Professional Internship Spring 2012

[Roxyorca]

Does anyone know any good blogs from people doing a PI in animal programs? My dream is to do the Marine Mammal one after my CP (if I get accepted), but I really don't know much more about it than what is on the website. I'd really love a first hand account.

There are a few blogs from past interns in the Conservation Education Presenter role. I have never come across a marine mammal blog which may be due to privacy rules that many zoological facilities have. To get a leg up on the marine mammal position, start volunteering at your local zoo or aquarium. Or try getting a job at a pet store so you can get some animal care experience. If you've already started getting experience, even better! Never give up and if you get the CP role, network with your leaders and supervisors!

Good luck!

 

[ZenSandwich]

Thanks! I am applying to a bunch of unpaid summer internships working with marine mammals. Hopefully something will come through! I graduate in May, and I'm hoping to do the Fall 2012 CP, and then the Spring 2013 PI! (If all goes according to plan!)

I'm just so nervous! Good luck to everyone still waiting to hear back!

 

[Roxyorca]

Thanks! I am applying to a bunch of unpaid summer internships working with marine mammals. Hopefully something will come through! I graduate in May, and I'm hoping to do the Fall 2012 CP, and then the Spring 2013 PI! (If all goes according to plan!)

I'm just so nervous! Good luck to everyone still waiting to hear back!

Which marine mammal internships are you applying for? Isn't it a bummer that they're all unpaid?

 

[ZenSandwich]

The two main ones I'm considering at this point is the Center for Whale Research (My number one choice!) and then the Dolphin Research Center.

Are you are Orca lover too? I can't help but notice your screen name. I am really hoping for the CWR, because they work with J,K and L pod off the coast of Washington. Which is really cool, because those pods are in all of the documentaries.

Of course I am just be geeking out right now. I might also apply to my local zoo/aquarium. We will see how it goes. I am actually taking a year off before applying to grad school to explore my options working closely with animals. Logic tells me I should go and get a real job, but my instinct is telling me to pursue these experiences instead.

 

[Kellystitch]

Hi!
I applied for 4 alumni-only positions back on September 6th , and interviewed on September 12th. The roles I applied for were Traditions Intern, MK Project Support, Guests with Disabilities, and Guest Correspondence. I don't know how well my interview went. I wasn't really happy with ANYTHING I said when she gave me the situational questions. I don't know if I came off sounding like aggressive and mean when it came to questions like "What did you do when you worked in a group and someone didn't pull their own weight?" or when I described my leadership experience (I worked @ Ruby Tuesday and wasn't in management, but was the person in charge of getting the kitchen and servers to work together on busy nights and get food out on time - I felt that counts)

I wish that they let you know quicker than 2 months. It's been killing me, simply because I pretty much know getting this worked-up/excited will probably be a let down.

I am participating in the CP this January, but was hoping to apply for a PI next semester, but then I just realized that if the season goes June-December, I probably can't get time off in July for my brother's wedding. I graduate this December, so this was probably my only shot for a PI.

 

[GoofyDuck32]

what kind of questions do they ask on the second interview, is it more situational ones like the 1st interview or something completely different?

 

[Roxyorca]

The two main ones I'm considering at this point is the Center for Whale Research (My number one choice!) and then the Dolphin Research Center.

Are you are Orca lover too? I can't help but notice your screen name. I am really hoping for the CWR, because they work with J,K and L pod off the coast of Washington. Which is really cool, because those pods are in all of the documentaries.

Of course I am just be geeking out right now. I might also apply to my local zoo/aquarium. We will see how it goes. I am actually taking a year off before applying to grad school to explore my options working closely with animals. Logic tells me I should go and get a real job, but my instinct is telling me to pursue these experiences instead.

HUGE orca lover! The CWR internship sounds amazing! My fingers are crossed that you get it!

I volunteer and interned at my local aquarium and the experience is amazing! It is such a reward getting to know each animal's personality and getting to interact with them on a personal level. Granted, I did not get a lot of hands on involvement but, it was an amazing experience!

I would definately consider volunteering at a local zoo or aquarium. It will change your life!

what kind of questions do they ask on the second interview, is it more situational ones like the 1st interview or something completely different?

