January 2009 PI Applicants

[Ellagirl]

I just got an email that the "Event Services Special Events" internship for January has been cancelled. (I had applied for this because I was really interested in doing event services but didn't have CP experience...wedding planning required it, but this one didn't)

I'm okay with this because it was the one I least expected to get, but sorry for anyone else that applied and was really hoping to get it!

Is this event internship the one for cast events or is it for magic kingdom special events?

 

[MegaraRocks!]

not necessarily your last chance! I graduate in may as well, and if i don't get a PI, i'm going to do a CP. then, I can either advance from there in that role, or apply for another PI after the CP

Im 99% positive the PI is reserved for students the loophole with graduating is that you could apply for a cp as a student if you didnt get the PI before you graduated and them apply from the Cp for PI but you only get that one shot because ur no longer a student. The catch with the PI is you have to be a student at the time you apply. if you werent a student you have to go through regular hiring. Im almost positive thats the rule. you cant graduate wait a semster then go cp then PI from cp because you are no longer a studnet. you cant even apply for the CP if you arent a student, you have to be a student to apply. If you werent a student that would be careerstart a seperate program. Hope this helps, sorry if it was repetitive.

 

[ShamuTrnr2B]

Hey! so im new here but I have been reading some of the threads. I just applied for 3 animal program internships just last week and I'm already nervous on whether i will get it or not! I actualy just found out that my long lost friend from 4th grade is doing the CP program So it would be soo great if we were both down there! Good luck to everyone! is anyone else trying to get an animal internship!? if so which one?

 

[jeff318]

The application deadline is TOMORROW (well, pretty much today) so I am expecting quite a bit more interview/offer activity in the coming days.

Best of luck to all of you!

 

[lauraebeth]

Im 99% positive the PI is reserved for students the loophole with graduating is that you could apply for a cp as a student if you didnt get the PI before you graduated and them apply from the Cp for PI but you only get that one shot because ur no longer a student. The catch with the PI is you have to be a student at the time you apply. if you werent a student you have to go through regular hiring. Im almost positive thats the rule. you cant graduate wait a semster then go cp then PI from cp because you are no longer a studnet. you cant even apply for the CP if you arent a student, you have to be a student to apply. If you werent a student that would be careerstart a seperate program. Hope this helps, sorry if it was repetitive.

well, in my case I will be considered a student in the Spring. I'll be earning 6 hours of internship credit for either the PI that i'm really hoping to get or the CP as my backup plan,

I'm pretty sure you can participate in a CP and while you're doing that apply for a PI for the next semester. regardless, i'll be a student in the spring, and will graduate in may.

 

[MegaraRocks!]

well, in my case I will be considered a student in the Spring. I'll be earning 6 hours of internship credit for either the PI that i'm really hoping to get or the CP as my backup plan,

I'm pretty sure you can participate in a CP and while you're doing that apply for a PI for the next semester. regardless, i'll be a student in the spring, and will graduate in may.

If you are recieving any kind of credit you are still considered a student so you have noooo problems then and yes you can apply for a PI out of CP after graduation, but only if you apply for that CP as a student. Good Luck with your PIs!!!!! I dont apply till spring but reading this thread makes me nervous already.

 

[figment82]

Is this event internship the one for cast events or is it for magic kingdom special events?

I don't think either? It was just called "Event Services - Special Events" - I got the impression from the job description that it was in the same area as Disney Weddings, but it was for more general special events. (I can't read the description anymore since it's taken down, but I remember thinking it was more involved with things for special event groups at ANY of the parks, like the Illuminations dinners or special events for conference groups, stuff like that. I could be wrong...but I know it didn't say it was for one specific park such as Magic Kingdom)

 

[graygables]

Here's a question that just occurred to me...on the application it said not to put any information that would reveal your age, etc. HOWEVER, it also asked if you are related to any CMs and how. I have 2 DDs who are CMs, so I listed them and, of course, that I'm their mother. That clearly "dates" me within a certain range. Also, during my first interview, I mentioned going back to grad school as something I was very proud of and the interviewer asked how long between my undergrad and grad (15 years). Isn't that another way to determine age and could it be an issue?

 

[jeff318]

(I can't read the description anymore since it's taken down, but I remember thinking it was more involved with things for special event groups at ANY of the parks, like the Illuminations dinners or special events for conference groups, stuff like that. I could be wrong...but I know it didn't say it was for one specific park such as Magic Kingdom)

You should have been sent an email with the entire description of the position when you applied for it. Maybe you still have that sitting around?

