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OhMickey
10-05-2008, 10:00 PM
Has anyone been turned down the first time they applied and accepted the following year?

I am a sophomore at a small college. I interviewed at the end of August and I thought it went great. I was optimistic. However, last week I received a letter saying that I would not be offered a position for the Spring Advantage. I want to do the college program and I do not know what went wrong.

I applied for hospitality, marketing, and table service.

Anyone have ideas on what possibly went wrong? I intend to apply for the Fall Program and I hope that someone can offer some feedback and suggestions for next time? I really want to work for Disney and intend to learn something from this..even though it turned out not like I wanted it.

squish86
10-05-2008, 10:03 PM
i mean if you think it went well im sure it wasnt you, they probably just filled up on the roles that you checked before they got to you possibly.

Joanna71985
10-05-2008, 10:06 PM
Has anyone been turned down the first time they applied and accepted the following year?

I am a sophomore at a small college. I interviewed at the end of August and I thought it went great. I was optimistic. However, last week I received a letter saying that I would not be offered a position for the Spring Advantage. I want to do the college program and I do not know what went wrong.

I applied for hospitality, marketing, and table service.

Anyone have ideas on what possibly went wrong? I intend to apply for the Fall Program and I hope that someone can offer some feedback and suggestions for next time? I really want to work for Disney and intend to learn something from this..even though it turned out not like I wanted it.

Oh no! I am so sorry to hear that. I can't imagine why you would have been turned down.

CelebrationNM
10-05-2008, 10:10 PM
I'm sorry to hear that happened to you. It could have been an issue with roles as a previous poster said.

Whatever it was, apply again and I would say you have a really really good chance of getting in. You've done the interview so you know what to expect. Maybe try putting down some more roles.

You will get there next time. It will be worth the wait and they will wonder why they didn't take you the first time.

OhMickey
10-05-2008, 10:11 PM
Squish86,

Thanks for your positive outlook....


I read that they were accepting 7000. I dont know if I just misread my interviewer. But I heard a lot of "thats good". And when I called to see if they got my application they said everything looked "great".

I was thinking that maybe it was because I'm younger..only a sophomore. Or maybe they really weren't hiring 7000 after all (because of the economy).

If I didnt get the job because they were looking for something in particular, then I want to make sure I dont make that mistake again!

squish86
10-05-2008, 10:34 PM
no prob, yeah i dont know maybe you could email your recruiter and ask him/her if there was any specific reason that might have held you back, and ask for some ways to do better next time maybe

MegaraRocks!
10-05-2008, 11:20 PM
I am alittle confused. are you appyling for the CP? if so at Disneyland? I have never heard of the marketing role in CP, thats what throws me off. I cnat offer any advice on PI yet because I havent gone through that process. But if we are talking about CP they may still be accepting 7000 but they may have filled the roles you applied for. What I tell all the students that apply for CP at my school is check as many roles as you are willing to do because the more roles you check the better your chances are. there is nothing worse then having a great, qualified applicant and then having all the roles they applied for filled it was probably not you they may have filled those roles. the ones you chose dont have alot of opening. custodial, lifeguarding, merchandise, attractions, and Quick Service food and beverage are the ones with the most openings and since you didnt check any of those that may be the problem so next time check check check those roles!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OhMickey
10-05-2008, 11:40 PM
Oh I'm sorry I meant merchandising. I hope you're right. I knew that hospitality would be really difficult to get. But that is what I want to do after I graduate. Next time I won't restrict myself. I know that working at any position would be a great learning experience.

Thanks so much for your help..

Soarin08
10-05-2008, 11:43 PM
I'm sorry you got turned down. :(

Nicole4JK
10-06-2008, 02:10 AM
Sorry to hear you didn't get accepted!! *hug*

Nalla
10-06-2008, 07:47 AM
I'm sorry you didn't get accepted. Maybe it has something to do with the roles, as others said. I hope you can get in next time you apply.

WhateverLolaWants
10-06-2008, 11:07 AM
My guess would also be the roles. Those are pretty competitive. Try again in a year or so. I personally thought it was better to be over 21 for the program. I felt I got more out of the program than I would have if I was younger. I was more mature and I was surrounded by mature people at home.

