls me, does that mean I am out of the running for the other two?

[Evil Princess]

Oh, sorry! Since you said you received some e-mails saying they had chosen other candidates, I was wondering what positions those e-mails were in regards to (if you don't mind sharing, of course)...

I talk too much, and I promise I'll shut up after one more question. Situational example: I applied for three different positions within three different departments. If one department calls me, does that mean I am out of the running for the other two?

Nope, I know friends who have gotten offers for multiple internships.

[Sehsun]

Oh, sorry! Since you said you received some e-mails saying they had chosen other candidates, I was wondering what positions those e-mails were in regards to (if you don't mind sharing, of course)...

Sent you a PM. :)

[ZTA_WDW]

Hello Everyone! I have applied for the managment retail internship and I have my second interview on Friday! Does anyone have any advise?

[BeenieFL]

Hey ZTA... I also applied for the same internship and have an interview on Friday as well!! Just wanted to say good luck, and I have no idea what questions are going to be asked! :wizard:

[jcollins13]

Has anyone else applied for internships with Disney Design Group and have you heard anything yet?? I still haven't heard anything regarding the positions, no email, no phone call, and I'm starting to get a little worried.....

[Sehsun]

ZTA_WDW and BeenieFL,

I hope your interviews go well today!!

[Evil Princess]

I had my interview for Guest Relations yesterday....eeeek. Now time to play the waiting game...

[PSUmike18]

I have an interview for the park operations management internship coming up monday.. here we go

good luck everyone

[ZTA_WDW]

Hey ZTA... I also applied for the same internship and have an interview on Friday as well!! Just wanted to say good luck, and I have no idea what questions are going to be asked! :wizard:

How do you think you did? And I forgot to ask when they will pick the interns. Did you ask or did they tell you an approx. date?

Also, Did you by any chance have your interview around 10:00?

[ZTA_WDW]

ZTA_WDW and BeenieFL,

I hope your interviews go well today!!


Thanks!

[i3reakMeAgain]

Well, I've found out that because I don't meet transfer guidelines, I was immediately overlooked. Whatever, screw you Disney. I just landed a job back home as a manager at Friendly's - no interview required. They read my resume, called the location I worked at for almost 3 years, and sent me an email saying "You've got a job when you come home. You were a great employee, and you'll be a great manager as well." :banana:

[Evil Princess]

Well, I've found out that because I don't meet transfer guidelines, I was immediately overlooked. Whatever, screw you Disney. I just landed a job back home as a manager at Friendly's - no interview required. They read my resume, called the location I worked at for almost 3 years, and sent me an email saying "You've got a job when you come home. You were a great employee, and you'll be a great manager as well." :banana:

Eh, that's make or break for Disney, especially with attendance. They want a cast member who is reliable. I don't really think it's a matter of screw you Disney, they outline transfer guidelines clearly. I think they were even in our breakroom and office on the walls.

[Sehsun]

Thanks!

You're welcome! I hope it went well. :)

[marypatsy]

I am so nervous. Everyone is getting their second interview!!!
I know I haven't done CP, but I am a master's student, that should count for something right? Especially with ticket services, I have and currently work in a box office for 5 years. I'll keep you guys updated if I hear anything.

[BeenieFL]

How do you think you did? And I forgot to ask when they will pick the interns. Did you ask or did they tell you an approx. date?

Also, Did you by any chance have your interview around 10:00?


I think I did okay, some of the questions they asked I really did not know how to answer and the fact that I was really nervous. My interview was at 2:30 on friday.They told me they have interviews all this coming week as well, and we might not find out until mid-November, so it looks like more waiting. :scared: I hope you did well, I am still waiting to hear back from the other ones I applied for. I talked to someone today who applied for operations who has been called back for a second interview, so it seems as if many departments are starting to call people. Hope I hear something soon though.....

[i3reakMeAgain]

My attendance was only bad for the first month.. quite a few lates due to the bus system. Other than that, I've been on the ball about attendance. My record card has been clean for months now. I guess I'm just a little annoyed with how things are going at work right now.

Oh, and no, the transfer guidelines definitely are not posted at my location.. at least not in our area.

I'm real excited to be going home though, the job I was offered brings about great opportunity, as well as a nice salary and benefits. I'm thrilled about the benefits actually =)

Good luck to everyone else though! I hope you all land the positions you've applied for.

