January 2009 PI Applicants

[lauraebeth]

What does it mean on the workbench when one of the jobs no longer is clickable?

I have two PIs one is still clickable, the other is not.

i believe that it means that it's no longer able to be applied for. like, you applied for it. so it's on your workbench,but no one else can apply for it anymore

 

[onenightonly]

i believe that it means that it's no longer able to be applied for. like, you applied for it. so it's on your workbench,but no one else can apply for it anymore

Oh phew. Thanks so much. I thought it means that I was already out of the running.

 

[graygables]

I feel like Scott from The Santa Clause: "I think it's safe to say you're taking this [WDW PI] thing to an unhealthy level."

My 2nd interview is tomorrow and I'm not sure I'll be able to sleep tonight. I swear, it's worse than Christmas as a kid!

 

[DisneyGroove]

Hi everyone!

I've been following this thread for a while now; everyone's advice and comments have been really helpful, so I thought I'd put my two cents in. I'm a graduating 5th year biology student and I applied for 3 of the Conservation Education Animal Program Internships. I have never participated in the CP and so thought perhaps I might already be at a disadvantage, but I still kept my hopes up. I had my 1st and, also, only interview (the Cons. Edu. process seems to be different) this past Friday and didn't expect any news until mid to late November. I received a phone call yesterday (Monday) afternoon from Career Services to set up a phone call for today (Tuesday) with this nice lady and was an absolute nervous wreck all day! Well, I didn't know what to expect but it was the most fabulous surprise to hear that I was being offered a Conservation Education Presenter position!!!! I accepted on the spot and am soooo excited - I bawled my eyes out... I just wanted to encourage those still waiting to have hope because you definately never know! I know everyone's experience is different so I thought I'd share mine. I haven't seen much talk about the Animal Program Internships so I was wondering how everyone else's experiences have been so far... I'm still in shock and wish everyone the absolute best of luck!

Take care!

 

[disneyapeelizzle]

I was offered the role of Guest Relations at Magic Kingdom! I'm very excited- its my dream job!

 

[arfischer]

Hi everyone!

I've been following this thread for a while now; everyone's advice and comments have been really helpful, so I thought I'd put my two cents in. I'm a graduating 5th year biology student and I applied for 3 of the Conservation Education Animal Program Internships. I have never participated in the CP and so thought perhaps I might already be at a disadvantage, but I still kept my hopes up. I had my 1st and, also, only interview (the Cons. Edu. process seems to be different) this past Friday and didn't expect any news until mid to late November. I received a phone call yesterday (Monday) afternoon from Career Services to set up a phone call for today (Tuesday) with this nice lady and was an absolute nervous wreck all day! Well, I didn't know what to expect but it was the most fabulous surprise to hear that I was being offered a Conservation Education Presenter position!!!! I accepted on the spot and am soooo excited - I bawled my eyes out... I just wanted to encourage those still waiting to have hope because you definately never know! I know everyone's experience is different so I thought I'd share mine. I haven't seen much talk about the Animal Program Internships so I was wondering how everyone else's experiences have been so far... I'm still in shock and wish everyone the absolute best of luck!

Take care!

Although Animal Programs are different from EPCOT horticulture, I know that during my last trip in May I met a lot of PIs during the Behind the Seeds Tour. One of them told me that out of the 13 interns, 12 had NOT done the CP. I think for those programs your experience is the most important.

And CONGRATS!

 

[hokiehi]

Hey... haven't asked this for a while and I know there are some new people on here... but did anyone apply for the management in either the sports complex, or recreation?

I've applied for both, and haven't heard anything about second interviews, so I was wondering if anyone knew when they'd be, or if you have applied for those and heard anything about 2nd interviews?

 

[Jana928]

Hey... haven't asked this for a while and I know there are some new people on here... but did anyone apply for the management in either the sports complex, or recreation?

I've applied for both, and haven't heard anything about second interviews, so I was wondering if anyone knew when they'd be, or if you have applied for those and heard anything about 2nd interviews?

I didn't apply for either, but I used to work at the Lodge where they take one of the recreation management interns and I know that they always wait until the last minute to do the interviews. Hang in there!!!

 

[fmrcp06]

As anxious as many of us are, I think we just all need to try as hard as possible to relax and not get to hyped up. With the economy the way that it is, I'm sure they are trying to figure out where to make cuts, how many people they can actually hire now, and I'm guessing that some of you haven't received a call because that dept. is still sorting things out! I hope that we all know much sooner than later so that we can make arrangements to get down there, and living and whatnot... hang in there everyone!!!

