College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[bennyb98]

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

That was FAST!! I'm planning on doing the presentation tonight after I finish my homework.

 

[Joanna71985]

That was FAST!! I'm planning on doing the presentation tonight after I finish my homework.

Oh trust me. You don't know how long I've been waiting for the application to go up!

 

[joepic]

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

good luck!!

 

[onehotdisneymama]

My daughter did the FA 2008 program, and she extended into the Spring. She wants to continue to work for Disney after her spring program is over. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what she might try, fulltime, seasonal, etc.? She was told by a friend that if you do 2 CPs in a row that she is not eligable for the PI program, is this true?

 

[Joanna71985]

good luck!!

Thanks! I got my interview for 2:45 on Monday. I can't wait!!!

My daughter did the FA 2008 program, and she extended into the Spring. She wants to continue to work for Disney after her spring program is over. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what she might try, fulltime, seasonal, etc.? She was told by a friend that if you do 2 CPs in a row that she is not eligable for the PI program, is this true?

I would try for seasonal. If she can get FT, that would be great (but I don't know if Disney is hiring for FT now).

And yes, that is correct. You can only be on the programs (CP and PI) for up to a year. So since she extended, she would not be able to do a PI now.

 

[ZeroToHero]

The person I set up the interview with did not ask me for my conformation code. Were they supposed to? Or will my phone interview person ask me that? I've been worrying all day that something bad will happen.

 

[Joanna71985]

The person I set up the interview with did not ask me for my conformation code. Were they supposed to? Or will my phone interview person ask me that? I've been worrying all day that something bad will happen.

It would be the interviewer who would ask about it (if anyone does).

 

[Berlioz70]

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

There is some bad news regarding the PIs - a great deal of PIs were cut for the Spring 2009 program because of the economy. The few that were offered were done so if the specific department budgeted for interns.

My department houses all Animal Program, Epcot Land/Living Seas, and Learning Solutions interns - that's something like 50 interns. My supervisor said that at this point she does not know if any of those will be offered for the Fall, it depends on how the budget works out, so she will not be posting them anytime soon. She hinted that the other departments are probably facing similar issues.

My fellow intern asked about extending his program or applying for new internships when they are posted... her response was IF they are posted.

 

[glendalais]

There is some bad news regarding the PIs - a great deal of PIs were cut for the Spring 2009 program because of the economy. The few that were offered were done so if the specific department budgeted for interns.

My department houses all Animal Program, Epcot Land/Living Seas, and Learning Solutions interns - that's something like 50 interns. My supervisor said that at this point she does not know if any of those will be offered for the Fall, it depends on how the budget works out, so she will not be posting them anytime soon. She hinted that the other departments are probably facing similar issues.

My fellow intern asked about extending his program or applying for new internships when they are posted... her response was IF they are posted.

Yep, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts just today offered Voluntary Seperation Packages to 600 Executives, with the implied threat of layoffs if not enough people participate. I can't imagine that cutbucks, layoffs and furloghs at lower levels are that far behind .

I would be very surprised if there is are any PIs available next semster.

 

[Joanna71985]

Oh man. This is bad.

 

[joepic]

Yep, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts just today offered Voluntary Seperation Packages to 600 Executives, with the implied threat of layoffs if not enough people participate. I can't imagine that cutbucks, layoffs and furloghs at lower levels are that far behind .

I would be very surprised if there is are any PIs available next semster.

this is a shame

 

[_frazzle]

this is a shame - Bob Iger's salary is $2 Million. His bonus is $13.9 million.

I don't understand.

Now that's a W-T-F moment. Rumor has it that Disney wants Eisner back.

 

[ashleyrm]

Yep, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts just today offered Voluntary Seperation Packages to 600 Executives, with the implied threat of layoffs if not enough people participate. I can't imagine that cutbucks, layoffs and furloghs at lower levels are that far behind .

Here is an article about this:

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aHeq.jQKtGyc&refer=home

Reservations through March 2009 were running 6 percent below a year earlier, Staggs said at the time. In November, before the promotion started, bookings were 10 percent lower.

If there aren’t enough volunteers the company plans to eliminate jobs and offer less severance, Disney said in the letter to parks executives.

 

[jusTine87]

Has anyone on the boards done recreation or can tell us a little more about the role? Thanks!

 

[glendalais]

Now that's a W-T-F moment. Rumor has it that Disney wants Eisner back.

Oh god, no. In addition to causing a shareholder revolt, Eisner nearly destroyed the corporate partnership with Pixar and almost caused Disney to be bought up by Comcast.

In comparison, Iger is a godsend, lol.

 

[twinsfreak]

this is a shame - Bob Iger's salary is $2 Million. His bonus is $13.9 million.

I don't understand.

That is absolutely ridiculous

 

[joepic]

That is absolutely ridiculous

Sacrifices will need to be made in order to reverse this...

 

[Beastie]

Hiya everyone~! My name is Jordan and I just submitted my online application for the Disney College Program today. I viewed the online presentation, and it says to fax the application and role checklist prior to the phone interview (mine is scheduled for 11:15 on January 28th btw; Sarah scheduled it for me, but I’m not sure who I have for the interview yet). For those of you who viewed the online presentation, did anyone fax the application and role checklist or can you email them copies? Thanks!

 

[Joanna71985]

Hiya everyone~! My name is Jordan and I just submitted my online application for the Disney College Program today. I viewed the online presentation, and it says to fax the application and role checklist prior to the phone interview (mine is scheduled for 11:15 on January 28th btw; Sarah scheduled it for me, but I’m not sure who I have for the interview yet). For those of you who viewed the online presentation, did anyone fax the application and role checklist or can you email them copies? Thanks!

That is correct. You need to mail and fax both the application and role checklist.

Good luck with your interview! Hope to see you in FL (I am applying for Fall 09 myself).

 

[ZeroToHero]

Hiya everyone~! My name is Jordan and I just submitted my online application for the Disney College Program today. I viewed the online presentation, and it says to fax the application and role checklist prior to the phone interview (mine is scheduled for 11:15 on January 28th btw; Sarah scheduled it for me, but I’m not sure who I have for the interview yet). For those of you who viewed the online presentation, did anyone fax the application and role checklist or can you email them copies? Thanks!

Crap, wait, does it really? I didn't see that! Could someone direct me to where it gives those instructions?