Jules76126
10-06-2008, 01:06 PM
Im really shocked you didnt get accepted. Im so sorry. I probably has nothign to do with your age. My first program I was 19 and a sophmore in college and a lot my friends were only 18. Definitely check off all the roles you are willing to do, that does make it a lot easier to get accepted. And just reapply, it really is worth the wait.

Joanna71985
10-06-2008, 03:42 PM
No, I don't think it would be age-related. My first CP I was 19.

aperfecttouch
10-06-2008, 03:45 PM
Keep on trying! Keep on trying! Keep on trying!

bonbon
10-07-2008, 09:57 AM
It has nothing to do with age. My suggestion, check off some more roles. I selected every role except for ones that I could not perform (lifeguard and transportation; can't swim and can't drive). That showed them I was willing to be flexible. I'm sure you'll get in next time! *hugs* I do believe those roles fill first, so try again for the fall.

And I give anyone under 21 who does the program major props. I couldn't have done it.

SecondStartotheright
10-08-2008, 10:26 AM
Oh gosh...I hate reading posts like this. (I don't know why I do it)
I worry about not getting accepted like that...for some unknown reason. I applied last night and my interview is tomorrow. I signed up for only 2 out of the 5 important roles (merchandising and attractions) Then I checked a few other roles. I really thought about putting custodial...but someone told me that if you check it, then you're definitely going to get custodial, because nobody wants to do it (and I wouldn't mind it, other than I get queezy over protein spills) I regret it now, I wish I could just be like "just put me wherever, I don't care as long as I'm there!"

I don't know...I worked as a manager at the Disney Store for a year and a half (until they closed) that's really my selling point...that and just that I really want to do this program more than anything else.

I don't know what to expect during the interview at all. What sorts of things do they ask you about?

xoSarah
10-08-2008, 02:42 PM
Yeah, I would say check off any role you would be willing to do, any role that you would accept if it was offered to you, even if it's not your first choice.

Also, I think work experience helps so I don't know what you have done, but try getting a job (if you can) and that could help with being accepted for the Fall

JaimeRay
10-08-2008, 03:50 PM
Oh gosh...I hate reading posts like this. (I don't know why I do it)
I worry about not getting accepted like that...for some unknown reason. I applied last night and my interview is tomorrow. I signed up for only 2 out of the 5 important roles (merchandising and attractions) Then I checked a few other roles. I really thought about putting custodial...but someone told me that if you check it, then you're definitely going to get custodial, because nobody wants to do it (and I wouldn't mind it, other than I get queezy over protein spills) I regret it now, I wish I could just be like "just put me wherever, I don't care as long as I'm there!"

I don't know...I worked as a manager at the Disney Store for a year and a half (until they closed) that's really my selling point...that and just that I really want to do this program more than anything else.

I don't know what to expect during the interview at all. What sorts of things do they ask you about?


Well if your interview is tomorrow you can still add other positions of interests during your interview!

Jules76126
10-08-2008, 05:06 PM
Oh gosh...I hate reading posts like this. (I don't know why I do it)
I worry about not getting accepted like that...for some unknown reason. I applied last night and my interview is tomorrow. I signed up for only 2 out of the 5 important roles (merchandising and attractions) Then I checked a few other roles. I really thought about putting custodial...but someone told me that if you check it, then you're definitely going to get custodial, because nobody wants to do it (and I wouldn't mind it, other than I get queezy over protein spills) I regret it now, I wish I could just be like "just put me wherever, I don't care as long as I'm there!"

I don't know...I worked as a manager at the Disney Store for a year and a half (until they closed) that's really my selling point...that and just that I really want to do this program more than anything else.

I don't know what to expect during the interview at all. What sorts of things do they ask you about?

They ask you during the interview if you want to add any roles to your checklist so you can always do that. I had only checked off like one and they let me add more even after my interview was over. They are really flexible and appericate that we are flexible with options. Plus having work experience at a Disney store will work in your favor. Just relax and act normal lol.