 

[hokiehi]

I didn't apply for either, but I used to work at the Lodge where they take one of the recreation management interns and I know that they always wait until the last minute to do the interviews. Hang in there!!!

Thanks for that info!

 

[namara87]

Hey... haven't asked this for a while and I know there are some new people on here... but did anyone apply for the management in either the sports complex, or recreation?

I've applied for both, and haven't heard anything about second interviews, so I was wondering if anyone knew when they'd be, or if you have applied for those and heard anything about 2nd interviews?

I applied to Recreation Management, and have not heard anything either. I'm thinking that they'll send out the memo that second interviews are coming up so you can schedule. At least that is what it was like for retail management, I'm only going on the assumption that it is the same type of process.

Bon Chance!

 

[onenightonly]

As anxious as many of us are, I think we just all need to try as hard as possible to relax and not get to hyped up. With the economy the way that it is, I'm sure they are trying to figure out where to make cuts, how many people they can actually hire now, and I'm guessing that some of you haven't received a call because that dept. is still sorting things out! I hope that we all know much sooner than later so that we can make arrangements to get down there, and living and whatnot... hang in there everyone!!!

I agree with you. The economy is really biting me in the butt. I feel like this is my only chance to get something right.

 

[gdiaz2087]

Hello everyone! My name is George and I am a CP alum from spring of '07. I am extremely intrested in doing a PI but saw that the deadline for spring has already passed. I was looking for ANY info that you could give me regarding maybe when the next batch of PI's will be posted or just what to do in order to further my chances of getting accepted. I am really intrested in managerial roles and open for a variety of different things from hospitality to operations. thanks everyone!

 

[Mickey85Disney]

has anyone heard anything bout the rooms and related management offers?? Im wanting to know and I hate waiting. wish I would get a call for another interview from another one i applied for so i had a better chance to get one

 

[DisneyGroove]

Although Animal Programs are different from EPCOT horticulture, I know that during my last trip in May I met a lot of PIs during the Behind the Seeds Tour. One of them told me that out of the 13 interns, 12 had NOT done the CP. I think for those programs your experience is the most important.


And CONGRATS!

Thank you!!! Yes, CP was not required so I was still hopeful! ... I'm still in shock!

 

[Mickey85Disney]

For everyone that interviewed for rooms and related management they said today that they will let everyone know on Nov. 1st. maybe they will be nice and tell us before!!

 

[woowoochick]

I had my second interview today. It was for Disney Youth Events. The guy called while I was in the shower getting ready because he had to reschedule because some things had come up. It went well though, when I had it 30 mins, after originally scheduled. There was a random question he asked and he said it's a fun question, but a lot of people get stumped from it, and it stumped me. "If you had the chance to ask anyone living or dead who would you ask for advice?" I couldn't think of an answer, I should have just been cheesy and said walt or something! Oh well, I'll survive. I was comforted to know that they hire 10 interns for this position. So this role wil be tons of fun if I get offered it, 10 interns playing and planning music festivals at Disney. What more can you ask for?

 

[Mickey85Disney]

I applied for this youth events. Well I guess that tells me that one is off my list since I didnt get a call for an interview
If the jobs are still on your workbench does that mean you still have a chance?? Non of the ones I applied for have been taken off so just curious

 

[graygables]

I applied for this youth events. Well I guess that tells me that one is off my list since I didnt get a call for an interview
If the jobs are still on your workbench does that mean you still have a chance?? Non of the ones I applied for have been taken off so just curious

From what I've gathered in my workbench plethora of applications (PI and non-PI), if it's clickable, they are still taking applications. If it disappears, it's been filled. I've had several "regular" jobs I've applied for that have simply fallen off with no other indication that the position was filled (no email, no call). If I had to guess, I'd say they stay on there until the end of November, when the positions are all filled and the deadline is past.

 

[woowoochick]

I applied for this youth events. Well I guess that tells me that one is off my list since I didnt get a call for an interview
If the jobs are still on your workbench does that mean you still have a chance?? Non of the ones I applied for have been taken off so just curious

Don't lose all hope yet, they may still be contacting people. There was an interview time for monday, so they may not have gotten to you yet!