College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[mickmom728]

Berlioz, thanks for the answers to my questions! Are there any blackout dates on using the maingate pass? TIA

 

[khancock]

The Disney World CP offers a summer program for alumni

Not always. There have been times when there wasn't anything offered. When they do have it, it really isn't a full fledged program. It is more of an opportunity to return to work over the summer in a handful of positions. They do not offer the full role list. There is usually only 1 or maybe 2 dates. Also they don't offer any of the courses then.

There haven't just been 3 programs since the late 90's. When they introduced the advantage programs, they eliminated the summer program.

 

[Berlioz70]

Berlioz, thanks for the answers to my questions! Are there any blackout dates on using the maingate pass? TIA

Yes, there are blackout dates. They post them three months out so we currently know the dates through September. You'll have access to those dates once you get access to the Hub.

 

[psherman42]

Hey guys. I've asked about this before but can anyone give me some insight into the web based interview we have to do? For whatever reason that part really freaks me out. So, what exactly is it and what kinds of questions are asked? And I've heard parts of it are timed. If so, how much and are we told how much time we have? Anyway, thanks.

 

[SportsChick]

Answer honestly and strongly and you'll be fine. The timed parts are like 10 seconds a question? Maybe 15. It's to get your gut reaction, so you can't think about it too much

 

[Anna's_Order]

Answer honestly and strongly and you'll be fine. The timed parts are like 10 seconds a question? Maybe 15. It's to get your gut reaction, so you can't think about it too much

TIMED? Thats not fair..or legal...

 

[Disney_Lover06]

TIMED? Thats not fair..or legal...

It's legal. They give you about 20 to 30 seconds to question a few questions. Most are not timed so don't really worry about it.

 

[graygables]

TIMED? Thats not fair..or legal...

"Fair" is such a relative term, and I promise you, Disney HR would not do anything illegal in their hiring practices.

 

[Anna's_Order]

"Fair" is such a relative term, and I promise you, Disney HR would not do anything illegal in their hiring practices.

Well I hate surveys and interviews that catch you off guard....Its just sneaky

 

[chexie]

it's not to sneaky if you can find out what you need to know like, timing on the web iterview questions, on websites like this or just by searching in google. just got to take the time to do the research

 

[graygables]

Well I hate surveys and interviews that catch you off guard....Its just sneaky

Then I would suggest not interviewing. For any job. Part of the construction of interview questions is trying to catch someone off guard to get a true, visceral response rather than something preplanned. There is nothing sneaky about it; it's simply good business practice.

Companies are using surveys. It's not unique to Disney and it's for the purpose of sorting out those who are suitable to their organizational culture and structure from those who may not be a good fit. In this job market, there are simply too many applications for companies to go through them all and the survey is an effective weeding tool.

Disney in particular has a very strong organizational culture and buy-in is essential to be successful as a Cast Member.

 

[Anna's_Order]

Then I would suggest not interviewing. For any job. Part of the construction of interview questions is trying to catch someone off guard to get a true, visceral response rather than something preplanned. There is nothing sneaky about it; it's simply good business practice.

Companies are using surveys. It's not unique to Disney and it's for the purpose of sorting out those who are suitable to their organizational culture and structure from those who may not be a good fit. In this job market, there are simply too many applications for companies to go through them all and the survey is an effective weeding tool.

Disney in particular has a very strong organizational culture and buy-in is essential to be successful as a Cast Member.

Um, I'm very good at interviewing for jobs. Even when I don't get hired, they always say that they're surprised by my interviewing skills.

Its cool, I'm pretty good at BS-ing on the spot. Only reason I've gotten as far as is.

I just hate companies that force your hand in BS-ing. Because honesty in today's world is dead....

Like today I was taking my one-year employee survey. They ask stupid questions like: Do you feel management is superior:

A) Always
B) Never less than fantastic
C) Agree completely

Sometimes, I wonder what idiots came up with these surveys and online interviews to begin with... Its guarunteed BS from start to finish..

 

[tinkerbellmagic]

Hi, I'm asking this for DD. Does anyone know the average number of people that apply to Disney CP versus the average number accepted?
Thanks!

 

[illini4princess]

Well I hate surveys and interviews that catch you off guard....Its just sneaky

The most important thing is that you use the correct frame of mind and are consistent.

For example if a question was (I think this is actually one of the questions): How often do you arrive someplace late?

a) never
b) sometimes
c) often
d) very frequently

Now, I technically have two answers for this. In everyday life I would say c, because I'm often late (bad habit I know). But on the interview, I'd say a, because I'm very rarely late for situations like work, interviews, etc. The problems people run into with the Web-Interview is that they answer questions from an everyday perspective and not a professional perspective. Another example:

I get annoyed by people:
a) never
b) sometimes
c) often
d) very frequently

My everyday persona would put D, because people annoy me a lot and I have a short threshold lol. But in a professional situation it's easier to hold my calm and let things slide.

And again, keep answers consistent. Some questions are asked multiple times but asked in a different way. So if you say you enjoy working with people on one question, don't say that you prefer solo projects in another question.

 

[SportsChick]

Hi, I'm asking this for DD. Does anyone know the average number of people that apply to Disney CP versus the average number accepted?
Thanks!

My recruiter going into the FA/Fall 2010 semester said that on average there are 15,000+ who apply for approximately 5,000 spots. I know a bunch get weeded out during the online interview, but he didn't say how many.

I don't know how accurate those numbers are, they're just what was said to me

 

[chexie]

I know they let less people into the Dinsey Land Program than WDW because it's smaller and requires less people. And i've read that the number they admit also depends on how much available housing they have.

 

[mollay]

Illini, you're the best. The web interview is the only thing I'm nervous about and your post just makes me feel so much more confident about it. Thankyou!!

 

[Anna's_Order]

The most important thing is that you use the correct frame of mind and are consistent.

For example if a question was (I think this is actually one of the questions): How often do you arrive someplace late?

a) never
b) sometimes
c) often
d) very frequently

Now, I technically have two answers for this. In everyday life I would say c, because I'm often late (bad habit I know). But on the interview, I'd say a, because I'm very rarely late for situations like work, interviews, etc. The problems people run into with the Web-Interview is that they answer questions from an everyday perspective and not a professional perspective. Another example:

I get annoyed by people:
a) never
b) sometimes
c) often
d) very frequently

My everyday persona would put D, because people annoy me a lot and I have a short threshold lol. But in a professional situation it's easier to hold my calm and let things slide.

And again, keep answers consistent. Some questions are asked multiple times but asked in a different way. So if you say you enjoy working with people on one question, don't say that you prefer solo projects in another question.

Exaclty. Like I said, BS from start to finish..

 

[ltwentyone]

I just got an email saying all cast members are required to have renters insurance. I always thought it was optional. Has it always been required? I don't know how I am going to afford to pay that. =\

 

[ZeroToHero]

It's not required. It's weird people are getting this email... I haven't gotten it (yet).

It's just strongly suggested. And renter's insurance really isn't that much - also, it may be covered by your parents' insurance. Mine is, because this is an "internship," the apartments are considered dorms under my policy. Check with your coverage.