 

[jeff318]

Here's a question that just occurred to me...on the application it said not to put any information that would reveal your age, etc. HOWEVER, it also asked if you are related to any CMs and how. I have 2 DDs who are CMs, so I listed them and, of course, that I'm their mother. That clearly "dates" me within a certain range. Also, during my first interview, I mentioned going back to grad school as something I was very proud of and the interviewer asked how long between my undergrad and grad (15 years). Isn't that another way to determine age and could it be an issue?

I wouldn't be overly concerned about that. They aren't allowed to use age as a factor in making employment decisions, so they shouldn't be able to take that for or against you.

 

[Berlioz70]

not necessarily your last chance! I graduate in may as well, and if i don't get a PI, i'm going to do a CP. then, I can either advance from there in that role, or apply for another PI after the CP

That's what I'm doing! I graduated in May, I'm currently on the CP and am applying for Spring PIs... however, there is a catch! You can only be in the student programs for a year; I lucked out and was assigned fall instead of fall advantage. Had I done advantage then I couldn't apply for PIs because most of them go through June. So if you do want to go the CP-PI route, make sure the dates do not put you over a year!

 

[jeff318]

That's what I'm doing! I graduated in May, I'm currently on the CP and am applying for Spring PIs... however, there is a catch! You can only be in the student programs for a year; I lucked out and was assigned fall instead of fall advantage. Had I done advantage then I couldn't apply for PIs because most of them go through June. So if you do want to go the CP-PI route, make sure the dates do not put you over a year!

Just to clarify, that's one consecutive year. For example, you could do CP for a year, back to school for a semester, and then a PI.

 

[figment82]

You should have been sent an email with the entire description of the position when you applied for it. Maybe you still have that sitting around?

Good call! I completely forgot the confirm email contained the job description.

Here's the "summary" up top...if someone is really concerned and wants the "full" description, feel free to PM me.


Position Applied For: Event Services Special Events Internship


RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting with up to 45 events per year by answering a moderate volume of calls, booking guest reservations and assisting with hospitality during events. Must be able to quickly provide details on multiple events at any time and be able to prioritize between assigned tasks. Must be proficient in all Windows based programs. Walt Disney Event Services supports partners in Merchandise, Resort Sales, and Community Relations.

 

[ShamuTrnr2B]

I just got my application in my email!! I'm so excited! did people usually get this application after their first interview?

 

[DwightKSchrute]

I just got my application in my email!! I'm so excited! did people usually get this application after their first interview?

Only some people get the application; I think it has to do with your status with the Company.

 

[jeff318]

Only some people get the application; I think it has to do with your status with the Company.

I was curious about this, and sent an email to the Disney Interns email address. They said that if I am currently a CP or PI (or a campus rep), I did not need to fill it out.

 

[mickeyfan85]

That's what I'm doing! I graduated in May, I'm currently on the CP and am applying for Spring PIs... however, there is a catch! You can only be in the student programs for a year; I lucked out and was assigned fall instead of fall advantage. Had I done advantage then I couldn't apply for PIs because most of them go through June. So if you do want to go the CP-PI route, make sure the dates do not put you over a year!

Actually, it wouldn't have mattered if you did fall advantage. That's what I'm doing right now along with many other people at my location. We are not being denied interviews. Plus, that's how one of our current managers did it.

So the whole one year thing only applies to people who do a CP followed by another CP.

 

[Mrs.CptnJackSparrow]

I was curious about this, and sent an email to the Disney Interns email address. They said that if I am currently a CP or PI (or a campus rep), I did not need to fill it out.

My roommates and I are all PIs and we all had to fill out applications.

 

[jeff318]

My roommates and I are all PIs and we all had to fill out applications.

So you were a PI when you applied for a PI?

 

[Berlioz70]

I was curious about this, and sent an email to the Disney Interns email address. They said that if I am currently a CP or PI (or a campus rep), I did not need to fill it out.

I'm currently a CP and they had me fill one out.

Actually, it wouldn't have mattered if you did fall advantage. That's what I'm doing right now along with many other people at my location. We are not being denied interviews. Plus, that's how one of our current managers did it.

That's interesting. During the first interview I was asked when my college program started; when I said I started in August she said that was good. Apparently one of the positions I applied for goes through the end of June and had I come down in May she would have had to remove me from the running for that particular position. So it did come up in my interview. Maybe it depends on the department?