College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[Goofster18]

Mostly Disney high, alindaloo, but sugar plays into my day quite a lot. Don't drink coffee so not usually caffeine though!!! Just figure I should practice for work!!! hahahahahaha, I have to smile and be peppy all the time. Plus I'm just so excited, and waiting to get out of here and get to sunny Florida, get in free to the parks, work with the characters, be at Disney, and meet people in person, I feel like I know a lot of you already!!! But yea, I'm kinda excited, I didn't think anyone could tell.......
Have a Magical Day!!!
Goofster18

 

[BabyPiglet]

Mostly Disney high, alindaloo, but sugar plays into my day quite a lot. Don't drink coffee so not usually caffeine though!!! Just figure I should practice for work!!! hahahahahaha, I have to smile and be peppy all the time. Plus I'm just so excited, and waiting to get out of here and get to sunny Florida, get in free to the parks, work with the characters, be at Disney, and meet people in person, I feel like I know a lot of you already!!! But yea, I'm kinda excited, I didn't think anyone could tell.......
Have a Magical Day!!!
Goofster18

Goofster, you are going to make a GREAT Disney employee. You're almost as peppy as Tara (chick from the e-presentation) !

You're character attendant right, so you'll get to have lots of fun with the characters and little kids all day. How fun!

 

[wdwislife]

Quick question for anyone that's done the CP:
Did you do it during a year of college, or after you graduated?
If you did the program while in college, what year did you go, and for F/FA or S/SA?
thanks in advance!

 

[Joanna71985]

Quick question for anyone that's done the CP:
Did you do it during a year of college, or after you graduated?
If you did the program while in college, what year did you go, and for F/FA or S/SA?
thanks in advance!

I've done both. My first CP was after 1 semester, and my second CP was after 3 semesters (my third and fourth CPs were over the summer). Now I am doing a CP after I graduate.

My CPs were Spring 2005, Fall Advantage 2006, Summer 2007, Summer 2008, and going to do Fall 2009.

 

[piratechick]

Quick question for anyone that's done the CP:
Did you do it during a year of college, or after you graduated?
If you did the program while in college, what year did you go, and for F/FA or S/SA?
thanks in advance!

I did my first program which was Fall '07 after I completed one semester in college (I started college in Spring '07) and now I am doing my second one this fall when I am only in my third year of college (technically, I am still a freshman since I go to college only part-time).

 

[DisKate]

Ok, I have a question and its almost totally a matter of opinion so please share what you think....

I emailed my recruiter last Friday after she sent me the general email about how she was my recruiter asking her if she could remind me which roles that I had down as my top 3 because I thought that I might want to change them......when she responded Tuesday night saying that she only had me down for 3 roles, I added 5 more-- 1. Merchandise 2. Hospitality 3. Concierge 4. Attractions 5. Vacation Planner 6. Costuming 7. Main Entrance Operations and 8. PhotoPass Photographer. Now I'm wondering if I should email her once again and add Custodial and maybe Transportation, or if I should just leave it alone so that I am not bothering her I did get an out of office reply after I emailed her Tuesday saying that she would be busy moving in International students yesterday and I hate to be that one student who keeps bugging her......

 

[lime]

Quick question for anyone that's done the CP:
Did you do it during a year of college, or after you graduated?
If you did the program while in college, what year did you go, and for F/FA or S/SA?
thanks in advance!

I *haven't* yet done CP, but I'm applying to go after my graduation in May. It seems to me that there are a lot of people who do either - lots of people in their first couple years of school, and then lots of old people like me! (Though I don't actually consider myself old, at 21, but living with freshmen makes me feel it sometimes!)

I had another dream last night about CP! This time I got in and was put into Merchandise, which I know absolutely nothing about.

Still no news this morning as to my acceptance, but I saw two Mickey shaped confetti on the ground at breakfast this morning! I consider it a sign!

