[tiffanygoesdisney]

BlueJeans Interview: Conservation Education Associate

 Hi all! I just had my BlueJeans interview for the Conservation Education Associate Professional Internship with Disney’s Animal Programs. My timeline for this internship so far: 

Submitted: Jan. 25, 2017 In Progress: Jan. 25, 2017 Received Phone Screen Email Invitation: Jan. 25, 2017 Phone Screen: Feb. 1, 2017 Received BlueJeans Email Invitation: March 10, 2017 BlueJeans Interview: March 22, 2017

My interviewer was Chris, and here are some of the questions he asked me (there were a lot; I probably won’t remember all of them):

1. What are three words/phrases you would use to describe yourself? What are three words/phrases your coworkers or managers would use to describe you?

2. What are your career goals/where do you see yourself if 5 years?

3. How would you define exceptional Guest Service? Tell me about a time you delivered or received exceptional Guest Service.

3. Tell me about a time you handled a difficult Guest.

4. Scenario: You are helping a family check in/register at a kiosk, and you see a lost child. What do you do?

5. Scenario: You are talking to a Guest about the Caring for Giants tour, and they are upset that Animal Kingdom keeps animals like a zoo. What do you say?

6. What is a conservation issue that is important to you, and how would you communicate it to Guests? What would you tell them they could do to get involved?

7. What are your expectations for this internship?

8. What Disney character do you think you are most like, and why?

9. Tell me about a time your integrity was tested. How did you handle it?

Chris explained that the expectations for this internship had changed somewhat from the time the job description was posted to now; it’s less of a facilitation role and more of an administrative/support role. Interns would be involved in the YES programs, Backstage Tales, and Caring for Giants tours in Animal Kingdom. He didn’t mention anything about working with The Seas programs in Epcot, even though that’s on the job description. 

Chris said they’re taking 4 interns, and that we wouldn’t hear back for probably another 3-4 weeks. 

[tiffanygoesdisney]

BlueJeans Interview: Social Media and Character Strategy

Hi everyone! I just had my BlueJeans interview for the Social Media and Character Strategy Professional Internship with Disney. My timeline for this internship so far:

Submitted: Jan. 23, 2017 In Progress: Jan. 27, 2017 Received Phone Screen Email Invitation: Feb. 6, 2017 Phone Screen: Feb. 8, 2017 Received BlueJeans Email Invitation: March 10, 2017 BlueJeans Interview: March 21, 2017

The interview lasted about 15 minutes, and the two interviewers said they were only taking ONE intern this semester.

The questions they asked me were:

1. Can you speak to your experience that you think qualifies you for the Social Media and Character Strategy position?

2. Tell us about a project you were involved in that you are the most proud of.

3. What does character integrity mean to you?

4. What social media platforms do you use, and how do you stay updated with new trends and platforms?

5. Is there anything else you want us to know about you?

They have interviews today and tomorrow and said they’ll be making decisions very soon, maybe even this week! 

[tiffanygoesdisney]

I got invited to schedule a BlueJeans interview for Conservation Education Associate, AND for Social Media and Character Strategy, for which I received a phone call rather than an email!!!!!!! I’ve had phone screens for both of these internships, which you can find my posts about here for SSCS and here for CEA. Wish me luck!

[tiffanygoesdisney]

In reference to my last "ask" (see below), I am referring to the 'social media and character strategy' phone interview... "Hi Tiffany! I have an internship interview for this role next week. Any industry specific things I should read up on beforehand?" Thanks again!!

Great!! 

So, the Social Media and Character Strategy internship is under Disney’s Creative Entertainment department, which is the “theatrical live entertainment production division of Walt Disney Imagineering, the design and development arm of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts” (x).

Here is the Job Monkey description of the kinds of employees this department is looking for, although it does focus more on literal theatrical production rather than any sort of internal public relations or marketing jobs. 

From what it sounds like, the Creative Entertainment department is all about employing people who are able to, well, ~showcase the show~, as the case may be. Since they ask the “what can you tell me about the parks, and the characters in the parks” question, it’s clear what they most care about is having someone who can see the magic Disney brings to people and can effectively share that positive and exciting viewpoint with others. 

