College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[christiemarsh88]

Thanks for all of the great answers, everyone! I'm okay with working late nights, I was just wondering if it was worth mentioning when trying to get my schedule.

The Animal Kingdom tip is definitely a good one!

I've been looking more into the roles, and I was wondering if anyone had ever worked as a Photopass Photographer. What kind of experience do they look for? Is it one of the more "fun" jobs (Yeah, yeah...I know. They're all fun! )? I've heard that custodial's a great job because you're kind of free to roam and explore while you clean. Is Photopass sort of the same way?

 

[SweaterInJune]

Thanks for all of the great answers, everyone! I'm okay with working late nights, I was just wondering if it was worth mentioning when trying to get my schedule.

The Animal Kingdom tip is definitely a good one!

I've been looking more into the roles, and I was wondering if anyone had ever worked as a Photopass Photographer. What kind of experience do they look for? Is it one of the more "fun" jobs (Yeah, yeah...I know. They're all fun! )? I've heard that custodial's a great job because you're kind of free to roam and explore while you clean. Is Photopass sort of the same way?

I'm pretty sure they station you somewhere for Photo Pass. I don't think it's free-roaming at all. I know person doing it, who is really into photography, and therefore is loving the experience so far... I think it would be fun

 

[joepic]

I'm pretty sure they station you somewhere for Photo Pass. I don't think it's free-roaming at all. I know person doing it, who is really into photography, and therefore is loving the experience so far... I think it would be fun

Photopass CMs are always standing in one spot... that's what I've noticed.

CP's can probably be placed in Hotels as well.

 

[Joanna71985]

For Photopass, you can work more then one location in a day. But you don't roam around (usually). You stay in that spot until you change locations.

 

[FutrImagineer]

Hi, everybody!
I'm planning to do the Fall '10 College Program (ugh, still so far away!), and I had a question about a specific role. I really want to be a Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique hostess, but I read on these forums that you have to have salon experience for this role. I haven't worked in a salon, but I've done theatrical makeup design for 7+ years and served as the makeup designer for my student theater group (doing hair and makeup)- do you think this would be enough for them? Also, any ideas on how many CP'ers they accept for this position? It doesn't seem like a lot, but I have no clue as to even a ballpark figure.

Thanks for your help!

 

[Scully12]

Hi, everybody!
I'm planning to do the Fall '10 College Program (ugh, still so far away!), and I had a question about a specific role. I really want to be a Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique hostess, but I read on these forums that you have to have salon experience for this role. I haven't worked in a salon, but I've done theatrical makeup design for 7+ years and served as the makeup designer for my student theater group (doing hair and makeup)- do you think this would be enough for them? Also, any ideas on how many CP'ers they accept for this position? It doesn't seem like a lot, but I have no clue as to even a ballpark figure.

Thanks for your help!

My friend did her CP in the BBB. She didn't have actual salon experience. She did hair for all of the younger children of her dance company...What you have seems like it's what they're looking for

 

[TiggerTastic09]

I've been looking more into the roles, and I was wondering if anyone had ever worked as a Photopass Photographer. What kind of experience do they look for? Is it one of the more "fun" jobs (Yeah, yeah...I know. They're all fun! )? I've heard that custodial's a great job because you're kind of free to roam and explore while you clean. Is Photopass sort of the same way?

I'm in PhotoPass now. Sorry I haven't been around like I said I would be, I've been busy working and having fun. Hahaha.

PhotoPass is a blast, of course. It does have it's downsides like any job. We don't get to roam like custodial does, but we don't stand as much in one spot as someone in attractions or merchandise does (i'm talking while working, not once you rotate).

We use CDS which tries to rotate us after each break we take. So I can start my morning at entrance, then move to backside, adnt hen end my night in the view. Or many combiantions thereof. But some days it's different. I've spent my last 2 days of work in the View all day, so I havn'et taken any pictures in 2 days. If you have more specific questions you can ask me, I'll try to get back to you if I can.

Hi, everybody!
I'm planning to do the Fall '10 College Program (ugh, still so far away!), and I had a question about a specific role. I really want to be a Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique hostess, but I read on these forums that you have to have salon experience for this role. I haven't worked in a salon, but I've done theatrical makeup design for 7+ years and served as the makeup designer for my student theater group (doing hair and makeup)- do you think this would be enough for them? Also, any ideas on how many CP'ers they accept for this position? It doesn't seem like a lot, but I have no clue as to even a ballpark figure.

Thanks for your help!

I applied for BBB for this spring and obviously didn't get it. I have done theatre hair/make-up for many years along with a lot of hair in ROTC, which involved doing the same style many, many times. I didn't get it, and I don't know if it was for lack of experience or for another reason. It can change depending on what impression your interviewer gets of you, that's the truth.

Because I know even for PhotoPass, I have some experience, but not as much as most of the other CPs doing it. But that doesn't seem to matter, but they do want people with some amount of experience.

