The Official Spring 2010 PI Thread

[americangeiko]

So I applied for the MI in Food & Beverage and submitted my application on the 24th. But I didn't do the application for the CP alumni thing. I didn't really know about it until now. I haven't heard anything from anyone but it seems like everyone has gotten notification in one form or another. Should I be worried? That's the only one I applied for.

I believe it's still listed for you to apply. If it isn't you might want to call the interview set-up number and try to apply for a screening interview.

I didn't receive a notification. I simply applied and called. I've been told that because I'm a CP Alumni, that I was allowed to schedule an interview while others have to wait for an invitation.

 

[americangeiko]

hey everyone! i just had my interview this afternoon for PI spring '10.
i was super nervous! the the lady that interviewed me was really nice.
my interview was about 30 minutes.. is that normal?? lol
i'm really excited to hear from them back.. does anyone know if there is a second round of interviews after the initial one?

Most people have a 2nd interview as that's the departmental interview. It's rare for you to only have one interview.

 

[americangeiko]

So are you saying that because you all applied for more than one position, that's why you all are getting interviews and getting screen interviews? Cause that makes sense

The majority of us will NOT receive a decision until the end of October.

This is because most departments don't look at the applications until after the deadline, and the deadline for most PIs is Oct 23.

The MIs just closed, and most people are JUST getting first interviews now which means the departments are just getting the 'screening' interview information, plus our application now.

As the PIs/MIs tend to have 300 people apply for what equals 1 position, that's a lot of applications to review.

So they have to weed everything out as they could have 100 candidates that meet the requirements. (This could easily take 2 weeks.)

So 2 weeks pass, it's now the 3rd week of Oct and we have 2nd interviews. This allows area managers to weed out more people based on very specific responses. (Again, this could take another 1-2 weeks.)

It's now the beginning of November, and finally, 'accepted' phone calls/emails are being sent! (This is why they say you'll hear something by the end of October/early November.)

 

[hokieproud]

I believe it's still listed for you to apply. If it isn't you might want to call the interview set-up number and try to apply for a screening interview.

I didn't receive a notification. I simply applied and called. I've been told that because I'm a CP Alumni, that I was allowed to schedule an interview while others have to wait for an invitation.

The MI positions have closed. What would be the number I would call? I went to the professional internship website and under FAQ's it actually says not to call.

 

[americangeiko]

The MI positions have closed. What would be the number I would call? I went to the professional internship website and under FAQ's it actually says not to call.

I meant the CP Alumni listing--that's separate.

You can call 1-800-722-2930, or you can email at wdw.disney.interns@disney.com

I wouldn't advise calling about everything, but I scheduled an interview without any drama. Now, I've been told that was because I was an alumni, but if you are too, I don't see why they shouldn't let you.

 

[hokieproud]

Under my workbench, it has the position I applied for, the date it was submitted, but under status it doesn't say anything. It's just blank. I don't have any tasks to complete. Does this mean it just hasn't been looked at yet? Or is my status supposed to say something?

 

[americangeiko]

Under my workbench, it has the position I applied for, the date it was submitted, but under status it doesn't say anything. It's just blank. I don't have any tasks to complete. Does this mean it just hasn't been looked at yet? Or is my status supposed to say something?

It'll only say something if you missed something on your application. It won't say if it's been viewed or not. Any communication like that will result in a phone call or email with an interview request/decision.

 

[GiAnnie]

I don't know about you guys, but everyday I find myself getting antsier and antsier for more information!

Anyone have any good news yet? More interviews?

 

[sneekypeeks]

I don't know about you guys, but everyday I find myself getting antsier and antsier for more information!

Anyone have any good news yet? More interviews?

OMG OMG OMG, I check my email like 1000 times a day and my heart jumps everytime my phone rings. The waiting is killing me. And it hasn't even been a week since I interviewed

 

[spectroaddy]

I don't know about you guys, but everyday I find myself getting antsier and antsier for more information!

Anyone have any good news yet? More interviews?

OMG OMG OMG, I check my email like 1000 times a day and my heart jumps everytime my phone rings. The waiting is killing me. And it hasn't even been a week since I interviewed

I know, I check my email all the time and constantly look at my phone knowing I'm not going to hear anything until november. From what I heard about past internship offers, we are in for a long wait. Is it me or am I the only lacking in school work because of thinking about internships??? I try keep myself busy throughout the day, but I can't.