[Pluto1786]

I have not heard anything from Disney, not even a call to be scheduled for an initial interview. Is anyone else in this situation?? I know I meet all the requirements so I’m really not sure what’s going on. Any advice?

[dispatch]

I had my first interview for Guest Relations too! Now I'm waiting to hear from my other two...

[marypatsy]

I have not heard anything from Disney, not even a call to be scheduled for an initial interview. Is anyone else in this situation?? I know I meet all the requirements so I’m really not sure what’s going on. Any advice?

Yeah the same thing happened to my when I tried out for the fall07 interships. Nothing...just an email saying we have better people than you. :(

[sandicinderelli]

I'm really getting nervous now. I went to my profile to change the my start date, and got confused on why the system kept making new applications when I clicked on the position to take another look at them. I hope I didn't mess it up. I haven't gotten a call since my interview on September 12th, and I got the e-mail that I was selected to go further in the interviewing process.

Does anyone have any suggestions? Should I call someone about those extra applications or should I just leave them be and keep waiting? :confused3

TIA for your help.

[dispatch]

I keep looking at housing in hopes that all goes well with my interviews. However, last semester every person I talked to in every interview asked me about housing and this year no one has mentioned anything yet. I was planning on finding my own since Northbridge is so far, but then I heard the rumor that they'd be housing PI's at Parc Vue. I've also heard they're making all PI's find housing on their own... I'm so confused!

Does anybody know if there is any truth to any of these rumors?

[BeenieFL]

On my interview on friday, they told that I will have to provide my own housing. I interviewed for the management internships which are paid on salary, all of the other internships afaik are paid hourly and are offered housing in Northbridge, unless something has changed this year. I've been looking at housing as well since I live on campus and have to move out once I graduate. I am planning on living in the Hunter's Creek area, I find the area right around Disney a little too touristy for where I would want to live. I have not heard any rumor about Parc Vue providing house for PI's either, I know alot of Disney cast members live there though.

[Evil Princess]

I keep looking at housing in hopes that all goes well with my interviews. However, last semester every person I talked to in every interview asked me about housing and this year no one has mentioned anything yet. I was planning on finding my own since Northbridge is so far, but then I heard the rumor that they'd be housing PI's at Parc Vue. I've also heard they're making all PI's find housing on their own... I'm so confused!

Does anybody know if there is any truth to any of these rumors?

They only asked me about housing on my first interview. I told them I wouldn't need it, so I guess they made a note of that.

Parc Vue is so close to property, much closer than Northbridge, so it would be better if you were placed there. You can get housing even if you find out in mid november though, you'll have no problem finding a place.

[i3reakMeAgain]

So I kind of feel like an idiot for saying screw you Disney. I guess I was just a little on the angry side. But, it a weird twist of fate, now that I've got a job waiting for me back home once my program ends, I got a call to schedule an interview!

I missed the call, but had a message saying to call back to schedule an interview for the Cast Deployment internship!

If I get the offer, I have no idea what I'll do, as it will put me much farther behind in school.. but I need a "real" internship to graduate. Who knows...

I hope the interview goes well though!

[sandicinderelli]

That's exactly why I'm trying not to panic. I know that I'm a good candidate. I'm hoping that they're just slow in the process.

[walker_l]

I have not heard anything from Disney, not even a call to be scheduled for an initial interview. Is anyone else in this situation?? I know I meet all the requirements so I’m really not sure what’s going on. Any advice?

I'm totally in the same situation as you! I applied september 19th and still haven't heard anything. However, one of my managers who is in the department I'm applying for told me they've been making recruiting trips...that makes me nervous.However, I'm very qualified for the position and I have done quite a bit of networking so I'm trying to stay positive...however, if I just got the initial interview I would feel better.

[Pluto1786]

Hey walker_l ~

I'm so glad I'm not the only one in this situation...but at the same time it's pretty lame that we both are!

I finally called the other day and they looked up my resume to make sure they received it and they said I was still in the running for all three of the positions I applied for.

Yay for super nice Disney people at the casting center...but they still did not calm my nerves.

Let me know when you hear something! Good luck!

