The Official 2013 Fall Professional Internship Thread!

[SkipperJ]

I applied for several PI's and didn't realize I was missing some qualifications for a few, so I was immediately NLIC'd. However, after my phone screening, one of them switched back to "In progress". Confusing!
Besides that one, I'm waiting to hear about Citizenship-Conservation, and Environmental Project Management.

 

[Disney4life222]

What internships did you apply for? I'm interested to see which programs are really starting to make decisions. I was thinking most would wait til the March 8th deadline... Goodluck with your other PIs!! Maybe that means you made it through one round of cuts for the others

The ones I got NLIC for were Planning and Integration, Project Analysis, and CMR Data Management. What was weird was that the the first two were added later on to the list like February 20th I think.

 

[annamichele3]

Hello everyone! My name is Anna and I applied for my first time for a PI through Disney. I have been doing a lot of research on the PI program through Disney and I am extremely excited but I still have a few questions. Does anyone know how competitive the Photography internships are? I applied for two but I realized after I applied that one of them said the dates were from February 2013 to April 2013 so that one is out. My other one says it's in progress and I have been checking back everyday to see if the status has changed. I see that they may not even look at apps until after the deadline which is March 8th for my program. I met the requirements and I have quite a bit of photography experience as well as leadership roles, but I know photography is a competitive career so I am really nervous. Has anyone else applied for a photography internship or actually done an internship for it?

 

[DD at the U]

The ones I got NLIC for were Planning and Integration, Project Analysis, and CMR Data Management. What was weird was that the the first two were added later on to the list like February 20th I think.

Maybe they were waiting to see if the current PIs would extend or not. I've heard that sometimes people will get an abrupt NLIC because the current intern decided to stay.

 

[bandit90]

Hello everyone! My name is Anna and I applied for my first time for a PI through Disney. I have been doing a lot of research on the PI program through Disney and I am extremely excited but I still have a few questions. Does anyone know how competitive the Photography internships are? I applied for two but I realized after I applied that one of them said the dates were from February 2013 to April 2013 so that one is out. My other one says it's in progress and I have been checking back everyday to see if the status has changed. I see that they may not even look at apps until after the deadline which is March 8th for my program. I met the requirements and I have quite a bit of photography experience as well as leadership roles, but I know photography is a competitive career so I am really nervous. Has anyone else applied for a photography internship or actually done an internship for it?

I applied for a photography one on February 24 and all I've heard is thanks for applying and that it is in progress.

 

[AliSW]

Are you immediately out of the running if you don't have all of the desired qualifications as well as required? or do they give a chance to people who have the required but maybe not all of the desired ones?

 

[msbriezyb]

Welp today I went NLIC for park event ticket sales.. I felt highly qualified but its ok. I am still IP for alumni only which has my top ones anyway also I am still IP for Disneyland CP Housing... apps close friday so in the next 4-6 weeks we should start seeing alot of action hopefully good action

 

[disneygirl11]

Hey everyone!

I'm new here. I've been lurking for quite a while (sorry if that comes off creepy haha) trying to get as much info on the CP and PI programs as possible. I am finding there is not a ton of info about the PI process, especially for the Weddings internship. I was wondering if anyone here has ever interviewed for any of the wedding related PI's, or maybe know someone who has? I have an interview lined up with the Fairy Tale Weddings department this week and my nerves are shot! lol. My screening interview was not bad at all, but I know this next interview will take it to another level entirely. I was just wondering if they typically do panel interviews, one-on-one, or generally what to expect. The lady who scheduled me for an interview was very busy at the time and apologized for not being able to stay on the phone longer and give more details, but she said we would chat plenty during my interview.

Anyway, I was just wondering if anyone had been through the interview process before with this department. I understand that it's super competitive, so I'm not getting my hopes up, I was just wondering if anyone had any tips or advice! Good luck to everyone trying to secure PI's or CP spots!!!

 

[Cais]

Thanks for the info! If you are not facilitating Traditions then what exactly does the job entail? Rosters, name tags, classroom set up? That kind of thing? Do you have typical hours? Because I wasn't sure how often they offered Traditions. Thanks!

Pretty much! Except during the crazy CP season when we go in at 11, I'm typically in at either 630, 730, 830, or 9. 40 hours a week and the two interns are typically Tuesday-Saturday.

We can put through as many as 1600 cast members through Traditions in a week, which lets you know how often we have classes (Our biggest class room holds 80 participants). We also support Disney Cruise Line worldwide. It's very much an operation, which is why we need people with Operations experience.

 

[FieryPixieDust]

Pretty much! Except during the crazy CP season when we go in at 11, I'm typically in at either 630, 730, 830, or 9. 40 hours a week and the two interns are typically Tuesday-Saturday.

We can put through as many as 1600 cast members through Traditions in a week, which lets you know how often we have classes (Our biggest class room holds 80 participants). We also support Disney Cruise Line worldwide. It's very much an operation, which is why we need people with Operations experience.

Holy moly! I never even knew all that! It actually sounds like a lot of fun to be honest with you. Thanks so much for the info! I scheduled my interview for later this week so wish me luck.

 

[TinkerTalent]

Had my interview for the College Program yesterday! Applied for only hospitality ones since I already work in a hotel! Does anyone know what the "Disney Desk" in California is? I loving getting my "Plan B" set up, but all I can think about still is some sort of movement on my PI Dashboard!

 

[cagirl4life]

Had my interview for the College Program yesterday! Applied for only hospitality ones since I already work in a hotel! Does anyone know what the "Disney Desk" in California is? I loving getting my "Plan B" set up, but all I can think about still is some sort of movement on my PI Dashboard!

Disney Desk is the desk in the good neighbor hotels (disney endorsed). They sell tickets from there and answer questions about the park because most guest are going to the parks that stay in that area

 

[TinkerTalent]

Thanks!

 

[heaven2dc]

Has anyone else received any updates regarding their PI's this week? I received a NLIC email regarding Disneyland Resort Park Events & Ticket Sales Internship. I'm still in progress for WDPRO Finance Internship so really hoping for that one! I also got NLIC for the DLCP this week - pretty discouraging.

 

[kiteflight]

I just got offered the Management-Catering professional internship today! Super new to this thread but I graduate in May and am moving to Orlando! See yall in June!

 

[ashdanielle]

I just got offered the Management-Catering professional internship today! Super new to this thread but I graduate in May and am moving to Orlando! See yall in June!

Congratulations!! that's amazing!! did you only have one interview?

 

[delmar411]

I just got offered the Management-Catering professional internship today! Super new to this thread but I graduate in May and am moving to Orlando! See yall in June!

Congrats!!

 

[kiteflight]

Congratulations!! that's amazing!! did you only have one interview?

Yes, I had one in-person interview and then they called the next week (yesterday). They were recruiting at a hospitality conference I attended in Orlando. They said they're about to begin the next round for the on-line applicants. Good luck everyone!

 

[kiteflight]

Hey everyone! I'm not a Fall 2013 hopeful, but I AM a current Guest Relations PI. Just found this thread so I figured I'd pop in and say hello and good luck to everyone!

I'm also currently living in PI housing. So if anyone has any questions about anything related to the program, the role, interview process, housing, etc, just let me know!

I guess I don't have enough posts so I can't send messages...

How are you enjoying the program? Ive never worked for Disney/ done the DCP so I am going into this completely blind. Also, as you probably know MIs are not offered housing. I am trying to get my own housing in Falcon Square since that's where the other PIs are. Do you think that is a good idea?

 

[msbriezyb]

I just got offered the Management-Catering professional internship today! Super new to this thread but I graduate in May and am moving to Orlando! See yall in June!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!