International Programme

[PercussionGirl]

Hey there im sure you have all been asked this tons of times but...does anyone have much info on the international programme that they run for the world showcase in Epcot? I found the college programme website but my uni doesnt run with it? any info would be great.

[khancock]

disneyinternationalprograms.com is the official site.

I think the world showcase jobs are under "cultural representative". When you go to the main page, you can click on the map and it will bring up the options you have (if you have any).

[PercussionGirl]

thats great, thank you! couldnt remember where id seen that site :)

[hogwartsdropout]

Hi! I'm applying for the Cultural Representative programme too :)

[PercussionGirl]

Hi there!its nice meet someone else whos doing this!have you handed in your cv yet?ive not handed mine in so im starting to think i might be a bit late.Hope eveything goes well for you!

[hogwartsdropout]

Thank you! Yes I handed it in last year in September, but they lost it :sad2: So I missed the Oct/Nov interviews. So my interview is now next week instead and I'm nervous! If you hand in your cv now I'm guessing your interview will be around October. :)

[PercussionGirl]

wow!good luck and let me know how your interview goes.im sure youll be great!

[hogwartsdropout]

I really hope so, good luck with your application!

[kirstyw82]

Hi Everyone, I'm new to this, but I have just noticed your messages about the international program. I did the international program and was a cultural rep in EPCOT in 2000/2001. All I can say is it was the best time in my life and I would definitely say go for it. The international programs website mentioned above is definitely one of the best places to start and if you've already got an interview lined up you're already on your way! When I first applied they lost my application too but keep on it and they'll know you're serious.
If you want to know what the interviews are like or how it all works out there give me a shout. But good luck to both of you!

[kirstyw82]

Hi, Hogwartsdopout, Good to hear from you; I got your private message but unfortunately I don't have enough posts to reply to it yet. I hope the interview went well. At my interview there was about the same amount of people as yours and they do have other interviews around the country too. They will take about 30 people a year and they'll let you know by phone if you've got a place, or at least they did with me, I think it was about 10-14 days before they let me know. I interviewed Feb/March like you and went out in the August of the same year, so there wasn't much time to prepare and plan but it worked out just great.
I was assigned to merchandise and I have a bias towards that coming from Disney Stores myself too! But there was always a friendly rivalry between merchandise and food and beverage. Merchandise didn't earn as much money but I think that at times they had the better job.
All I can say is I will keep fingers crossed for you and you will have a blast, it was the happiest time of my life and you make friends for life.
I'm more than happy to go into more details just let me know once I get started I just can't stop even 8 years later!
Look forward to hearing from you soon
Kirsty

[hogwartsdropout]

Hi again! Wow you worked in TDS too? That's great! I'm glad you're happy to talk about the program because I have so many questions!
I'm quite worried that only 30 people were put through. I know there is at least 40 people being interviewed, I just wish I knew how good a chance I have at being accepted. :confused3
I have chosen Merchandise as my first choice as I have no experience in food/beverage. Does merchandise include the little carts outside the shops? Or is that food/beverage? I'm really worried about getting too hot, and that's pretty inevitable if you're working at one of those carts! Do they let you drink water?
Also, where did you stay? And what was it like? They told us it was The Commons. I'm not really a party person and I don't drink (I'm over 21 though), I'm just hoping that I'll fit in :)
Thanks so much for replying, hope to hear from you soon. PM me when you have enough posts! :)

[Dav2205]

Hey everyone, I'm thinking of applying to do the International Program next summer (summer '09) and I just have one or two questions I hope someone can answer :) .

I'm from Scotland, so my home country is the UK. This has no attractions in it, but it is like my absolute biggest wish to work on attractions if I go to WDW to work. Am I only able to work in the UK part of Epcot or can I work anywhere on site?

I ask because I did see some Scottish people working in various places eg. I met someone loading on POTC and the host at Cali Grill was from Aberdeen.

Thanks very much :)

[hogwartsdropout]

Hi!
There are 2 programs for us Brits. If you did want to work in the UK pavilion at Epcot it would be the Cultural Representative Program.
But if you'd prefer to be placed in any of the 4 parks, or a resort, or Downtown Disney, I'd advise that you do the International College Program. Unfortunately I think you can only do this program if you are at university.
I believe there may also be some sort of graduate program as well.

If you look at the website posted earlier in this post, it should have all the details! I'd also advise you to visit www.yummyjobs.com as those are the people that you would send your application to.
Good luck! :)

[Dav2205]

I won't be wanting to work at the UK pavilion and am at Uni so the other otpionn is fine for me :). My absolute dream is to work on POTC. I realise that'll now be a common wish but I've adored the rides since my first trip to DLP many years ago so I'd really be hoping for a post there if I got accepted.

