WBI fail

[nictur]

I've failed my WBI and i don't really understand why.
I answered the questions truthfully. I believe that I'm a hard worker and a team player but i was still rejected. They didn't even say why i failed! Most companies will tell you why. I wanted this so much and i feel like I'm a giant failure. What am i suppose to say to family and friends?

 

[collegejunkie]

you can't answer truthfully - you need to answer what they want you to answer. my friend who is there now failed his first WBI. he just redid it and obviously passed because he's there now.

 

[nictur]

that's why i'm so confused. I really thought my answers we the ones they wanted. obviously not though since i failed.

 

[duffietc]

I answered truthfully and passed. I think the biggest trip up for most people are the questions that are asked multiple times but in different ways. If you answer that same question different each time then it shows that you either lying, can't pay attention to detail or not very decisive. You most likely psyched yourself out and didn't even realize some of the questions you flubbed on. Maybe next time relax, pay attention, and answer truthfully.

 

[ladypage]

you can't answer truthfully - you need to answer what they want you to answer. my friend who is there now failed his first WBI. he just redid it and obviously passed because he's there now.

I'm sorry, but this is a horrible answer. Of course you should answer truthfully! There's a reason they have those questions, to make it better for you and the company.

OP, did you take it on Internet Explorer? If not I've heard there are some technical difficulties with other web browsers.

 

[Woodskeeper]

What am i suppose to say to family and friends?

Cheer up We've all been there. Just remember, it's about how we handle our disappointments more than we handle our triumphs. I'm sure your family and friends will understand, and if not, know that we do. Sometimes things don't work out, but they'll get better. I know you'll be fine and succeed in the future

 

[kghbandgeek]

Just a tip - when you take it again make sure you mostly answer "strongly agree" or "strongly disagree." This prevents errors in their sneaky (and previously mentioned) cross-checking and lying system (ie: asking the same question in mulitple ways)

I probably only answered maybe 2 or 3 "agree" or "disagree." This may not be the only way to pass, but its an easy way to prevent not answering the same question two different ways - and thus, failing.

Best of luck!

 

[Berlioz70]

How did you answer the flexibility question?

 

[nictur]

the one about working weekends and holidays? (if that's what you mean by flexibility) I said i was flexible. I honestly don't mind working then.

 

[Andryroxy]

It's ok don't lose hope Literally 5 minutes ago I failed the Web Based Interview (again) I'll just apply again in August, never give up

 

[Berlioz70]

the one about working weekends and holidays? (if that's what you mean by flexibility) I said i was flexible. I honestly don't mind working then.

Maybe they've reworded it. Apparently there used to be a question that asked about flexibility and people thought it meant physically and not time wise... so they would say "strongly disagree or disagree" and get that one wrong.

I know there are a handful of questions that have a right answer, you get one of those wrong and you're out. The flexibility is one.

 

[nictur]

It's ok don't lose hope Literally 5 minutes ago I failed the Web Based Interview (again) I'll just apply again in August, never give up

I'm going to apply in august again too! Fingers crossed for both of us

 

[psherman42]

Aw I'm so sorry. Definitely try again in August though. I know how it feels, I failed when I applied for spring 2011 but retook it for fall and just had my phone interview last Saturday.

 

[Dreamstuff]

Yeah reading comprehension comes in extremely handy for the WBI, all the questions were repeats basically.

 

[disneymegs]

I failed it at first. My conncection was horrible and the questions timed out before I could answer. The ones I answered were exactly what Disney would like, just cause I'm a good worker and moral friendly person (or so I think ). I called and told them about my technuical issues and expressed that I am what the Disney college program is looking for and that I truly believed I would have passed. They were understanding and said they would do a one time reset, and if I failed again I would have to wait six months. So I took it again on a better connection. I passed it and nailed my phone interview too! I got BBB hostess and just finished that in January. I'm seasonal and still work at the BBB now

 

[keypooh90]

I'm really sorry.

I just took it last night under my roommate's name for practice (I'm not applying for real until spring 2012), and passed easily. Something I learned is answer with your gut instinct. Honestly, the timed ones didn't bother me because it took me only a second or two to honestly answer each one.

Maybe you just got too nervous or something? Maybe you should have practiced once before this?

 

[collegejunkie]

I'm sorry, but this is a horrible answer. Of course you should answer truthfully! There's a reason they have those questions, to make it better for you and the company.

it's not a horrible answer. every company is looking for specific types of people, so if you want to be part of it, then you need to be who they want you to be.

 

[duffietc]

it's not a horrible answer. every company is looking for specific types of people, so if you want to be part of it, then you need to be who they want you to be.

Actually it is. Web-based and Phone interviews for any type of job are place to give you and the company a way to access each other values and to see if you are right for the job. By not being truthful, you're setting yourself up for failure. If you say you love guest interaction and working in teams but in reality you hate it and vocally make it known then that is not good. You then create a negative working and living environment. Also, personally you are no longer happy nor willing to muster up the energy to do what you signed up to do. That's when you get those people who self-term in the middle of the program. To sum it up, honesty is always the best policy.

 

[DisneyGirlie]

Agree with everyone who is saying honesty is the best policy. If you can't answer honestly and do well, maybe you don't belong there.

As for the OP, I've heard about WBI mix-ups every now and then. Just be honest, yet remember to answer from a business stand point. I remember one of my questions was something along the lines of "Are you usually late?" And I said something like never (or disagree), because I know for a fact I never would be for work. I'm never late for the job I have now and would keep that up. However, outside of the business world (meeting up with friends, for example) I'm usually late. But that doesn't mean I would be at my job so that's how I viewed the WBI.

Better Luck next time! You can do it!

 

[momofmanykids]

My daughters both got "no soup for you". It is a shame.