The Official Spring 2010 PI Thread

[Chao Guo]

So you called them and set up an interview? I'm very hesitant about calling. Who did you call and what did you say?

Some of my application was from the alumni entrance. After I submit there was a instruction on the page which required you to finish a background check and to filled a application form. After I did all of this I received an e-mail:

Dear Chao-

Thank you for your recent application to the Disney Professional Internship program. Based on your resume and qualifications, you have been selected to move to the next stage of the application process. If you have not already done so, please contact our office at 1-800-722-2930 to schedule a phone interview. Note that the deadline to complete the interview is 10/23/09, but we ask that you contact us as soon as possible.

If you are no longer interested in this opportunity, please advise us by replying to this email. We hope you are excited about the opportunity to be a part of the magic of the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, and wish you luck in the remainder of your application process.

Thank you,

Disney Professional Internship Recruiting


Accroading to my knowledge only those alumni appliers could see this number.
You call this number and you will have a preliminary interview in 2-3 days. Thay will tell you when they will call. However I don't know whether I should call again to inquire my status....

 

[sneekypeeks]

I would wait to call back. As far as I know, no one is going to hear anything until the end of October/first of November. My interviewer told me to call back around the first of November if I had not heard anything.

 

[americangeiko]

I played the waiting game again this Spring after having been called to ask if I was still interested and seeing others going through more interviews when I had not.

And I was right there with you! And here, I am, at it again.

Carpe diem! Fill your day with work and usefulness and joy and try NOT to think about it. If it is meant to be, it will be. If not, there is a window for you out there somewhere.

Totally! My next 2 months are packed with school, work, and a variety of projects that are going to help me either move to Orlando, or just move into a place all my own PERIOD!

I'm not a CP alum, and I applied for the costumer and costume design PIs the last week of Aug. I still haven't heard anything. Should I call them? I've already been accepted for the CP, and have to pay and everything by the 13th, so should I just forget about the PI? Also, is it possible to do the PI straight out of the CP, even if I've already graduated?

These positions haven't reached their deadline yet. The deadline is Oct 23rd. You might get a screening interview between now and then, but you won't hear anything from the department itself until afterwords.

I also suggest that if you *want* to do the CP, you should accept, but don't do it purely to get into the PIs, do it because you like your role.

And, yes, you can do the PI after the CP, even if graduated. I can name a few people who've done just that.

I suppose Disney is not so bad like others.... the company is building the 6th theme park in Shanghai, China. What I believe is that if the company have really big problem they would not choose to expand at this time.

The economy has hit Disney really hard, but management has chose to follow a really important business rule: Expansion. You can't make a better economy if everyone cuts back. Disney knows this, and even though they've cut their budget in places, they also know their competitor, Universal, isn't going to stop competing due to the economy. (The Blackstone Group which owns 50% of Universal Studios just bought Seaworld/Busch Gardens.)

So you called them and set up an interview? I'm very hesitant about calling. Who did you call and what did you say?

If you've been invited or are a CP Alumni, you can call, there's no problems. All you have to do is follow the telephone prompts and tell them that you'd like to set up a PI interview.

 

[spectroaddy]

I honestly find myself neglecting things I should be doing even though I know that I probably won't get another phone call or email until nearly Halloween. ;_;

You are right though, I should totally throw myself into projects, especially since I have the entire week off starting tomorrow.

I do have plans with friends, but I also have a lot of things I could be working on as well. Homework, articles, and sewing, to name a few.

Oh...do we want to do a pool to kill boredom?

Name when you'll get your 2nd interview, when, and what for?

If you win, after Traditions, we'll all meet up, and you get to pick the park and the ride!

That's cool, I might not have to do traditions again though, I did some hours a few hours couple months ago to keep my proficenies in my area. But I think if anything I'm not going hear anything to the week of halloween for 2nd interviews for merchandise management. (I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt). I'm still checking my emails and phone messages like a crazy person. I'm be crushed, if I don't get anything. At least I have my 2nd CP for spring as a backup.