Saying that, Star Tours or Muppets would be another great place :). Anyway I'm rambling, thanks for the info!

[hogwartsdropout]

You're welcome. I think POTC would be a great place to work, great costumes! Good luck :)

[kirstyw82]

I hope all goes well with the application, I don't think they had the International College Program when I did my program, but it sounds like great fun, if I were you though I wouldn't rule out EPCOT you still get to do lots of fun things including the parade controls and although there is no ride there are plenty of attractions in the form of the shows, the British Invasion and character appearances, you could maybe list it as second choice to give you the highest possible chance of getting in!
Good Luck

[stal]

Hi everyone,

im from england and have just been accepted onto my 3rd international college program!!

i did the summer program for the previous 2 summers and im going out for the 6 month program in july.

if anyone needs and help/questions answered, let me know!

[hogwartsdropout]

Congrats! Have you just been told? I'm still waiting to hear about the CRP.

[stal]

I had my interview at the end of feb and was told just over a week ago!!
cant wait to be back!

[hogwartsdropout]

That's great! What role are you doing?
I had my interview at the start of March, so hopefully should hear soon.

[stal]

I will be doing attractions! i can't wait to get back.

Did you find out whether you got the job yet?

[Dav2205]

I have just one more question, if I'm wanting to go Summer 2009 when would be the best time to apply?

[stal]

i would send your cover letter to yummy jobs in early september!

[hogwartsdropout]

I'm in!

[stal]

well done! when do you leave and are you food and bev or merch??

[hogwartsdropout]

F&B, leaving in July :) F&B wasnt my first choice but I will take anything they give me!

[Dav2205]

Congratulations :thumbsup2 .

[PercussionGirl]

congratulations!

[hogwartsdropout]

Thanks so much guys, my boyfriend just got a phone call saying he's got the job too! He has merchandise and is going in September. :cool1:

[stal]

Will you be working together or are you going to be in food and beverage?

What date do you arrive?

[Silvite]

I've wanted to apply for this for a while now, but I don't know how to properly word my e-mail so I don't sound stupid! haha, I'm 20 and in Canada, can someone help me out? (I'm fine with everything else ... just don't want my e-mail to look lame).

[hogwartsdropout]

Just send in your CV to yummyjobs, I believe they are in charge of the Canadian international CMs too, and put in a cover letter. In the cover letter, just say which program you'd like to apply for, when, and how much you love Disney! A nice touch is also to apply a little Mickey head maybe on the corner of the cover letter or cv. Good luck!

[hogwartsdropout]

Will you be working together or are you going to be in food and beverage?

What date do you arrive?

We will both be working in the UK pavillion at Epcot, but he will be in the shops, and I will be in the restaurant. I arrive July and he arrives September.

[topsy]

Thanks so much guys, my boyfriend just got a phone call saying he's got the job too! He has merchandise and is going in September. :cool1:

Hi, I've recently been accepted for the CRP too! I'm going to be working in merchandise in the UK pavillion from December 2008. I was hoping to work in f&b but I'll take whatever job they give me so long as it means going to WDW!!

[hogwartsdropout]

Well done! Were you at the March 4th or 5th interviews?

[topsy]

Thanks! I was at the March 4th interviews, I think mine was at 11.45am?! Heather was my interviewer. How about you?

[Silvite]

woohoo, sent in my resume! *crosses fingers*

my boyfriend lives in Tampa ... so this would be a dream come true for me.

[hogwartsdropout]

Thanks! I was at the March 4th interviews, I think mine was at 11.45am?! Heather was my interviewer. How about you?

Oh I might've seen you then! Mine was on March 4th at 11.15am and with Heather!

[topsy]

Haha, that's crazy!! That day was such a blur - I can only remember about 3 people. Awful I know! I was wearing a green jumper and won a mouse mat - if that helps?!

[topsy]

woohoo, sent in my resume! *crosses fingers*

my boyfriend lives in Tampa ... so this would be a dream come true for me.

Yay! Good luck - I hope you hear from them soon! Sorry if I missed this but where are you from? It must be awesome having a boyfriend in Tampa - close enough for an excuse to visit WDW. Oh and of course to see him!!

[Silvite]

Yay! Good luck - I hope you hear from them soon! Sorry if I missed this but where are you from? It must be awesome having a boyfriend in Tampa - close enough for an excuse to visit WDW. Oh and of course to see him!!

from the land where there's still snow :rotfl:

[kirstyw82]

To all of you that have just been accepted to the International Program, Congratulations you'll have a blast and for those of you who have just posted applications good luck! I'm very envious its making me want to do my International Program all over again.

[PercussionGirl]

Congratulations everyone!im just about to send in my CV, fingers crossed! :goodvibes

[hogwartsdropout]

Good luck!!