[jcollins13]

I haven't heard anything either. I have been told Disney Design Group doesn't do their interviews like the other departments and that I could be waitin for a while before they make a decision. I am going to apply for the training at Disney Animation Studios for the Spring, so hopefully that goes through if this PI doesn't map out. I'm not worried yet.......just a little nervous!

[TomB]

I got a call for a second interview for the Labor Operations Cast Deployment Internship. Has anyone else gotten any word back on this or other similar internships?

[i3reakMeAgain]

i have my first interview with them tomorrow

[dispatch]

Has anyone heard about anything in the Disney Event Group or the Wedding Dept.?

[walker_l]

Has anyone heard about anything in the Disney Event Group or the Wedding Dept.?

Two of the three internships I applied for are with the DEG. That's the one I was told was making recruiting trips right now. Have you had the first interview yet? I have another friend who works for a premier event company and she hasn't even had an interview yet. I think that department might just be taking things slow.

Also, I have a friend who got an email from the department that said "just because you haven't heard from us doesn't mean we're not considering you, it just means we already have enough info on some people. I also have a lot of friends who got a "we're no longer considering you" email, so no news can be good news. Hang in there and good luck!

[dispatch]

Two of the three internships I applied for are with the DEG. That's the one I was told was making recruiting trips right now. Have you had the first interview yet? I have another friend who works for a premier event company and she hasn't even had an interview yet. I think that department might just be taking things slow.

Also, I have a friend who got an email from the department that said "just because you haven't heard from us doesn't mean we're not considering you, it just means we already have enough info on some people. I also have a lot of friends who got a "we're no longer considering you" email, so no news can be good news. Hang in there and good luck!

Thanks for the reassurance! I assumed that since I was not a Hospitality/Tourism major, my stuff was just tossed by them... I'm going with your "no news is good news" theory for now!

Does anyone know how much they adhere to their "desired qualifications"? Also, I was just curious if there was a general statistic available about how many people apply for PI's every semester...

[ZTA_WDW]

I got a call for a second interview for the Labor Operations Cast Deployment Internship. Has anyone else gotten any word back on this or other similar internships?

I did too! I have my second interview on Friday at 10:00. Congrads and good luck!

[ZTA_WDW]

On my interview on friday, they told that I will have to provide my own housing. I interviewed for the management internships which are paid on salary, all of the other internships afaik are paid hourly and are offered housing in Northbridge, unless something has changed this year. I've been looking at housing as well since I live on campus and have to move out once I graduate. I am planning on living in the Hunter's Creek area, I find the area right around Disney a little too touristy for where I would want to live. I have not heard any rumor about Parc Vue providing house for PI's either, I know alot of Disney cast members live there though.

Hello! I am trying to find a roommmate! I live in the area but am looking to move closer. If you or anyone else is interested please message me! I am wanting to move as soon as possible!

[i3reakMeAgain]

I did too! I have my second interview on Friday at 10:00. Congrads and good luck!


I just had my first interview with them not even 5 minutes ago. I was nervous the entire time and honestly, I don't feel as if I did that well. I felt awkward and began worrying when I took time to think of an answer because nothing popped in my head right away, which made me more nervous.

They let me know that all decisions will be made by Nov. 2 (next week!) for the Cast Deployment Internship. Oi.. I ope I got it, but I'm not getting my hopes up too high since you're on interview 2, and I'm on interview one.

[PSUmike18]

Operations Management Internship at Downtown Disney: January 11, 2008 - June 13, 2008.

[marypatsy]

Congrats!!!

[dispatch]

Congratulations!!

[PSUmike18]

Thanks a lot, I've been waiting for a long time, and I'm relieved that it's finally over with / about to begin!

[ajm84]

Congradulations

[Sehsun]

Wow, that's great Mike - congratulations!!! You are so lucky. :)

[Pluto1786]

Congratz! You're going to have a blast!!

[dispatch]

If ya'll are still being as optimistic as me... where are you looking at living?

[marypatsy]

Well, looks that isn't happening for Spring...Got my email saying we have better candidates.
Well I can always try for fall again

[sandicinderelli]

Well, looks that isn't happening for Spring...Got my email saying we have better candidates.
Well I can always try for fall again

Sorry about the bad news. Did they send that message to your e-mail that you sign in with on your profile? Just curious...

