who is doing a Pro Internship in 09?

[dopeyrunner]

I feel like an in person one is much more nerve racking than a phone one!!!

I think an in person interview is so much easier cause you can read the individual person body language and face. Over the phone is more nerve racking for me cause I can't see the person.
Good luck in Florida.. I have a friend that works for DVC and loves it..

 

[einahpets126]

I feel like an in person one is much more nerve racking than a phone one

Good luck with your interviews- that's awesome that you're able to take a trip down there for you. In person and phone interviews both have their pros/cons, but I would definitely prefer the in person interview. Like dopeyrunner said it's easier to read the body language of the interviewer, etc and I always feel like you have more time to collect your thoughts in person- on the phone silence seems so much more akward!!

I'll also be interviewing for the DVC position on Friday (by phone)- maybe we'll end up being coworkers

 

[amy85]

i do agree that phone interviews are better, i actually prefer them myself. It is just that when i do a phone interview i can have all my notes out in front of me with everything i want to say, and all my answers...

-dopeyrunner- is your friend a pi? It sounds like such a fun position...this is my number one choice!!

-steph- good luck on your interview!!! That would be so cool if we were co workers...i wonder how many positions they have open? I noticed in the email they sent me they listed 2 professional interns...

Good luck to everyone!!!!

 

[einahpets126]

Amy, when I did the college program last fall I met Frances and a couple of the DVC interns and they were offering the opportunity to shadow the position. There were several interns probably at least 8-10 and Frances had said they were planning to add more in the spring- with the budget cuts, there could be less interns now, but there's probably at least a handful. I know when I was down there interns were assigned to different projects and there were two who worked on PI recruitment, applications, etc, so I'm guessing those are probably the two interns listed on the email you got. What time is your interview on Friday?

 

[dopeyrunner]

-dopeyrunner- is your friend a pi? It sounds like such a fun position...this is my number one choice!!QUOTE]

My friend is not a PI she is full time and what she does has something to do with the legal aspects of things on the real estate side. I am sure there is a technical name for it, but I have no idea. Though she has told me that DVC is pretty stable as far the whole laying off, hiring freeze goes since they are one of few branches of the company that have continued to grow at a steady pace.

Good Luck to everyone that has a phone interview in the next couple of days. Let us know how it goes!

 

[amy85]

There were several interns probably at least 8-10 and Frances had said they were planning to add more in the spring- with the budget cuts, there could be less interns now, but there's probably at least a handful.

I had no idea the number of positions on any of the pi's i applied for. I guess i just always assumed there was only one, which i know doesn't make a lot of sense....But i was actually happy when i saw two interns listed in the email because then it gave me hope for two positions!!! But 8-10??? thats so exciting!!! even if its not that many, it's probably more than 2!!! well thank you for telling me that!!! And you got to shadow? how was it? that is what I'm going to be doing, and It is actually on Thursday at 1. I'm super excited and nervous...

Good luck on your interview!!!---oh and by the way my name is Amanda, i know very confusing, my initials are amy, lol it confuses people all the time...i need to have one of those cool signature things everyone has

 

[bonbon]

Thanks,

Though when I applied last week I did it cause I was bored and thought it would be funny to see what happens. Imagine my shock when I checked my email last night and saw to call them. is pretty much going to be me if I get accepted

I echo previous sentiments. I have been waiting patiently for weeks, have recieved one rejection, and am still waiting for two more. I have been planning this since I got my CP last spring. I will be crushed if I don't get it (this is really my last semester I can do this. I can't do it after grad for personal reasons), and for you to say you were bored to apply, then got an offer for an interview....I (and many others) dont even have that. Please, don't treat it so lightly.

I don't mean to sound harsh (the internet distorts original intent), just asking you to be a little more grateful. A lot of people's hopes (not just my own) are high, its gonna hurt to fall.

 

[islandears]

did anyone get a confirmation from professional recruiting when they mailed their application?

 

[dopeyrunner]

I echo previous sentiments. I have been waiting patiently for weeks, have recieved one rejection, and am still waiting for two more. I have been planning this since I got my CP last spring. I will be crushed if I don't get it (this is really my last semester I can do this. I can't do it after grad for personal reasons), and for you to say you were bored to apply, then got an offer for an interview....I (and many others) dont even have that. Please, don't treat it so lightly.

