Spring/Spring Advantage 2011 :)

[chexie]

I want to stay far away from working in QSFB OR FSFB. I've been working in the restaurant/ fast food restaurant businesses for almost 4 years i'm bored with it.

I know my recruiter is gonna love that i have so much experience in that field, but i want to learn new things and try different roles at disney not get stuck in the same routine. hence why my top three is attractions, photo pass, and merchandise

 

[jewjubean]

I want to stay far away from working in QSFB OR FSFB. I've been working in the restaurant/ fast food restaurant businesses for almost 4 years i'm bored with it.

I know my recruiter is gonna love that i have so much experience in that field, but i want to learn new things and try different rolesdisney not get stuck in the same routine. hence why my top three is attractions, photo pass, and merchandise

I was in the same situation as you and trust me if you say you don't want those roles they shouldn't mark you down there . I ended up in merchandise because of my cash handleing skills and loved every minute of it, till I went to attractions and loved it just as much!!! Good luck and Maybe we will all meet one day!!! Some of my disboad friends are some of the best people I've ever met!!!

 

[mollay]

I want to stay far away from working in QSFB OR FSFB. I've been working in the restaurant/ fast food restaurant businesses for almost 4 years i'm bored with it.

I know my recruiter is gonna love that i have so much experience in that field, but i want to learn new things and try different roles at disney not get stuck in the same routine. hence why my top three is attractions, photo pass, and merchandise

That's how I feel. If I get into Disney I want an opportunity to do a job that I couldn't do anywhere else. If I wanted QSFB I'd save myself the trouble of applying and moving to Florida, and just get a job at the Burger King across town lol. That's why Photopass and Attractions are my tops.

 

[peaceheart]

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[peaceheart]

Unfortunately, I don't think so. Generally it just means that the interviewer didn't see you as a good fit, BUT other factors go into it like
a) when you applied/interviewed (the longer you wait, the fewer positions are left)
b) how many/what positions you check. If you only choose highly competitive positions like hospitality, BBB hostess, and entertainment... there's no where else you can be placed if your interview isn't stellar. Whereas if you choose a wide variety of roles, there's still a good chance of being placed in QSFB, attractions, merchandising etc. (even if they aren't your first choice) because these are roles that have a large volume to fill.

So, moral of the story is to apply/interview early and choose a wide variety of roles... but only roles that you could see yourself doing. If housekeeping is something you could NEVER see yourself doing, don't check it. But still have an open mind. I don't see any reason why all underclassmen wouldn't check off say QSFB and FSFB.

I wouldn't recommend going into the interview completely unprepared... I sort of did, but I definitely wasn't pleased with how my interview went and was lucky that I got accepted haha. At least have a general idea of how you'd answer questions like:
- What made you apply for the College Program?
- How will the College Program benefit you?
- What does the word 'Disney' mean to you?

There are also more role specific questions. Like if you choose BBB hostess for one of your top 3 you'll probably get asked about your experience with doing other people's hair/makeup.

Gosh that turned into a novel! Hope I answered your question somewhere in there!

Yay! you answered my question wonderfully! A lady at my school said she doubts I will not be accepted seeing as how passionate I am about the program and how much preparing I've done already. As far as you saying you dont understand why underclassmen would NOT check quick service or full service.. :[ i am definitely not going to be checking these. i've done waitressing for the past few years and really the only thing keeping me there is the tips--which you cannot accept in Disney. I really am looking forward to trying something in my field, I'm going into communications, so I'd love to do Attractions. Merchandise is also on my list, and Vacation Planner (which i do not expect to get but it'd be awesome). will these positions be a good possibility of me getting? or should i apply for full service even though i really do not want it.. but if it takes doing the program i will probably put up with it lol. thank you so much for your time, love!
-Heather

 

[jewjubean]

Just wanted say that the qsfb and fafb are two different roles, fs you work at a restaurant seating people usually not messing with food other than at a Buffett or something similar

 

[Anna's_Order]

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[Neverland_gal]

I Know that I want character performer to be my first choice, character attendent second and I am debating what to put third. I was thinking about merchandise but I have a couple of questions. Where would I be most likely to work? In a store or at an outdoor cart? In the parks or in a resort shop?

Thanks for your help!

 

[chexie]

I was in the same situation as you and trust me if you say you don't want those roles they shouldn't mark you down there . I ended up in merchandise because of my cash handleing skills and loved every minute of it, till I went to attractions and loved it just as much!!! Good luck and Maybe we will all meet one day!!! Some of my disboad friends are some of the best people I've ever met!!!

that's probably what will happen to me i've been a manager at the deli i work now for 3 years and i'm responsible for counting the safe and counting down the drawers to make pm deposits,yay for cash handling skills and i already have merchandise in my top three. i just have to politely decline working anywhere near food :]

 

[illini4princess]

Yay! you answered my question wonderfully! A lady at my school said she doubts I will not be accepted seeing as how passionate I am about the program and how much preparing I've done already. As far as you saying you dont understand why underclassmen would NOT check quick service or full service.. :[ i am definitely not going to be checking these. i've done waitressing for the past few years and really the only thing keeping me there is the tips--which you cannot accept in Disney. I really am looking forward to trying something in my field, I'm going into communications, so I'd love to do Attractions. Merchandise is also on my list, and Vacation Planner (which i do not expect to get but it'd be awesome). will these positions be a good possibility of me getting? or should i apply for full service even though i really do not want it.. but if it takes doing the program i will probably put up with it lol. thank you so much for your time, love!
-Heather

I totally understand where you're coming from and other people who have worked in food service already. Trust me, QSFB would not be one of my top 5, 6 or 7 roles even. BUT, the way I think of it is would I rather do QSFB or nothing? Which is the question I'd have to ask myself. Because it might come down to that in the end. That's why I mention the underclassman thing. I could see how a junior, senior, or recent grad would say heck no to roles like QSFB, but maybe a recent freshman might not.

