who is doing a Pro Internship in 09?

[amy85]

so im really annoyed right now.... i just called and asked how long i had to decide about accepting the pi, and how it worked if i got offered a management one, if i could turn down the original one....she sd that as soon as they offered me the ticketing one i got taken out of the running for the other ones (including management) and that i have 24 hours to decide if i want to be back in the running, but i would have to decline the ticketing one.....so now im just really confused...do i turn down a for sure job for the chance at one that i really want i would greatly appreciate any suggestions
Amanda

 

[einahpets126]

OMG Amanda that is sooo tough! I haven't received any acceptances or rejections yet, but that's what I'm worried about too- losing the dream position for the sure thing PI.

It's definitely a hard choice to make. For me, I would probably accept a sure thing just because I'm graduating in May and want to move to FL permanently, so a PI would basically be my ticket to FL and a way to get my foot a little farther in the door at Disney.

If you have some more flexibility, maybe it is worth it to wait and see. If I were you, I would look over the requirements of the management pi you want to make sure you qualifications are a strong fit for the position.

I know I'm not helping much, but I can completely sympathize with your choice! Good luck making you decision!

 

[taeclarke]

so im really annoyed right now.... i just called and asked how long i had to decide about accepting the pi, and how it worked if i got offered a management one, if i could turn down the original one....she sd that as soon as they offered me the ticketing one i got taken out of the running for the other ones (including management) and that i have 24 hours to decide if i want to be back in the running, but i would have to decline the ticketing one.....so now im just really confused...do i turn down a for sure job for the chance at one that i really want i would greatly appreciate any suggestions
Amanda

That's a crazy position to be in. I'm not sure which way you're leaning but I would go with the sure thing. My responses is definitely skewed though cause I haven't heard anything yet. But given how hard it is to even be considered for a spot, I would so go with the sure thing...

Good luck what ever your choice is...

 

[Validee]

How do you feel about doing Ticketing? Even though it's not your top choice, is it something you'll still be happy doing? If so, I say go for that. It's better to definitely have a position than to reject that offer and end up with nothing.

Good luck with making the choice and I hope everything goes well either way.

 

[dopeyrunner]

I think I would would have to say go for the ticketing role I would hate to be put back into the running for a management one and not get it. Once you give up your ticketing internship you are not getting it back. If you really want to be sure you are going to FL I would take the ticketing and network like crazy to try and line something up for after the internship. Good Luck with your choice

 

[islandears]

I think I would would have to say go for the ticketing role I would hate to be put back into the running for a management one and not get it. Once you give up your ticketing internship you are not getting it back. If you really want to be sure you are going to FL I would take the ticketing and network like crazy to try and line something up for after the internship. Good Luck with your choice

agreed...plus knowing that u haven't even been in the running since your offer means you'd be cutting it close with the management internships regarding interviews etc.......

 

[lauraebeth]

You shouldn't loose status in custodial, aslong as you pick up shifts every so often. If you don't pick up an custodial shifts after a while you will loose your status as being trained. I use to pick up shifts at former locations after I left and was statused as recreation.

Anyone else here apply for the Recreation Pro Internship?. I had my pannel interview with the guy from the Pro Intern dept. and he said that I should be hearing back in a week or so for my pannel interview. Of course this will be two weeks ago on thursday.. Do you think I should call him or casting and see whats up?

pretty sure I'm recreation now, and I asked my manager if she could talk to people on my behalf, and i've never heard anything back. . .pretty sure that was weeks ago. . .

and i'm up to a total of 8 that i've applied for, and zero i've heard anything for except the screening interview

 

[dopeyrunner]

pretty sure I'm recreation now, and I asked my manager if she could talk to people on my behalf, and i've never heard anything back. . .pretty sure that was weeks ago. . .

and i'm up to a total of 8 that i've applied for, and zero i've heard anything for except the screening interview

How are you pretty sure your recreation now? and not to burst your bubble but you may have applied for 8 but usually (from someone on the inside) you will be asked to pick your top 3 or 4 at most and that is what you will be submitted for.

 

[Berlioz70]

Not that I don't believe the recruiter... but when I applied for the current program I was told that I could accept my current position and then if a Management one came down the pipeline that it would be fine for me to decline the one I had already accepted to move into Management.

My assumption is that this only applies to MIs, not from one PI to another. I'd be surprised if they changed the rules... but maybe it's because the MIs were posted so late? Hm.

 

[lauraebeth]

How are you pretty sure your recreation now? and not to burst your bubble but you may have applied for 8 but usually (from someone on the inside) you will be asked to pick your top 3 or 4 at most and that is what you will be submitted for.

I'm a Recreation CP right now. . .I had a screening interview and gave them top 3.

but today, picked 3 more, and applied, Would they call me again for screening??

 

[amy85]

Thanks guys for your help,
ya what makes me mad is that went they sent me the offer they didn't mention anything about a deadline. When i originally called today the guy told me i had 2 weeks to decide, then he transfered me to the recruiter who told me 24 hours. When I told her that the previous guy had sd 2 weeks, she sd that it was up to the recruiters to decide and it was 24 hours.....so i guess shes my recruiter so i have to go off of what she says..

