College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[AliSW]

I'm going to finish my application tomorrow and these are the jobs I'm going to put down.
-Attractions
-Merchandise
-QSFB
-FSFB
-Main Entrance
I know I'm late in applying but is this enough choices to put down so that I'd have a better chance? I know more is always better but I'm not sure I'd be able to do or like the other choices.

 

[mollay]

From what I've heard, putting down QSFB probably willl give you a decent shot

 

[ZeroToHero]

Those are good. You have three pretty big roles on there, so that should give you a good chance.

 

[AliSW]

Ok that's great, thanks! I've been worried about applying so late but hopefully this helps

 

[psherman42]

I went to the presentation yesterday and now I'm sure I'm going to apply for spring 2011. I'm going to do the online presentation so I can apply as soon as the application goes up and maybe go to the one near my university afterwards depending on if I've heard from Disney yet. I'm just wondering; I'm reading this thread and it mentions people extending from fall to spring. Right now I'm only planning on doing spring 2011, not spring advantage(although this might change). If I get accepted and end up loving it, can I extend to stay for the summer or do I have to apply for spring advantage right away?
And from what I've read, it's better to put down more roles you're willing to do?

 

[ZeroToHero]

I went to the presentation yesterday and now I'm sure I'm going to apply for spring 2011. I'm going to do the online presentation so I can apply as soon as the application goes up and maybe go to the one near my university afterwards depending on if I've heard from Disney yet. I'm just wondering; I'm reading this thread and it mentions people extending from fall to spring. Right now I'm only planning on doing spring 2011, not spring advantage(although this might change). If I get accepted and end up loving it, can I extend to stay for the summer or do I have to apply for spring advantage right away?
And from what I've read, it's better to put down more roles you're willing to do?

The more roles you pick, the better chance of getting in you have. However, make sure you are willing to do all the roles you check off. Some people picked QSFB to get in, and then called to change - and Disney doesn't like that. I don't know if they got what they wanted, but they tell you to only pick roles you are comfortable performing.

As for extending, what you could do is do Spring, and then extend to Fall Advantage if you like it- that would take you through the summer. Fall Advantage is May-January.

 

[psherman42]

The more roles you pick, the better chance of getting in you have. However, make sure you are willing to do all the roles you check off. Some people picked QSFB to get in, and then called to change - and Disney doesn't like that. I don't know if they got what they wanted, but they tell you to only pick roles you are comfortable performing.

As for extending, what you could do is do Spring, and then extend to Fall Advantage if you like it- that would take you through the summer. Fall Advantage is May-January.

People show up in basketball shorts and t-shirts. The recruiter isn't the one interviewing you, so it has no weight whatsoever. Wear what you want.

You can dress casual.

You get your choice of role choices and arrival dates by applying early! You don't have to worry about anything being full.

The questions on the web based interview can be very obvious or not so much. Just answer "strongly" and you will do well.

Thank you all so much for answering my questions.
I'm sure I'll have a lot more as August gets closer so I hope you don't mind.

 

[AliSW]

Ok, now I'm worried I'm going to end up with QSFB. I don't really know what I'd like since I haven't had a "real" job.. but is it really that bad/hard? And if I don't put it in my top 3 would I still most likely end up with that? I know you can make it fun but if it's really hot and heavy lifting a lot I might not be able to stand it.

 

[jlutz]

Sooo I just had my phone interview...I WAS SO NERVOUS...it was totally obvious too. Although I did mention that my brother is visually impared and I have 2 leadership positions in the past. I hope I get it...she had to call me back to clarify something. Any opinions?

 

[wittel]

hey everybody!

so, I have spent the past couple of days reading all the posts in this thread, and I have to say that it was super helpful for my CP in the Fall!

one thing I noticed was there was not a lot of talk about Main Entrance Operations, which is what I am going to be doing. is that because they do not hire a bunch of CPs for that role? also, what are the chances of me being a park greeter versus in parking or something else? I am pretty much okay either way, I was just wondering!

thanks!!

 

[Joanna71985]

Cool! Do you think CPers can do that? And a specific role? I assume merchandise and I guess QSFB?
I'd love to work at the American Pav esp since I'm a history major. But I guess you just have to get very lucky!

Yeah, CPs can work in the AA pavilion. My roomate worked there in QSFB in 2008. And I know someone who worked there in merchandise.

It also is possible to work in AA in attractions (American Adventure technically is an attraction).

 

[psherman42]

Hey guys I'm so sorry that I have so many questions but you guys are so helpful and I want to be able to tell my advisor as much as I can when I meet with him in two weeks. First, I know I just said a couple posts ago that I was planning on just applying for spring 2011 but now I'm thinking I might want to do spring advantage. Does anyone know how long that runs into August? My school doesn't have their academic calendar out yet for the 11-12 school year but I just want to make sure I have enough time to get home and a little bit settled before classes begin. Also, roughly what percentage of people who apply get invitations to do the program? Is it like you have a 1 in 50 chance of getting accepted or do you have better odds?
And last question, I'm reading the role descriptions and does FSFB include being waiters or is that something different? In the description it doesn't mention waitressing.
Again thank you all SO much. This is all really new to me and just something I really starting thinking seriously about really recently and don't know much outside of what's on the site or what I heard at the presentation.

 

[BabyPiglet]

I can only answer the FSFB one. That role is not tipped and does not include waitressing, it's mainly just being a seater and hostess.

 

[Joanna71985]

Spring Advantage usually runs until early/mid Aug. For example- people on Spring extending until Aug are done Aug 13.

 

[gunner52589]

Hey, so I just had my interview this morning, but I thought of something later that kind of worries me. How much do the Disney people look at prior work experience? I wouldn't worry about this except that at my current job I have a hiccup that's still on my record from when I missed too many days because of medical problems when I was first hired. This is shown on my record as an attendance problem, even thoguh my managers agree that technically it shouldn't be there because I only missed work because I was in the hospital. Will this come back to haunt me?

 

[SportsChick]

I have a lot of real life experience - I've been working since I turned 16 and I will be 31 at the end of the month. They asked me about jobs I've had but didn't call any of them, including my most recent employer.

 

[kmg148]

Hey, so I just had my interview this morning, but I thought of something later that kind of worries me. How much do the Disney people look at prior work experience? I wouldn't worry about this except that at my current job I have a hiccup that's still on my record from when I missed too many days because of medical problems when I was first hired. This is shown on my record as an attendance problem, even thoguh my managers agree that technically it shouldn't be there because I only missed work because I was in the hospital. Will this come back to haunt me?

I have no idea if Disney calls to check on previous employers, but do you know what your previous employer's policy is when someone calls to check your work history? I know the other place I work outside of Disney can only say that you definitely have worked there and were/weren't given a rehire status.

 

[psherman42]

Spring Advantage usually runs until early/mid Aug. For example- people on Spring extending until Aug are done Aug 13.

Ok thank you. My school won't be starting until a couple weeks after that.

I can only answer the FSFB one. That role is not tipped and does not include waitressing, it's mainly just being a seater and hostess.

Thanks.
I'm thinking of putting that down but I don't think I'd make a very good waiter and if that was included I wasn't going to put it down.

 

[kmg148]

Ok thank you. My school won't be starting until a couple weeks after that.


Thanks.
I'm thinking of putting that down but I don't think I'd make a very good waiter and if that was included I wasn't going to put it down.

If you have any questions, let me know. I did FSFB for my CP last year.

 

[psherman42]

If you have any questions, let me know. I did FSFB for my CP last year.

Where did you work?