OhMickey
10-09-2008, 11:49 PM
I am definitely going to reapply in the fall!!

Working for Disney is something I have wanted to do since I was nine years old. I have been thinking about what could have happened and some of the things that might have attributed to me being turned down is that I had to do the interview on my cell phone (not the best connection) and my narrow choice of roles.

I would just like to hear from someone that was turned down after their first interview but was accepted later.

americangeiko
10-12-2008, 11:41 PM
Age doesn't matter for your CP, however, what you pick as a role does.

There's certain roles like QSFB & Custodial that always need people. However, Hospitality, Entertainment, and Costuming almost always fill up, and it's VERY COMPETITIVE to get into them. I know that the role I ended up with had over 30 people in it, but now they only take something like 10 people out of the entire pool of people for that position.

They probably did hire 7K, but probably about 5K was QSFB (that's what all my roommates had). I'd recommend in the future that you apply for some roles that, while you may not love them, that you could do. Not all QSFB is carts, you could be indoors at a park, or at a resort, and you get the pay deferential.

epfootballcutie04
10-13-2008, 12:23 AM
Age doesn't matter for your CP, however, what you pick as a role does.

There's certain roles like QSFB & Custodial that always need people. However, Hospitality, Entertainment, and Costuming almost always fill up, and it's VERY COMPETITIVE to get into them. I know that the role I ended up with had over 30 people in it, but now they only take something like 10 people out of the entire pool of people for that position.

They probably did hire 7K, but probably about 5K was QSFB (that's what all my roommates had). I'd recommend in the future that you apply for some roles that, while you may not love them, that you could do. Not all QSFB is carts, you could be indoors at a park, or at a resort, and you get the pay deferential.

Just curious which role you heard only takes between 10 and 30 people. I'm already accepted for my position, but you have me cuirious now, lol:goodvibes

americangeiko
10-13-2008, 12:26 AM
Just curious which role you heard only takes between 10 and 30 people. I'm already accepted for my position, but you have me cuirious now, lol:goodvibes

It used to take 30 when I took it, but it was a newly created position then. Now it takes only about 10 people. And that's BBB Hostess.

Joanna71985
10-13-2008, 04:52 PM
Just curious which role you heard only takes between 10 and 30 people. I'm already accepted for my position, but you have me cuirious now, lol:goodvibes

Transportation also takes very few CPs.

WDWFan4Life
10-13-2008, 05:43 PM
I really thought about putting custodial...but someone told me that if you check it, then you're definitely going to get custodial, because nobody wants to do it (and I wouldn't mind it, other than I get queezy over protein spills)

Ya don't put custodial unless you really don't mind doing it. I didn't even put custodial on my checklist when I applied, but during the interview I was asked if I would consider it and crazy me said I would. Low and behold when I got my acceptance it was for custodial. I hated the job mostly because people are disgusting when they are on vacation and someone is there to clean up after them, but when I extended I was able to transfer to attractions. So even though I hated doing custodial I wouldn't trade it for anything, because of the great time I had down there and the seasonal job at Test Track i have now.

americangeiko
10-13-2008, 08:47 PM
Yes, custodial is gross, but I will say that it isn't a difficult job, and you have a strong possibility of being placed in a park if you take it.

To top it off, there's high guest interaction (if you like that), and minimal supervision while working.

Joanna71985
10-13-2008, 09:49 PM
Yes, custodial is gross, but I will say that it isn't a difficult job, and you have a strong possibility of being placed in a park if you take it.

To top it off, there's high guest interaction (if you like that), and minimal supervision while working.

Exactly! I didn't want it at first, but it really wasn't that bad. I ended up enjoying it.

namara87
10-14-2008, 09:23 PM
so sorry ohmickey. I don't think i've known of anyone who has not been accepted unless it had to do with like past legal troubles or no role availability or something . I was only 18 on my first program, and only selected four roles on the check sheet, and applied late. That's strange. definitely try for fall/fall advantage next year, i don't think you should have much trouble, I guess select more roles, and apply super early. Bon Chance!

Jules76126
10-14-2008, 10:10 PM
Yah i heard this year they recieved a lot of applications so I would def apply early and check any role that you are willing to do.

