College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[magpie889]

I have my phone interview in a few days and I am nervous!! Does anyone have any suggestions?!

 

[dsd83]

Smile! I know it sounds strange, but they can really tell if you are smiling when you talk.
Know the roles you selected and why you would want to do them.
Also, know why you want to work for Disney/why you want to do the program.
Just be yourself and be excited!
Good luck!

 

[magpie889]

Smile! I know it sounds strange, but they can really tell if you are smiling when you talk.
Know the roles you selected and why you would want to do them.
Also, know why you want to work for Disney/why you want to do the program.
Just be yourself and be excited!
Good luck!

Thank you so much! My interview is Saturday at 8:30!!! Did u do the college program?

 

[coteau_chick]

My daughter applied and did her phone interview. We are just waiting to hear if she got accepted. I was wondering if she does get in are there any discounts available for resorts if we go visit her? Can she get a discount of season passes for us? I can't seem to find out any information about these questions. She said she thought that they get a discount on resort rooms. Thanks in advance for answering

 

[Tigger1234]

My daughter applied and did her phone interview. We are just waiting to hear if she got accepted. I was wondering if she does get in are there any discounts available for resorts if we go visit her? Can she get a discount of season passes for us? I can't seem to find out any information about these questions. She said she thought that they get a discount on resort rooms. Thanks in advance for answering

She gets half price on resorts as long as she stays in the room with yall. And she can get three people in six times free.

 

[dsd83]

Yep! I just got accepted for this Fall as an Attractions Cast Member!! I had my interview in the middle of February, and this board was my go to advice, and it really did help. I also checked out the thread about interview questions, and looked at some former cpers blogs. By doing research it really helped me be prepared for what the interview would kind of be like.
Is this your first time applying or have you done the program before?

 

[dsd83]

Thank you so much! My interview is Saturday at 8:30!!! Did u do the college program?

Yep! I just got accepted for this Fall as an Attractions Cast Member!! I had my interview in the middle of February, and this board was my go to advice, and it really did help. I also checked out the thread about interview questions, and looked at some former cpers blogs. By doing research it really helped me be prepared for what the interview would kind of be like.
Is this your first time applying or have you done the program before?

 

[psherman42]

Is there a place where I can look into more about the apartments?

 

[disneyrocksmysocks]

Hey everyone! I was just wondering what the average hours are for CPers? I have heard all across the board from 20 up to 60 so I was just wondering realistically what they usually are during non-peak and peak seasons particularly for attractions roles? Thanks!

 

[styx325]

Hi guys, new to the thread, and thinking about joining the program! Have some questions in thought. Sorry if they're a repeat!

1.Do you have to live in the housing facilities? or can you just stay at home and drive there?

2. Would it be best to take an online class at your school rather than taking an actual class? because i prefer
taking the actual class, but im worried that being the the program won't give me time for that. What do you think?

3. In you opinion, for the DCP, the presentation is on April 6, and you guys mentioned that the code you get after
lasts for a couple of days. So should i talk to my counselor first before the 6 about seeing whether i'll get credit or not?
And what courses that you know are exactly for credit in the program?

4. Im an audio engineer/audio recording major, and im wondering if in the program, it'll help me out
in some kind of way in towards my major.

5. No one hasnt mentioned really anything about courses. How are they?

6. And how much would you say you payed overall with the housing and without?

 

[WDW_lover_in_SC]

I thought you had to work 30? But between 30-40 is the usual number if it's just a normal week.

 

[disneyrocksmysocks]

I thought you had to work 30? But between 30-40 is the usual number if it's just a normal week.

That's what I thought too, but I saw a different post on here where someone only worked 20 so I was confused haha!

 

[t-ho]

Hey everyone! I was just wondering what the average hours are for CPers? I have heard all across the board from 20 up to 60 so I was just wondering realistically what they usually are during non-peak and peak seasons particularly for attractions roles? Thanks!

My role was QSR, but I can tell you that 35 hours is a normal week. You can always pick up shifts around the parks if you want more hours. During the holidays ( if you're fall ) is when you'd hit the big numbers, although I never went over 55. If you take a class you'll normally get the same 2 days off, but during the busy weeks what happens is that you'll work 6 days instead of 5, and stuff like that. My shift length didn't change too much during those busy weeks.

 

[Adpi<>Belle]

Hey any future cpers out there who have not interviewed yet??

If you need any help with interviews or have any general questions let me know and ill be happy to help! Also check out my blog, hopefully it will be helpful for you! goodluck!

http://alyssasdreamcometrue.blogspot.com/2011/03/day-10.html

 

[disneyrocksmysocks]

My role was QSR, but I can tell you that 35 hours is a normal week. You can always pick up shifts around the parks if you want more hours. During the holidays ( if you're fall ) is when you'd hit the big numbers, although I never went over 55. If you take a class you'll normally get the same 2 days off, but during the busy weeks what happens is that you'll work 6 days instead of 5, and stuff like that. My shift length didn't change too much during those busy weeks.

Thanks for the info! I'm interested in maybe applying for attractions for Spring '12, but does anyone know if this is a very hard role to get? I've been looking at all of the roles offered for the CP and this is the one that I REALLY would want, and I would be sooo disappointed if I didn't get it

 

[WDW_lover_in_SC]

Thanks for the info! I'm interested in maybe applying for attractions for Spring '12, but does anyone know if this is a very hard role to get? I've been looking at all of the roles offered for the CP and this is the one that I REALLY would want, and I would be sooo disappointed if I didn't get it

Generally attractions hires a good amount of people. But no matter what your number one choice is you should pick 2 or 3 you would like doing. Then get ready to try QSFB. It's basically a luck game.

 

[Jool-e]

I just got accepted for merchandise When do they let you know exactly which store you will be working in?

 

[magpie889]

Yep! I just got accepted for this Fall as an Attractions Cast Member!! I had my interview in the middle of February, and this board was my go to advice, and it really did help. I also checked out the thread about interview questions, and looked at some former cpers blogs. By doing research it really helped me be prepared for what the interview would kind of be like.
Is this your first time applying or have you done the program before?

yes it is my first time! I hope I get it! How long did it take for you to find out?! and how did u find out? Via mail or email?

 

[cuethemusic]

I just got accepted for merchandise When do they let you know exactly which store you will be working in?

congratulations! You will find out the day you check in, when you go to casting somebody will come tell you as you wait in line.

 

[dsd83]

yes it is my first time! I hope I get it! How long did it take for you to find out?! and how did u find out? Via mail or email?

I found out in about 12 days! I got an e-mail first, and then I got my purple folder just about a week later, but I have heard of some who just get the folder. Good luck!!! The waiting process is harder than any other part! You check your e-mail over and over again, and the mailbox too!!