College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[psherman42]

I have a couple questions about roles. I can't retake the WBI for another month but I already filled out the application. Right now the roles I checked off are QSFB, Merchandise, Attractions, Main Entrance Operations, FSFB, Photopass Photographer, Hospitality, Vacation Planner, and Character Attendant. I like the sound of Main Entrance Operations(it's not in my top 3 though), however I dont' have a drivers license right now. I'd like to by the time I (hopefully) go to Florida but as of now, I just have a permit. In the role description it mentions operating the trams which I assume requires a license. Will I not be qualified for the role without a license?

And also, I'm thinking of adding custodial even though I'd really rather not spend my time down there cleaning up after people. So to anyone who has had custodial, what's your experience been like?

 

[ishbit92]

I have a couple questions about roles. I can't retake the WBI for another month but I already filled out the application. Right now the roles I checked off are QSFB, Merchandise, Attractions, Main Entrance Operations, FSFB, Photopass Photographer, Hospitality, Vacation Planner, and Character Attendant. I like the sound of Main Entrance Operations(it's not in my top 3 though), however I dont' have a drivers license right now. I'd like to by the time I (hopefully) go to Florida but as of now, I just have a permit. In the role description it mentions operating the trams which I assume requires a license. Will I not be qualified for the role without a license?

And also, I'm thinking of adding custodial even though I'd really rather not spend my time down there cleaning up after people. So to anyone who has had custodial, what's your experience been like?

About custodial, if you do some research on it, you'll find that the general consensus is that it's not bad at ALL! In fact, many people think it's the best role. I personally have never done it as I haven't even done the CP yet (I want to in Spring 2012), but I know already it's my number one role choice.

Check out these links to older threads where people describe the role:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2619186&highlight=custodial

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2585105&highlight=custodial

Scroll down and read the conversation about custodial between users Reinhart_x and DisneyFirefly:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=33608139#post33608139

GREAT blog I found about someone who's in custodial right now:
http://destinationdisney.tumblr.com/

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1889190&highlight=custodial&page=15

It sounds like a pretty awesome job to me

 

[avalon11]

Hey Everyone,

So I have a question about the application process. I saw that they recently announced applications were open for the Fall 2011 Programs. My friend and I began applying this past week. I have my phone interview on Monday and am so excited!

However my friend did not get past the web-interview and wasn't granted a phone interview. She had made a mistake on her application and only put her top 3 roles on the role checklist. She didn't know she could put more. We think that since she didn't put more roles she was seen as not flexible. I told her she should call and explain her situation to them and see if she can moderate her app. In all honesty this girl screams Disney and deserves it more than anyone including myself!

Does anyone think her calling and explainin her situation will help? So they see how badly she wants it?? All of your feedback is much appreciated. Sorry this was so long! But any answers are helpful!!

 

[POPchick10]

I just sprayed coffee all over my keyboard after reading this. Thanks.

Don't worry about making any changes right now. People don't have to be within guidelines until check-in day.

LOL poor keyboard .. it never had a chance , I do apologize though I really need to get new phrases but the reactions are the best part ^_^

 

[Dreamstuff]

Hey Everyone,

So I have a question about the application process. I saw that they recently announced applications were open for the Fall 2011 Programs. My friend and I began applying this past week. I have my phone interview on Monday and am so excited!

However my friend did not get past the web-interview and wasn't granted a phone interview. She had made a mistake on her application and only put her top 3 roles on the role checklist. She didn't know she could put more. We think that since she didn't put more roles she was seen as not flexible. I told her she should call and explain her situation to them and see if she can moderate her app. In all honesty this girl screams Disney and deserves it more than anyone including myself!

Does anyone think her calling and explainin her situation will help? So they see how badly she wants it?? All of your feedback is much appreciated. Sorry this was so long! But any answers are helpful!!

I'm sorry but I don't think that's why she didn't pass. I only put my top three roles as well and I passed the web based interview and have already done a phone interview...my best friend only put three and she passed the web and has completed the phone too.
She probably just didn't come off as positive as she could have on the web based interview.

 

[Berlioz70]

PP is correct... the role checklist is not related to the outcome of the WBI. Unfortunately, everyone has to take and pass the WBI for an interview, Casting is not likely to budge on that.

Keep in mind there are a handful of questions that have a right answer, so if she accidently selected the wrong answer on just one of those, that is why she was denied.

She can wait six months and apply again for the Spring 2012 program.

Questions that can make or break a WBI:

Are you flexible? (Yes)
Do you have full availability? (Yes)
Do you permit a background check? (Yes)

The background check is typically the one that gets people because it follows a list of questions people usually say No for and they accidently click no for the background check.

