College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[disney&me]

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.

Thanks so much for that reply! It was so re-assuring. I'm definitely not the homesick kind of girl and definitely am not afraid of hard work! I prefer to work hard every day than be bored anyway.

I'm pretty sure I'm going to apply! Just have to update my CV and write a great cover letter.

 

[jschrank]

Thanks so much for that reply! It was so re-assuring. I'm definitely not the homesick kind of girl and definitely am not afraid of hard work! I prefer to work hard every day than be bored anyway.

I'm pretty sure I'm going to apply! Just have to update my CV and write a great cover letter.

Why is it that you are only going for hospitality. Unless you are a specific hotel/hospitality major in college-and wish to get into the hotel industry, I would suggest being open to more roles. Honestly, a disney internship on your resume looks amazing no matter what role you're in. I am graduating this semester with 3 business majors, and I'm dong the cp in august in attractions. My advisor has told me that any role where you are interacting with customers on a frequent basis is really what employers are looking for. In fact, most don't even understand what the roles entail, they simply love seeing the disney name on your resume.

 

[disneybabe14x]

DisneyBabe,

Did you attend the presentation at UB? That's where Patrick and I went for it! And I interviewed on the same day as you! Best of luck!

Yeah, I did! She made me decide to do the program next semester. When did the interviewer tell you you'd hear back? Mine told me that I'd hear around May 1st. I want to know so badly already!

And also, are you rooming on campus spring semester next year and if so, what are you doing about rooming?

 

[DisKate]

Yeah, I did! She made me decide to do the program next semester. When did the interviewer tell you you'd hear back? Mine told me that I'd hear around May 1st. I want to know so badly already!

And also, are you rooming on campus spring semester next year and if so, what are you doing about rooming?

Our interviewers didn't tell us when we might hear back, she just said the standard 2-3 weeks, then we got the email that Friday saying that we would hear back in 4-6 weeks, so we have no idea when we might hear May 29 is 6 weeks, but I don't know if I can last that long!

May 1st? Thats Friday! That would be awesome to know this week! Good Luck!

As for living situations in the spring (if we go) because Patrick is graduating he will be unable to live on campus, so we will be getting a place that is off campus, but really close to school for me....but our school generally has a few room openings come January, so if he were to decide to stay in FLA, I could probably just move back in on campus.

 

[disney&me]

Why is it that you are only going for hospitality. Unless you are a specific hotel/hospitality major in college-and wish to get into the hotel industry, I would suggest being open to more roles. Honestly, a disney internship on your resume looks amazing no matter what role you're in. I am graduating this semester with 3 business majors, and I'm dong the cp in august in attractions. My advisor has told me that any role where you are interacting with customers on a frequent basis is really what employers are looking for. In fact, most don't even understand what the roles entail, they simply love seeing the disney name on your resume.

I know all positions are great but because I have to
1) Take a year off uni and not get any credits
2) Move across the world
I would rather do something that is going to look amazing on my resume that relates directly to my degree.

That said, if I can't get what I want this time round I will more than likely apply to go once I have graduated and take any position.

Found out today that I have an interview in 3 days!

 

[jschrank]

What is your degree?

 

[grownoats]

hello everyone. I want to apply for spring, because I can't do it this fall. does anyone know when that starts? (I know, way ahead of time)...
anyways, how about interview tips?
are there female face characters under 5'3"?

 

[Joanna71985]

hello everyone. I want to apply for spring, because I can't do it this fall. does anyone know when that starts? (I know, way ahead of time)...
anyways, how about interview tips?
are there female face characters under 5'3"?

The application should go up in Aug, and the school presentations should start in Sept.

Some interview tips are:
*remember to smile (they can tell, even over the phone)
*be honest with your answers
*have fun!

Yes. There is Alice, Wendy, and the Fairies (Tink, Iridessa, Silvermist, Fawn, and Rosetta).

 

[MarinaAndCharlie]

hello everyone. I want to apply for spring, because I can't do it this fall. does anyone know when that starts? (I know, way ahead of time)...
anyways, how about interview tips?
are there female face characters under 5'3"?

Be prepared for questions that arent so much tough as they are suprising. I got a lot of questions like :

If you were in my place and recruiting people for the CP, what qualities would you want them to have?

I said being enthusiastic about disney and be detail oriented and willing to jump into difficult situations and go to lengths end for guests and she was like 'anything else?'. that totally through me off. Make a bullet point list with short answers for your interview.

And I got 3 different questions that were basically the same thing so it was hard to come up with separate answers. Why do you want to do the CP? Why at this time in your life? Why do you want to work for Disney?

Relax and be yourself. The interviewers are very personable and sweet. ABOVE ALL, show your insane love for Disney. Its less professional and more a personality assessment.

 

[Tashiana T]

good luck applying!

 

[Toffy]

Speaking of when do they start hiring for Spring, I was wondering, does Disney give us any warning of when they're gonna start hiring or is it the sorta thing where one day BAM it's up on the website?

 

[Pam N]

Hi everyone! I was wondering if there are any specific procedures for my daughter bringing her car down? The car is in my name--does that matter? Is there anything specific she needs to do? She's decided she wants to bring her car now so we would like to be prepared if there is anything we need to do. She has her car insurance card and I spoke with our insurance company and all is ok there. But is there anything specific that Disney requires?!!!

 

[khancock]

Speaking of when do they start hiring for Spring, I was wondering, does Disney give us any warning of when they're gonna start hiring or is it the sorta thing where one day BAM it's up on the website?

they will send notification to their email newsletter subscribers when it is available.

 

[jessaboo]

Is it better to apply in person at the casting agency? I'm saving for a vacation, and if I'm already going to be down there, I might as well... right?

 

[jessicaromo273]

Have you talked to them yet? It sounds like you're very passionate about your job, and I'm sure you're a great employee. They may be able to arrange a leave of absense. That's what my employer is doing, and it's going to work out great.

Hope everything works out for you!

IVE BEEN OFFICIALLY APPROVED A LEAVE OF ABSENSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Goofster18]

I'm not sure if you can apply at Casting, I know you can audition at AK though. I went to Casting (really cool spiffy place, a mix of business and Disney stuff!!!) and they gave me a packet about Disneyland and Walt Disney World, and that was basically it, answered a few questions. It was before the application date when I was there, but you need to see a presentation or an e-presentation as well.....It's worth a shot!!! It may take a day getting Downtown Disney, going, coming, etc. Dress nicely, they are always watching, be professional, smile, shake hands, introduce yourself, get across how excited you are, even if you can't apply get the official info packets. Let us know what happens, good luck!!!
Have a Magical Day!!!
Goofster18

 

[christiemarsh88]

IVE BEEN OFFICIALLY APPROVED A LEAVE OF ABSENSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yay! Congrats!

 

[jessicaromo273]

Yay! Congrats!

Thank you hmm, maybe this is a dumb question. but do they require us to have health insurance??? i've been seeing things about this..

 

[ckrisie]

Thank you hmm, maybe this is a dumb question. but do they require us to have health insurance??? i've been seeing things about this..

No they don't require health insurance, but if you get sick you end up with a huge bill.

 

[kmg148]

Is it better to apply in person at the casting agency? I'm saving for a vacation, and if I'm already going to be down there, I might as well... right?

You can't apply at casting, since you have to watch the e-pres or presentation at a campus. It saves you time from having to go there and them tell you no!