College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[BeckerzCP09]

yeah I plan on applying asap just because I hate waiting, plus i really want a good role

 

[_frazzle]

Do we get a discount on Adventures by Disney? If so how much? I've ALWAYS wanted to go on one of those. It look like a blast!

 

[InventorsDaughter]

Hey guys

Sorry to post again but I didn't get much of a response from my last post and I'm getting really nervous about my interview...

So, please please, has anyone got any tips? Joanna I'm thinking of you, you seem to be our resident expert

Thanks in advance for your help ^^ x x x x

 

[graygables]

Hey guys

Sorry to post again but I didn't get much of a response from my last post and I'm getting really nervous about my interview...

So, please please, has anyone got any tips? Joanna I'm thinking of you, you seem to be our resident expert

Thanks in advance for your help ^^ x x x x

The biggest tip I have is to smile and be upbeat. You really can hear a smile over the phone! Also, be honest about things. Try to imagine any question they might ask, then answer it out loud. Practice answering questions. Think about why you want to work for Disney, then answer it. Think about a possible role question and answer it.

I'm a Toastmasters member, so for me, I treat an interview like "table topics" which are little impromptu speeches. The "topicmaster" (interviewer) gives a subject or asks a question and you have 1-2 minutes to answer (although in an interview, you aren't timed, of course). Part of what we work on is avoiding ahs and ums and other "fillers", so work on that while you are practicing your mock questions. Your ability to speak confidently will really help you feel more relaxed and make for a better interview.

My interviewer was fantastic, very friendly and kept the pace moving nicely. She was easy to talk to and it was not formal at all like the professional internship interview.

My 12yo DD also has interview advice: go to the bathroom 5 minutes before and take a drink of water, then a deep breath on the first ring of the phone and pick it up with a smile. (she's pretty darned savvy)

 

[cbgb72]

AHHH I finally got an answer!!
I'll be doing Merchandise for Spring 09!! I'm so pumped!

 

[Seewhatimesdone]

AHHH I finally got an answer!!
I'll be doing Merchandise for Spring 09!! I'm so pumped!

Congratulations!

 

[Joanna71985]

AHHH I finally got an answer!!
I'll be doing Merchandise for Spring 09!! I'm so pumped!

Congrats!!

 

[InventorsDaughter]

The biggest tip I have is to smile and be upbeat. You really can hear a smile over the phone! Also, be honest about things. Try to imagine any question they might ask, then answer it out loud. Practice answering questions. Think about why you want to work for Disney, then answer it. Think about a possible role question and answer it.

I'm a Toastmasters member, so for me, I treat an interview like "table topics" which are little impromptu speeches. The "topicmaster" (interviewer) gives a subject or asks a question and you have 1-2 minutes to answer (although in an interview, you aren't timed, of course). Part of what we work on is avoiding ahs and ums and other "fillers", so work on that while you are practicing your mock questions. Your ability to speak confidently will really help you feel more relaxed and make for a better interview.

My interviewer was fantastic, very friendly and kept the pace moving nicely. She was easy to talk to and it was not formal at all like the professional internship interview.

My 12yo DD also has interview advice: go to the bathroom 5 minutes before and take a drink of water, then a deep breath on the first ring of the phone and pick it up with a smile. (she's pretty darned savvy)

Thanks for the advice! Already had my phone interview though, this one's the real deal...

Oooooh I'm so excited!

 

[laundry]

does anyone know what day 2 consists of?

 

[Joanna71985]

does anyone know what day 2 consists of?

You find out your work location, and it's the day to sign up for any classes

 

[WhateverLolaWants]

does anyone know what day 2 consists of?

Lots and lots of paperwork! You sign your life away essentially. Also find out your work location, and they pressure you into taking classes. Then you're done for the day I believe!

 

[kesharn81]

thanks for the info - useful thread...

this seems useful information...thanks for sharing...

 

[Climber656]

Lots and lots of paperwork! You sign your life away essentially. Also find out your work location, and they pressure you into taking classes. Then you're done for the day I believe!

Is this the day you get your Cast ID or is that day 3?

 

[Joanna71985]

Is this the day you get your Cast ID or is that day 3?

Day 3, at Traditions.

 

[graygables]

Do they only mail purple folders on one day a week? I was told my decision was made before Thanksgiving and my folder would go out this week, but still nothing. I also did that very bad thing on Thursday of trying to log in to accept before getting my folder (someone PMed me with the instructions), but I got the "hold on" screen, so now I'm wondering if I messed up the paperwork and why *after* I was told I had an offer, it didn't let me log in.

 

[Climber656]

Day 3, at Traditions.

When do you get your housing ID? I know they take your picture for it when you move in.....

 

[_frazzle]

When do you get your housing ID? I know they take your picture for it when you move in.....

I'm pretty sure it's instant. At my school they have a machine and it makes an ID card in like a minute.

 

[Joanna71985]

When do you get your housing ID? I know they take your picture for it when you move in.....

The housing ID is taken during check-in. It's one of the stops.

 

[Ylushi]

When we are checking in, will I need to make sure only one pair of earrings are in or will it be okay for me to be wearing both pairs?

 

[orangekid13]

When you show up you should be in full compliance with the disney look. I don't know if you can have them in for the housing meeting or not, but while you're unpacking and all that it doesn't matter