CptJackSparrowsGirl
10-15-2008, 01:39 AM
Okay, this scares me :guilty:

I want to be a CP in Fall 09, but reading this scares me to death that I might not get picked. :sad1:

Jana928
10-15-2008, 01:46 AM
I am a campus rep and I know that this year has been a very competitive year. Only about 1/2 of the people that apply for the college program will be accepted.

WDWFan4Life
10-15-2008, 10:54 AM
Okay, this scares me :guilty:

I want to be a CP in Fall 09, but reading this scares me to death that I might not get picked. :sad1:

I wouldn't worry too much, just apply as soon as they start accepting applications and choose every role that you feel you would enjoy doing. As long as you meet all the other qualifications and don't limit yourself to one or two roles I think you should be fine.

namara87
10-15-2008, 11:45 AM
I am a campus rep and I know that this year has been a very competitive year. Only about 1/2 of the people that apply for the college program will be accepted.

Why do they think there is such an influx of applicants this year? Does it have to do with the economy? That's crazy only half of applicant are being accepted when like 7000 are in the program...interesting.

CptJackSparrowsGirl
10-15-2008, 11:56 AM
I wouldn't worry too much, just apply as soon as they start accepting applications and choose every role that you feel you would enjoy doing. As long as you meet all the other qualifications and don't limit yourself to one or two roles I think you should be fine.

Thank you for the encouragement :goodvibes

Jules76126
10-15-2008, 04:36 PM
Why do they think there is such an influx of applicants this year? Does it have to do with the economy? That's crazy only half of applicant are being accepted when like 7000 are in the program...interesting.

I think the college program has just become more popular with time. When I did my first program back in the Spring 07 there were always people coming up asking how I liked the program, how hard it was to get into, and stuff. And I think a lot more college students are taking time to do internships or study aboard than ever before. I mean it might have a little to do with economy but I think it has more to do with the popularity of the program.

Joanna71985
10-15-2008, 04:52 PM
Yeah, the CP has definitely gotten more popular since I did my first CP. I applied for my first CP towards the end of the recruiting season, and was able to get my third choice. Now you have to apply early to get one of your top choices, and if you apply as late as I did you run the chance of not getting in at all.

DwightKSchrute
10-15-2008, 06:47 PM
Only about 1/2 of the people that apply for the
college program will be accepted.

I am pretty sure that is an overstatement. The CP is indeed a competitive program, but I don't think it's that competitive, lol.

As others have said, it definitely seems important to check off as many roles as possible on the Role Checklist. Lifeguard, Custodial, Quick Service, Merchandise, and Attractions are the ones they really need people for.

Jana928
10-15-2008, 07:44 PM
From the 6 schools that I know of that have had their presentations so far near me, only about half of the people that interviewed got offered a position. I know that it sounds crazy and it normally isn't as hard, but this year EVERYONE wants to do a CP.

fall08CP
10-15-2008, 08:48 PM
I applied late in the game and only picked a handful of choices. I was lucky to get my first choice, hospitality, as I've learned it's quite competitive. Most of the hospitality roles go to the ICPs. However.. I really wish I could switch roles. The hours are the worst (we're open 24/7..) and we're always on OT- which is great for the paycheck, but leaves little time to enjoy the parks. There is no slow season in resorts as there are always conventions taking up huge blocks of rooms and many people stay at the hotels and never even enter the parks. I'm happy I tried it but if I were to give it another go, I would choose a different role.. maybe character attendant or BBB. Front desk is where everyone seems to complain which can be really hard some days because it feels like a personal attack.

OhMickey
10-17-2008, 10:05 AM
Thanks again to every one who responded. I've been going over this in my mind and have decided that I should have said that I would be willing to work CS when the interviewer asked me. I just said that I would prefer not to work there.

As far as my record goes it is clean. I do not have any legal issues. I am a good person who graduated 3rd in her high school class. I attend a small Christian school and I do not party.