 

[christiemarsh88]

Thanks, Tiggertastic! You volunteered--so now I've got a few more Photopass questions if you don't mind!

What kind of photo experience do most of the photographers seem to have? I'm an art major, but I don't have any specific training in photography. I know my way around a digital SLR, though, just from hobby-type photography.

Are the sales goals hard to meet?

Do you do any of the editing with the photos (adding Simba or Tinkerbell in, for example) or just take the pics?

How often do you rotate parks?

Thanks so much for sharing your experience!

 

[TiggerTastic09]

Thanks, Tiggertastic! You volunteered--so now I've got a few more Photopass questions if you don't mind!

What kind of photo experience do most of the photographers seem to have? I'm an art major, but I don't have any specific training in photography. I know my way around a digital SLR, though, just from hobby-type photography.

Are the sales goals hard to meet?

Do you do any of the editing with the photos (adding Simba or Tinkerbell in, for example) or just take the pics?

How often do you rotate parks?

Thanks so much for sharing your experience!

Experience: As far as the general department, experience varies from person to person. A lot of people I've worked with never did any before they came to DPI and some have done all sorts of stuff. We have a trainer who shoots for NASCAR (which I think is really cool).

However, for CPs they do want previous photography experience, but I'm not sure how much they're looking for. I do it for fun, and I'd done it for 3 months at Sears, like taking portraits. I don't talk to the other CPs a lot, there aren't that many of us, so I'm not sure what type of experience they have.

Sales Goals: I'm going to be honest, I haven't heard of any hard numbers. BUT we are encouraged to talk to as many people as possible. Which can be hard if you're not an extrover. For me it's really easy and I love it.

The "editing" of the photos (i.e. adding Tink/Simba) is done by our Quality Assurance team. However, when people come to our view stations we can add aditional borders, overlays, and such so we do some of that, but only what the guests want.

We don't rotate parks On day 2 of the check-in process you find out what park you will be working at, or if you will be working in resorts. However, your first 2 days of training will be done at Studios and if you work in Resorts you stay in Studios for a little longer. We can, however, pick up shifts at other parks.

If you have any other questions, just let me know. I'd be glad to tell you what I can.

 

[Aiden]

I've heard something about this one year waiting period, where you can't do any internships if you've already done one, in this period of time.

I'm not sure what exactly what it is, so can somebody elaborate on that a little more for me?

 

[Joanna71985]

I've heard something about this one year waiting period, where you can't do any internships if you've already done one, in this period of time.

I'm not sure what exactly what it is, so can somebody elaborate on that a little more for me?

The 1-year period is where you can be on the CP for up to a year (then you have to go home). But you only have to wait 1 semester in between.

Because trust me. You definitely don't have to wait 1 year in between programs.

 

[Aiden]

The 1-year period is where you can be on the CP for up to a year (then you have to go home). But you only have to wait 1 semester in between.

Because trust me. You definitely don't have to wait 1 year in between programs.

Thanks! And when you extend for the Fall season, how much longer do you stay?

 

[Joanna71985]

Thanks! And when you extend for the Fall season, how much longer do you stay?

Up to a year. Fall can extend to May, then extend again to Aug. Fall Advantage extends to May.

 

[Aiden]

Up to a year. Fall can extend to May, then extend again to Aug. Fall Advantage extends to May.

You guys are really quick at these answers, lol.
So, you can do Fall Advantage until January, extend until May, go home, and then do Spring Advantage, then extend until I suppose January?

 

[Joanna71985]

You guys are really quick at these answers, lol.
So, you can do Fall Advantage until January, extend until May, go home, and then do Spring Advantage, then extend until I suppose January?

I suppose so.

 

[AliceInWonderland89]

OK got a quick question, how many days after your "check in" date do you start training? Like do you have a day or so to unpack and stuff? Thanks!

 

[Joanna71985]

OK got a quick question, how many days after your "check in" date do you start training? Like do you have a day or so to unpack and stuff? Thanks!

The first paid day (Traditions) is Day 3. Role training starts between Day 4-6.

 

[baytwelveplease]

I've got a question about transitioning from the CP to a PI. If I don't do the CP in the fall, then I'll be graduating in December. Now, I know that I can enroll in a spring CP or a spring PI, provided I apply while I'm still a student, but would I be able to do the spring CP upon graduation and then a fall PI immediately after? Or am I kind of shut out of eligiblity for the PI because I wouldn't be enrolled in a university at the time of application? Has anyone else encountered this situation?

Just as a note, I would definitely not be able to do one of the animal internships that are a little more flexible on the post-graduation time frame. This is more about business or management internships.

 

[Berlioz70]

You can go from the CP to PI after graduation. I graduated last May (08) did the Fall CP and am currently on my PI until June 12th.

According to Disney, a CP makes you considered a student, even if insurance and other things don't consider you one.

 

[baytwelveplease]

Great, thank you!