I would assume a second interview would be more specific situational questions like "give a time where you did this, how did you handle it, what did you learn from?" I would also prepare for other general questions like "why you feel you're the best candidate for the position" or "what are your strengths and weaknesses?" Hope this helps!

 

[delico]

Hi guys,

I just got an offer for the marketing analytic and modeling internship in FL. Anyone here got accepted too? I am wondering how could I relocate to FL and the HR said we need to have our own transportation to go to work and I am currently living in CA. Anyone has similar situation here?

By the way, I also applied for research data analyst internship. Anyone got accepted for that one? I didn't hear back from them since the first interview

Sherry

 

[geehaw92]

Congrats to the new presenters!

Other than the Conservation Education Presenters, has anyone else from Animal Programs recieved word about accepting an internship (Marine Mammal, Con. Ed. DAK or Seas, and so on)?

Did you get an interview from the marine mammal internship? I still haven't heard back from them yet. And if we're no longer in consideration, we WILL get an e-mail saying that right? I'm hoping no news is good news since I JUST had my interview

 

[Roxyorca]

Did you get an interview from the marine mammal internship? I still haven't heard back from them yet. And if we're no longer in consideration, we WILL get an e-mail saying that right? I'm hoping no news is good news since I JUST had my interview

I received an e-mail from someone within the marine mammal department on Saturday asking for an interview. I sent him my availability yesterday and haven't heard back yet (I'll just assume its his weekend).

If you're no longer in consideration you will get an e-mail stating it but, you'll be waiting 2-3 weeks to recieve that e-mail.

When did you have your interview for the marine mammal internship?

 

[geehaw92]

I received an e-mail from someone within the marine mammal department on Saturday asking for an interview. I sent him my availability yesterday and haven't heard back yet (I'll just assume its his weekend).

If you're no longer in consideration you will get an e-mail stating it but, you'll be waiting 2-3 weeks to recieve that e-mail.

When did you have your interview for the marine mammal internship?

I haven't heard back from them yet. when did you apply? i didn't apply until the very end so I hope I hear back from them soon!

 

[ZenSandwich]

Good luck! I want to hear all about the marine mammal program! I hope you get it!

 

[llauren]

Hey Llauren! Guess we're on the same team! I got the call as well on the 20th. So excited!!

Hey Josh, congratulations! It's great to hear from someone else with the same internship. =)

 

[dkim29]

Did anyone have the second interview for management positions yet? if yes, what are some of the questions they ask?

 

[dkim29]

My second interview went really well. Got hung up trying to think of a specific time where I provided excellent service only because I was nervous. We skipped it and came back and I had an answer. He said I'll hear something by monday! Everybody send some pixie dust my way!

Hey! I see that you finished your second interview!! what were some of the questions they asked you??? I'm trying to prepare myself even though I didn't get a call yet. lol

 

[bopzeebop]

Did anyone have the second interview for management positions yet? if yes, what are some of the questions they ask?

I had my second interview last week. The questions were pretty straightforward: why this position/Disney, strengths/weaknesses as a leader, time when you disagreed with a policy, where you see yourself in the future.

I should add that I'm an external candidate and the questions might be different for CP alums.

 

[Roxyorca]

I haven't heard back from them yet. when did you apply? i didn't apply until the very end so I hope I hear back from them soon!

Not sure if when you applied matters since I applied for a few internships back on September 9th and I just received an e-mail this past weekend from marine mammal. Hopefully you'll hear something from them soon.

 

[jacinda824]

Does anyone on here have experience with the creative department? I have my second interview on Thursday for the Creative department art and design internship and I am wondering if they ask more specific questions regarding past projects, etc??? Otherwise, I will just prep for the standard, "tell me a time when..." questions. Any help or tips is appreciated.

 

[mickymicky]

When you guys applied for the PI, how long did it take for them to e-mail you about scheduling a phone interview?

 

[DanzerSam25]

I sent in my applications the day before the due date and I got an email for a phone interview by the following Friday (10/14/11). They gave me three dates for the interview and I selected 10/21/11. They called a little early and it lasted about 15 minutes.