 

[JonnyJ18]

im graduating in may and i waited to do it cause i was on scholarship for hockey....i could of taken off a semester and and did it and then pay the semester i got back and got my scholarship back, and the other reason is i heard alot of people stay down therre so i wanna get my school out of the way without debt....risky move but worked out

 

[Goofster18]

DisKate,
I had put all my roles on already, but I wanted to let my recruiter know where I hoped to work, what my top choices were, and thank her for being my recruiter. So I sent her 2 e-mails. She got back to me in a week. At that point I was worried and just stressed and sick of waiting. The best advice my mom gave me was to let it be. That is all you can do at this point. Just let it go. you have down 8 roles, which is a very large amount. E-mailing her again may hold up receiving notification, may be seen as slightly annoying and also if she doesn't receive it right away, your notice may be ready to go or it gets delayed. At this point, personally, I'm assuming you want to hear soon and this might just hold it up or get it lost, if they work on it and let other people in during that time.....I'm not trying to scare you or have you freak, just suggesting. Others can reply, but my personal feeling is, waiting is hard, but just let it go and wait. Best of luck!!!
Have a Magical Day!!!
Goofster18

 

[BabyPiglet]

Also, a little tip. Do not email her at night. People make the worst decisions late at night, lol. I know I've texted and emailed some people at 2 am, and I realized how ridiculous and stupid it sounded the next morning.

So, make the decision while your head is clear. Might I suggest that you just let it play out, though? You've already picked quite a few roles, and like Goofster said, adding more might delay the acceptance process.

 

[ashleigh72990@yahoo.]

Just a quick question-
I auditioned for a character role in February for Fall Advantage and I STILL haven't heard back yet... I called them a few days ago and she said my file was still pending. Is this a bad thing?

 

[DisKate]

Thanks Goofster18 and BabyPiglet....You have echoed what I have been subconsciously thinking all along. I am going to leave it alone for now. Hopefully both Patrick and I get positive news really really soon

 

[MaryPoppins86]

I *haven't* yet done CP, but I'm applying to go after my graduation in May. It seems to me that there are a lot of people who do either - lots of people in their first couple years of school, and then lots of old people like me! (Though I don't actually consider myself old, at 21, but living with freshmen makes me feel it sometimes!)

I had another dream last night about CP! This time I got in and was put into Merchandise, which I know absolutely nothing about.

Still no news this morning as to my acceptance, but I saw two Mickey shaped confetti on the ground at breakfast this morning! I consider it a sign!

that is so weird. i had a similar dream two nights ago. i was at MK on my way to traditions for merchandise. but when i got there i got lost. and all the cast members kept giving me complicated directions. by the time i figured out how to get there, i was very late. then i woke remembering it was just a dream and that i haven't even applied yet. if my dreams are like this now i wonder what they will be like when i actually apply. good luck with the wait. it's though but hang in there.

Thanks Goofster18 and BabyPiglet....You have echoed what I have been subconsciously thinking all along. I am going to leave it alone for now. Hopefully both Patrick and I get positive news really really soon

best of luck to you and Patrick and hopefully you do get some positive news.

 

[jschrank]

I am graduating in the top 5% of my class at Indiana University this semester and have been offered an attractions role in the disney college program starting in august. I'm thinking about accepting the offer because my work experience (i never did an internship) is the only place on my resume holding me back from the elite nyc or LA jobs that i'm looking for. I'm graduating with 3 majors in business and a 3.9 gpa from a top business program and i feel like a disney internship will really make my resume stand out. My plan is to immediatly put this on my resume when i get to orlando and search for a job (online sources, my schools career site, etc..) while i'm there for 6 months. What do you guys think about that plan? I really appreciate everyones input because this is a really tuff decision for me taking an internship instead of continuing my full time job search.

 

[Berlioz70]

ashleigh72990 - I'm assuming you're sitting in the pool? You can be in the pool for a long time... but just know the longer you are in the pool the fewer number of other roles there will be. If you ONLY want to be a character performer then wait it out and then apply again in the future. If you just want to get to Disney, then I'd pull myself out of the pool and get on the list for another role. Good luck!

Jschrank - have you been applying for other FT work? I'd continue to do so because you never know who will bite. However, I'm sure you're aware the job market is crap for most industries right now so I would still accept the CP as a backup. If you get offered another FT job before your program starts then you can cancel the program (you'll just be out the programs fee). I don't think you need to pick one over the other... just go forward with both options.

