acceptance after the interview

[kjanes23]

hey.
i had my interview on Wednesday and i know they said it would take a couple of weeks to find out. but i was just curious to see how long other people had to wait.
i have read that some people had to wait up to about a month...

 

[RyanS]

My letter came about 2 and a half weeks after my interview, good luck.

 

[Joanna71985]

Welcome to the DIS!!


It can differ. My first CP it came in 11 days, my second 2 months (due to auditioning), my third 2 1/2 weeks, and my 4th it took 5 weeks exactly. Good luck!

 

[spectroaddy]

Six Weeks!!!!!!! and 2 day!!! But its well worth the wait, believe me I was a mess for awhile!!!!

 

[kjanes23]

well hopefully it doesn't take longer then a month.. i don't know if i can wait that long.

 

[ro80]

My dd received a letter stating her application was received and being reviewed on March 10th and still nothing. She just called and they told her another 2 weeks probably. She's getting really nervous with the wait.... and I have to say, I am nervous for her too!!! Does it usually take that long???

 

[csaribay]

My dd received a letter stating her application was received and being reviewed on March 10th and still nothing. She just called and they told her another 2 weeks probably. She's getting really nervous with the wait.... and I have to say, I am nervous for her too!!! Does it usually take that long???

There are many factors, but since the recruiting season has progressed a bit, the number of applicants and the lead time to get a response has probably gone up a bit. It is not unusual for the process to take in excess of four weeks, but they attempt to get a decision out within two-three weeks of the candidate's interview and receipt of application.

The interview is a very large part of the consideration for extending a candidate an offer, but other parts of the process (such as checking university standing, error correction on paperwork, any sort of preliminary background check) can take additional time to process.

I know that wait is grueling, but have faith- things will probably fall into place soon for your daughter.

 

[fall08CP]

My dd received a letter stating her application was received and being reviewed on March 10th and still nothing. She just called and they told her another 2 weeks probably. She's getting really nervous with the wait.... and I have to say, I am nervous for her too!!! Does it usually take that long???

I interviewed and faxed my stuff in on March 10th as well and still haven't heard. They said not to contact them until April 16 (5 weeks!) but I've e-mailed twice and called once and they haven't been helpful. I just want to make sure my stuff got received! I'm calling again tomorrow.. it's been 30 days and that's much longer than most others that I've talked with.

 

[csaribay]

I interviewed and faxed my stuff in on March 10th as well and still haven't heard. They said not to contact them until April 16 (5 weeks!) but I've e-mailed twice and called once and they haven't been helpful. I just want to make sure my stuff got received! I'm calling again tomorrow.. it's been 30 days and that's much longer than most others that I've talked with.

I would warn you to not contact recruiting too many times, as it can bode negatively for your application. I applied several weeks ago, and my application was not decided upon up until late last week (and I had nothing pend'ed on my record or anything like that- I'm still an active cast member with a clear record). If they have given you written communication indicating that they are reviewing your qualifications, then it's safe to say that they have received everything they need from you (and even if you haven't, in all likelihood they still have everything needed).

If you've been told not to contact them until April 16th, it would be wise to heed that warning unless you have a very pressing reason. I know the wait can be grueling, but it's proven that patience typically pays off.

 

[drich203]

I got my response in less than a week. I don't know if it's because I'm doing the Disneyland CP in Anaheim but I was shocked to hear back so soon. Especially when my interviewer said it would take 3-4 weeks.

Good luck to you all!

 

[ro80]

I guess you could say that because it is taking so long (her letter is dated March 10) she feels that she may have a negative outcome. I think that's what she is worried about. It stated in the letter that if she didn't receive a response within 4 weeks, it told her to call. We just have to wait it out for hopefully the most 2 weeks and hope for the best!!! Wish her luck!!!

 

[ro80]

well, dd went to class today and spoke to someone re: her application. They said they didn't see her name on the list and so far no letter either. Supposedly, they pick 10 from her school and 12 were picked so far. That's how I understood her to say it anyway. She wants this so bad and I have to say, my heart is breaking for her. She is a wreck with waiting so long. She called to check on her application and they said a decision was made today, (couldn't tell her good or bad). I just wonder if it was after she spoke to the person at her school.......they said she should get a letter by the end of the week.

