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Fykes · 03-09-2006

well, my info is probably outdated, since i was a Cp'er in 97, and a campus rep in 98-99 but remember that if you REALLY just want to go, and dont care what work you will be doing (as was my case) sign up for Custodial or Food & Beverage. these are the hardest to cast for, since they "seem" less desirable. i was a F&B host and loved everyminute of it. i met lots of people, the work was easy (tedious and dirty, yes, but very easy) and my work location was very good about helping me to network with other departments and locations. i got to do Parade Audience Control quite often, and through this got to meet lots of folks in attractions, which helped when i wanted to get some "help" with long lines. plus, some of my friends who got attractions said they tired of asking "how many in your party" over and over, and giving the stock "the wait is XX minutes from here" answer. Actually, some of the happiest CP'ers i met were Custodial hosts, especially my roomate Shane. He basically walked around all day with a dustpan and little broom, answering questions about tomorrowland and the Magic Kingdom in general, and giving advice, directions and flirting with girls. he eventually was certified to rollerblade while working, and he REALLY had fun after that.

another thing- if you get a face to face interview (these used to be standard, now i hear you have to do a phone interview first) remember that disney has very strict appearance standards. a conservative haircut, clean shaven for guys, no heavy outlandish makeup or tons of jewelry for girls, professional business attire. I had shoulder length hair and a goatee when i interviewed. i had driven 3 hours to interview, so i wasnt about to let my appearance stop me! i took a pair of scissors and a razor into my interview. i started my interview by stating that i was well aware of disney apperance guidelines, and was willing to cut may hair and shave RIGHT NOW if my appearance would prevent me from serious consideration. i then showed a picture of my self when i was 10 years old riding in the front of a monorail. i told my parents that day that i wanted to work at WDW some day (actually i told my folks i would drive a monorail one day, but close enough). my folks laughed and said that it was unlikely, but i could try. i told the interviewer that i wanted to work there so that i could see myself in every one of those kids there.

these two things ( i was told) made me stand out, and were the main reason that i was chosen. i was alos told that if i had asked for attractions, i would have gotten that too!! i wish i had asked for Jungle Cruise, but im not dead yet, i'll do that someday!!! I want to retire to Orlando someday, and be the world's oldest Skipper!!!

03-09-2006	#8 (permalink)
Fykes Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fruitland, MD Posts: 39	Re: Application/Interview Tips well, my info is probably outdated, since i was a Cp'er in 97, and a campus rep in 98-99 but remember that if you REALLY just want to go, and dont care what work you will be doing (as was my case) sign up for Custodial or Food & Beverage. these are the hardest to cast for, since they "seem" less desirable. i was a F&B host and loved everyminute of it. i met lots of people, the work was easy (tedious and dirty, yes, but very easy) and my work location was very good about helping me to network with other departments and locations. i got to do Parade Audience Control quite often, and through this got to meet lots of folks in attractions, which helped when i wanted to get some "help" with long lines. plus, some of my friends who got attractions said they tired of asking "how many in your party" over and over, and giving the stock "the wait is XX minutes from here" answer. Actually, some of the happiest CP'ers i met were Custodial hosts, especially my roomate Shane. He basically walked around all day with a dustpan and little broom, answering questions about tomorrowland and the Magic Kingdom in general, and giving advice, directions and flirting with girls. he eventually was certified to rollerblade while working, and he REALLY had fun after that. another thing- if you get a face to face interview (these used to be standard, now i hear you have to do a phone interview first) remember that disney has very strict appearance standards. a conservative haircut, clean shaven for guys, no heavy outlandish makeup or tons of jewelry for girls, professional business attire. I had shoulder length hair and a goatee when i interviewed. i had driven 3 hours to interview, so i wasnt about to let my appearance stop me! i took a pair of scissors and a razor into my interview. i started my interview by stating that i was well aware of disney apperance guidelines, and was willing to cut may hair and shave RIGHT NOW if my appearance would prevent me from serious consideration. i then showed a picture of my self when i was 10 years old riding in the front of a monorail. i told my parents that day that i wanted to work at WDW some day (actually i told my folks i would drive a monorail one day, but close enough). my folks laughed and said that it was unlikely, but i could try. i told the interviewer that i wanted to work there so that i could see myself in every one of those kids there. these two things ( i was told) made me stand out, and were the main reason that i was chosen. i was alos told that if i had asked for attractions, i would have gotten that too!! i wish i had asked for Jungle Cruise, but im not dead yet, i'll do that someday!!! I want to retire to Orlando someday, and be the world's oldest Skipper!!!