January 2009 PI Applicants

[americangeiko]

Did anyone else get this question during the interview?

"What Disney character do you most relate to and why?"

I must say, I was not prepared and may have said the stupidest answer on the face of the planet. Oh well, hopefully someone will learn from my mistake.

I wouldn't have problems answer that question, but I never got it. Most of my questions were typical "interview" questions.

Did you get this on your first or second interview?

 

[americangeiko]

Wow, thanks a lot for this info. I'm definitely going to look into it if things go well. It sounds very convenient and affordable.

Since it's 3/4 bedroom, how do people typically find roommates? I guess I shouldn't be worrying about it quite yet, but I can't help but be excited.

There's a group on Facebook that's for Spring 09 PIs, there's here, and then there's Cast Members who are already staying there and looking for roommates. Basically if you just post what you're looking for in a roommate/roommates you shouldn't have any problems.

I'm definitely going to go in search of a quieter bunch than I got for my CP. Or atleast, one's that aren't going to break the CP rules, and cart people in and out of the apartment 24/7. My roommates were 50/50 during the CP, so I figured out what I'm going for as far as roomies go.

 

[wendy darling]

You can try Coral Cay, from what I've heard almost all the PIs live there. They're vacation homes that are rented out, and the price is negotiable, though most people pay between 1200-1500 for a 3/4 bedroom. That includes utilities, and the apartments are fully furnished. (TVs, Hangers, Washer/Dryer, the whole bit.)

1200-1500 per month or per week?

Other than facebook ( I don't have an account for that) where else can you look for roomates? Thanks!!

 

[figment82]

For those of you who applied for the Event Assistant at MK, I've been hearing that Disney sent out emails saying it was cancelled. Can anyone verify that? I never got an email about it being cancelled and it's still up on my workbench.

Good luck to everyone with their second interviews!!

I posted the job description that got cancelled a few pages back - it wasn't the Magic Kingdom - specific Events group job; it was a more "generic" event planning assistant role that seemed to apply property-wide. It is definitely removed from everyone's workbench that had it originally (I've confirmed with other people as well) so if you still have the Magic Kingdom one, you're fine.
Good luck!

 

[bridgetzoe]

I posted the job description that got cancelled a few pages back - it wasn't the Magic Kingdom - specific Events group job; it was a more "generic" event planning assistant role that seemed to apply property-wide. It is definitely removed from everyone's workbench that had it originally (I've confirmed with other people as well) so if you still have the Magic Kingdom one, you're fine.
Good luck!

Ah, well then, nevermind! Thank you! I thought I read it somewhere on here, and then someone posted it over on the facebook group, so I was a bit confused.

Thanks!

 

[americangeiko]

You can try Coral Cay, from what I've heard almost all the PIs live there. They're vacation homes that are rented out, and the price is negotiable, though most people pay between 1200-1500 for a 3/4 bedroom. That includes utilities, and the apartments are fully furnished. (TVs, Hangers, Washer/Dryer, the whole bit.)

1200-1500 per month or per week?

Other than facebook ( I don't have an account for that) where else can you look for roomates? Thanks!!

Per month, if it was per week, nobody I know would be able to afford it.

Here is a good starting point, but any group PI group, on any site will also work. Just google.

 

[graygables]

Question...was I supposed to print out the application from the workbench and mail it or just submit it online?

 

[onenightonly]

I wouldn't have problems answer that question, but I never got it. Most of my questions were typical "interview" questions.

Did you get this on your first or second interview?

I guess it was one of those personality questions. It was my first interview. It went horribly, so I can only hope that someone is looking out for me.

I answered that I relate to Ariel because she lives under the sea and so do I. I can think of 10 better answers.

 

[woowoochick]

Question...was I supposed to print out the application from the workbench and mail it or just submit it online?

You need to print it out as well as sending it in online because they need a hard copy for their file.

 

[americangeiko]

You need to print it out as well as sending it in online because they need a hard copy for their file.

I wasn't aware of that. I never saw a message for it.

 

[graygables]

You need to print it out as well as sending it in online because they need a hard copy for their file.

Does anyone have an address? I was not told I needed to print/send anything, just submit it online. Looking at the "signature" line it says "Please type full name". I guess I just assumed it was an electronic signature and was fine.

Did everyone mail in applications?? (and could that be a reason for my quiet phone? )

 

[Validee]

I received two e-mails about the online application in the workbench. The first telling me to fill it out, which I think is sent to everyone that applies for a Disney job. The second was about the internship and said that I needed to print the application off and mail it to still be considered.

Thank you for your interest in a Walt Disney World Professional Internship.

