College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[Joanna71985]

I know this depends on your work location... but how flexible for requesting to work a certain time of day.

For example, when my husband flys down I will need to pick him up at the airport and would like to work those mornings so I can get him in the evenings. Are they generally flexible if I give them enough notice of these days?

Specifically I'd like to know about Entertainment and Attractions.

If you request that in advance, you should be fine.

 

[spectroaddy]

Joanna, how long did you wait again???? I had my interview and sent in my paperwork the 2nd week of Feb. I also, changed my role around Feb. 25, could this effect my status??? If, I would have known I would left everything alone, so frustrated.

 

[Joanna71985]

Joanna, how long did you wait again???? I had my interview and sent in my paperwork the 2nd week of Feb. I also, changed my role around Feb. 25, could this effect my status??? If, I would have known I would left everything alone, so frustrated.

How did you change your role?

It took me 5 weeks this time.

 

[spectroaddy]

How did you change your role?

It took me 5 weeks this time.

I wanted to change my choices around, I had my 1st and 2nd choice backwards so they told me I had to send in another rolecheck list, they have the application part. I had merchandising as my 1st choice, and attractions as my 2nd choice, so I had to change them around. I wanted something new, I have worked retail for almost 3 years.

One more question, does the company put you where you have the most experience??? Since I have been in retail for along time, will they put me in merchandising??? My interviewer kept asking me questions about selling items. (such as what would I do, if an item was out of stock)

Thanks!!1

 

[Joanna71985]

I wanted to change my choices around, I had my 1st and 2nd choice backwards so they told me I had to send in another rolecheck list, they have the application part. I had merchandising as my 1st choice, and attractions as my 2nd choice, so I had to change them around. I wanted something new, I have worked retail for almost 3 years.

One more question, does the company put you where you have the most experience??? Since I have been in retail for along time, will they put me in merchandising??? My interviewer kept asking me questions about selling items. (such as what would I do, if an item was out of stock)

Thanks!!1

I would guess that would play a role in the decision. Also, it's where they need people too. I'll keep my fingers crossed you get the role you want.

 

[Disney_Jackie]

I did the same thing last week. i wanted to do fa instead of fall which i signed up for. so i called and they said it was no problem to switch me!!!

Thanks for your response! What number did you call to do this? I emailed my recruiter, but I got his automated out of the office response.

Thanks for everyone's responses.
~Jackie

 

[CelticBelle]

Hey! I am starting a fall program box and I made a thread to discuss rules, etc.
If anyone is interested the thread is here.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=23744626#post23744626

 

[TediBerra]

How many hours per week do you usually work? I know that the website says 35-50 hours, but that is kind of broad. What are the usual hours?

 

[tinyt396]

How many hours per week do you usually work? I know that the website says 35-50 hours, but that is kind of broad. What are the usual hours?

During the slow season (September-November) you get no less than 35 hours with not too many opportunites for overtime unless people give up there shifts or you go on the portal and look for extra hours. During peak times (summer, holidays, spring break) you can get 60+ hours depending on how busy your location is.

 

[CheshireSmile]

Not the biggest deal in the world, but if anybody knows....I know we get cable in the apartments, but what sort of cable package do we have? More specifically did we get things like the Food Network or Discovery Health Channel? Not that I plan on sitting about and watching TV, but those are two of the channels I relax to. Thanks guys!

 

[HallGirl]

During the slow season (September-November) you get no less than 35 hours with not too many opportunites for overtime unless people give up there shifts or you go on the portal and look for extra hours. During peak times (summer, holidays, spring break) you can get 60+ hours depending on how busy your location is.

I was in custodial (Fall 2007) and since there were so many of us, I usually got about 30 hours a week during the slow time, rarely 35 or more. I didn't pick up extra shifts (mainly because there weren't any or I was already working at those times) so the only time I got 40 hours was on my last last week . But I know a lot of people who worked more than 40 hours when it was busy, some close to 50 hours. It really depends on the location, how busy the parks are, and how many people they have.

 

[Joanna71985]

How many hours per week do you usually work? I know that the website says 35-50 hours, but that is kind of broad. What are the usual hours?

It depends on your role and location. When I did merch, I almost never had more then 40 hours (even when working 6 day weeks). For character attendant, I usually had around 45-50 a week. And custodial was right around 40.

Not the biggest deal in the world, but if anybody knows....I know we get cable in the apartments, but what sort of cable package do we have? More specifically did we get things like the Food Network or Discovery Health Channel? Not that I plan on sitting about and watching TV, but those are two of the channels I relax to. Thanks guys!

I believe the Food channel is included. Not sure about the other one.

 

[er3465]

Not the biggest deal in the world, but if anybody knows....I know we get cable in the apartments, but what sort of cable package do we have? More specifically did we get things like the Food Network or Discovery Health Channel? Not that I plan on sitting about and watching TV, but those are two of the channels I relax to. Thanks guys!

I remember we had Discovery Health as well.

 

[csaribay]

Disney Housing has the basic cable line-up from BrightHouse networks. If you want to see what networks are available, head on over to tvguide.com, click listings and customize it for zip code 32821, then BrightHouse Networks (not digital). Anything below channel 98 is included.

But yeah, Food Network and Discovery Health are included.

 

[TediBerra]

Thanks for the quick responses guys

 

[TediBerra]

Does anyone know if you are allowed to wear tanktop style professional dress shirts or do you have to wear a sweater over them?

 

[csaribay]

Does anyone know if you are allowed to wear tanktop style professional dress shirts or do you have to wear a sweater over them?

Technically, no. Disney Look forbids sleeveless tops, but I've seen people not cited on the basis of Disney Look if it's tasteful.

To maintain the Disney image of excellence, clothing should be classic in style, clean, neatly pressed and fit properly. Clothing should not appear too tight, short in length, faded or in need of repair.

...Clothing not permitted includes polo or golf style shirts (except for Sports & Recreation Cast), cargo-style pants, t-shirts, sundresses, sleeveless tops or dresses (without a jacket), capri pants, leggings, casual shorts, wrap-around shorts, one-piece rompers and garments made of denim fabrics.

 

[Piglet22]

Technically, no. Disney Look forbids sleeveless tops, but I've seen people not cited on the basis of Disney Look if it's tasteful.

What CP positions are non-costumed?

 

[csaribay]

What CP positions are non-costumed?

None that I'm aware of, but you won't be costumed for Traditions and possibly some of your local area training. It's good to have some professional attire with you for networking, job-shadows and the like (Disney classes also require Disney Look, where you can either wear personal clothing or your work costume).

 

[Berlioz70]

...Clothing not permitted includes polo or golf style shirts (except for Sports & Recreation Cast), cargo-style pants, t-shirts, sundresses, sleeveless tops or dresses (without a jacket), capri pants, leggings, casual shorts, wrap-around shorts, one-piece rompers and garments made of denim fabrics.

I'm curious as to why capri pants are not allowed... does that also include Bermuda shorts? I have been in jobs that require professional dress for the last four years (mostly at educational sites) and capris have always been allowed.

For women that just leaves pants and skirts then? Am I missing something?