I did find out that my school is not that fond of sending students through the CP. Only a few have done it in recent years. I had a good relationship with the woman who used to run the intership program at my college and she knew how much I wanted to do the program so that eventually I might intern at Disney. However, this year we have a new person in that position and I wonder how much interaction Disney has with the college before making a hiring decision.

I will keep thinking and trying to figure out what I need to do to get into the program next fall. Any additional suggestions would be appreciated. (I know apply early and check as many positions that I am willing to do.)

laundry
10-17-2008, 09:08 PM
oh, i am so nervous this is me in a few weeks.

i just had my interview and have a couple of questions and i hope someone can let me know if this is in my future also.

the only two things i think that were going against me were nerves and being forgetful. for one, i know that my voice was kind of shaky because, DUH, i was really nervous. do you think that they take this into consideration? for example, oh, she was not confident at all, and totally not for us. second of all, what a moron, i forgot to have my code with me to read to the interviewer! you know, the one they give you after the e-presentation? she said it wasnt a big deal, that it was just for tracking purposes. do you think that these things are huge enough faults for me not to be considered? :sad2: i feel so silly now!

and im throwing this in for fun :banana:

razzery
10-18-2008, 05:53 PM
oh, i am so nervous this is me in a few weeks.

i just had my interview and have a couple of questions and i hope someone can let me know if this is in my future also.

the only two things i think that were going against me were nerves and being forgetful. for one, i know that my voice was kind of shaky because, DUH, i was really nervous. do you think that they take this into consideration? for example, oh, she was not confident at all, and totally not for us. second of all, what a moron, i forgot to have my code with me to read to the interviewer! you know, the one they give you after the e-presentation? she said it wasnt a big deal, that it was just for tracking purposes. do you think that these things are huge enough faults for me not to be considered? :sad2: i feel so silly now!

and im throwing this in for fun :banana:

I'm not sure if the code thing is that big of a deal. Both times I've interviewed they never even asked for it. Each time at the end I asked them if they needed it they said they didn't, there wasnt even a spot on their interviewing form, but they'll write it down.

laundry
10-18-2008, 06:19 PM
I'm not sure if the code thing is that big of a deal. Both times I've interviewed they never even asked for it. Each time at the end I asked them if they needed it they said they didn't, there wasnt even a spot on their interviewing form, but they'll write it down.

oh wow. well thats really good to know, i appreciate your response :)
its good to know that its not necessary, i just hope it doesnt make me look TOO irresponsible.

Teaching in NV
10-19-2008, 12:42 PM
Hi there -

Don't give up! My daughter applied last year (she too was a sophomore in college) and was declined. She re-applied this September and just got her acceptance letter (YaHoo!)

The funny thing is; when she interviewed last year, she thought it went WAY better than this year's interview.

Her advice to you is this ... a former Disney CP interviewer told her a bit about what they look for:

1) Be excited, animated, "bubbly" (if you are reading this and are male, be whatever the male equivalent of bubbly is)
2) Let them know what job you want, but be flexible. They are looking for goal-oriented people who know what they want, yet are willing to adapt and change for the good of the company.
3) A key "Disney phrase" is "exceed guest expectations" .. somehow, try to slip this into your interview - let the interviewer know you are willing to go above and beyond to help make the guest's experience in WDW an amazing one.
4) Heads up! .. as soon as they start recruiting for the season you want .. apply! the sooner you apply, the more positions are available in your chosen job areas.

We wish you the best of luck - keep trying!!!!

pyr8freak87
10-23-2008, 02:31 AM
I'm kinda on the same boat as you, although when they called for the interview they didn't even interview me. I don't even know what went wrong. They called and said that they wern't going to continue "this interview process with you" and to please try again. I was really bummed out. But I don't know if I want to try again cause if they didn't even want to give me the chance in an interview, why would they do it next time...? I'm really confused.

Sorahana
10-23-2008, 09:52 AM
I'm kinda on the same boat as you, although when they called for the interview they didn't even interview me. I don't even know what went wrong. They called and said that they wern't going to continue "this interview process with you" and to please try again. I was really bummed out. But I don't know if I want to try again cause if they didn't even want to give me the chance in an interview, why would they do it next time...? I'm really confused.

