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Youtubers that helped me

Emily Enchanted - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVmR3r3h3AtcA-drTSJR6tQ

Emily worked at the parks for the Spring 2018 intake and then received an offer for seasonal. She is a character performer. Her videos are super helpful about the program acceptance, checking in, and day in the life style vlogs. 

Olivia Simone - https://www.youtube.com/user/FCCheerLeader14

Olivia was a college program participant for multiple programs, she recently completed the Spring 2018 intake. She makes very informative videos about her experience, walk around vlogs and also really great sit down story telling. 

Carrie Hope Fletcher - https://www.youtube.com/user/ItsWayPastMyBedTime

Carrie didn’t participate in the program, however she is a West End performer and author from the UK. She vlogs whenever she visits Disney and they’re really nicely made, exciting videos that show the magic from a visitors point of view. 

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What I loved most about being a Character Attendant was getting to be so involved with guest interactions and making lasting memories with guests #Christmasday #disneyinternationalprogram #disneyicp #Disneycollegeprogram #Disneycollegeprogram2016 #disneyicp2016 #disneyworld #Hollywoodstudios #waltdisneyworld #disneyculturalexchangeprogram #CharacterAttendant #minniemouse (at Disney's Hollywood Studios)

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The Face-to-Face Interview

Hey guys! Sorry It’s taken me so long to post, but keeping up with school while trying to live the dream isn't as easy as you’d think. But anyway here I am with everything you need to know for your face-to face interview. 

First of all, congratulations!

By now you must know that neither the Walt Disney Company nor EG International Recruiting are responsible for covering any of your travel expenses to get to the interview, that’s all on you. (“Like” Volaris or Interjet on Facebook and you can find some great discounts sometimes).  Make sure you get there in time for the “just in cases”. What do I mean by that? I mean: Airline lost your luggage, airport traffic, bus terminal traffic, traffic, and more traffic. These interviews are held in big cities so you can expect some BIG traffic. 

Dress to impress! Remember: you’re impressing BUSINESS PEOPLE from one of the highest regarded companies IN THE WORLD. LADIES: Please, please, please! DO NOT dress like you’re heading out to the club, or about to be pimped out. I saw this WAY too much at my interview. Here are some guidelines:

*Closed-toe shoes

*Maximum heel height: 3 inches /5 cm

*Dresses/skirts must be knee length (not too tight, no stretchy material)

*If you wear tights: MUST be opaque

*Button down blouses not showing cleavage

*Dark neutral colors/Blouses paired with suit or skirt must be conservative color and prints

*Pant suits are totally acceptable (and cool if you find the right cut)

*Natural make-up (NO RED LIPSTICK or FAKE EYELASHES)

*NO perfume

Guys: keep it simple, keep it classy

*SUIT UP! (Dark neutral colors)

*wear a tie (don't be a doofus)

*WEAR DRESS SHOES (who told you guys it’s ok to wear tennis shoes/mocassins to a formal interview???) 

Now, the most important element to the interview process is: SMILE! SMILE, SMILE, SMILE, SMILE from the minute you walk into that building. Trust me, you never know who is watching. 

The interview doesn’t last more than 10 minutes and they’re looking for you to be calm, cool and collected with a casual smile on your face. (Don’t overdo it, you’ll look ridiculous). Some questions:

*Tell me about you extra-curriculars

*Talk to me about why you applied for this program

*Tell me about yourself

*What were your top 5 position choices?

*Out of the 500 people I've interviewed, why should I remember you? 

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I GOT IN!!!!!!!

Hey guys! This is kinda late from my acceptance I’ve just been crazy busy from acceptance till now. So acceptances came in waves on Thursday. The first wave was Merchandise, and apparently those came in around 5:30 that morning. I was freaking out because I thought I didn’t get in. Around 1:30…? The second wave came in, it was mainly for QSFB I believe (that’s what I got) but all the other roles were filled in during the second wave. They send you an email with all the steps you have to do *you have 14 days to do this otherwise you reject*. I’ll write another post about it later, but AAHHHHHH I’M GOING TO DISNEY

neverland-n-disneyworld hey! No i live in windsor but i was at the Toronto interview :) whats your role?