College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

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I asked this on another board but want to ask here too.

I've heard rumors that if you try to do your web interview on a Mac computer it will fail you, is that true? Has anyone taken it on a Mac and passed? I've also heard it will only work on Internet Explorer. I don't want to fail b/c of my computer. Thanks!

~Kristin~
 
I asked this on another board but want to ask here too.

I've heard rumors that if you try to do your web interview on a Mac computer it will fail you, is that true? Has anyone taken it on a Mac and passed? I've also heard it will only work on Internet Explorer. I don't want to fail b/c of my computer. Thanks!

~Kristin~

Yeah, I've heard that a few people have taken them on Macs and failed, but they told the recruiter what happened and the interview was reset for them. I also heard that there's a way you can disguise Safari as IE.

http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/os...disguise-fact-you-mac-websites.html#post62489
 
Something else about QSFB that might be important, especially for the girls...there are very strict fingernail and jewelry policies for anyone working in QSFB as well as merch locations that sell food that must be handled (fudge, cupcakes, etc). In addition, tattoos that are visible on hands/forearms are not permitted AT ALL as these locations do not permit the use of makeup on hands/forearms. I was surprised to learn that Chester & Hester's in Dinoland was one of those random shops that was merch, but carried fudge and cupcakes, so foodhandling was part of the training. Just something to bear in mind when considering roles.

I wanted the CP badly, VERY badly. Already signed a lease badly, HOWEVER, I was not willing to put down certain roles, including QSFB, custodial, and housekeeping (among others). When asked, I was very specific about NOT being interested in those areas as I felt my prior experience better prepared me for the roles I had checked off. I also knew that my chances of QSFB increased exponentially if I checked it.

Please don't be so desperate to do the program that you'll settle for just anything. Being miserable takes all the magic out of it. If you think, however, that you have the personality type that can make the most out of any situation, then by all means, check all the roles and hope for the best.

That's something to consider...I said that I would be willing to work attractions or some of the more customer-involving posistions if I HAD to...But even though I'd still keep a good attitude about the program, I'd really hate those posistions.

I'm hoping that instead they find me suitable for FSFB, or in housekeeping.

Still, I'll probably end up checking off every role anyways.

Here's to luck in doing the program in ONE YEAR!!! Its forever to wait now, but I hope to be in the Disney World program come fall 2011!!!

I wish all CP entering the program this coming Spring the best of luck! Wish I could have joined you all!
 
The site says that you need an Ethernet card but if you bring a wireless router do you need that too? I don't know what it is haha.
 

That's something to consider...I said that I would be willing to work attractions or some of the more customer-involving posistions if I HAD to...But even though I'd still keep a good attitude about the program, I'd really hate those posistions.

I'm hoping that instead they find me suitable for FSFB, or in housekeeping.

If you don't want to interact with guests you might consider Costuming - it's completely backstage with no guest interaction at all. That's what my DD does and she enjoys it.
 
Had a question about accessing The Hub. I read on here a few pages back that you can log into The Hub and find out your placement, how many days out does this happen? And is the user name and password the same as I have been using to access the CP website log in area?
 
Had a question about accessing The Hub. I read on here a few pages back that you can log into The Hub and find out your placement, how many days out does this happen? And is the user name and password the same as I have been using to access the CP website log in area?

You will receive your login information for The Hub during your training/onboarding process. There is no way to log into it before hand.
 
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The site says that you need an Ethernet card but if you bring a wireless router do you need that too? I don't know what it is haha.

The Ethernet card (and cable) is needed to access the internet. If you are bringing a wireless router, you still need to be sure your device is wireless capable
 
You will receive your login information for The Hub during your training/onboarding process. There is no way to log into it before hand.

Ah, I went back and reread and it looks like people were getting friends who were already in to look up their placement.
 
That's something to consider...I said that I would be willing to work attractions or some of the more customer-involving posistions if I HAD to...But even though I'd still keep a good attitude about the program, I'd really hate those posistions.

I'm hoping that instead they find me suitable for FSFB, or in housekeeping.

Still, I'll probably end up checking off every role anyways.

Here's to luck in doing the program in ONE YEAR!!! Its forever to wait now, but I hope to be in the Disney World program come fall 2011!!!

I wish all CP entering the program this coming Spring the best of luck! Wish I could have joined you all!

I wouldn't recommend picking roles just for the sake of having them. If you do this, you run a big chance of getting a role you don't want (especially if you pick QSFB).
 
You can do this but I wouldn't recommend telling anyone about it. Because you and that person risk being fired.

Uh, never said I was going to do it. I had read a few pages back that some of my fellow CPers had found out their placement and I thought that I remembered them saying that the hub access opened up a few days before they checked it. I remembered incorrectly.

Besides, I don't know anyone to do it for me.
 
Well I don't know what an Ethernet card is but I'm on wireless internet right now.. so it's ok?
 
I asked this on another board but want to ask here too.

I've heard rumors that if you try to do your web interview on a Mac computer it will fail you, is that true? Has anyone taken it on a Mac and passed? I've also heard it will only work on Internet Explorer. I don't want to fail b/c of my computer. Thanks!

~Kristin~

I did my web interview this morning on my mac on Safari and had no problems! I'm all set for my phone interview for tomorrow.
 
This thread has helped me a bunch in gaining info about the college program. I'm really interested in applying and living the Disney Dream and all of your detailed responses has shown me a lot of inside info. Thanks everyone! :banana::banana:
 
Quick question for those of you who have been through the interview process before:

I checked off a LOT of roles (I think 9 or so), because I could see myself working in those roles and being happy, simply because I would be working in the happiest place on earth. That being said, I do have 2 or 3 roles that I would prefer over the others. I've read that they'll only ask you about a couple roles during your interview. Will they ask me what my top choices are and then go from there, or will they arbitrarily pick 2 roles to talk about?

Let me know if you have any advice! My interview is on Saturday, and I want to know if I need to be thinking of ways to steer them towards talking about the roles I think I'd be perfect for!
 
I've heard a lot of people say they ask what you're top 2 or 3 are, and then they ask you questions pertaining to those roles. Sometimes situations you could run into, or experience that relates to the role.

Congrats on getting the interview! Mine's saturday too :yay:
 
if you fail the web interview but go to a presentation at a school and smooth talk your way through it. will the dcp people consider letting your reapply??
 
if you fail the web interview but go to a presentation at a school and smooth talk your way through it. will the dcp people consider letting your reapply??

I'm assuming no because even if you go to a presentation you still have to take the online interview don't you?
 
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