Professional internship interview

[DisneySarahLA]

Im not sure if that is what it is actually called. i just know that my interview is with the CDS department on Friday!

 

[century3]

I'd love to match up with someone people here for roomates if I get accepted--preferrably somewhere a little closer. I've been looking around at apartments and if we got a two bedroom for four people it gets a lot cheaper non-disney.

 

[DisneySarahLA]

the roomate thing is a great idea. I dont want to jinx it though! Lets get accepted first!

 

[DJFLuFFKiNS]

I'm not sure anyone would find cheaper housing close enough... like North Orlando you could get 3/2 for about 650, but once you get closer to Disney you're looking at 1200 easy for that kind of room.

But if anyone is interested in rooming, I'm fairly "local" (Gainesville, FL), so if anyone is looking for another roommate, I'd be happy to scout out apartments ^_^.

 

[Lady V]

I'm not sure anyone would find cheaper housing close enough... like North Orlando you could get 3/2 for about 650, but once you get closer to Disney you're looking at 1200 easy for that kind of room.

But if anyone is interested in rooming, I'm fairly "local" (Gainesville, FL), so if anyone is looking for another roommate, I'd be happy to scout out apartments ^_^.

hey-how far is North Orlando from Disneyworld?

 

[ShareADreamComeTrue]

I had the strangest interview experience. Disney Design group called me the day after I sent in my portfolio and I had what is typically referrered to as a second interview my first time around. I had two artists talking to me about my work and neither one asked me anything that would be referred to as a typical interview question. During the conversation I asked if I would be getting the more standard "first interview" and they said that DDG didn't do things the typical way so I guess that was it. Anybody else have this happen?

I did not have that experience. And from what you have said I am a little worried about my experience. What position did you apply for? And are you a t four year or two year college? I had the first interview a month ago and am still waiting to hear back... Have you heard back yet?

Thanks

 

[century3]

I applied for the assistant character artist internship with Disney Design Group, and like I said when I asked them about the fact I didn't have a pre-screening interview they said that DDG "worked differently" than the rest of the internship program. My interview was on March 17, and they said I'd hear something probably around the end of april.

Oh and I go to a 4 year college, I'm getting a BFA in illustration.

 

[DisneySarahLA]

I just had my 2nd interview and i think that i am more nervous now than when i was actually interviewing. Anyone have an idea about how long til they notify you if you got it or not? It starts in June. IM READY to know!!!

 

[century3]

ShareADreamComeTrue:

I re-read this thread and forgot you were applying for DDG too. I thought I'd go into my detail about my interview since you seem worried.

The interview seemed fairly spontaneous (March 15-portfolio arrived, March 16-scheduled interview, March 17-interview), they didn't have my online resume/application or anything--just asked all their questions based on my portfolio and the cover letter with it. Did you send your portfolio earlier? Mine arrived right on the deadline so maybe it made it to the top of the pile that way. I'm sure they have quite a few people to go through.

The interviewers I had were Quynh Kimball and Monty Maldovan (you can see some of their work (mostly pins and such) if you google them). The day they called to schedule the interview I wrote down every possible normal interview question I could imagine and came up with some answers--that did absolutely no good and I think it made me more nervous. The questions were about 70% concerning explaining the process of my pieces, 15% about my school and 15% about my time as a CP (I worked on the animation tour at mgm).

Overall I came away feeling like I sounded less experienced than I feel I am, I could tell I was really nervous because I was clinching the phone so tight my arm was a little sore after the interview (which was 30-40 minutes long).

So anyway, there's still a lot of time so don't worry too much! I'd like to see some of you work if you have some online. I hate not knowing what levels "the competition" are working at *lol*. It's aight though, since you're doing graphic design and i'm doing character. Good luck!

 

[ZTA_WDW]

I just had my 2nd interview and i think that i am more nervous now than when i was actually interviewing. Anyone have an idea about how long til they notify you if you got it or not? It starts in June. IM READY to know!!!

I had an interview on March 8th for the Deployment Internship and they told me that I would find out in two weeks. Three days after the two weeks was up I got an email saying that I would find out the first week in April. I am so nerous! I hope they call and tell us soon!
Did you notice that the information on career page is gone? I wonder what that means?!?

 

[DisneySarahLA]

I am soo nervous too!! I had my interview last friday and all they said was a couple of weeks. You have to let me know if you hear anything. Everytime the phone rings i jump out of my skin!!

 

[ZTA_WDW]

I had a question, if no one minds asking, what did the interviewers say during the interview? What I mean by that is, what questions were asked? And what did the interviewers say when you answered the questions? How long was the interview? Who gave the interview? Also, did they say how many people were going to be hired? I know it sounds like a lot of questions but I am trying to get a feel for how they interview. I am taking an HR class and am writing a paper on Disney's hiring. Thanks in advance for the help!

I CAN NOT WAIT TO FIND OUT THE RESULTS! I hope we all get in! It will be so much fun! Good luck everyone!

 

[DisneySarahLA]

i got the Call and i am ACCEPTED!! I am so excited!! Hope to see all of you in June!!

 

[ZTA_WDW]

i got the Call and i am ACCEPTED!! I am so excited!! Hope to see all of you in June!!

CONGRADS! I am so happy for you! I have not recieved a call yet but I had an interview with merch 2 weeks ago tomorrow and they said that I would find out in 2 weeks. Hopefuly tomorrow is the big day! I really hope to see you too! Congrads again!

 

[jeff318]

i got the Call and i am ACCEPTED!! I am so excited!! Hope to see all of you in June!!

Awesome! I hope I hear soon!

 

[DisneySarahLA]

Are yall thinking about living in Northbridge, or getting other housing. I am so torn!

 

[ZTA_WDW]

Are yall thinking about living in Northbridge, or getting other housing. I am so torn!

Um, if I get the job I think I might try to get housing. I could live at my house but it is 50 miles away. Where is everyone from?

 

[DisneySarahLA]

Im from Baton Rouge, LA!! SO that is out of the question as far as living at my house! I really want to bring my dog with me. I cant see giving him up, but i dont really know all the areas and i am not sure where else to try and find a place.

 

[Laurennyy23]

I have not recieved a call yet but I had an interview with merch 2 weeks ago tomorrow and they said that I would find out in 2 weeks.

Did you end up hearing today? I also had an interview with merch two weeks ago and they said two weeks...but I didn't hear anything and it's after 5pm so I guess it's just more waiting til tomorrow...

 

[ISUKoalabear]

I just accepted my internship in the Disney Learning Center. I am bringing my cat with me so I am looking for a place to live, anyone interested? I have to find a cheap place bc I have other bills to pay.

Jami