January 2009 PI Applicants

[Mickey85Disney]

Has anyone heard anything bout rooms related management offers?? They said they were going to start contacting people today and was curious if anyone had heard anything? and if so did they call or email you??

 

[hokiehi]

I filled out my application right after they told me I was moving on and then got a call a week later for a 2nd interview. I also sent a copy in.

Anyone know anything about management in recreation or the sports complex?

Also, I was told I would hear something hopefully by the end of the month, as were a lot of you for different positions but I nor most of you have actually heard anything. It sounds like most things are on hold or still being interviewed for.

 

[americangeiko]

I filled out my application right after they told me I was moving on and then got a call a week later for a 2nd interview. I also sent a copy in.

Anyone know anything about management in recreation or the sports complex?

Also, I was told I would hear something hopefully by the end of the month, as were a lot of you for different positions but I nor most of you have actually heard anything. It sounds like most things are on hold or still being interviewed for.

A good source told me that Friday (31st) was the deadline for their department to speak to casting about who they wanted, or who their choices were. Though I've notice quiet a few departments that haven't done any 2nd interviews, etc.

 

[mytwoboys]

A good source told me that Friday (31st) was the deadline for their department to speak to casting about who they wanted, or who their choices were. Though I've notice quiet a few departments that haven't done any 2nd interviews, etc.

I had two second interviews this past week with very different departments and was told the same thing by all three managers.

 

[graygables]

I had two second interviews this past week with very different departments and was told the same thing by all three managers.

What were your interviews for, if you don't mind my asking? There are a several departments that we aren't hearing about yet.

 

[mytwoboys]

Merchandise Presentation & Global CMR - Database

 

[Ellagirl]

I hope that since most of the departments were supposed to let casting know by last friday that alot of us will hear this week or the week after! Im excited and nervous!

 

[lauraebeth]

I hope that since most of the departments were supposed to let casting know by last friday that alot of us will hear this week or the week after! Im excited and nervous!

I find the fact that casting was supposed to be informed by friday interesting since myself and anyone i've talked to that applied for youth education facilitator hasn't been contacted. I was told in my interview that it's not a highly applied for role, and including myself, i know at least 5 that have applied, moved forward, and heard nothing.

 

[princessaurora1]

The PI online application asks for "starting salary/wage/wage expected" -- not sure on this one. Any helpful ideas on what a PI makes? I'm apply for a HR Intern.

 

[Ellagirl]

I left it blank because normally the PI wages are predetermined by casting but you can always put negotiable.

 

[CelebrationNM]

The PI online application asks for "starting salary/wage/wage expected" -- not sure on this one. Any helpful ideas on what a PI makes? I'm apply for a HR Intern.

It doesn't so much matter what you put if you're applying for a PI--you'll get what they offer you. I'd just leave it blank.

 

[americangeiko]

Okay, here's the news from Facebook:

Friday was the deadline to for departments to put in for who they want. Departments will hand in a list of candidates who they like, and casting is responsible for calling them up, and offering out the positions.

However...

Some people get offered a PI and accept thinking they won't get another opportunity, but later get offered another PI that they want more. And YOU CAN ACTUALLY ACCEPT THE OTHER POSITION!

This means that casting will then have to call the next candidate and find out if they're interested. In some cases, they'll go through an entire stack of people, and have to go back to the department for their next list of picks.

This is the reason why the 31st was the deadline to send in your intern selections, but the 28th of November is when we'll hear something back.

So, yeah, good news for a lot of us.

 

[Validee]

I had my first and only interview on Thursday at noon for Epcot Plant Science and Epcot Entomology. It was with two people (though one of them didn't talk as much as he was typing) and it lasted an hour. I was so nervous at first that I was literally shaking, but luckily they were very friendly so I relaxed. They started with more standard questions and then went into more specific ones about the internship.

Other than stumbling and rambling at the beginning and my phone disconnecting in the middle (they called back luckily), I actually think it went pretty well. Nothing more I can do but hope for the best and wait.

Good luck to everyone else.

 

[Mrs.CptnJackSparrow]

Guys whatever you do.. DO NOT loose hope.

Every single department just got budget cuts!!
Ex #1- my roommate working with the conservation wildlife fund just found out they cut their budget by 50%

EX#2- my current PI manager doesnt even know if they'll be able to HAVE interns next semester...he doesnt know yet and hasnt even started conducting interviews..

So dont give up. Things now are VERY bad.

As far as the person looking for sports/rec mgmt... they might not be taking interns this semester... they might keep the current ones. My neighbor is one so I'll find out.

ANd the person looking for Merchandise. They too have not figured out if they can afford having an intern. Even though we dont get very high pay, Disney is scraping pennies!

Just a heads up there... so we might be finding out after nov 28 because all departments had to re-arrange their budgets.

 

[Mickey85Disney]

its not our fault they lost budgets, we also need time to move down there, find other jobs etc. Im upset because they have not contacted us about that if thats the case. My interview for the position was almost a month ago and nothing. if they are cutting budgets or whatever, they could at least send an email to the people they interviewed so they know whats going on.

 

[sdboltgirl519]

Hey all,

I just found these boards today but would like to say that I was offered a position as an Animal Nutrition intern! I'm sooooooo excited. My only problem is that I was going to choose the NorthBridge Apartment option because I will be driving out from San Diego, California and it would be really hard for me to find another housing option. As I was doing research, I came across a site that gave the apartments horrible reviews. They mentioned crime, pests and horrible management. I would like to think that Disney would not put their interns in this situation, but have any of you heard anything or have any information about the apartments? I would really like to live in a safe environment. I don't know anything about the area so any input would be appreciated. Sorry if this topic has been covered, I tried to read through everything but there are sooooo many pages!

Thank you all and good luck to those who are still waiting to hear!

 

[ryangraphics]

I read and found bad reviews as well. It didn't sound safe to me either. I am in Portland, OR and still waiting to see if I get one of my applied PI positions.

If I get offered something I will just find some alternative housing. I really want to be in Celebration. I have been researching it a lot and it seems really safe, more upscale and fun to walk around.

When did you get word on your offer?

 

[sdboltgirl519]

I was offered the position last night. I took the 24 hours to decide so I will be getting a call in about an hour and I totally want the position but I am going to ask the woman if she knows anyting about the issues with NorthBridge. I don't want to commit to paying for 6 months of rent and be miserable.

How far is Celebration from the park? I might look into that option as well...

 

[ryangraphics]

It's immediately south. About as close as you can get. Disney actually developed this suburb. Do you have Google Earth? Or just use Mapquest to plot out the city. You will see how close it is.

 

[CelebrationNM]

How far is Celebration from the park? I might look into that option as well...

Honestly, about as close as you can get: http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=celebration, fl to magic kingdom&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl