College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[Goofster18]

I would take it now as it is, it's a foot in, you get put on seasonal at the end, it's entertainment industry type business, good experience, and there is a better chance of a job at either place (Florida or California). Whatever character you get at the least you get experience and could move up or have it on your resume. Getting hired at Disney is nearly impossible now but at least you have something where you will have worked with them. Plus character performer is tough to get at any time for most people so that is even better, Definitely do it in my Disney fanatic opinion!!!!
Have a Magical Day!!!
Goofster18

 

[taigirl87]

Is anyone else having second thoughts, stressing out, worried about getting termed or scared from all the horror stories of people getting termed for just doing their job, or just scared in general?!! Or am I just going crazy for nothing??!!!
(worriedly...) Have a Magical Day!!!
Goofster18

I freak out at random times...but its really rare. alot of times they are my dreams that kinda make me scared. but i am more excited than anything!

Hi!

So I'm posting this on behalf of my friend who doesn't have an account here. We did the program together in fall of 2008.

She got termed in November. She called out personal one day and didn't realize you couldn't use your Disney ID if you used a "personal day".

She had never had a reprimand before or anything, tons of Fanatic cards... but somehow management found out about this.. and even though she honestly didn't know the policy she ended up getting termed over this.

She really wants to go back with me next school year to do the program again. What would her rehire status be? What are the odds they'll take her back? Any advice??

i could be very very wrong, and it really wouldnt be ME thats wrong, but i was talking with my friend at church yesterday, and she did the program like two years ago(she was a character performer and mainly friends with stitch) and she mentioned that every few years disney cleans their records. *shrugs* she wasnt completely sure though, so dont take my word for it.

 

[piratechick]

I freak out at random times...but its really rare. alot of times they are my dreams that kinda make me scared. but i am more excited than anything!



i could be very very wrong, and it really wouldnt be ME thats wrong, but i was talking with my friend at church yesterday, and she did the program like two years ago(she was a character performer and mainly friends with stitch) and she mentioned that every few years disney cleans their records. *shrugs* she wasnt completely sure though, so dont take my word for it.

Yes, they do clean up their records every few years. That is why I waited two years until I applied again because I had a lot of points against me from my last program (I missed a lot of days because of tooth problems and I was late a few times). Unfortunately, they don't clean up the No Rehire List. A lady at Cast Service told me that that list is there for life.

 

[Goofster18]

I know points are wiped, but "No Rehire" is always there as said above. That must be a really LONG LIST!!!
Have a Magical Day!!!
Goofster18

 

[Berlioz70]

Point are NEVER cleared... they are there forever!! However, they can only count against for so long based on what you're applying for.

But lets say in 5 years you apply for a higher up job and it's between you and someone else... they'll pull both records. If you accumulated a ton of points during your CP it can still be counted against you if the race is close between and the other applicant.

Points are forever!

 

[piratechick]

Point are NEVER cleared... they are there forever!! However, they can only count against for so long based on what you're applying for.

But lets say in 5 years you apply for a higher up job and it's between you and someone else... they'll pull both records. If you accumulated a ton of points during your CP it can still be counted against you if the race is close between and the other applicant.

Points are forever!

No, that's not true. I asked my manager how long the points are on your record and she says they are wiped out after a certain number of years, but only if you didn't get another point in that time frame.. What do stays on your record is any suspensions you got during your work period. Thankfully, I never got any suspensions when I was there.

 

[Berlioz70]

I'm sorry, but I'm afraid your manager was incorrect. I just took the HR course and it was stated by about 5 different people (throughout the several weeks) that points are never erased (also stated by the instructor).

Like I said, however, there is a period where they won't count against you anymore - typically 6 months to a year depending on what you're applying for. One of our speakers still had points from 1991, from her CP. She used her own record card as an example for our lecture and explained how the record card affects hiring decisions (she works in casting).

My only thinking based on your manager's comment is if there was a perner switch. A friend of mine got a new perner after she returned from being seasonal for a couple years. Somehow they screwed up and gave her a new perner, so her new card is clean.

 

[Toffy]

Question... so in about 9 days my friend and I are attending the college program at San Diego State Universtiy (just to watch it and ask questions... we're actually applying for Spring 2010), and I was wondering about the dress code... how dressed up should we be?

 

[Joanna71985]

Question... so in about 9 days my friend and I are attending the college program at San Diego State Universtiy (just to watch it and ask questions... we're actually applying for Spring 2010), and I was wondering about the dress code... how dressed up should we be?

This is just me, but I would try to look presentable. Nice pants and a nice top.

 

[lime]

A couple things from back on page...53?

whoo hoo! thank you so very much!

No dice on Tiffany's email address. I asked her if she had one I could have in case I had questions, a question which she answered rather creatively. Yes, she did have an email address, but if I get in I would receive a recruiter to contact with any questions. She said just to contact them through the website. Alas, no possibility of me sending Tiffany a thank you e-mail...

i wish you the best of luck on your interview tomorrow!

Thank you! I think it went pretty well...It seemed reeeally short (barely 15 minutes), but I'm sure they have all of this interviewing down to a science. I am glad that I check so many roles (I checked 14). I'm hoping that gives me more of a chance of making it?

 

[Toffy]

This is just me, but I would try to look presentable. Nice pants and a nice top.

Do you think a tie would also be necessary?

 

[GeckoDragon]

Wow i hope they still have this program in a few years when I graduate if they dont i will be Heartbroken disney is my Dream EMployer ive loved Disney since i was born and I has a little mickey its A Boy Balloon in the Hospital Room

 

[piratechick]

I'm sorry, but I'm afraid your manager was incorrect. I just took the HR course and it was stated by about 5 different people (throughout the several weeks) that points are never erased (also stated by the instructor).

Like I said, however, there is a period where they won't count against you anymore - typically 6 months to a year depending on what you're applying for. One of our speakers still had points from 1991, from her CP. She used her own record card as an example for our lecture and explained how the record card affects hiring decisions (she works in casting).

My only thinking based on your manager's comment is if there was a perner switch. A friend of mine got a new perner after she returned from being seasonal for a couple years. Somehow they screwed up and gave her a new perner, so her new card is clean.

Hmm, I should probably tell her that when I go visit her again when I go down in August. Maybe that is what she meant about the points not counting against you and she just got them mixed up. At least my points won't count against me since its been two years for me and I had a lot.

 

[piratechick]

Do you think a tie would also be necessary?

You don't have to wear a tie, just be presentable and professional.

 

[DisKate]

No dice on Tiffany's email address. I asked her if she had one I could have in case I had questions, a question which she answered rather creatively. Yes, she did have an email address, but if I get in I would receive a recruiter to contact with any questions. She said just to contact them through the website. Alas, no possibility of me sending Tiffany a thank you e-mail...

Does this mean if you get contacted through email by a recruiter then you are most likely in? Or do they contact everybody?

TIA!

~Katie

 

[Joanna71985]

Do you think a tie would also be necessary?

Nah. I think you could go without a tie.

Wow i hope they still have this program in a few years when I graduate if they dont i will be Heartbroken disney is my Dream EMployer ive loved Disney since i was born and I has a little mickey its A Boy Balloon in the Hospital Room

I don't think the CP is going away anytime soon, so you should be fine.

Does this mean if you get contacted through email by a recruiter then you are most likely in? Or do they contact everybody?

TIA!

~Katie

I believe everyone who applies gets an email from a recruiter.

 

[DisKate]

I believe everyone who applies gets an email from a recruiter.

Darn...I was hoping that I could take the email as a good sign....oh well...back to waiting....

 

[Joanna71985]

Darn...I was hoping that I could take the email as a good sign....oh well...back to waiting....

Don't worry, I'm sure you did fine.

 

[DisKate]

Don't worry, I'm sure you did fine.

I really hope so! We really want to go! I just found out today that I can get credit for some management courses through my school, so I would get the necessary 12 credits and get to stay full-time if we get in! Now I just have to meet with Financial Aid tomorrow to see about how I would have to set that up...

 

[Goofster18]

Don't be sloppy at the presentation!!! I wore a dress shirt, khakis, and a tie, but a nice button down shirt and pants is good, prob a belt also.......but DON'T come in like chains and big black clothing. Not that people can't wear that, but at Disney, probably not......So yea, my 2 cents. And everyone gets a recruiter e-mail just to clear that up. But don't get too discouraged!!!
Have a Magical Day!!!
Goofster18