College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[Leslie2010_Joshfan]

He only checked off Transportation, Recreation, Lifeguard and no to QSFB. I'm wondering if their weren't any roles in Trans. and Recreation and that they didn't think he was qualified for lifeguarding. Hmm...I don't know. It's really sad b/c we got a little to carried a way with planning that we'd both be going. It's made my acceptance bittersweet!

I think he's going to call on Monday to see if there's any explanation for why he wasn't selected. I wonder if there's any way to accept more roles that might be available....I don't know...


But I do have a question pertaining to my acceptance. Is it better to get their early in order to get the room that you want? or do later arrival dates have pretty wide options as well? I was planning on a later arrival date, but maybe earlier is the way to go? What do you guys suggest?

 

[BigPigletFan]

He only checked off Transportation, Recreation, Lifeguard and no to QSFB. I'm wondering if their weren't any roles in Trans. and Recreation and that they didn't think he was qualified for lifeguarding. Hmm...I don't know. It's really sad b/c we got a little to carried a way with planning that we'd both be going. It's made my acceptance bittersweet!

I think he's going to call on Monday to see if there's any explanation for why he wasn't selected. I wonder if there's any way to accept more roles that might be available....I don't know...


But I do have a question pertaining to my acceptance. Is it better to get their early in order to get the room that you want? or do later arrival dates have pretty wide options as well? I was planning on a later arrival date, but maybe earlier is the way to go? What do you guys suggest?

Only one of those roles is within the main five that most participants get placed in. There are still roles available, but the Program has and is always increasing in popularity each season. If he has questions regarding the process I would suggest contacting the office/Support Recruiter. There's a limited number of roles available for specific lines of business and during the interview they try to place each student in the role they feel would be the best fit for them. They might feel that your friend wasn't a good fit for any of those. By selecting other roles it does increase your opportunity of acceptance, but if those are roles you cannot see yourself doing it is very much suggested you don't select them. If your friend does contact your Support Recruiter I would suggest mentioning why they didn't originally select a few of the roles they are now willing to do.

Good luck and congrats to everyone who has been extended and accepted their offers! Another good luck to those auditioning this weekend!

 

[namara87]

Leslie2010_Joshfan, definitely have your friend contact the recruiters...if the reason was simply no space in the available roles...perhaps they may be able to help him get into another role...even though it may be QSFB But a few of my friends have had magical things happen with the help of their recruiters...at least have him give it a shot

....I would think an earlier arrival date would give you a better selection of housing options, especially with more and more cp's arriving every term. Although whatever arrival date you choose....just get there early and be sure to request the housing you want.

 

[Leslie2010_Joshfan]

Thanks so much for all of your advice guys, it helps a lot!!!

I think he will definately call Monday, I think the reason he only picked those roles is because he thought they were just as popular as the rest and so he had no worries of not enough spots in the role. but now he's like, "I'll do anything!!!!" Well, I hope it works out, but if not, I guess he can try for Spring!

What number should he call? The number listed under Jay Cocorullo's name or the line he called to set up the interview?

 

[Deb6648]

Question for past CPers:

i know different positions have different hours obviously, but do you work the same shifts each week? Like if you work 8 - 4 or something on Tuesday do you work that same shift the next tuesdays and ur days off are always on the same days every week? or do shifts change every single week?

I don't even know if that made sense...

 

[csaribay]

Question for past CPers:

i know different positions have different hours obviously, but do you work the same shifts each week? Like if you work 8 - 4 or something on Tuesday do you work that same shift the next tuesdays and ur days off are always on the same days every week? or do shifts change every single week?

I don't even know if that made sense...

Some areas have more stable hours than others. Most do fluctuate quite a bit though. They try to keep your days off consistent, but only when it's possible operationally speaking.

My days off were typically Monday/Tuesday. During the work week, I would occasionally work a double service shift on Wednesday (7:00 - 13:00, 16:00 - 22:00), a resorts facilitation shift (6:30 - 15:00) on Thursday or Friday, then PM service shifts (16:00/17:00 - 22:00/23:00, at least scheduled that way) for the rest of the work week. Due to the level of training I received, I was often a location GT during PM service shifts, so although they were scheduled to let out at 10 PM or so, I would need to stay until around 12:30/1:30 each evening.

The only thing guaranteed is that during class hours, you will have that specific time blocked off- and at least one of your class days will be a day off, unless you request otherwise.

Hope that helps!