[marypatsy]

yup. Oh well.

[sandicinderelli]

Operations Management Internship at Downtown Disney: January 11, 2008 - June 13, 2008.

Congrats! That should be really interesting!

[PSUmike18]

Thanks guys, i appreciate it.

As for housing, I'm probably moving into a place with one of my friends that I met down on my college program. They tell me that there are a ton of places for rent in the Williamsburg/Sea World area which would be great because it's so close to Disney.

[Thero215]

This is my first post on here, even tho I have been watching it for the past month or so. I appiled for the Retail Management internship back in the middle of sept. had my 2 phone interviews this month (the second one was two weeks from today) and today I was just accepted for the possition!!!

Does anyone know where most people live if you cant be at northbridge?

Good luck to everyone else waiting out there! The person who called me today said they would be busy all week making offers!

[Sehsun]

This is my first post on here, even tho I have been watching it for the past month or so. I appiled for the Retail Management internship back in the middle of sept. had my 2 phone interviews this month (the second one was two weeks from today) and today I was just accepted for the possition!!!

Congratulations on getting the PI!!

:welcome: to DISboards!!

[walker_l]

This is my first post on here, even tho I have been watching it for the past month or so. I appiled for the Retail Management internship back in the middle of sept. had my 2 phone interviews this month (the second one was two weeks from today) and today I was just accepted for the possition!!!

Does anyone know where most people live if you cant be at northbridge?

Good luck to everyone else waiting out there! The person who called me today said they would be busy all week making offers!



One of my good friends from the college program called yesterday to tell me he got accepted for merchandise as well! Congrats!

[dispatch]

I know I ask this a lot but...

I just received an offer for one of the positions I applied for, but haven't yet heard from two other departments for second round interviews. If any of you have heard any more about Disney Event Group or the Wedding Dept., please let me know! I'd hate to turn down an offer if I'm out of the running, or accept one if I'm still in it.

Thanks :)

Oh, and I was also told a lot of offers were being made... so good luck to all of you out there!

[walker_l]

I know I ask this a lot but...

I just received an offer for one of the positions I applied for, but haven't yet heard from two other departments for second round interviews. If any of you have heard any more about Disney Event Group or the Wedding Dept., please let me know! I'd hate to turn down an offer if I'm out of the running, or accept one if I'm still in it.

Thanks :)

Oh, and I was also told a lot of offers were being made... so good luck to all of you out there!

I still haven't heard anything and neither has my friend...we've both applied for events. DEG just closed their applications so maybe something will happen soon. I have heard of a girl getting through her second interview with the wedding department but I'm not sure if she was offered a position. i say take what you can to get your foot in the door. Good Luck!

[sandicinderelli]

:confused3 Well, today is the 50th day since my first interview and I still haven't scheduled the second one. :sad2: Is there anyone else out there that has waited this long? Please help! Should I wait until December 1st to lose all hope?? :confused3

[dispatch]

:confused3 Well, today is the 50th day since my first interview and I still haven't scheduled the second one. :sad2: Is there anyone else out there that has waited this long? Please help! Should I wait until December 1st to lose all hope?? :confused3

I wouldn't be too concerned yet. When I talked to Casting yesterday, I was told that some departments are just starting, and that some haven't even begun at all. I wish all departments followed the same timeline for our sake!

[sandicinderelli]

I wouldn't be too concerned yet. When I talked to Casting yesterday, I was told that some departments are just starting, and that some haven't even begun at all. I wish all departments followed the same timeline for our sake!

That would be ideal! I guess I was expecting to know sooner since I found out in October of last year that I was accepted into the CP. Maybe the smaller applicant pool makes the process more time consuming... :hourglass

[DisneyRoe]

Don't give up hope yet! I just got a call for an interview today!!!!

[walker_l]

Do you mind if I ask what department? I'm hoping the DEG is behind because of all the holiday events...

[marypatsy]

Ohhh... DEG is one of the positions I applied,
maybe there is hope yet.

:wizard:

[sandicinderelli]

Don't give up hope yet! I just got a call for an interview today!!!!

Just curious, but is this going to be your first interview?

Ohhh... DEG is one of the positions I applied,
maybe there is hope yet.