Your name has been forwarded to our Professional Recruiting Team to interview with one of our recruiters. As part of this process, you will need to complete an online application which is being sent to you via separate email. After completing the application, you will need to save, print and mail a SIGNED copy of the application to:

Disney Worldwide Services, Inc.
Professional Recruitment - Casting Building
Attention: Professional Internship Team
1515 Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

A copy of your application must be received by the Company in order for you to be considered for a professional internship.

I completed the application, printed it off, and mailed it over a week ago. But in my workbench the application thing keeps popping up with a new one saying to view/complete it. I'm not quite sure what's going on with that.

I e-mailed Epcot Science asking for a confirmation that they've received all my information, and got an e-mail back that they had everything except a "bio summary." I'm not quite sure where that was supposed to be, but I printed out the attached copy and sent it express that same day. According to usps.com, they got it yesterday. Hopefully that means I'll be hearing from them soon. It was basically all the exact same questions from the online application in the workbench that I already mailed them, but I figured if they wanted it, no point in arguing. The only difference was the formatting and a question about my hobbies.

You definitely should mail it in, though, just to be safe.

 

[graygables]

Interesting...that is not at all what my email said. Mine was:

"Thank you for interviewing with the Disney Theme Parks and Resorts Professional Internship Program. You have been chosen to move forward in the interview process, and your resume will be shared with the hiring leader.
If the hiring leaders would like for you to interview, they will contact you directly to schedule your next interview. All interviews and hiring decisions will be made by November 28th for Spring '09 Internships.
If you are not contacted by a hiring leader, we encourage you to apply for another position that you feel you are qualified for or re-apply again next semester. Postings will go live for next semester in January.
Thanks again and have a Magical day!
Disney Theme Parks and Resorts Professional Recruitment Team"

I had already received an email to fill out an "online application" the day of my first interview.

I wonder if it's a difference between the science PIs and the non-science? hmmmmmmm...

 

[Validee]

I wouldn't be surprised if different departments had their own hiring procedures. It sounds like you should be fine, then.

 

[americangeiko]

Interesting...that is not at all what my email said. Mine was:

"Thank you for interviewing with the Disney Theme Parks and Resorts Professional Internship Program. You have been chosen to move forward in the interview process, and your resume will be shared with the hiring leader.
If the hiring leaders would like for you to interview, they will contact you directly to schedule your next interview. All interviews and hiring decisions will be made by November 28th for Spring '09 Internships.
If you are not contacted by a hiring leader, we encourage you to apply for another position that you feel you are qualified for or re-apply again next semester. Postings will go live for next semester in January.
Thanks again and have a Magical day!
Disney Theme Parks and Resorts Professional Recruitment Team"

I had already received an email to fill out an "online application" the day of my first interview.

I wonder if it's a difference between the science PIs and the non-science? hmmmmmmm...

I assumed that this is what mine said as I didn't read it that closely because I wasn't aware that there was a "mail-in" application portion that needed to be done. I would assume that I don't have to as my "workbench" has been assaulting me with messages saying that I need to send in my info as it's doing for Validee.

 

[Mickey85Disney]

I never had to mail anything in. I applied for some online and the only thing that I had to do was fill out some little thing that came up after I applied for one of them. I cant remember what it even was. It wasnt for all of them just one and dont remember which one. Thats the only extra thing I did. I had my initial interview and one wednesday for rooms and related management.
I wouldnt worry about it. I would say its just for certain positions!

 

[Ghostbuster097]

I have a second interview on Thursday for Operations Management, yay. Quick Question; do they ever offer you an internship at the end of your interview or is the process more like the cp interview where you have to wait for something in the mail for acceptance.
-Mike

 

[americangeiko]

I have a second interview on Thursday for Operations Management, yay. Quick Question; do they ever offer you an internship at the end of your interview or is the process more like the cp interview where you have to wait for something in the mail for acceptance.
-Mike

I know of one person who was interviewed at a conference, she got offered the position at the end, but didn't receive a confirmation email until 6 weeks before it was time for her to leave.

So, it's possible it could be either.

 

[CFL]

I really hope they are able to give us an answer after the interview or at least within the week after. This internship is my first choice but if it doesn't work out I want to look into other companies. I would hate to apply for a bunch of other places then have to turn down another offer to take the one from disney, a lot of companies won't consider you once you have turned them down.

 

[americangeiko]

I really hope they are able to give us an answer after the interview or at least within the week after. This internship is my first choice but if it doesn't work out I want to look into other companies. I would hate to apply for a bunch of other places then have to turn down another offer to take the one from disney, a lot of companies won't consider you once you have turned them down.

I totally understand.

I'm a junior/senior right now, but I ultimately want to work for Disney Imagineering. So I'm putting in for the PIs now to try to get in to the company on a decent level ASAP, otherwise I'm going to finish college, and do other things and try again 1-2 yrs after wards.

However there's a lot of people who are already out of college trying to do the PIs, and this is their only shot at it.