For this post, I will be writing about my phone interview. I also have some tips that really helped me out :)
If you have made it to the phone interview, then CONGRATULATIONS! This is awesome! Not everyone makes it this far so way to go :)
Disney will send you an email asking you to schedule a time for the interview. Make sure you can give yourself at least an hour time slot, including 15 minutes before the specific time, and 15 minutes after. You just need to pick a time where you know that you won't have any interruptions or distractions.
I started the day with waking up early and getting myself ready. I know some people like to dress up for phone interviews, because it makes them feel better, and others like to lounge in their pj's. Do whatever works for you. While you are waiting, I suggest turning on some music and dancing around just to let the jitters out, or do something that makes you feel more relaxed. For this interview, you really don't want to sound up tight or scared. The call will come from an unknown caller so ANSWER IT! Haha.
My interview lasted about 18 minutes long. I've heard of some only lasting 8,and some lasting 30, so don't panic if yours is over or under my time. It really wasn't that bad! I know that you will be nervous beforehand, just like I was, but I promise it really isn't that terrible.
The very first thing the interviewer tells you, is his or her name. Be sure to write this down or make a mental note of it, because it is important to repeat their name at some point in the interview. I repeated my interviewer's name at the end when I thanked her for her time.
The first question they ask you is the famous, "Why do you want to do the Disney College Program?" She asked whether I would rather be at Walt Disney World or Disneyland. Then she asked me what my top 2 roles were. Depending on which roles you want, this is where it gets different. I said my top 2 roles were Character Performer and Photo Pass Photographer. She asked me a few questions regarding those roles as well as other generic questions. She asked whether I could bring a car to the program or not. They also always ask if you have any tattoos or piercings. Just be honest. If you have a tattoo, tell them. It's always best to be honest.
My interview flew by! I couldn't believe it was already over. At the end of the interview they ask if you have any questions for them. You should ask them something. Don't ask about the weather, but ask about how they got started working for Disney, or if you have any other questions about the program.
After, they say that you should hear back within 2-3 weeks. I heard back in 9 days, but I have heard of people hearing back within 3 days. It really is different. This is now the hardest part of it all... waiting. I know that it's tough and you will be checking your email every five seconds, but just remember that you gave it your all and you should be proud of yourself for doing this. I wish the best of luck to everyone who is applying! Please comment with any questions you have. Below are some tips that helped me get through my interview. Hopefully they will help you too! :)
Here are some tips that might help:
Don't be nervous
I know that the idea of talking to a real person and trying to stand out from the thousands of other applicants is terrifying, but it really isn't as scary as everyone makes it out to be. The interviews do a great job at making you feel relaxed and happy.
SMILE:
This is so important! You really can tell if someone is smiling over the phone. It helps the interviewer know how excited you are and it makes you feel better too!
Write notes on post-its:
On my walls i had post-it notes all over the place, with little reminders on them. Smile, Magic, Relax, Teamwork, etc. Whatever helps you to stay positive and relaxed. Or if there is something you really want to emphasize to the interviewer, you can write that down too.
Do not read directly off of your notes:
It doesn't look good if you are reading from a script you typed up. It doesn't show the interviewer who you really are. It makes you sound like a robot, so don't do it. Plus if you are shuffling through papers, it makes a noise!
Know your top 3 role choices
They will ask you what your top roles are, so do some research beforehand about each role so you are prepared to answer any question they throw your way. Also it helps to narrow down your choices.
Be yourself:
You have a short amount of time to show Disney who you really are. So laugh if you feel like it. I apologized for rambling and the interviewer and I laughed together. It was awesome! I felt so comfortable just being myself and leaving everything on the table. This is your time to shine!
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