January 2009 PI Applicants

[mytwoboys]

Hi all - I just had my 1st interview yesterday! So, I haven't even had any
2nds yet! Just wanted to pop in and wish ya'll luck - and hopefully get some sent my way!

 

[americangeiko]

Hi all - I just had my 1st interview yesterday! So, I haven't even had any
2nds yet! Just wanted to pop in and wish ya'll luck - and hopefully get some sent my way!

Welcome! What did you apply for? And what is your top pick?

 

[hokiehi]

what do they really use the application we fill out and submit both online and in the mail for?... i know people said they want the one in the mail for their file, but it seemed very general and not even as much as what is on my resume...

 

[americangeiko]

I have a feeling that some departments lose paperwork bad. Considering that some people in the past have never had a 2nd interview, or never got even a rejection letter, I wouldn't be surprised.

However, knowing Disney, they like to be through, and while it may seem general, they like to have as much info on the applicants as possible.

 

[graygables]

what do they really use the application we fill out and submit both online and in the mail for?... i know people said they want the one in the mail for their file, but it seemed very general and not even as much as what is on my resume...

The application seemed to be mostly for a background check, that kind of information. My resume does not include my references, so that is on the application as well as a bit more detail about experience. Many resumes today are more skill-oriented, so may not include actual business names/dates, etc.

 

[ryangraphics]

I wanted to introduce myself. Are you applying for a professional internship at Disney as well? I am currently going back to school and working on my Bachelors. I am older like you and know this would be quite an adventure. Email me to chat at info at ryangraphics dot com. I think we have a bit in common and should discuss our goals with Disney. Love to connect. Laurie

 

[hokiehi]

sounds good... that makes sense as to why they want it... I had trouble filling it out since some of the boxes didn't allow me enough characters to put in info, so hopefully they understand my abbreviations. I should have put an extra letter explaining some things i didn't have room for... oh well too late now...

anyone else apply for any management positions in recreation, or the sports complex, or know anyone who has/had in the past?

 

[woowoochick]

sounds good... that makes sense as to why they want it... I had trouble filling it out since some of the boxes didn't allow me enough characters to put in info, so hopefully they understand my abbreviations. I should have put an extra letter explaining some things i didn't have room for... oh well too late now...

anyone else apply for any management positions in recreation, or the sports complex, or know anyone who has/had in the past?

Don't worry I did a lot of abbreviations too, they want info but don't leave us enough room to tell them what they want!

 

[arfischer]

Last semester I applied for a lot, cant exactly remember how many. This semester I applied for 3. There were 6 interns recruited for the role i am in now, but next semester (Spring '09) my manager is thinking about 10.

Last semester I cant exactly tell you how long it took because all i had was the initial 1st interview, my manager read over the notes and took me from there. But I found out I got the PI about 2 weeks before I had to be here in WDW! Its a rare case but it happens. I actually found out after the drop dead date.

I know almost every role had hundreds of applicants.

This just makes me more nervous. I set up an interview with cp for tonight and I just don't want to find out too soon from cp if by some magical reason I get a pi. Did you apply only for the non CP roles?

 

[CFL]

I haven't even had my second interview so I don't want to be getting ahead of myself but how flexible do you think they are with management PIs if you need a certain time off? I know its never easy to get time off in management let alone a management internship but toward the end of the internship is my wedding, which we have been planning over a year, and the honeymoon is already booked for the week after. I know most companies let you have two weeks for you're wedding but I don't know if they would do that for an intern. I was thinking of just not mentioning it in the interview and if I get the job talking to the people I will be working at when I first start about making arrangements. I just can't see people saying no to a week and a half off for my wedding.

 

[CelebrationNM]

I was thinking of just not mentioning it in the interview and if I get the job talking to the people I will be working at when I first start about making arrangements. I just can't see people saying no to a week and a half off for my wedding.

In my opinion, this is not a good idea. When you accept the internship, you will need to commit to full availability from the start date to the end date. If you need time off, I would suggest mentioning you'll need it before accepting the internship. If you are denied the internship because of this, I would say that you did the right thing putting your wedding as the most important priority in your life at this time.

 

[americangeiko]

You can discuss your wedding with your leaders and try to work something out. What will be the biggest determinant in whether or not you'll get the time off is:

a) Park/Resort Capacity at the time of your Wedding (The closer to a major holiday or Summer, the busier it is, and the more they need people.)

b) Availability of other employees in your area. (It's easier to find someone to pick up a merchandising shift on the portal, as the training is all the same, than a much more specific role.)

c) Salaried-Based Roles. (Because you're not working hourly there's no way to deduct time off your pay unless you're gone for the entire week, so that makes things complicated with time off.)

 

[Ellagirl]

I was just curious if anyone has heard anything from MK special events or Entertainment Management?

Also if you are trained in merchandisie and you become a merchandising manager are you allowed to pick up shifts in that department as a cashier or not because you are management?
Thank you!

 

[americangeiko]

I was just curious if anyone has heard anything from MK special events or Entertainment Management?

Also if you are trained in merchandisie and you become a merchandising manager are you allowed to pick up shifts in that department as a cashier or not because you are management?
Thank you!

I'm not applying for Ent mgmt, but I am applying for 2 roles in Ent, and I haven't heard anything.

As far as picking up shifts as a Mgr, I'd say no, only because you're on salary, and I'd have no idea how they'd go about adding additional funds.

 

[happydilapi]

Hey! I finally joined the crowd here!
just looking for as much info as possible and crossing my fingers that I get an internship! =)

 

[fmrcp06]

Hey! I finally joined the crowd here!
just looking for as much info as possible and crossing my fingers that I get an internship! =)

This board is starting to get busy!!!!!! Make sure we all join the Facebook group so we can all chat there is well!! A bunch of us are already on it.. Disney Professional Interns 09'

 

[americangeiko]

I applied for another PI, Costumer (Workroom), since I got turned down for the Costume Design PI. I figure that if I get it, I can always move into the Costume Design PI afterwards as I'll probably be "qualified" for it then.

 

[namara87]

So how does the process work? I applied to like 9 internships (very spontaneously i might add)....and I just got a call to do a general interview that covers all the PI's. So after that, will I possibly be chosen to interview for the individual internships?

 

[wendy darling]

I haven't even had my second interview so I don't want to be getting ahead of myself but how flexible do you think they are with management PIs if you need a certain time off? I know its never easy to get time off in management let alone a management internship but toward the end of the internship is my wedding, which we have been planning over a year, and the honeymoon is already booked for the week after. I know most companies let you have two weeks for you're wedding but I don't know if they would do that for an intern. I was thinking of just not mentioning it in the interview and if I get the job talking to the people I will be working at when I first start about making arrangements. I just can't see people saying no to a week and a half off for my wedding.

Hi, just wanted to give my 2 cents... I don't think that you will be able to take a week off during your program. I realize that it's your wedding, however time off is by senority, they will have to look at availability, etc...
Would you really want to work 50++ hours per week at a new job and plan a wedding (last minute details cannot be dealt with until the last minute)... I personally wouldn't do that- too stressful for me ( but to each his or her own)

I don't know any companies that give you 2 weeks off for your wedding (unless you have vacation or personal time acrued)...

I wish you the best for your wedding and whatever you decide to do with this internship (if you get an offer)!!! When is your wedding??

 

[havie35]

hey everybody definitely join the facebook group theres alot of good info on there as well

did anybody else apply for any finance internships??? i havnt heard from anybody who applied for any of those