Whoa! I've never heard of this before, I'm sorry *hugs*. That's really weird.

khancock
10-23-2008, 10:25 AM
although when they called for the interview they didn't even interview me. I don't even know what went wrong. They called and said that they wern't going to continue "this interview process with you" and to please try again.

Did you interview for Disneyland or Walt Disney World?

The reason I'm asking is that Disneyland's process is different. I only know what they have listed on their site and haven't gone through it, but it is different than WDWs in several ways.

They have this "web based interview" thing that is part of what they do and it says that this must be completed before the "follow-up telephone appointment" (note that they don't call it a "telephone interview" like they do on WDW's site).

If you did apply for Disneyland, then this may confirm my line of thought based on your statements and a few others that I've seen in various places.

I'm thinking that the web based interview is an initial screen and that if you passed that, then the "follow-up telephone appointment" will be an interview and if you didn't, then you are told that they aren't going to continue the application/interview process with you.

pyr8freak87
10-24-2008, 12:13 AM
Did you interview for Disneyland or Walt Disney World?

The reason I'm asking is that Disneyland's process is different. I only know what they have listed on their site and haven't gone through it, but it is different than WDWs in several ways.

They have this "web based interview" thing that is part of what they do and it says that this must be completed before the "follow-up telephone appointment" (note that they don't call it a "telephone interview" like they do on WDW's site).

If you did apply for Disneyland, then this may confirm my line of thought based on your statements and a few others that I've seen in various places.

I'm thinking that the web based interview is an initial screen and that if you passed that, then the "follow-up telephone appointment" will be an interview and if you didn't, then you are told that they aren't going to continue the application/interview process with you.


It was for disneyland and I was already scheduled for a phone interview, then i did the web interview. I would have accepted the fact that i didn't pass the web interview, but my friend and i signed up together and our web interview was almost exactly the same except for a few answers that were different. She got an interview, so Idk. Maybe those couple of questions were not enough.

pyr8freak87
10-24-2008, 12:14 AM
Whoa! I've never heard of this before, I'm sorry *hugs*. That's really weird.

Thanks....Hugs always make things a little better :)

lauraebeth
10-24-2008, 01:51 AM
I applied late in the game and only picked a handful of choices. I was lucky to get my first choice, hospitality, as I've learned it's quite competitive. Most of the hospitality roles go to the ICPs.

would you happen to be a hospitality or hotel & tourism major? or already have experience in this field?

I wasn't aware it was so competitive, and it's my boyfriends 1st choice. when he interviewed, they ONLY asked him situational questions about this role, and touched on his second choice(attractions) and basically ignored the other two. . .character attendant & FSFB. even though he has some restaurant experience. . . so we were kinda just wondering if he'll be a shoe-in for it since it is is major + 1st choice?



1) Be excited, animated, "bubbly" (if you are reading this and are male, be whatever the male equivalent of bubbly is)


after listening in on my b/f's interview. . .i would have to say the male equivalent to bubbly is enthusiastic or excited. haha.

DwightKSchrute
10-24-2008, 02:38 AM
Did you interview for Disneyland or Walt Disney World?

The reason I'm asking is that Disneyland's process is different. I only know what they have listed on their site and haven't gone through it, but it is different than WDWs in several ways.

They have this "web based interview" thing that is part of what they do and it says that this must be completed before the "follow-up telephone appointment" (note that they don't call it a "telephone interview" like they do on WDW's site).

If you did apply for Disneyland, then this may confirm my line of thought based on your statements and a few others that I've seen in various places.

I'm thinking that the web based interview is an initial screen and that if you passed that, then the "follow-up telephone appointment" will be an interview and if you didn't, then you are told that they aren't going to continue the application/interview process with you.

I am pretty sure that's correct.

epfootballcutie04
10-24-2008, 11:40 AM
[QUOTE=lauraebeth;28334512]would you happen to be a hospitality or hotel & tourism major? or already have experience in this field?

