who is doing a Pro Internship in 09?

[bonbon]

I'm in a similar boat. I've had the initial interview and nothing else. I will say, however, that things around here have been VERY unsettled the last few weeks with all of the layoffs and "swirl" with the managers and the closure of the Cast Services departments. The next 2 weeks are "labor exception" periods, meaning everyone will be working massive numbers of hours and focusing on staying awake for their shifts and maybe getting a bite to eat, so I don't know if I'd expect much activity until the end of the month.

It is my understanding that we cannot submit letters of recommendation. They don't have a way to store that information. I'm a Toastmasters CC and was told that there was no "personnel file" to put that notation in. There's the record card and that's pretty much it. What really stinks is that my own leaders cannot write letters of recommendation or even make phone calls for me. They tell me I'm a tremendous asset, just the type of CM that Guest Relations needs, pat me on the head, and wish me luck. I'm not sure I understand the point of "networking" at WDW just yet...

I think at this point, we just practice patience and deep breathing. This suspense will not last forever and we will eventually get an answer.

Thanks! That really helps A LOT. Thank you!!!

Just wondering: is anyone else here applying for the Events internships? I haven't seen anyone else...Ive seen animal programs, graphic design, GR, recreation, sports complex--no other events people.

 

[graygables]

Thanks! That really helps A LOT. Thank you!!!

Just wondering: is anyone else here applying for the Events internships? I haven't seen anyone else...Ive seen animal programs, graphic design, GR, recreation, sports complex--no other events people.

One of my fellow CPs applied for events, but she hasn't heard anything, either.

 

[MegaraRocks!]

Thanks! That really helps A LOT. Thank you!!!

Just wondering: is anyone else here applying for the Events internships? I haven't seen anyone else...Ive seen animal programs, graphic design, GR, recreation, sports complex--no other events people.

I applied for MK Events as well and I havent heard anything. So keep your ears up! But, let me know if you hear something!

 

[MegaraRocks!]

anyone out there in the Lost World of PIs knows what is going on in the guest relations realm??

I too am wondering about that, I applied for that one and have heard nothing *** well!!

 

[islandears]

No news on the AK front either?

 

[Rufio]

I too am wondering about that, I applied for that one and have heard nothing *** well!!

ya i called the office and they stated they are still gathering information and have not chosen any final applicants...or something like that.

oh the madness!!!

 

[amy85]

So i was sitting in the library today and i noticed i had missed a call from florida!! i immediatly listened to my msg and it was from my interviewer for the cp i had last week. She sd she had an exciting opportunity for me....i called her back and she sd that she wanted me to do concierge, i had applied for hospitality.. She sd that i had been accepted for the fall advantage for the hospitality, but thought i would be a good fit for the concierge, however i couldn't do that until august, so i would have to do the regular cp. she sd that there was such a limited amount of postions that i had to let her know in 24 hours....
So now im not sure what to do, i applied for the cp as a complete back up if i don't get the pi's. I was hoping to hear back from the pi's before i had to tell them my answer for the cp, but now i have 24 hours. Do u guys think its ok to go ahead and accept the cp, and then have to cancel at a later date? I feel really bad doing this, because i feel like im taking away the opportunity from someone that really wants it, and this is just my back up..
Thanks
Amanda

 

[einahpets126]

Amanda, I think it would be okay to accept the CP. Last year when I was accepted to the CP for Fall 2008, I had applied for some PIs too and was told I could go ahead and accept the CP and that if I accepted a PI I would be able to transfer the program assessment fee over. The CP recruiters seem to understand that a lot of people apply for the PIs as well and that it seems to take a long time for the PIs to make their decision. I would let your CP interviewer know that you are waiting to hear from the PI department too.