 

[kmg148]

I put Disney on my resume the second I got down here..and would recommend it!

 

[disney&me]

Hey guys,

I've been reading this a lot of the day, but still have some questions.

I'm thinking of applying for a 12 month CP for 2010, but I'm from Australia. We have posters and stuff everywhere at my uni about it, and an info session on Thursday so I'm quite excited, but wondering if you guys feel it's worth it?

Would you travel halfway across the world for a year to have this experience?

To be honest I am most likely only going to go if I get accepted into a Hospitality role, because that is the role that would look the best on my CV, and as I have to take a year off uni (I can't do classes or receive credits due to being from another country) I would prefer to do something that will still help me towards furthering my career.

I have read that it is really hard to get accepted into these roles however. Is this true? What are some tips in getting the role you want?

Finally, I am struggling writing my 'cover letter' to go with my CV. What kind of things should I include in my letter?

Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[Traveliz]

Hey guys,

I've been reading this a lot of the day, but still have some questions.

I'm thinking of applying for a 12 month CP for 2010, but I'm from Australia. We have posters and stuff everywhere at my uni about it, and an info session on Thursday so I'm quite excited, but wondering if you guys feel it's worth it?

Would you travel halfway across the world for a year to have this experience?

To be honest I am most likely only going to go if I get accepted into a Hospitality role, because that is the role that would look the best on my CV, and as I have to take a year off uni (I can't do classes or receive credits due to being from another country) I would prefer to do something that will still help me towards furthering my career.

I have read that it is really hard to get accepted into these roles however. Is this true? What are some tips in getting the role you want?

Finally, I am struggling writing my 'cover letter' to go with my CV. What kind of things should I include in my letter?

Thanks in advance for your help!

I think its easier for ICPs to get the hospitality role - just in my checking in and out of hotels at Disney (I go often) ... I have met many many ICPs in the Hospitality role.

It might be because you are committing to a year and there is alot of training for the role...but that is speculation on my part.

Liz

 

[lime]

Hey guys,

I've been reading this a lot of the day, but still have some questions.

I'm thinking of applying for a 12 month CP for 2010, but I'm from Australia. We have posters and stuff everywhere at my uni about it, and an info session on Thursday so I'm quite excited, but wondering if you guys feel it's worth it?

Would you travel halfway across the world for a year to have this experience?

To be honest I am most likely only going to go if I get accepted into a Hospitality role, because that is the role that would look the best on my CV, and as I have to take a year off uni (I can't do classes or receive credits due to being from another country) I would prefer to do something that will still help me towards furthering my career.

I have read that it is really hard to get accepted into these roles however. Is this true? What are some tips in getting the role you want?

Finally, I am struggling writing my 'cover letter' to go with my CV. What kind of things should I include in my letter?

Thanks in advance for your help!

As to you cover letter, I think the basic cover letter format still applies...Introduce yourself, how you found out about the position, how you would be good for the job you are applying for (how your previous experience and skills translate to the job responsibilities), thank you for your consideration, and a call to action at the end.

And I definitely think I'd go halfway around the world for such an experience. CP (and ICP for you) might be hard at times, but you'll gain so much!

 

[graygables]

I'm thinking of applying for a 12 month CP for 2010, but I'm from Australia. We have posters and stuff everywhere at my uni about it, and an info session on Thursday so I'm quite excited, but wondering if you guys feel it's worth it?

Would you travel halfway across the world for a year to have this experience?

I just spent a bit of time visiting with 2 ICPs from Australia on Friday who are in my leadership class. They are both charming and vivacious young ladies who have adjusted beautifully and are thoroughly enjoying the experience. One of them said her heart still beats faster when she sees Mickey at her place of work. One is in Full Service Food and the other in attractions and they are thriving. They talked about the $4000 in travel expenses and the 22 hour flight and how worth it all of that was.

On the other hand, they both also knew Aussies who had already bailed out and gone home. We decided that it takes a certain type of personality to be that far away from home for that long to be able to do the program and the other people weren't well-prepared for what to expect.