As I don’t really have any inside knowledge on this particular department (yet!!!!), I can’t say much more for sure. But those two links should help give you an idea!

[tiffanygoesdisney]

Hi Tiffany! I have an internship interview for this role next week. Any industry specific things I should read up on beforehand?

Hi! I’m assuming you clicked a link to my ask from a post about a specific internship, but I don’t get notified which post it is! What role are you referring to? 

If by “industry” you just mean the Disney company in general – I’m not quite sure what to expect from PI’s. If I get accepted for one this time, it’ll be my first one! I can tell you that from my experience interviewing for and participating in the Disney College Program, Disney likes to see candidates who are motivated, thrive in fast-paced environments, and have a special kind of appreciation for Disney specifically. In every interview you’ll have, they’ll ask “why Disney,” and they’ll want to hear something specific. A little story or memory about Disney, whether it be from watching a movie or visiting the parks, is perfect.

Here are a few general FAQs about applying to Disney from the Disney Internships webpage itself

FAQs about the Professional Internship application process specifically 

Some tips about the application process from the Disney Programs Blog

I might be able to help more if I know which internship you’re referring to, but I hope this helped a little!

[withadreamandasong]

I’m the girl who loves her island, and the girl who loves the sea, it calls me.

[tiffanygoesdisney]

Disney PI Phone Screen: Social Media and Character Strategy

Hi everyone! I just had my phone screen for Disney’s Social Media and Character Strategy Internship for the Fall of 2017!

My timeline for this internship so far:

Submitted: January 23, 2017 In progress: January 27, 2017 Received Phone Screen Email Invitation: February 6, 2017 Phone Screen: February 8, 2017

My interviewer’s name was Toni, and these were her questions from the interview:

1. Tell me about why you want to come back to work for Disney, and why you applied for this internship specifically. 2. How do you handle deadlines? 3. Tell me about a time you handled multiple projects at once. 4. Tell me what you know about the parks, or specifically about the characters in the parks. 5. What experience do you have using social media? Did you write the content or post pre-planned content? Toni asked if I had any questions, and I asked the standard “will I have opportunities to network?” But while she was explaining the opportunities to network with this specific internship, she mentioned that some of the work may involve going to the parks and working with the characters directly, which is way cool and something not mentioned in the job description.

She said she’ll be forwarding my application to the hiring managers in the actual department (she just works for casting in general), and that I shouldn’t expect to hear back about anything until early-mid March. 

As always, if you have any questions, my ask is open!

[tiffanygoesdisney]

Passed the initial screening for Animal Programs! I think they forgot to fill out the template in its entirety -- the exact position I applied for and my literal name are missing -- but I'll take it!

[tiffanygoesdisney]

Scheduled a phone screen for Social Media and Character Strategy! This is the first interview I’ve scheduled through an online server and not through email contact with a recruiter directly -- it feels like it’s going to be more competitive. We’ll see, wish me luck!!

[waltprincesse]

get to know me disney edition: [1/15] favorite song -  you can fly

“When there’s a smile in your heart, There’s no better time to start, Think of all the joy you’ll find When you leave the world behind, And bid your cares goodbye, You can fly! You can fly! You can fly!”

[tiffanygoesdisney]

Disney PI Phone Screen: Conservation Education Associate

Hi everyone! I just had my phone screen for Disney’s Animal Programs - Conservation Education Associate Internship for Summer/Fall 2017!

My timeline for this internship so far:

Submitted application: January 25, 2017 In Progress: January 25, 2017 Received email invitation for phone screen: January 25, 2017 Phone screen: February 1, 2017

The phone screen was super simple, she asked the basic "why this internship," "tell me about your Disney experience," and "tell me about your education experience" questions, then just confirmed stuff from my application. She didn't tell me anything about the position and didn't even ask if I had questions at the end -- it was literally a 7 minute call.

But she did say she was forwarding my application and the notes from the "interview" to the hiring managers! And that I'd hear back in 3-4 weeks, and they're trying to have all hiring decisions made by April 1st.

That's 100% of all that happened, but if anyone has any other questions feel free to ask!!