:wizard:

:goodvibes

[dispatch]

I gave up on DEG :(

But I DID accept an offer with MK Guest Relations :)

[walker_l]

I gave up on DEG :(

But I DID accept an offer with MK Guest Relations :)

Congrats on the new position! I miss the magic Kingdom!

[DisneyRoe]

Do you mind if I ask what department? I'm hoping the DEG is behind because of all the holiday events...

No worries, it wasn't DEG! It was for media relations.
Good luck everybody!

NOW I have to wait two weeks to find out. I'm never going to be able to handle this!

[DisneyRoe]

It's not my first interview. I had my preliminary interview months ago, and yesterday I got a call, when I had given up all hope.

Keep your fingers crossed!

DISPATCH, where are you going to live?

[dispatch]

I'm looking up garage apartments and one-bedrooms in Celebration so far. I don't necessarily not want roommates, but I think it might be easier to find a place alone. What kind of housing are ya'll loking into?

[Mallory Lu]

I just had my first interview!

Those of you who havent heard anything yet, dont give up because it took them forever to make initial contact with me!

I applied to floral design and floral events on sept 26 and finally got a call last thursday Nov 1 to set up my interview today.
This was my first interview, but it was with a floral manager. She seemed to only be doing interviews for the two positions I applied for and said that she hopes to complete them by the end of next week.
For that department (I dont know if she was only referring to floral or to the event group in general) she said they should make their decisions by thanksgiving and then the casting dept is the one who will contact you and give you the official offer. If you do not get it, she said she is planning on personally calling and letting you know after all the offers are made (that would be after thanksgiving/december.)

Again, I dont know if this only applies to the floral positions or not. Hopefully it might help some of you who are stressing (like me) about this whole process!

[darby01_2007]

I am planning on doing this after the CP,is it fairly easy to get into?

[DisneyDude10171]

I would not say they are fairly easy to get into. To be successful, you will need to have as close to a perfect record card as you can manage, support from your leaders and at least some demonstrated talent in the field you are applying to.

[walker_l]

I just had my first interview!

Those of you who havent heard anything yet, dont give up because it took them forever to make initial contact with me!

I applied to floral design and floral events on sept 26 and finally got a call last thursday Nov 1 to set up my interview today.
This was my first interview, but it was with a floral manager. She seemed to only be doing interviews for the two positions I applied for and said that she hopes to complete them by the end of next week.
For that department (I dont know if she was only referring to floral or to the event group in general) she said they should make their decisions by thanksgiving and then the casting dept is the one who will contact you and give you the official offer. If you do not get it, she said she is planning on personally calling and letting you know after all the offers are made (that would be after thanksgiving/december.)

Again, I dont know if this only applies to the floral positions or not. Hopefully it might help some of you who are stressing (like me) about this whole process!

That give me so much hope! I applied on September 19th for Floral Events as well as Entertainment Management in the DEG. Hopefully I'll get an interview soon. Good Luck. My former Homeroom manager got moved to that department and she says it's a great place to work!

[dispatch]

If you were accepted, check out the Walt Disney World Professional Interns (http://asu.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2204740236) group on facebook (http://www.facebook.com)!

[jubilli]

Has anyone heard anything from Disney Design Group or Communication Planning? Waiting until the end of the month is killing me!


__________
Steph

[walker_l]

Hey guys! For those of you who applied for a DEG position, I heard they haven't even received all the resumes from casting. That's probably what the hold up is. Have a great day!

[ajm84]

Anyone know if the Animal Programs department has started hiring yet?

[Pluto1786]

I have a friend that got an offer for Animal Programs earlier this week. Hopefully they'll be getting back to you soon! Good luck!

[ajm84]

I have a friend that got an offer for Animal Programs earlier this week. Hopefully they'll be getting back to you soon! Good luck!

Do you know what position they got offered?

[ZTA_WDW]

Hey ZTA... I also applied for the same internship and have an interview on Friday as well!! Just wanted to say good luck, and I have no idea what questions are going to be asked! :wizard:

Hey! So have you heard back from anyone? I had my phone stolen and now it is turned off. I emailed them and they said they have been trying to call me. I am going to call back tomorrow so hopefully it is good news!

[ZTA_WDW]

I just had my first interview with them not even 5 minutes ago. I was nervous the entire time and honestly, I don't feel as if I did that well. I felt awkward and began worrying when I took time to think of an answer because nothing popped in my head right away, which made me more nervous.