 

[americangeiko]

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!

 

[GiAnnie]

I know, I check my email all the time and constantly look at my phone knowing I'm not going to hear anything until november. From what I heard about past internship offers, we are in for a long wait. Is it me or am I the only lacking in school work because of thinking about internships??? I try keep myself busy throughout the day, but I can't.

I feel so much better about my lack of interest in my school work knowing I am not the only one. I find myself looking for housing (just in case) or going through old PI treads on this board instead of studying. I just cannot help myself.

And gmail must hate me because I am always switching between my "fun" email address and my "professional" email address just so I don't miss anything from Disney!!

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!

I would be down for that... but give me a moment to think before I pick my information!

 

[graygables]

Just a word of wisdom for those of you waiting...I played the waiting game last Fall until the mass cancellations. It was horrible. 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. It was horrible, too, BUT the silver lining is that I did get my MI in the end (the call came out of the blue in the parking lot at DAK on my way into work)

I wished the days away entirely too much. No call, no email, no letter? then, oooooh, let's hurry up tomorrow. I feel like the holidays last year were pretty much overlooked and I regret that. 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.

I had a CPeep in the Spring program who was desperate for a PI for the Fall and didn't get it, but now she's on an internship in New York, where she really wanted to be anyway.

 

[Chao Guo]

Hi my name is Chao Guo and my english name is Paul. I am from China. I applied for the F&B management, merchandise management and the operation finance PI. I called and I had my first interview last week on Monday. Now I am also waiting for the comming news.

Because of this I cannot be concentrate to other things. I believe talking here will be a relax for everybody! Say something about myself~ I am from Clark University majored in master of finance. I took the Disney international CP in 2007.

What I am worrying about is that I don't know whether disney wants to have a foreigner. I choose F&B management to be my favorite just because they want billigual skill and I also have some previous restaurant experience.

 

[bgirl781]

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?

 

[Chao Guo]

Is there anybody know what would happen after we finish the PI program? Will there be a career path for us? During the PI is there any chances for us to transfer into a regular Disney worker?

 

[sneekypeeks]

Hi my name is Chao Guo and my english name is Paul. I am from China. I applied for the F&B management, merchandise management and the operation finance PI. I called and I had my first interview last week on Monday. Now I am also waiting for the comming news.

Because of this I cannot be concentrate to other things. I believe talking here will be a relax for everybody! Say something about myself~ I am from Clark University majored in master of finance. I took the Disney international CP in 2007.

What I am worrying about is that I don't know whether disney wants to have a foreigner. I choose F&B management to be my favorite just because they want billigual skill and I also have some previous restaurant experience.

Welcome to the boards! If they were not interested in internationals, they would have let you know during hte interview. Glad to have you in the stressboat with us!

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?

Even if you get accepted for the CP, you can still get hired onto the PI and drop the CP without any negative consequences.

Is there anybody know what would happen after we finish the PI program? Will there be a career path for us? During the PI is there any chances for us to transfer into a regular Disney worker?

I asked my interviewer this, she said right now, there is a hiring freeze, so the jobs are scarce. With no one moving up or laterally, no positions are coming open. If the economy picks up and Disney lifts the freeze, they have been known to hire from some of the PI's, but it isn't a sure bet.

For those that are stressing, I feel your pain. It won't be much longer. You can do anything for 4 weeks.

 

[Chao Guo]

Well... the economy is really slack now, that's why this PI is so precious.

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.

 

[hokieproud]

Hi my name is Chao Guo and my english name is Paul. I am from China. I applied for the F&B management, merchandise management and the operation finance PI. I called and I had my first interview last week on Monday. Now I am also waiting for the comming news.

Because of this I cannot be concentrate to other things. I believe talking here will be a relax for everybody! Say something about myself~ I am from Clark University majored in master of finance. I took the Disney international CP in 2007.

What I am worrying about is that I don't know whether disney wants to have a foreigner. I choose F&B management to be my favorite just because they want billigual skill and I also have some previous restaurant experience.

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

 

[Lukas87]

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?

Yes, even if you have already graduated, if you are on the CP you can apply for a PI for the following session.