Personally, I haven't decided yet exactly what I'm going to check. I don't think I'll end up checking off custodial or housekeeping, and maybe not qsfb, but everything else is fair game

What is everyone's top 3 if you know it? Mine would be character performer, photopass photographer, and concierge ^_^

 

[peaceheart]

I totally understand where you're coming from and other people who have worked in food service already. Trust me, QSFB would not be one of my top 5, 6 or 7 roles even. BUT, the way I think of it is would I rather do QSFB or nothing? Which is the question I'd have to ask myself. Because it might come down to that in the end. That's why I mention the underclassman thing. I could see how a junior, senior, or recent grad would say heck no to roles like QSFB, but maybe a recent freshman might not.

Personally, I haven't decided yet exactly what I'm going to check. I don't think I'll end up checking off custodial or housekeeping, and maybe not qsfb, but everything else is fair game

What is everyone's top 3 if you know it? Mine would be character performer, photopass photographer, and concierge ^_^

ohh, gotcha. and i just heard that they only accept about 7,000 students out of 30,000 applicants!! :'( how scary!! oh my gosh i really really hope im accepted. ;/ someone also told me they may start accepting applications August 4th for the spring 2011 term!? hmm..

and do you mean class standing as far as the walt disney world college program? Because in college at home I am a junior. but I would be a freshman as far as it being my first time doing the WDWCP.

you've done the program before? if i check off several things that i would not enjoy, but would rather do than NOTHING-- will they let me have one of my top choices if i explain my situation? How have you found that working for others? thanks again! <3

 

[peaceheart]

ohh, gotcha. and i just heard that they only accept about 7,000 students out of 30,000 applicants!! :'( how scary!! oh my gosh i really really hope im accepted. ;/ someone also told me they may start accepting applications August 4th for the spring 2011 term!? hmm..

and do you mean class standing as far as the walt disney world college program? Because in college at home I am a junior. but I would be a freshman as far as it being my first time doing the WDWCP.

you've done the program before? if i check off several things that i would not enjoy, but would rather do than NOTHING-- will they let me have one of my top choices if i explain my situation? How have you found that working for others? thanks again! <3

PS: my top 3 choices are Attractions, Merchandise, and Vacation Planner. I also will check off Hospitality and if i HAVE to... ill check off custodial because i hear thats not so bad. it just wont do anything for my major or what im going into.

 

[chexie]

My top three are Attractions, Photo Pass, Merchandise :]

 

[illini4princess]

and do you mean class standing as far as the walt disney world college program? Because in college at home I am a junior. but I would be a freshman as far as it being my first time doing the WDWCP.

you've done the program before? if i check off several things that i would not enjoy, but would rather do than NOTHING-- will they let me have one of my top choices if i explain my situation? How have you found that working for others? thanks again! <3

oh, I just meant class generally as in what year you are and school. And nah, I haven't done the program before. I applied for Fall 2010 and was accepted, but because of a couple reason decided spring 2011 (if I get accepted again!) would be better.

 

[peaceheart]

Can everyone respond with how much each job pays, or what jobs pay you DO know? and how many hours they usually get, if you know that. thank you! <3

 

[graygables]

Besides, who says you cant accept tips. Crap, I make my own tips at my job. I wonder what I would be charged with if I ever got caught...Probably for scamming the Ronald Mcdonald house charitites

Disney says you can't accept tips. There are certain tipped roles, but most CPs are not placed in them for obvious reasons. Accepting a tip without notifying and giving it to management is a terminable offense.

 

[graygables]

You should check them in case they say "Oh, we have enough college punks doing attractions"

Wow. I've never met any "college punks" on the CP. Generally hard-working, happy, non-abrasive, dedicated people trying to make a difference for Guests on a daily basis.

 

[bellaDisneydncr]

I Know that I want character performer to be my first choice, character attendent second and I am debating what to put third. I was thinking about merchandise but I have a couple of questions. Where would I be most likely to work? In a store or at an outdoor cart? In the parks or in a resort shop?

Thanks for your help!

You could be in any of those. I have met CP's in merchandising at both parks and resorts and in stores and at carts. It just depends on what they need and where they decide to put you.

 

[graygables]

You could be in any of those. I have met CP's in merchandising at both parks and resorts and in stores and at carts. It just depends on what they need and where they decide to put you.

The cart CMs are generally assigned a "region", so in Dinoland, you could work at Dinosaur (incl photo), Chester & Hester's, any of the 4 carts, or even the midway games. They generally cycle people around so you aren't in the same spot all day.

 

[Anna's_Order]

Wow. I've never met any "college punks" on the CP. Generally hard-working, happy, non-abrasive, dedicated people trying to make a difference for Guests on a daily basis.

Nice to know I've made a friend on the forums, GrayG