College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[chrisb26]

Is there any benefit to doing the live presentation over the E-presentation? I know they have people who "watch" you to see if you're sleeping and stuff, or talking with people instead of listening attentively. Does that only hurt you, or could it help you if you're really paying attention?

I get paranoid that I'm going to miss some giant factoid that everyone else knows about and that's going to ruin me.

...I really just want the applications to go up so that I can get it done and stop freaking out.

Do we need recommendations from people? I have to get some for a thing in July anyway, so I might as well ask them to save whatever they write so they can alter it for the Mouse.

I dont think it makes any difference. My school's presentation wasn't until the middle of November and I didn't want to wait that long before I applied. So I just did the Online Presentation. However I wanted to still talk to the recruiter so I actually went to the School Presentation also. It was funny though because the day I went to my schools presentation was the same day I found out I was accepted! So you can go to both if you wanted at least to ask questions but it doesn't make any difference I don't think.

I would especially recommend doing the online presentation if your schools one isn't until a while after you can start applying.

 

[WhateverLolaWants]

Is there any benefit to doing the live presentation over the E-presentation? I know they have people who "watch" you to see if you're sleeping and stuff, or talking with people instead of listening attentively. Does that only hurt you, or could it help you if you're really paying attention?

I get paranoid that I'm going to miss some giant factoid that everyone else knows about and that's going to ruin me.

...I really just want the applications to go up so that I can get it done and stop freaking out.

Do we need recommendations from people? I have to get some for a thing in July anyway, so I might as well ask them to save whatever they write so they can alter it for the Mouse.

I preferred the live presentation. I can get a little dopey on the phone, so it benefitted myself to have the recruiter see me in person. Though, on the other hand, the live presentation is another step to "pass." At my presentation, we had to hand in our paperwork one by one and I am pretty convinced the reason for this was for the recruiter to say an intial yay or nay on our appearance/demeanor by the way she orders your paperwork.

 

[Joanna71985]

But even if you go to the live presentation, 99% of the time you still have a phone interview.

 

[ZeroToHero]

*keeps freaking out*
Does anyone know the general percentage of people who get in? How likely is it that you'll get rejected? I have no idea how popular this is.. and I know a lot of people were asked if they'd defer to the Fall semester.. which is a little worrying.

 

[Joanna71985]

*keeps freaking out*
Does anyone know the general percentage of people who get in? How likely is it that you'll get rejected? I have no idea how popular this is.. and I know a lot of people were asked if they'd defer to the Fall semester.. which is a little worrying.

The number changes every time, because people extend from the previous CP(There were around 900 CPs who extended from the Fall). This can affect the number of people affected for the next semester. Usually there are around 6,000 CPs in housing at a time.

Just make sure you apply early, and pick several roles. You should be fine.

 

[BarbieGal457]

Alright, I'm coming out of lurkdom here! I'm nervous!!

In the Spring of 2010 I have to do my second internship, and it has to be 40 hrs/week. I was thinking of doing the Disney CP, but also applying with the Philadelphia Phillies (I'm in sports management). I was wondering if after you say yes, can you still back out? I'm sure you'd lose the money, but is it possible? I'm just nervous if I were to get accepted and say yes, I'd chicken out because I'd get homesick, or my health would get bad (I have a lot of stomach/anxiety issues). I'm sorry if this has been answered, it's very hard to read thru every post! Thanks for any advice!!

 

[glendalais]

Alright, I'm coming out of lurkdom here! I'm nervous!!

In the Spring of 2010 I have to do my second internship, and it has to be 40 hrs/week. I was thinking of doing the Disney CP, but also applying with the Philadelphia Phillies (I'm in sports management). I was wondering if after you say yes, can you still back out? I'm sure you'd lose the money, but is it possible? I'm just nervous if I were to get accepted and say yes, I'd chicken out because I'd get homesick, or my health would get bad (I have a lot of stomach/anxiety issues). I'm sorry if this has been answered, it's very hard to read thru every post! Thanks for any advice!!

If you quit the CP after you've started, you get 'No-Rehire' status with The Walt Disney Company, which basically means that you're blacklisted from ever working for Disney or any of it's affiliated companies (ABC, ESPN, Pixar, etc.) in the future.

 

[Joanna71985]

Alright, I'm coming out of lurkdom here! I'm nervous!!

In the Spring of 2010 I have to do my second internship, and it has to be 40 hrs/week. I was thinking of doing the Disney CP, but also applying with the Philadelphia Phillies (I'm in sports management). I was wondering if after you say yes, can you still back out? I'm sure you'd lose the money, but is it possible? I'm just nervous if I were to get accepted and say yes, I'd chicken out because I'd get homesick, or my health would get bad (I have a lot of stomach/anxiety issues). I'm sorry if this has been answered, it's very hard to read thru every post! Thanks for any advice!!

I wouldn't recommend self-terming. It would make it very hard to join any of Disney's companies.

 

[ZeroToHero]

If you quit the CP after you've started, you get 'No-Rehire' status with The Walt Disney Company, which basically means that you're blacklisted from ever working for Disney or any of it's affiliated companies (ABC, ESPN, Pixar, etc.) in the future.

Even if you have to leave because of health issues? Or is it only if you quit because you decide it isn't for you? I mean, if you broke your leg or something, they wouldn't blacklist you, would they?

And thank you Joanna.. I'm glad you believe in me! ..One more minute until the 20th. I know they won't go right up, but... I just.. can't.. sleep!!!!

 

[jewjubean]

SOO>.do you guys think that the applicationsa are going up??? Cause i was checking and they arnt up..or do they wait till normal business hours ??

 

[Joanna71985]

SOO>.do you guys think that the applicationsa are going up??? Cause i was checking and they arnt up..or do they wait till normal business hours ??

It may not be up til later, if it's up today.

 

[jewjubean]

aww this makes me sad for you guys!!! i will be heading to sleep in a couple minutes but I will check first thing when i get up! Good luck!

 

[glendalais]

Even if you have to leave because of health issues? Or is it only if you quit because you decide it isn't for you? I mean, if you broke your leg or something, they wouldn't blacklist you, would they?

Generally, it's the SOP for all CPers who self-terminate from the company. I know at least one CPer here at the DLR who now has a No-Rehire status because they had to go back cross country due to a family emergency.

If you reapply to the company after receiving such a status, you're welcome to appeal the status, at which time you can present reasons as to why you had to leave.

 

[joepic]

Applications are not up yet... hopefully later in the day.

 

[BarbieGal457]

Wow thanks for all the quick replies! I definitely would not want to black-list myself! This really helps make the decision a lot easier.

Here's one more: If I apply, get accepted, then do not accept their offer, am I black-listed as well?

 

[glendalais]

Wow thanks for all the quick replies! I definitely would not want to black-list myself! This really helps make the decision a lot easier.

Here's one more: If I apply, get accepted, then do not accept their offer, am I black-listed as well?

No, you can refuse without any problems. It's after you accept and say you're coming that there are issues.

 

[BarbieGal457]

No, you can refuse without any problems. It's after you accept and say you're coming that there are issues.

Okie dokie, thank you so much!

 

[HallGirl]

I just got an email saying applications are posted

 

[Joanna71985]

I just got an email saying applications are posted

They are! I already sent in my application online, and will be calling to set up an interview tomorrow!

 

[Willow1213]

Any idea when PI for Fall 09 will be posted? Thanks!