I don't mean to sound harsh (the internet distorts original intent), just asking you to be a little more grateful. A lot of people's hopes (not just my own) are high, its gonna hurt to fall.

I am sorry that I used the word bored maybe whim would make everyone feel better. I hope that your hopes are not to high; Disney is not the end all be of employment. Not that I would not love to work again at Disney, it is just my expectations are more realistic. I have a plan if I make it and if I don't.

 

[MegaraRocks!]

I am sorry that I used the word bored maybe whim would make everyone feel better. I hope that your hopes are not to high; Disney is not the end all be of employment. Not that I would not love to work again at Disney, it is just my expectations are more realistic. I have a plan if I make it and if I don't.

I am really not trying to be mean i just want you to understand. Whim is probablly a worse word! We know Disney isnt the only job out there, but for alot of us it is our end all be all. It is where we want to end up, and for 99% of us it wasnt a whim. These PIs have been in our plan. I too have an if i dont get it plan, and I am realistic about my slim to none chances. But, you shouldnt down play our aspirations just because your arent as strong.

I know this may totally come off wrong, and I truly dont mean it to be, but it really gets me steamed when people apply for these that dont really want it. It takes away from those of us who really do.

 

[MegaraRocks!]

did anyone get a confirmation from professional recruiting when they mailed their application?

I didnt have to regular mail my in, so if thats what you mean then this might be totally off base, but when i applied online I got an email confirmation saying thanks for applying and that they recieved my application. My took a day to come. Hope this helps!

 

[islandears]

well yeh i applied online too....and then i got a separate form from professional recruiting asking me to mail a signed hardcopy of my application.....weird.....i emailed them....hopeflly they will get back to me

 

[MegaraRocks!]

well yeh i applied online too....and then i got a separate form from professional recruiting asking me to mail a signed hardcopy of my application.....weird.....i emailed them....hopeflly they will get back to me

Well I still think thats AMAZING! You heard something and they wanted more info, that has to be a good thing!!!

 

[islandears]

Thanks for the hopefulness.....

 

[Rufio]

did anyone get a confirmation from professional recruiting when they mailed their application?

ya i sent mine and they should have gotten it either the 18th or 19th of March with my application form they emailed me (then i filled out and sent in rushed shipping)

what positions you going for and how long have you been waiting???

 

[islandears]

So u sent it in.....but did they confirm if they got it? Cuz I sent mine March 12th from Tampa so I assume they got it pretty soon....

I'm applying to the Animal Programs

 

[dopeyrunner]

I am really not trying to be mean i just want you to understand. Whim is probablly a worse word! We know Disney isnt the only job out there, but for alot of us it is our end all be all. It is where we want to end up, and for 99% of us it wasnt a whim. These PIs have been in our plan. I too have an if i dont get it plan, and I am realistic about my slim to none chances. But, you shouldnt down play our aspirations just because your arent as strong.

I know this may totally come off wrong, and I truly dont mean it to be, but it really gets me steamed when people apply for these that dont really want it. It takes away from those of us who really do.

Ok MegaraRocks! Not as strong who are you kidding I was not only a CP but when I was full time I beat out over 5,000 cast members for one of 10 slots on opening crew for Mission: Space and then did it again for opening crew of Soarin. I also beat out over 10,000 applications for an intership on the AST Dew Tour. So I think I've got a strong chance of getting what I want. I am not downplaying anyones aspirations just take easy and breath.... You shouldn't get all worked up over others. That is like a huge thing you should learn if your going to work at Disney.

 

[tink8685]

ya i sent mine and they should have gotten it either the 18th or 19th of March with my application form they emailed me (then i filled out and sent in rushed shipping)

what positions you going for and how long have you been waiting???

wait so was I supposed to receive something from professional recruiting to send a hard copy of an application? I am confused? I never got that. I just applied for the 3 internships online and once i applied I got a confirmation email. Sorry I'm asking so many questions, I'm just really starting to stress/worry!

 

[islandears]

don't stress i think it's only some people required to do that...looks like you have worked with disney before recently so maybe your info isnt needed? *shrugs*
curiouser and curiouser

 

[tink8685]

don't stress i think it's only some people required to do that...looks like you have worked with disney before recently so maybe your info isnt needed? *shrugs*
curiouser and curiouser

ya i'm trying not to stress. I mean I'm guessing no news is good news right now since I haven't gotten a rejection or anything...but it's just frustrating. I have to stay optimistic though! Good thoughts only!