 

[americangeiko]

That's cool, I might not have to do traditions again though, I did some hours a few hours couple months ago to keep my proficenies in my area. But I think if anything I'm not going hear anything to the week of halloween for 2nd interviews for merchandise management. (I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt). I'm still checking my emails and phone messages like a crazy person. I'm be crushed, if I don't get anything. At least I have my 2nd CP for spring as a backup.

Then you'll be one of the lucky ones that doesn't have to sit through the 4-5 orientation.

I'm going to put my pool entry as:
-October 15th for Retail MI Interview
(Why the 15th? I have 2 midterms on that day , and I believe in Murphy's Law. )

 

[sneekypeeks]

Is the pool for the actual interview date or the date that you will be called to schedule next interview?

 

[americangeiko]

Is the pool for the actual interview date or the date that you will be called to schedule next interview?

Call to schedule as you can determine when your actual interview will be.

 

[spectroaddy]

Then you'll be one of the lucky ones that doesn't have to sit through the 4-5 orientation.

I'm going to put my pool entry as:
-October 15th for Retail MI Interview
(Why the 15th? I have 2 midterms on that day , and I believe in Murphy's Law. )

Why so early??? You could be right though!!!!

 

[Chao Guo]

Today I received a rejection letter from F&B MI.... they say my background is not qualified.

I believe others will hear from Disney soon if you also applied for the MI. Good Luck!!

 

[americangeiko]

Why so early??? You could be right though!!!!

That'd be the call to schedule, which if you consider it's a Thursday, I probably wouldn't get an interview until the week afterwords which would be the 3rd week of Oct. making it 'on time'.

 

[GiAnnie]

I think I am going to say that I will get a call to schedule an interview for my MI on Tuesday October 20th. I hope it is earlier, but we will see!

And I just realized that we have not really introduced ourselves. I thought I would start because I would love to know more about the people that I am sharing my PI application experience with.

Anyways, my name is Annie. I am accounting major and graduating in December!!!! I have total senioritis, and focusing on Disney is not helping that at all. I did my CP last fall in Epcot merchandise. I am currently seasonal in the same position. My top choice for my PI is management-retail. And my current favorite Disney character is Donald Duck, but it sometimes changes depending on the day or my mood.

So yes, I would love to hear (well read really) about everyone else!

 

[americangeiko]

Intro​

Name: Cynthia
Major: Film Arts, Minor: English
Job: Jane of All Trades (Srsly)
Top PI: Costume Designer (Yep.)
Fav Dis Character: Ariel from TLM
Fav Ride: Haunted Mansion
CP Status: Alumni
CP Year, Role, & Location: Fall 07 BBB Hostess at MK
What will you do if you don't get the PI? I applied for D-land Ent. Costuming, so if I get accepted for that program, then I'm going to SoCal.
Where do you plan on staying if you get accepted? Depends on which PI. If I'm making at least $12/hr, I'm going to try to stay at Windsor Hills. If I'm making less, I'm moving into Patterson, or some place cheap.
Blog: http://formerfgit.livejournal.com

 

[Sorahana]

Name: Amanda
Major: Integrative Arts
Job: Guest Relations @ a zoo, Camp-In staff @ a science museum
Top PI: Youth Education Presenter
Fav Dis Character: Stitch from Lilo and Stitch, and Pluto
Fav Ride: Expedition Everest
CP Status: Alumni
CP Year, Role, & Location: Spring 08 Attractions Expedition Everest, Summer 09 Attractions Test Track
What will you do if you don't get the PI? Probably try and figure out my career (doing that anyway), and look for a job around here as I graduate in December.
Where do you plan on staying if you get accepted? Probably Patterson
Blog: http://disneyneuman.livejournal.com

 

[spectroaddy]

Alright, my turn I am Addison. I am a health science major and a currently graduating senior, (so I really need a job). I did the CP in fall advantage 2008 in merchandise at the magic kingdom. I really hope I get the retail management and/or college recruiting PI. Haven't heard anything as of yet, I guess no news is good news, because we are all being considered, rejections have been going out. But have "faith and trust" we will all make it to round 2. Almost forgot, favorite character is Jiminey Cricket, favorite park/ride is MK and the haunted mansion.

