The Official Spring 2010 PI Thread

[kristilovesdw]

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!!

So they didn't contact you first? I'm beginning to think I don't need to wait around for them to contact me... But I haven't even received an email of any sort Anyone have the phone number to call and set up an interview? Thanks in advance

 

[americangeiko]

So they didn't contact you first? I'm beginning to think I don't need to wait around for them to contact me... But I haven't even received an email of any sort Anyone have the phone number to call and set up an interview? Thanks in advance

If you're an alumni, you can call the number to set up an interview. It's about 3-4 pages back.

 

[hokieproud]

So they didn't contact you first? I'm beginning to think I don't need to wait around for them to contact me... But I haven't even received an email of any sort Anyone have the phone number to call and set up an interview? Thanks in advance

No they didn't. I was anxiously waiting but never heard anything. And everyone was saying how they set up an interview by calling. I was hesitant to do so, but I finally did last night. I called at 9:55pm just to see what would happen. Someone picked up and helped me set up an interview for Tuesday. So I say go ahead and call the number a few pages back.

 

[hokieproud]

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!!

So I was just wondering as to what your experience was in regards to F&B. That's the only position I applied for and that's what I really want to do.
So I just wanted to know so I could compare my own experience.
Thanks

 

[MegaraRocks!]

Hey All,

The PIs and MIs will call you to schedule interviews. You should only call to schedule an interview if you applied for an Alumni Only Position or unless prompted to do so in the job description. They are really busy processing everyone's resumes and it will take time it is barely past the due date on MIs and the due date for PIs hasnt even been reached. Just relax we will all hear something either way by the end of November. I dont recommend calling the phone number to check on your application or to try and find out about your status, only if you have a change in contact information! You dont want them remembering you for the wrong reasons. If you have a question email them instead, the email address is on www.disneyinterns.com. I am sure they will be more then happy to answer it, but email allows them to answer it on their own time. There is alot of us and not many of them, patience is nessacary. I know its hard and stressful, I have been there and am going through it again, but the professionals processing our applications can only move so fast.

Please be patient, diffrent departments make phone calls at diffrent times so dont lose hope! Just be extremely patient. You will hear either way. I promise!

 

[dkmulder]

Just to add onto what Megera was saying, I think there might me some confusion as to the process itself, at least from what I have read. From what I understand, unless it has changed with this recruiting season, the internships will stay up on the career site until the deadline date, which for the rest that are left is the 23rd. They will not be taken down early regardless of how many applicants there are.

Screening interviews go on right until the last minute, and there is a possibility that more internships will still go up on the career board (last time, all the internships were closed to new applicants when suddenly about 15 more went up less than 2 months before the official start date - which would be November this time as the Animal Program's people told me the start date is January 14).

Not everyone will get a screening interview. It is very rare for you to not have a screening interview and go on to the next round, but it does happen. Apparently, as I am one this applies to, Animal Program applicants do not necessarily have to have a screening interview. From what I understand from other PI's, it is the screening interview that will determine for casting if you will move onto the next round and to which departments your resume will be sent out to (again, even though this is what I have been told, AP said casting gave them my resume without a screening interview, so who knows). Then it is up to the individual departments if they like your resume and would like to interview you or not. In the end, if you are selected by your department, final offers are made by casting after they run a background check (although several departments do call out and give unofficial offers to be sure you are still interested).

Also, departmental interviews have started before the deadlines for applications in the past, and some people have been offered postitions before the deadline as well. I'm hoping I will be able to set up my panel interview this week based on the info from AP, even though they are still taking applications until the 23rd.

The internship you apply for will stay up on your job board until the 120th day since you applied, or if you have been rejected. I have heard speculation that they will disappear if all the spots have been filled, but mine never disappeared so I can only speak from what has happened to me.

I'm not trying to freak anyone out or anything, but this is a very long process that requires a lot of patience. Last season, people were still being interviewed six weeks before the internships started. One person had never even been contacted for a screening interview until late April and then was contacted for an interview after she had given up hope.

I should have more details in a couple of days, like the deadline for when decisions will be made.

 

[Mari110]

Hey! My interview on Friday was also 30 minutes. I think 30 minutes is the norm for the initial interview.

From what I was told on Friday, it is possible to have second interviews but it is also not necessary. It seems weird to me to be hired after just that 30 minute interview, but again that is what my interviewer said when I asked.

What internships did you apply for?

that's good to know about the time... so there is a second interview after the initial one?????

my first choice is Youth program sales intern, second choice is Guest Relations, and third choice is Youth Events.

what about you ??

 

[GiAnnie]

that's good to know about the time... so there is a second interview after the initial one?????

my first choice is Youth program sales intern, second choice is Guest Relations, and third choice is Youth Events.

what about you ??

Supposedly yes, if you "passed" your initial screening interview there should be interviews done by the specific department.

My top choice is management-retail, then pricing intern, and then operations integration finance.

 

[dkmulder]

Mari110: that's good to know about the time... so there is a second interview after the initial one?????


Typically, yes, there is a second interview. The first interview is basically your ticket in; if you get past that one, then the departments you applied to will decide if they want to interview you, just as if it were another job you applied for. So while they may decide not to interview you and go by the info they already have from your application, resume and screening interview, that's kind of like another company deciding to hire based on your cover letter and resume - it could happen, but for most of us it does not.

 

[bastianc24]

*high five Megara*

 

[spectroaddy]

Hello, everyone I just received a phone call today from merchandise (retail) management to set up an interview for tomorrow. I am so excited and nervous at the same time. Has anyone received a call??? I'm going to be a nervous wreck!!!! But I'm happy to even be considered

 

[sneekypeeks]

Yaya! Good luck Spectro! Let us know how it goes.