Steph-i'm in the same boat too...im graduating in may and really just want a job w/ disney, so i guess the ticketing one is my safe bet(i always have the cp as my back up but i really don't wanna do that)...its just hard cause i extended my program through the summer so i would have 6 months experience at a hotel which is one of the desired qualifications....i really want to do something long term w/ disney in hospitality, and would love a management pi cause i think that would ultimately help me reach my goal...
but i guess when it comes down to it im just gonna have to make a decision...thanks so much for all your help

 

[dopeyrunner]

I'm a Recreation CP right now. . .I had a screening interview and gave them top 3.

but today, picked 3 more, and applied, Would they call me again for screening??

Did you apply for the recreation PI? I was a rec CM for a little bit hated it cause i got stuck at the most boring slow marina so I went back to attraction ops... I know I applied for the Rec PI cause it doesn't have to do with the marina,towel, pool aspect.
I don't know if they would call you for a screening again they might just call to ask you what your top three would be again, incase it changes with the add on of three more internships.

Also amy85 who is your recruiter are they they ones that your have the interview with and they tell you if your moving on to the next round or are they the ones that tell you that you have been accepted. Just wondering?

 

[lauraebeth]

Did you apply for the recreation PI? I was a rec CM for a little bit hated it cause i got stuck at the most boring slow marina so I went back to attraction ops... I know I applied for the Rec PI cause it doesn't have to do with the marina,towel, pool aspect.
I don't know if they would call you for a screening again they might just call to ask you what your top three would be again, incase it changes with the add on of three more internships.

Also amy85 who is your recruiter are they they ones that your have the interview with and they tell you if your moving on to the next round or are they the ones that tell you that you have been accepted. Just wondering?

yea, I did apply for the rec PI. and, you must have worked at OKW. it sucks so bad! and until now, I preferred A/C over anything. I'm one of those wacko's who actually is here to, and enjoys working. go figure.

 

[MegaraRocks!]

Because the Professional Internship are coming up in waves they will not ask you to do another screening interview unless you were put out of the running for the others. They will just use your original screening interview answers and resume to see if you are aligned for the additional roles you applied for, if you are they will send you through to let the department managers decided if they want to interview you or not. So no worries because of the waves of PIs especially the most recent additions you dont have to worry about changing your top three other anything.

Good Luck to all... My fingers are crossed for everyone and I too have the "Disney Shakes"

 

[MegaraRocks!]

why did you have to work at OKW for the Recreation one? That seems so specific! Im a Campus Rep too.. what school are you at?

 

[Rufio]

Yeh cuz if its a month or month and a half from today we're all in a pickle lol
yay calling! and double yay usable information!

Is this a month after an interview, or a month from today? Oh, and thanks for calling

will we hear either way though? i mean i obviously don't want to be rejected...but it would be nice to know either way so I can start thinking about plan B. Also, when you called the # did you select the option for "professional recruitment"?

rotfl:still laughing at islandears comment)))
so my lovely Disney-izzle shake-shizzle family...
the man suggested that it was a month to a month in a half from the date that is marked by your workbench date/ when you submitted it.

in conclusion we have basically a month to wait for our doom or dream.
shake shake shake it
((body in constant disney-shake-mode)))

 

[islandears]

Darn....my workbench date was feb 16th....

but my interview was march 17th lol which one?

pickles for everyone!

 

[graygables]

If last semester was any indication, dates and deadlines are meaningless and are only used to keep us at bay. The PIs check in on June 19th. I would like to think that they would give at LEAST 4-5 weeks notice, but again, who knows? That would only give the most recent management roles 4 weeks or so to make their decisions, if those applications don't close until 4/17 which might be cutting it close for them. Due to the call I had about my interest in a MI based on my interview last semester, I'd like to think that they are closely looking at all of our prior interviews and skipping re-interviewing as necessary, but that may be wishful thinking on my part.

I, too, had been told that if I were offered a non-management PI, I could switch over to a MI if one were offered, so I think I need to check into that. I still haven't gotten a clear answer on the CP-to-PI switch in case it does go past 5/17 which is when my CP extension begins.

As for the relocation assistance, MIs are offered 2 weeks of temp housing and mileage reimbursement. I don't know about PIs.

I'm trying to relax and realize that "it is what it is" and what happens happens for a reason. (but it's hard! )

 

[Tink the Rock Star]

Oh Disney shakes.. gah.

I had my initial interview over my home phone even though my cell was listed as my primary. And because of that, I make a mad dash to the house phone every time it rings.

This whole waiting bit is killer. I've been trying to zone out and keep anxiousness from my mind.. but the feeling always sneaks up time and again. *le sigh*

Hoping for a good news day, and good luck to everyone!

 

[tink8685]

rotfl:still laughing at islandears comment)))
so my lovely Disney-izzle shake-shizzle family...
the man suggested that it was a month to a month in a half from the date that is marked by your workbench date/ when you submitted it.

in conclusion we have basically a month to wait for our doom or dream.
shake shake shake it
((body in constant disney-shake-mode)))

I applied for my first PI march 11...so april 11 would have been a month! I'm definitely getting nervous since I haven't even heard ANYTHING!! I called the job line yesterday and spoke to a nice woman who told me she left a message with a recruiter and would get back to me today...so I'm hoping I hear good news!

The disney shakes are in full affect right now!!!