[tiffanygoesdisney]

Hey fall 2017 Disney College Program hopefuls! Just reaching out to offer words of encouragement or advice if you need them -- I did my DCP in 2013 (as a Merchandise Cast Member at Epcot) and am currently in the process of applying for Professional Internships to hopefully be back in the fall same as you! A few resources I’ve got on hand:

My inbox, which is always open

My old vlogs, which feature arrival day, Traditions, a Q&A about the program, and multiple videos adventuring through the parks

My old posts, which go through my own application process and continue through my entire program!

And finally, the DCP Fall/Fall Advantage Hopefuls Facebook page, which already has thousands of members to help you with the same exact thing they’re going through.

Good luck to all of you!!

[tiffanygoesdisney]

Disney PI Phone Screen: Talent Acquisition and Marketing

Hi all! I’m revamping this blog -- which I used in 2013 for my Disney College Program -- as a catalogue for my experience applying to PIs for this coming fall (2017) and then hopefully participating in one! The first phone screen invitation I’ve received was for Talent Acquisition and Marketing, which is nothing highly revered like Fairytale Weddings, of course, but is still exciting as it’s the first PI I’ve ever gotten a response for! So far, my timeline has gone like this:

Submitted application: January 9, 2017 In Progress: January 23, 2017 Received email invitation for phone screen: January 25, 2017 Phone screen: January 26, 2017 

My interviewer was Brittney, and from what I remember, these were the questions I was asked:

1. "Why did you apply for this job/what interests you about this job?" 2. "Why do you want to work for Disney?" 3. "Tell me about a time you had a difficult time with a project; how did you manage to succeed?" 4. "If there was one thing you wanted our hiring managers to know about you, what would it be?" 5. "Tell me about your marketing experience."

And then just general hiring questions like "will you need a visa" and "can you provide your own transportation" -- things we already answered on the original application.

Brittney told me I would hear back either way within the next couple of weeks (probably only for a second-round interview, not if I’m hired). I’ve got an interview next week for Animal Programs - Conservation Education Associate, so I’ll keep y’all posted!!

(It feels wonderful to get this blog up and running again. And I still have some followers!! After like three years!!! Love y’all. You’re superstars and I hope you’re doing well and loving yourselves dearly.)

[tiffanygoesdisney]

So my college roommate last year just checked in for her DCP today, and the lucky little goose was assigned to the Kilimanjaro Safari  attraction in Animal Kingdom like seriously did she bribe her interviewer or

If any of you are interested in following her along her Disney journey, she's running an actual blog-blog instead of a tumblr-blog: Eileen Dreams of Disney

Go check her out!! She's fab so by association you'll become fab too.

[capturemagicc]

[cmkaela]

DCP Fall 2014 Character Auditions!

attention friends applying for DCP fall 2014!!!!

it has been brought to my attention that audition dates have been put up for the fall applicants! you can visit the DCP blog page to find out more info such as times and locations but here’s the dates and the cities where auditions are being held:

Ann Arbor, MI: March 11

Atlanta, GA: March 15

Charlotte, NC: March 11

Chicago, IL: March 13

Columbus, OH: March 9

Dallas, TX: March 15

Louisville, KY: March 11

Nashville, TN: March 9

New York City, NY: March 9

Orlando, FL: March 6

Philadelphia, PA: March 13

Phoenix, AZ: March 9

Salt Lake City, UT: March 11

San Francisco, CA: March 7

if you’re interested in the character performer role, make plans to go to one of these cities for an audition! like I said up there make sure you check out the blog page for more info like FAQ, helpful videos, and times/locations for each of the auditions. break a leg friends!!!!!

[brittany-in-wdw]

Hello my lovely followers! To those applying for the Fall 2014 DCP and interested in being a character performer, here is the audition schedule! If you have any questions, feel free to message me! I went through a character audition! :)

[tiffanygoesdisney]

^ I went through one as well; it was the mid-program one in hopes of extending into a Character Performer role, but I'm pretty sure we went through nearly exactly the same sorts of things. Ask me questions if you'd like to! :D

[someonelikehugh]

"Let’s go fly a kite, up to the highest height"