I have a question, do we receive thank you emails after interviewing for the initial screening interview?

I can't wait for the catering management calls to start going out!

 

[Melinda22]

Has anyone here applied (or know someone who has) for one of the engineering internships (specifically architecture/interior design)? I've been searching the forum and haven't had any luck. I'm just wondering what the process is for those.

I browsed disneyinterns.com and they just said to send in your resume and available dates to this email address. I don't plan to do this until Fall '10 so I have time. I'm assuming I send it in in the Spring.

I just can't seem to find any info on them or anyone who has done one of these!

 

[DsnyGrl05]

Hello everyone! I applied for Guest Relations and CP/Int. Coordinator @ MK! I applied thru the CP Alum application, and had my interview about 3 weeks ago. So like you all, I'm waiting to hear more!

Anyone else apply for these roles? And how many people did the CP Alum application?

Good Luck!!!

 

[GiAnnie]

Hello, everyone I just received a phone call today from merchandise (retail) management to set up an interview for tomorrow. I am so excited and nervous at the same time. Has anyone received a call??? I'm going to be a nervous wreck!!!! But I'm happy to even be considered

Congrats Addison!!! Fingers crossed for you!

I would love to receive one of those calls right about now.

 

[dkmulder]

Good Luck Spectro!!

I just called to set up an interview today even though I applied last Wednesday (for alumni). My screening interview is this Wednesday night. However, I almost feel like that is secondary as I have been busting my butt it seems, for Animal Programs - but so worth it. Actually, it isn't really difficult, I've just had to come up with creative ways of getting them my transcripts as quickly as possible as they want them electronically (of course I don't have any on hand to scan). Anyone else out there applied to Animal Programs? I applied for three of the the conservation ed internships (well, actually 4 but they made me pick 3) and so far have had to email them answers to questions, and today my cover letter, resume and transcripts. Fingers crossed for an interview! I've noticed they really seem to like quick correspondence for any of you going through the same thing.

I swore I wasn't going to do this again this semester, but I'm already obsessed

 

[DisneyScrappingMom]

Hello, everyone I just received a phone call today from merchandise (retail) management to set up an interview for tomorrow. I am so excited and nervous at the same time. Has anyone received a call??? I'm going to be a nervous wreck!!!! But I'm happy to even be considered

I actually had a interview today with retail management, I was working at Pop Century Front Desk and got pulled to interview, I was pleasantly surprised, merch is really one I don't really have much experience in. I thought it went well though. Good Luck on your tomorrow!!!

 

[spectroaddy]

Yaya! Good luck Spectro! Let us know how it goes.

I have a question, do we receive thank you emails after interviewing for the initial screening interview?

I can't wait for the catering management calls to start going out!

Thank you so much for the support, I really need it!!!! I will let you know how it goes. I'm not certain about thank you emails, I haven't received any, but it could be up to the department though. I have only seen CP thank you emails go out.

Hello everyone! I applied for Guest Relations and CP/Int. Coordinator @ MK! I applied thru the CP Alum application, and had my interview about 3 weeks ago. So like you all, I'm waiting to hear more!

Anyone else apply for these roles? And how many people did the CP Alum application?


Good Luck!!!

I applied for CP/Int. Coordinator at MK, as well, along with cast deployment and college recruiting. I interview for those already, now I'm focusing on the management internship (retail). Good luck!!!

Congrats Addison!!! Fingers crossed for you!

I would love to receive one of those calls right about now.

Thanks, Annie!!!! Looks like I got a call sooner than I thought. I'm positive you will get a call soon. Just make sure to answer your phone if it says, "unknown", I made that mistake and almost missed the call, but I got to it in time. Have "faith and trust".

Good Luck Spectro!!

I just called to set up an interview today even though I applied last Wednesday (for alumni). My screening interview is this Wednesday night. However, I almost feel like that is secondary as I have been busting my butt it seems, for Animal Programs - but so worth it. Actually, it isn't really difficult, I've just had to come up with creative ways of getting them my transcripts as quickly as possible as they want them electronically (of course I don't have any on hand to scan). Anyone else out there applied to Animal Programs? I applied for three of the the conservation ed internships (well, actually 4 but they made me pick 3) and so far have had to email them answers to questions, and today my cover letter, resume and transcripts. Fingers crossed for an interview! I've noticed they really seem to like quick correspondence for any of you going through the same thing.

I swore I wasn't going to do this again this semester, but I'm already obsessed

Thank you so much for your support. I received a "generic," telling me the dates of the decisions and the process, not very much info. Just a long wait!!!

I actually had a interview today with retail management, I was working at Pop Century Front Desk and got pulled to interview, I was pleasantly surprised, merch is really one I don't really have much experience in. I thought it went well though. Good Luck on your tomorrow!!!

Thank you, you probably know how I feel right now, I'm nervous on what they are going to ask me, were the questions difficult??? Did they give you any info on the internship??? When decision will be made??? I'm a so nervous, I probably can't even sleep tonite.

 

[DisneyScrappingMom]

Spectro,

He told me that if they like you then you will get sent onto a panel interview. The questions were standard disney interview questions. Again good luck! Let me know if you find out more info on how many positions they have open!

 

[sneekypeeks]

Has anyone here applied (or know someone who has) for one of the engineering internships (specifically architecture/interior design)? I've been searching the forum and haven't had any luck. I'm just wondering what the process is for those.

I browsed disneyinterns.com and they just said to send in your resume and available dates to this email address. I don't plan to do this until Fall '10 so I have time. I'm assuming I send it in in the Spring.

I just can't seem to find any info on them or anyone who has done one of these!

You have a PM.