In my Hospitality Marketing class, a Disney rep by the name of Mel Morales randomly popped in to discuss the Disney College Program. In my first blog I mentioned that I've known about this program since Junior year in high school but never went through with it after my car was vandalized. Anyways, I wasn't even gonna go to class that day, but I'm really glad I did.
That afternoon after class they were holding their Presentation or what they call their "E-Presentation" if you view this online from home. This pumped me up completely! I heard so many stories of students who had started through this program and are now doing some pretty BIG things out there! During the presentation, Mel had said that the program is VERY selective 3 step process. I paid no attention to it. After the presentation, I waited in a 20 minute line full of 60+ kids waiting to get an information packet and give the DCP Recruiters their email addresses to continue their application process from home!
I waited 24 hours for an email to come through to me from Disney......... then I figured out that there was a CODE in the packet you received from the presentation. Once that clicked (cause I have Dori brain), I was online and applying.
STEP 1: Applying.
After you've viewed an On-Campus Presentation, or an E-Presentation, you should promptly apply to the program if you are truly serious about taking up this opportunity! If you viewed an On-Campus Presentation, it will ask you for the completion verification code, so make sure you have that! The application isn't all that long, but it will take about 40 minutes to complete. If your application is accepted and you are considered, you will go through Step 2.
Step 2: Online Personality Assessment Test.
This is another quick assessment so that Disney can verify if you qualify as a Strong Candidate to work for them. As with other companies who have these assessments, some questions that mean the same, may be worded differently... so just be careful with how you answer! There is a 30 second window for you to answer each question, and if it's not answered in that time, the assessment DOES move on! =) At the end of the assessment, it will tell you something... for me it said, "CONGRATULATIONS! You are considered as a STRONG Candidate. Please call Disney's (something something) to schedule your Phone Interview within the next 48 hours." Which brings me to Step 3.
Step 3: Phone Interview.
2 very looooooong days later, I had my phone interview with a Disney rep by the name of Sandy =) she was the sweetest girl EVER and our interview (which normally is supposed to last anywhere from 20-30 minutes) lasted US 40 minutes.... just saying! A few of the questions she asked me were thins like "What made you apply to the Disney College Program?" "How did you hear about the DCP?" "Tell me about an incident where you had to comfort a child who was upset." "Tell me about a difficult situation in your workplace that you handled." "What is your favorite ride at Disney?"--- that was NOT a trick question, just so that you know! "What would be your top pick to work in out of the ___ you listed?"
So that's a little bit about how it goes! My interview was great! I made sure she knew everything lol it kinda went like so:
"Hello?"
"Hi Erika, this is Sandy with Disney College Recruiting, how are you this evening?"
"Oh my gosh, I'm sooooo nervous, but I'm okay!"
"Aw, well don't be nervous! This is so exciting!"
"I knooooow!!!! Okay, I'm good now! (laughing)"
"(laughing) Great! So Erika, tell me how did you know that you wanted to apply for the DCP?"
"Well, Disney runs in my blood. I've been going ever since I was 6 months old. My family has a stone set in the walkway right outside the Magic Kingdom with our names on it, so it's just a very big part of me. But I've known about the program since Junior Year in HS and couldn't pursue it due to some personal things that happened before graduation, but now that it's well over three years ago, I'm ready to take A Leap of Faith."
The interview continued, and I continued to make her laugh (as I always do with people) with my answers! At one point she had asked me if I was going to be over 18 when I started the program... I had replied, laughing, "yeaaaa... no I'll be 21... Nonwellness for me!!!" She cracked up and we both laughed for atleast a whole minute until she finally said, "That was the best answer I have ever heard thus far!" =) I didn't think it was all that funny but hey, YAY! =) Towards the end of my interview I asked how she got to where she was now, and she told me that she was a prodigy of THIS program! That was really exciting to hear! Before we hung up, she concluded, "Thank you so much for opening up and being yourself and outgoing. You took the time out of your Friday night to have this interview and make it so exciting for me as well. I must say that you're the best phone interview I've ever had while working here, so thank you." =) THAT, was incredible to hear!
After all that, you're told that you will hear an answer from Disney within 3-4 weeks and it could be in 2 different ways: Email, or through Postal Mail.
I remember on my 2nd Friday after the Phone Interview, all day long I thought, "Just 1 more week... maybe 2 more weeks, if that!"
That night I got an email (in my SPAM box, so make sure you're checking that too!!!!)
I will be working the FALL 2011 College Internship Program in the.......
BIBBIDY BOBBIDY BOUTIQUE!!!!
SO EXCITED!! =) Now, I'm just researching absolutely every little thing about the program and housing! Adding new people like crazy and following a lot of people's VLOGS/BLOGS! I know so much about Disney already, but I cannot wait to be there and discover all the unknown things!
What I'm most excited about when it comes to dinners and treats:
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| The Brown Derby (MGM/Hollywood Studios) |
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| Oktoberfest (in Germany at EPCOT) |
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| Dole Whip (in MK.. idk where to get it, but I WILL find it!) |
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| The Kitchen Sink (at Beaches & Cream in the Yacht Club) |
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| The California Grill (The Contemporary Resort overlooking the MK) with fireworks! |
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| Coral Reef Restaurant--- all time fave! (The Living Seas Pavillion at Epcot) where you eat level with a HUGE aquarium! Okay, this is a really super long blog... I'm done for today =) Thursday I will be going to an ON CAMPUS "Welcome to Disney" Presentation thing with my family to hear more juicy gossip about the program!! Wish me luck and focus throughout this week for my finals!!! hahahaha |
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