They let me know that all decisions will be made by Nov. 2 (next week!) for the Cast Deployment Internship. Oi.. I ope I got it, but I'm not getting my hopes up too high since you're on interview 2, and I'm on interview one.

Have you heard back yet??????

[sandicinderelli]

I got my decline e-mail this morning. I knew 50 days was TOO LONG to wait for a second interview.

To those of you doing a PI in Spring 2008, I wish you well.

[BeenieFL]

I have not heard anything for the Retail Management position, but I got a decline e-mail yesterday for Management Operations.

[AndyCP]

I applied for Guest Relations and interviewed for it about two ago. They said they had to turn their decision into casting by Nov 2nd so I'm sitting here waiting to hear.

[Pluto1786]

Do you know what position they got offered?

Not sure, something having to do with The Living Seas at EPCOT.

[ajm84]

Not sure, something having to do with The Living Seas at EPCOT.

Thanks for the info.

[J@Disney]

I've been following the board for a short time and I've just accepted my PI for Spring '08 in Operations Finance with DVC!:cool1: :woohoo: :yay: :banana:

[DisneyRoe]

I've been following the board for a short time and I've just accepted my PI for Spring '08 in Operations Finance with DVC!:cool1: :woohoo: :yay: :banana:

CONGRATS J! :thumbsup2

I'm in the waiting phase right now. Had two "second" interviews last week.

I am really not that patient!

[ZTA_WDW]

I just accepted the Labor Operations Cast Deployment Internship for area 2! I am so excited! Has anyone else got accepted into a similar internship???

[Evil Princess]

I'm doing Guest Relations in Epcot :)

[PSUmike18]

I'm doing Guest Relations in Epcot :)

That's cool. I have two friends who work as a manager and coordinator at EPCOT Main Entrance and they love it. You'll have a good time working with them.

[DisneyDude10171]

a friend of mine was just offered retail management at Wilderness Lodge and accepted! WOO!

[AndyCP]

a friend of mine was just offered retail management at Wilderness Lodge and accepted! WOO!

As in just offered meaning today or yesterday? I'm pretty much giving up hope since I haven't heard anything yet.

[marypatsy]

Yeah, its 10 days...there is no way they will interview me and then offer me a job in 10 days. I think it is time to just look foward to next semester. Speaking of which- I graduate in May 08- can I still apply for a PI for the fall semester, or was this my last shot?

[ajm84]

Well, I just got my rejection notice from Disney so I guess I'll have to try again another time.

[PSUmike18]

Yeah, its 10 days...there is no way they will interview me and then offer me a job in 10 days. I think it is time to just look foward to next semester. Speaking of which- I graduate in May 08- can I still apply for a PI for the fall semester, or was this my last shot?


you can do the internship that immediately follows your graduation.. so yes

[DisneyDude10171]

As in just offered meaning today or yesterday? I'm pretty much giving up hope since I haven't heard anything yet.

I posted minutes after his phone call, so it came on Tuesday afternoon.

[ashlet]

That's cool. I have two friends who work as a manager and coordinator at EPCOT Main Entrance and they love it. You'll have a good time working with them.

Who do you know working there? I did a CP as a park greeter at EPCOT.

Congrats to those of you accepted, I'm looking into maybe doing a PI eventually.

[Principessa1284]

hey all! i'm currently on a ticketing specialist PI, and I was accepted a few weeks ago for the operations management internship at animal kingdom for next semester! very excited!

congrats to everyone who's made it!

[Mallory Lu]

Does anyone know the perks for doing the pi (hotel discounts, extra park tickets)? I know the ones for the cp, are they the same? Also, does anybody know about housing? Are they still using northbridge? Is it full already? Thanks!

[travlrmel]

I got a PI offer on Wednesday! It is for the Learning Center. I am so excited!!!!

[Disney Diva]

Does anyone know the perks for doing the pi (hotel discounts, extra park tickets)? I know the ones for the cp, are they the same? Also, does anybody know about housing? Are they still using northbridge? Is it full already? Thanks!