 

[Rufio]

She sd that i had been accepted for the fall advantage for the hospitality, but thought i would be a good fit for the concierge, however i couldn't do that until august, so i would have to do the regular cp. she sd that there was such a limited amount of postions that i had to let her know in 24 hours....

just curious they want you to do a PI for concierge? i would take it- in a heart beat I would love to do that. i will send my app in if you dont take it- ha jk. but take the PI!! good luck!

 

[taeclarke]

Hey all, I just wanted to say good luck to those of you who are already receiving interviews and express how completely envious I am!!! lol. I haven't heard anything like many of the posters on this board.

Actually i take that back, I did receive a rejection email about the Sports Complex Management Position

Anyway, I wanted to go ahead and list to positions I've applied for and still waiting...

Guest Relations Internship (3/13)
College & Int'l Operations Internship (3/13)
Group & Convention Mktg Public Relations Intern (3/6)
Management Internship - Sports Complex (2/27) ((Rejected))
Disney Vacation Club Sales Assistant Internship (2/26)

Here's to hoping we all hear something soon!!!!

 

[lea509]

rumor has is it that managers were starting to make calls regarding our references on applications, as well as to contacts we might have within Disney last week...g'luck to everyone since this probably means we will start hearing stuff in the next week or so...hopefully!

by the way, who is applying for GR and when did you have your HR interview?

 

[tink8685]

hey all! just wanted to say GL to every one applying for PIs! I know many, like myself, are frustrated/scared/anxious because we haven't heard anything yet...but I think we all just need to stay optimistic!!

Here's a stupid question...how many people do they accept for each internship??

 

[amy85]

just curious they want you to do a PI for concierge? i would take it- in a heart beat I would love to do that. i will send my app in if you dont take it- ha jk. but take the PI!! good luck!

Rufio- no the concierge position is for the cp... i applied for the cp as my backup...but they called and told me that i was accepted for the front desk cp for fall advantage, but she thought i would be good for the role of concierge, but thats only offered for the regular program....so i have to decide if i don't get the pi's if i wanna go down for the advantage and do front desk, or go down for the regular fall program and do concierge. However, i have to decide by tomorrow, and i'm not sure what to do

 

[bonbon]

rumor has is it that managers were starting to make calls regarding our references on applications, as well as to contacts we might have within Disney last week...g'luck to everyone since this probably means we will start hearing stuff in the next week or so...hopefully!

by the way, who is applying for GR and when did you have your HR interview?

Uhm...I was always taught to just list "References will be made available upon request" on resumes. Seriously, from middle school on, we were taught that listing references just makes it super-cluttered. Should I be concerned that I didnt list references? Good grief, any little thing makes me nervous now

 

[Berlioz70]

Don't worry... I was always told the same thing... only give references if they are requested. I am on a PI right now and never gave them any references!

 

[bonbon]

Don't worry... I was always told the same thing... only give references if they are requested. I am on a PI right now and never gave them any references!

Yay! I can stop stressing out!! Thank you!

 

[kristilovesdw]

I'm getting super anxious mainly because I've not seen anyone apply for the same PI's as me so I don't know anything relating to my PI's. Does anyone here know anything about Costuming? Like what to expect work-wise, where it's located, etc? I thought it might be located at DHS, where the tram tour goes through... but any info on anything relating to Costuming would be greatly appreciated!

 

[lea509]

the references are from the applications that were filled out and mailed back to them, not on a resume or they may contact present managers if that's the case

 

[Rufio]

so i have to decide if i don't get the pi's if i wanna go down for the advantage and do front desk, or go down for the regular fall program and do concierge. However, i have to decide by tomorrow, and i'm not sure what to do

awesome, i understand....sorry my brain is fried about this waiting game and school. good luck and tons of pixie dust dudet!

 

[Rufio]

Uhm...I was always taught to just list "References will be made available upon request" on resumes. Seriously, from middle school on, we were taught that listing references just makes it super-cluttered. Should I be concerned that I didnt list references? Good grief, any little thing makes me nervous now

i did the same thing....

but on the application that i had to mail i put three refs for them. hopefully they use it.