I wasn't aware it was so competitive, and it's my boyfriends 1st choice. when he interviewed, they ONLY asked him situational questions about this role, and touched on his second choice(attractions) and basically ignored the other two. . .character attendant & FSFB. even though he has some restaurant experience. . . so we were kinda just wondering if he'll be a shoe-in for it since it is is major + 1st choice?

QUOTE]

I don't know about the other poster, but I got picked for hospitality, too and this is how it worked for me:

I filled out the application and interviewed on both first days possible. My choices in order were: Character Attendanct, Attractions, Hospitality and Merchandise.

My interviewer started off by asking a little about myself and about my current job. I currently work in a hotel and have for about a year and a half. I am fortunate enough to have experience in every field of our hotel except for engineering and management!! She seemed to really like that and asked me questions about CA, Memorizing scripts and Hospitlaity. I am also a hospitality major.

When I got my letter I was selected for spring Advg. hospitality:) :cool1:

I too, heard that it was a really hard role to get, but I just heard that from other hopefull participants and no one in recruiting or anyone from Disney told me that, so I can't really pinpoint exactly how hard it is to get:)

Good luck, though!!! I hope he gets it!!!

fall08CP
10-24-2008, 12:23 PM
would you happen to be a hospitality or hotel & tourism major? or already have experience in this field?

I wasn't aware it was so competitive, and it's my boyfriends 1st choice. when he interviewed, they ONLY asked him situational questions about this role, and touched on his second choice(attractions) and basically ignored the other two. . .character attendant & FSFB. even though he has some restaurant experience. . . so we were kinda just wondering if he'll be a shoe-in for it since it is is major + 1st choice?



after listening in on my b/f's interview. . .i would have to say the male equivalent to bubbly is enthusiastic or excited. haha.

I'm not a hospitality major but 18/20 of the people in my training class were, so it's def. an advantage. However, one of my roommates is a hotal management major and her #1 choice was hospitality and she didn't get it. I guess it all depends on the interview. I asked about about hotels for awhile, then attractions. I was sure I would get put in attractions, but the letter came (6 weeks later..) and it was hospitality. My third was full service and she didn't even mention it. I did NOT put on merchandise, lifeguard, qsr, or custodial so for me it was kinda all or nothing!

OhMickey
10-25-2008, 04:19 PM
Hi there -

Don't give up! My daughter applied last year (she too was a sophomore in college) and was declined. She re-applied this September and just got her acceptance letter (YaHoo!)

The funny thing is; when she interviewed last year, she thought it went WAY better than this year's interview.

Her advice to you is this ... a former Disney CP interviewer told her a bit about what they look for:

1) Be excited, animated, "bubbly" (if you are reading this and are male, be whatever the male equivalent of bubbly is)
2) Let them know what job you want, but be flexible. They are looking for goal-oriented people who know what they want, yet are willing to adapt and change for the good of the company.
3) A key "Disney phrase" is "exceed guest expectations" .. somehow, try to slip this into your interview - let the interviewer know you are willing to go above and beyond to help make the guest's experience in WDW an amazing one.
4) Heads up! .. as soon as they start recruiting for the season you want .. apply! the sooner you apply, the more positions are available in your chosen job areas.

We wish you the best of luck - keep trying!!!!

Thank you!!!
This was just what I was looking for :)
Like I said I'm going to reapply in the fall...

rachelkempf
10-29-2008, 07:40 PM
They ask you during the interview if you want to add any roles to your checklist so you can always do that. I had only checked off like one and they let me add more even after my interview was over. They are really flexible and appericate that we are flexible with options. Plus having work experience at a Disney store will work in your favor. Just relax and act normal lol.



You said after the interview was over, mine is over now and I was thinking I might check off some more things, do you just call them and ask them? Or was that not what you meant as in they just asked during the interview process?


Sorry this is a question off an older post!

Jules76126
10-31-2008, 01:02 PM
I just emailed my recruiter. I said that I had decided that I wanted to be more flexible and wanted to add recreation and Character attendent to my file. She emailed me back sayign that they appericate me being flexible and that they are more than happy to add those roles to my application and then they just asked me a question about recreation like would i be okay around water? But other than that it was easy. Just make sure that you email them now so that they can add it before they start reviewing your file.