 

[CheshireSmile]

I didn't know they placed limits on how many participants can come from a particular school.........is this usual?

I'll still keep my fingers crossed for her anyhow!!

 

[csaribay]

I didn't know they placed limits on how many participants can come from a particular school.........is this usual?

I'll still keep my fingers crossed for her anyhow!!

I've never, ever heard that limitation. The program is competitive, but I've never heard of a set number of role offers per school. ro80, I'll keep my fingers crossed for your daughter.

 

[ro80]

I wasn't either. Does anyone else know??? The person she spoke to today didn't seen to be too enthusiastic with her, which was a little surprising. You'd think they'd be a little more optimistic, no??

 

[kjanes23]

the lady who interviewed me didn't sound all that excited. but i imagine that there only job for the day is to call people for phone interviews and that would have to get boring.
well hopefully that doesn't matter because i haven't heard back either.

 

[flea1267]

I've never, ever heard that limitation. The program is competitive, but I've never heard of a set number of role offers per school. ro80, I'll keep my fingers crossed for your daughter.

The recruiter told my DD that the program was more competitive than ever...Chris - I'd love to hear your thoughts on "competitve" do they pull grades? is it based on your application and then interview? You just seem to have a good grasp on all this and I value your opinion. DD was accepted, she got a letter a week to the day she did her phone interview we were all shocked...we figured it was a "timing" thing and she just lucked up!

Thanks!

 

[csaribay]

The recruiter told my DD that the program was more competitive than ever...Chris - I'd love to hear your thoughts on "competitve" do they pull grades? is it based on your application and then interview? You just seem to have a good grasp on all this and I value your opinion. DD was accepted, she got a letter a week to the day she did her phone interview we were all shocked...we figured it was a "timing" thing and she just lucked up!

Thanks!

Sure. Generally speaking grades are not pulled- Disney requires the candidate's school to recognize that they will be participating in the program, and that they are in fact active and in good standing (as defined by their school), and they do check to make sure this is indeed the case. Beyond that, other academic factors have a lesser importance in the acceptance phase.

The real competitiveness stems from the interview- I feel what separates those from receiving role offers from those who don't is the ability to sell their people skills. Disney is known for its world renowned guest service, and in that, there's probably a certain bar that candidates need to hit during their interview in order to be considered for a role. Once that 'bar' has been met, a candidate's past experiences, perceived skills/talents and role preferences would probably be factors in determining which roles that candidate would be a good fit for.

Another factor here is the competitiveness of individual roles. If a candidate only selects roles where there are a very constrained number of positions (like Hospitality, Transportation, BBB Hostess etc.) this obviously may have a detrimental impact on the candidate's chances. For these roles, academic field of study and previous experience may become greater factors. Likewise, if a candidate selects roles with a large number of roles relative to the number of applicants (Quick Service Food/Bev, Custodial, Attractions, Lifeguard), their chances could be better. In recent seasons, particularly this last recruiting cycle (Fall/Fall Adv. 08'), there have been an influx of applicants which makes that theoretical bar of acceptance that much higher.

As for response times, it can depend on so many different things. If (and when) Disney checks a student's status, their school could be a possible hang-up in delivering a timely response. Also, the number of applicants in a given week can delay the process a bit as well. When I applied in mid December for Spring 2007, I got my role packet in just about a week- and that's all the way out to Hawaii! This time, it took seven weeks. It really just depends on a multitude of factors, and the lead time it can take from application to response just varies- it may not necessarily be indicative of any problems that will stop a candidate from participating.

Hope that helps!

 

[flea1267]

awesome Chris!!! that helps a ton , - i so enjoy reading your posts...you are so helpful and insightful! you serioulsy need to be a recruiter for the Disney College Program when you graduate.

Jennie heads down August 11th - she's excited, we're excited!!!

Jennie took advise from your blog and she's certain that it helped her on the interview! and Mama has to agree!

Thanks again so much!!!

 

[MousekaMaddi]

great post