Flexible is another one that gets people because they read it as physical flexibility, not schedule flexibility.

 

[piratechick]

Hey Everyone,

So I have a question about the application process. I saw that they recently announced applications were open for the Fall 2011 Programs. My friend and I began applying this past week. I have my phone interview on Monday and am so excited!

However my friend did not get past the web-interview and wasn't granted a phone interview. She had made a mistake on her application and only put her top 3 roles on the role checklist. She didn't know she could put more. We think that since she didn't put more roles she was seen as not flexible. I told her she should call and explain her situation to them and see if she can moderate her app. In all honesty this girl screams Disney and deserves it more than anyone including myself!


Does anyone think her calling and explainin her situation will help? So they see how badly she wants it?? All of your feedback is much appreciated. Sorry this was so long! But any answers are helpful!!

Unfortunately, she has to wait the six months and apply again for the Spring. Casting is very strict and won't bulge for anything. The role checklist does not have anything to do with the web-interview. Did she answer in the extreme? Like only choosing either strongly agree or strongly disagree? If she picked a lot of neutral, then that is probably why she didn't pass. My best advice, if you want to do the program with her, wait until she can do the web interview again and this time make sure you are answering the questions as if you are already working there, basically answer in the extreme! I'm so sorry about your friend and I wish you both luck in the near future with whatever you decide to do!

Edit: never mind, I found your comments on another thread and read that she used a Mac and did not use Internet Explorer. By doing that it probably didn't process all of the questions correctly/fully. So, yes, like another person said, for any computer programs, they would reset it once! Try calling the number they gave you for the phone interview or try emailing about her problem. Once they reset it, make sure she does the test on a PC with Internet Explorer and answer in the extreme. Good luck!

 

[robinsonsfan]

This question is for past participants, do you know if they email you a notification before you recieve your notification in the mail?

 

[swimmingneno]

after two weeks, i finally made it through the entire 200 pages of this thread, and after reading pretty much every blogged that was linked to, i think I have my answers. First, is pretty much everything interview wise the same with Disneyland? Second, is the only difference between advantage vs non-advantage semesters just the extra few months? And finally, does Disneyland do the advantage semesters? Thank you!

 

[Dreamstuff]

after two weeks, i finally made it through the entire 200 pages of this thread, and after reading pretty much every blogged that was linked to, i think I have my answers. First, is pretty much everything interview wise the same with Disneyland? Second, is the only difference between advantage vs non-advantage semesters just the extra few months? And finally, does Disneyland do the advantage semesters? Thank you!

For the advantage thing the only difference is earlier arrival dates. Advantage people come down to Disney around a month earlier usually.
For the Disneyland program the application and interview is basically the same exact thing.
For Disneyland advantage sorry but I have no idea lol.
Hope that helps.

 

[bellaDisneydncr]

after two weeks, i finally made it through the entire 200 pages of this thread, and after reading pretty much every blogged that was linked to, i think I have my answers. First, is pretty much everything interview wise the same with Disneyland? Second, is the only difference between advantage vs non-advantage semesters just the extra few months? And finally, does Disneyland do the advantage semesters? Thank you!

I don't know about the Disneyland interview- but for Advantage, yes. The only difference is either arriving a few months earlier or leaving a few months later. Fall Advantage arrives in May, Fall arrives in August. Both leave in January. Both Spring and Spring Advantage arrive in January, but Spring leaves in May and Advantage leaves in August.

 

[SportsChick]

I have a couple questions about roles. I can't retake the WBI for another month but I already filled out the application. Right now the roles I checked off are QSFB, Merchandise, Attractions, Main Entrance Operations, FSFB, Photopass Photographer, Hospitality, Vacation Planner, and Character Attendant. I like the sound of Main Entrance Operations(it's not in my top 3 though), however I dont' have a drivers license right now. I'd like to by the time I (hopefully) go to Florida but as of now, I just have a permit. In the role description it mentions operating the trams which I assume requires a license. Will I not be qualified for the role without a license?

And also, I'm thinking of adding custodial even though I'd really rather not spend my time down there cleaning up after people. So to anyone who has had custodial, what's your experience been like?

MEO isn't just the parking lot (which you'd need a license for). I was MEO and worked turnstiles and auto plaza, neither of which I had to drive for (I could have, but I wasn't placed in the parking lot)

 

[psherman42]

About custodial, if you do some research on it, you'll find that the general consensus is that it's not bad at ALL! In fact, many people think it's the best role. I personally have never done it as I haven't even done the CP yet (I want to in Spring 2012), but I know already it's my number one role choice.

