Tips from Cast Members....

[vicceja]

HI!

I have an interview coming up at Disney and I just wanted to know if there is anyone out there that can give me some tips or maybe some things that I should know to better prepare myself....

Thanks!

 

[mom2kandj]

Since you are headed down to WDW, I'm gonna go out on a limb and assume you are interviewing for a position at WDW.

Here's my background. I was hired at the Disneyland Resort many moons ago to be a Storybook Girl, learned many attractions throughout Disneyland, then moved to Human Resources, and finally left Disney in 2003 to raise my family!

The key to your interview will be PERSONABILITY. Good manners, clear communication, enthusiasm for Disney(without going overboard), and confidence are the deciding factors in offering you a position. Also important are a clean, neat apppearance and good availability for your schedule.

Well spoken, neat, confident, available people will be offered positions in front of the house operations be it for guest or internal guests/other CMS. These jobs include attractions, stores, costuming, security, custodial, entertainment, hotel and food service. Other may be offered back of the house positions that include maintenance, night custodial, landscaping, etc. Keep in mind that it takes many thousands of CMs to run WDW and its many resort hotels. When I left Disney in 2003, the Disneyland Resort and its 3 resort hotels employed 10-12K CMs year round.

Good luck in your interview and keep us posted!


Rose


PS DH, DH's best friend, DHBF's girl friend, and I all interviewed at the same time. The two girls got hired to be Storybook girls, BF was hired to be a Jungle Cruise skipper, and DH...asked too many questions and wasn't offered a position. It all worked out in the long run as DH didn't have that "Disney" energy and now is in a great field doing a fantastic job.

 

[vicceja]

Hi Rose!

Thanks so much for your words of advise. I'm actually interviewing for an Admin position. I'll remember not to ask too many questions...

I'm glad everything worked out for your family and hopefully things will work out for us as this is a big change.

Take care and I will keep you posted!

Wish me....

 

[Erie Islands]

Just found this thread. What a great question! Good luck to you and yes, definitely let us know how it goes.

 

[Ali]

Just a small bit of advice from my SIL who worked for them in purchasing for 10 years ... when they ask you how you are don't answer fine, how are you, say I'm Fantastic, or I'm feeling great, or something really peppy to show them you are an UP person.

Don't be a maniac though! Good luck

 

[jemiaule]

Just a small bit of advice from my SIL who worked for them in purchasing for 10 years ... when they ask you how you are don't answer fine, how are you, say I'm Fantastic, or I'm feeling great, or something really peppy to show them you are an UP person.

Don't be a maniac though! Good luck

Good suggestion! To piggie back on that ,perhaps throw in some politeness as well. Maybe a "Wonderful, thank you. And you?"

 

[drakethib]

Just a small bit of advice from my SIL who worked for them in purchasing for 10 years ... when they ask you how you are don't answer fine, how are you, say I'm Fantastic, or I'm feeling great, or something really peppy to show them you are an UP person.

Don't be a maniac though! Good luck

How are you

"Well, I am one step closer to getting the job of my dreams, You can't get much better then that! "

Good Luck and keep us informed.

 

[1Prince2Princesses]

I've known several people who were turned away from an interview there because of appearance. Make sure your hair is neat and trimmed, and your jewelry and/or makeup minimal. Iron your clothes before you go, and dress appropriately. That first impression is hard to beat.