 

[Joanna71985]

Question for past CPers:

i know different positions have different hours obviously, but do you work the same shifts each week? Like if you work 8 - 4 or something on Tuesday do you work that same shift the next tuesdays and ur days off are always on the same days every week? or do shifts change every single week?

I don't even know if that made sense...

It can vary, even at the same location. My first CP, I just about always closed and the hours were pretty much the same. My second CP, I had a lot of different hours, since I moved around a lot. And my third CP, I had 2 different types of hours (opening or closing).

 

[joepic]

Do you think my sister will get into QSF&B?

The recruiter asked if she would be interested, and she checked it off.

I'm sure if she gets accepted, that she would be put there... but she also checked off merch, full service, character attendant and BBB.... what do you think?

 

[Joanna71985]

Well, it's hard to know. But I would say that there is a good chance.

 

[FoundinWonderland]

They asked my about QSFB too- as well as merch. I was quick to tell them off about QSFB- I knew they would put me there if I even hinted at it. I hope I don't land in merch though as it's not my first choice

 

[Katelynnnnn]

So I thought that my interview was at 9:15pm today but I have yet to receive a call and it's almost ten. What do I do?



P.S. I'm new and just wanted to say hey! I am applying for the Fall Advantage 08 and I am pretty excited about it already! Hopefully, I will make it in. I have been reading everything on the internet about the college program for the past couple days when I ran into this site! I love it!

 

[Joanna71985]

Hey there, and welcome to the DIS!!

Good luck with the interview. I hope they call soon.

 

[csaribay]

So I thought that my interview was at 9:15pm today but I have yet to receive a call and it's almost ten. What do I do?



P.S. I'm new and just wanted to say hey! I am applying for the Fall Advantage 08 and I am pretty excited about it already! Hopefully, I will make it in. I have been reading everything on the internet about the college program for the past couple days when I ran into this site! I love it!

If you did not receive your call for your interview, check your voicemail to be sure it didn't accidentally go directly to voicemail without ringing.

After doing that, call the Disney College and CareerStart Programs contact center at (800) 722 - 2930 to reschedule your interview. For you, option one, then one again, then two to reach an agent. Explain that you didn't receive your interview call, and would like to reschedule.

 

[Katelynnnnn]

So I called this morning and it looks like they didn't save my interview time. Oops! My new interview time is tomorrow at 1:30 pm central time. Time to get nervous again!

I was reading some earlier posts and read that it is usually considered late to apply in March/April. What are my chances of getting into the Fall Advantage program? Has anyone ever applied this late?

 

[CelticBelle]

whos your recruiter? I dont know about all of the roles, but I think they may be dwindling down to things like qsfb. I think you will get in if you have an open mind about what roles you want. by only selecting a few roles you will limit your opportunities. I applied avar a month ago and I wish I had checked more roles.

 

[joepic]

So I called this morning and it looks like they didn't save my interview time. Oops! My new interview time is tomorrow at 1:30 pm central time. Time to get nervous again!

I was reading some earlier posts and read that it is usually considered late to apply in March/April. What are my chances of getting into the Fall Advantage program? Has anyone ever applied this late?

yeah, my sister applied a little over a week ago and her recruiter asked her if she was interested in QSF&B. it's not too late, but maybe all the other roles were filled

 

[mickeyfan85]

So I called this past Thursday and was told my letter was "sent a few days ago". I would assume a few days ago would mean atleast this past Tuesday. But so far no letter... Does anyone know how long it takes for the letter to go through the mail? Is it delivered on horseback or something? lol.

Also, when should I follow up and let them know I still haven't gotten it. Thursday will be 7 weeks!

 

[Board57796]

So I called this past Thursday and was told my letter was "sent a few days ago". I would assume a few days ago would mean atleast this past Tuesday. But so far no letter... Does anyone know how long it takes for the letter to go through the mail? Is it delivered on horseback or something? lol.

Also, when should I follow up and let them know I still haven't gotten it. Thursday will be 7 weeks!

Hmm my girlfriend called on a Sunday and they said it had been mailed a couple days before and she got it the next day...?

 

[mickeyfan85]

So it was in the mail today! I got hospitality, wooo!

Btw, this is Ryan, buck.

I'm going to Disney World! haha

 

[Sehsun]

So it was in the mail today! I got hospitality, wooo!

Btw, this is Ryan, buck.

I'm going to Disney World! haha

Haha, great timing - congratulations, Ryan!