The perks are the same that CPs have. I just got offered housing at Northbridge. I'm doing a PI now and will be doing another one in the spring and my training manager said that they just say that there's a possibility of not getting housing but she's never known them to run out of room. If people don't live at Northbridge it's their own decision not to.

[Mallory Lu]

i just got offered a floral design pi!
congrats to everyone else who got offers and i will see you in january!

[lamagique]

Congratulations to everyone who was offered a position! I do hope that I can be in your position this time next semester.

Anyway, I just have a quick question concerning applying for PIs: should one send in a resume as soon as positions are posted, or should one wait a little bit? Does this have any effect on the final outcome? Just wondering.

Thank you in advance for your responses! :)

[walker_l]

Congrats to all who got a PI! I hope y'all have an amazing time down there!

[hpstarbuxchik84]

So I'm wondering if we have not heard from Disney PI by now then can I assume I didn't get a position or will I be waiting a little longer or will I receive some kind of info that I was rejected or accepted can anyone help me out on this question.

And Congrats on those who have heard good news. :cool1:

[Jay_Waddell]

Hey Guys, Im new to the whole DISBOARD thing. I have been trying to read up on things and catch up. I just was offered the client concierge position in the Disney Event Group! Hope to see you all in January. Im thinking about getting an apartment on my own. Im from North Carolina and have my own apartment so coming down and sharing rooms is kinda freaking me out!! :cool2:

[theatre817]

I'm pretty new too, and sharing a room is also freaking me out. I lived in the dorms my freshman year and moved out after the first semester because of an incredible inconsiderate and quite frankly gross roommate. I'm just hoping for a respectful room mate who's fun!

[Sehsun]

So I'm wondering if we have not heard from Disney PI by now then can I assume I didn't get a position or will I be waiting a little longer or will I receive some kind of info that I was rejected or accepted can anyone help me out on this question.

And Congrats on those who have heard good news. :cool1:

I was told by my interviewer that all decisions would be made by the end of November/beginning of December. She said that if I didn't hear anything by November 30th, then all the decisions have been made.

I didn't get any positions, but I am okay with it because I will be going back to school next month. :)

[Mallory Lu]

Hi Jay!
I will also be working for DEG in floral design, so im sure ill be meeting you in Jan!
Ive been looking at places online and its tough to find a place that is furnished, close to wdw, and will let me sign a 6 month lease. Ill probably just end up living in northbridge. Hopefully it cant be toooo bad!

[walker_l]

So I got a call the day of my graduation from Professional Recruiting offering me a position! Apparently there were a couple of openings for spring my college program recruiter felt I was qualified for so he forwarded my resume and they offered me a job! When is everyone checking in?

[wendy darling]

walker I- what role were you offered? And congratulations!!

[walker_l]

walker I- what role were you offered? And congratulations!!

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[marypatsy]

So I got a call today- yes today- offering me a Staging Technician internship starting January. I had to turn them down, cause everything is already set for Spring semester....I waited for so long to hear a yes, and when I finally did it was too late to change my life. I would have needed to find someone to take over my lease in 8 days. Gah. Oh well, it was still a yes! And thats all that counts!

[theatre817]

So I got a call today- yes today- offering me a Staging Technician internship starting January. I had to turn them down, cause everything is already set for Spring semester....I waited for so long to hear a yes, and when I finally did it was too late to change my life. I would have needed to find someone to take over my lease in 8 days. Gah. Oh well, it was still a yes! And thats all that counts!

That's so disappointing-I'm starting my Stage Technician Professional Internship in January! Did you ask if maybe you could take on the internship in the fall or next spring?

[marypatsy]

She is going to talk to the leaders to see if I can just get a secured spot starting for June. I hope so!!! I would just love to do that. Can you give me more information about your internship. I am mostly a stage manager. Is that included? I haven't done lights, carpentry, props or costumes since freshman year

[theatre817]

She is going to talk to the leaders to see if I can just get a secured spot starting for June. I hope so!!! I would just love to do that. Can you give me more information about your internship. I am mostly a stage manager. Is that included? I haven't done lights, carpentry, props or costumes since freshman year

I'm mostly a SM too! I will definitely keep you updated on my internship, I've started a blog that I plan on frequenting while I'm working. That's a good thing that you have a chance at starting in June!

[marypatsy]

Oh great! Any information would be kindly appreciated!!!
Congrats

MEB