 

[dkmulder]

Hey all, Okay, so I totally know what everyone is going through right now. Last season, I was addicted to this board and spent every waking moment praying for the call or email that would let me know one way or another. Well, that call never came. I even broke down and called them because people were starting to get rejections and what not, while I still hadn't even had a screening interview. The lady was wonderful and told me I was still being considered. But, alas, fast forward a few more weeks and the rejections came in December.

I promised myself I would not do it again this semester. Not that I don't totally love Disney and want this very much, but the stress from last semester did me in and I did not want to relive it since I wasn't even contacted for a screening interview (although I know I have the experience).

Anywho, I got an email on Monday about internships and decided, what the heck, I'll check them out. I decided to apply, but this time I would not let it rule my life. Believe it or not, I've been pretty good about this so far. Granted, I just applied on Tuesday and it's only Friday and here I am posting. But still, not gonna rule my life again

But, silver lining here people, I just got an email from Animal Programs and they said that casting had forwarded them my resume and they are considering me for a position- still haven't had a screening interview. I was just wondering if any other hopefulls out there have recieved a similar email? Last time, I did not apply to animal programs as I am an education major and did not realize they had so many possibilities for education, so I'm not sure if everyone that applies gets this or if maybe my ball has finally started to roll. Also, I had been under the impression that the screening interview was necessary, and that after that casting would send out resumes to the departments? Any other similar experiences out there?

Best of luck to all!

 

[fswm]

hey guys! im new to this forum. im a cp alum from spring 06! so long ago...
i just had an interview this morning (oct 9) for event assistant magic kingdom, distribution/marketing event planning, and vacation club sales assistant. the woman who interviewed me said i wouldnt necessarily hear for another interview sometimes they arent conducted but i would hear back by mid november: an acceptance or decline. overall i think the interview went well.
anyone else apply for these positions? or heard about them?
(and oh yes, mid november?! thats sooooo far away!)

 

[Chao Guo]

Name: Chao Guo (English name Paul)
Country: China
School: Clark University
Major: Master of Finance
previous experience: Investor Relation Consultant in Sinopec USA, 2009
Steak and Egg Restaurant Manager, Beijing,China 2008
Disney International Program, merchandise in All-Star Resort 2007
Bank of Beijing, Beijing,China 2006
Language: Chinese and English
Hobby: travel, photograph

 

[americangeiko]

But, silver lining here people, I just got an email from Animal Programs and they said that casting had forwarded them my resume and they are considering me for a position- still haven't had a screening interview. I was just wondering if any other hopefuls out there have received a similar email? Last time, I did not apply to animal programs as I am an education major and did not realize they had so many possibilities for education, so I'm not sure if everyone that applies gets this or if maybe my ball has finally started to roll. Also, I had been under the impression that the screening interview was necessary, and that after that casting would send out resumes to the departments? Any other similar experiences out there?

Disney has a lot of positions in fields you'd think they wouldn't. One of my favorites was an article I read about a lady who had an Masters in English and ended up working for Imagineering because someone has to write the technical manuals for all the parks!

There's normally 2 interviews: screening & departmental. One or the other can be bi-passed, and you can be offered a position at any time. However, it's unusual for this to occur. (I've only heard of 2 cases so far out of hundreds of people.)

hey guys! im new to this forum. im a cp alum from spring 06! so long ago...
i just had an interview this morning (oct 9) for event assistant magic kingdom, distribution/marketing event planning, and vacation club sales assistant. the woman who interviewed me said i wouldnt necessarily hear for another interview sometimes they arent conducted but i would hear back by mid november: an acceptance or decline. overall i think the interview went well.
anyone else apply for these positions? or heard about them?
(and oh yes, mid november?! thats sooooo far away!)

Congrats on your screening interview. Departmental interviews do vary, but you will receive a decision by the deadline. (Does anybody know the deadline yet?)

 

[hokieproud]

so everyone was right.
all you had to do was call and set up an interview and its that easy. haha
well i have my interview this tuesday.
wish me luck!!

 

[kmg148]

Has anyone heard anything about the Disabilities Coordinator PI? I'm interested in what they do, but it doesn't seem like anyone here has heard about it!