Check out these links to older threads where people describe the role:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2619186&highlight=custodial

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2585105&highlight=custodial

Scroll down and read the conversation about custodial between users Reinhart_x and DisneyFirefly:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=33608139#post33608139

GREAT blog I found about someone who's in custodial right now:
http://destinationdisney.tumblr.com/

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1889190&highlight=custodial&page=15

It sounds like a pretty awesome job to me

Thank you!!

Another question, will my entire application reset once the 6 months is up? Like will I have to reanswer the current cast member questions, role checklist, etc?

 

[ashleykay89]

I only put three roles on my roles I'm willing to accept: Hospitality, Vacation Planning, and Concierge. I would put housekeeping as I can do the job BUT I am probably the worst bed maker out there, no matter how hard I try I can't manage to get the sheets tight and nice I am a hospitality major so I need my internship in hospitality focused roles so I am kinda limited on what my program will let me do for my credit. If I explain that in my interview do you all think that my lack of having so many options open will be excused? I'm also a current cast member (merchandise).

 

[Partofyourworld9]

Hey guys - sorry if this is a repeat question.

Can someone explain the roommate finding process to me?! Is there like a database that matches you or a forum-type thing or what?

 

[ishbit92]

Hey guys - sorry if this is a repeat question.

Can someone explain the roommate finding process to me?! Is there like a database that matches you or a forum-type thing or what?

Someone could probably answer this better since I don't exactly know but...

I don't know if the CP has an offical roommate finder thing, but I think a lot of people find their roommates here on the disboards or through facebook groups.

 

[ishbit92]

I have a question about the E-Presentation...sorry if this is a "common sense question" or something that's been asked before.

Is there a specific time when I should watch it if I want to do the Spring 2012 CP? Should I wait until around the time of whenever the applications are up? Or could I watch it now if I wanted to?

And then with the web interview, is that only available to take once the applying period for spring 2012 is in going on?

 

[jlg263]

I have a question about the E-Presentation...sorry if this is a "common sense question" or something that's been asked before.

Is there a specific time when I should watch it if I want to do the Spring 2012 CP? Should I wait until around the time of whenever the applications are up? Or could I watch it now if I wanted to?

And then with the web interview, is that only available to take once the applying period for spring 2012 is in going on?

You'll have to watch the E-Pres during the recruiting season for Spring '12 (which will be Fall '11) because the code you get at the end is only good for 3-5 days (I can't remember which...maybe even 48 hours...but you get the point). You can watch it now if you want, just to get more information, but you can't watch it now instead of watching it later. You'd still have to watch it when you apply.

About the web interview: You'll take the web interview after you finish the E-Pres and enter in the code so you'll take that during the applying period too. Once again, you could take it now, but you won't be able to use it toward an application for the Spring '12 program.

So basically, if you wanted to go through the motions and watch the E-pres and do the web interview now just to see the process you could, but you'd still have to do it all again in the fall when you ACTUALLY apply. If that all makes sense, haha

 

[ishbit92]

You'll have to watch the E-Pres during the recruiting season for Spring '12 (which will be Fall '11) because the code you get at the end is only good for 3-5 days (I can't remember which...maybe even 48 hours...but you get the point). You can watch it now if you want, just to get more information, but you can't watch it now instead of watching it later. You'd still have to watch it when you apply.

About the web interview: You'll take the web interview after you finish the E-Pres and enter in the code so you'll take that during the applying period too. Once again, you could take it now, but you won't be able to use it toward an application for the Spring '12 program.

So basically, if you wanted to go through the motions and watch the E-pres and do the web interview now just to see the process you could, but you'd still have to do it all again in the fall when you ACTUALLY apply. If that all makes sense, haha

Thank you so much! This made perfect sense. I need to figure out little details like this because I'm making a powerpoint entitled: The Disney College Program, An Informational Guide to show to my parents in order to demonstrate that I am REALLY serious about doing this next year. My mom's already basically convinced..but my dad needs the extra push

 

[jlg263]

Thank you so much! This made perfect sense. I need to figure out little details like this because I'm making a powerpoint entitled: The Disney College Program, An Informational Guide to show to my parents in order to demonstrate that I am REALLY serious about doing this next year. My mom's already basically convinced..but my dad needs the extra push

No problem! Glad I could help!

And yes, if you're trying to get some information for your powerpoint definitely go ahead and watch the e-presentation. It'll give you some great insight! I imagine you could really go ahead and go through the web interview too if you wanted and if you pass just don't sign up for a phone interview. And if you fail...well...your 6 month lock-out period will be done by the time you REALLY need to take it, haha.