Hey guys! So I just had my phone interview for the Disney College Program and I'm still so pumped up that instead of starting an essay, I thought I would talk about my experience! Not to mention it's easier to remember the questions I was asked now, instead of a week later. Before I picked up the phone I was actually not that nervous. I was a little bit obviously, and had butterflies, but my real nervousness came the night before. I felt calm and as prepared as I could possibly be. As soon as the phone rang my heart jumped and it said "blocked," so I knew who was calling. My interviewer's name was Carol and she was nice and even laughed at a few of my jokes (anyone who laughs at my jokes is good in my book)! I think I did pretty well and I followed a lot of the tips I had seen from YouTube videos, Tumblr, and a lot of other blogs. I took a deep breath before I answered with, "Good afternoon, this is Hailey!" Tips: -Smile a lot -Show the interviewer how passionate you are -Try to not ramble and keep things short and sweet -Share your own stories and personal anecdotes -Have keywords in front of you -Write down your interviewers name as soon as she says it -Have a bottle of water next to you in case you get a dry mouth or need a moment to pause and think -Walk around (at least for me this helped--it got my nerves out) -Be in a quiet area (I played Disney songs very quietly in the background) -Be confident and happy The questions she asked me were pretty basic and straight forward. I only had one or two situational questions, which I think I answered as best I could. Other questions I knew were coming so I was prepared. My questions were: 1) Would you prefer to work in Disney World or Disneyland? 2) Why do you want to be part of the Disney College Program? 3) Tell me about your previous work experience. 4) Would you prefer to work indoors or outdoors? 5) How would you handle an emergency situation? 6) Talk about a time you had a conflict in the work place and how you handled the situation. 7) Talk about a time you had a huge task and how were able to complete that task. 8) Top three roles and why 9) Do you have any tattoos/piercings that are visible outside of a one piece bathing suit? 10) How would you make a guest's experience magical? 11) How would you deal with a repetitive task? 12) Have you ever spoken in front of a large crowd before? These were the questions I remember her asking me. None were too bad, and I feel as though I did well. I joked about how working outside would be awesome because I love the sun, but I also love air conditioning. And I made her laugh when talking about my past work experience as an umpire and working with children as a tour guide. I feel pretty confident about the interview, but it's all up in the air now! The interview lasted about 22 minutes! Time to wait patiently! Fingers crossed. Good luck to anyone else interviewing soon or those that have already interviewed and are waiting to hear. Just stay calm, be confident, and don't stress too much. This interview is about YOU and you should show how much you want the position and why. Show them your love for Disney and be yourself. You will do fine! I stopped being a nervous a few minutes into my interview so don't worry! Good luck everyone and I hope to see you all soon :)
Hey guys! So on Tuesday February 26th at 3:00 pm I have my phone interview for the Disney College Program. I am so excited, but also extremely nervous. This is something I really want, so being prepared is a big deal. I've been watching many YouTube videos about questions people were asked for the program as well as some tips on how to prepare and I feel a little more confident/better after watching them...but still nervous! I also have a list of 50 or so questions I'm going to study from today and tomorrow! I don't want to over prepare and sound like a robot so that's why I'm only taking these two days to really study and prepare. If I was accepted into the Disney College Program I would honestly be the happiest person in the world. Firstly, I love Disney and all the memories I have made there, but also I want to take the corporate communications class the program offers because it takes a look on how Disney handles public relations, which is what I want to do in the future! The class would fully teach and show me how PR works in the corporate world and I would find out if I actually want to do that for the rest of my life. Also, I would spend 6 months-9 months in Florida or California in the sunshine and surrounded by people who are enthusiastic and happy. I would see guests coming to the park for the first time, adults coming back to feel like children once again, and I would get to see and experience Disney everyday. My friends would tell you that I'm in love with Disney, some would even say obsessed, but honestly I'm so passionate about always feeling young at heart. Disney reminds me to follow my dreams and never give up on them, as well as, to never lose my young heart. Even as I age and experience more about life, I never want to be hardened and become bitter about life. I've sadly already started to feel bitter and I want to get rid of that. When I go to work when I'm older I want to walk in everyday with a smile on my face. I never want to be upset that I didn't try to do everything to be happy in the future. So this is my shot, my future and I'm so excited. Wish me luck! I hope the interview goes well! And as Walt once said, "All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them." After all for Walt, it was all started by a mouse.
I admit that when I first heard the new Paramore song "Now," I was weary. I knew that two members who were the core of the music had left and that meant a total transformation. When I first heard the song, I was disappointed. It was as though someone had taken Paramore and made them into a 90's band who only sings anthems about "girl power," but then as I listened to the song more, parts of it began to stick in my head. The first part of the song is a little odd, but when the pre-chorus hits, Paramore is suddenly back. The lyrics: "Lost the battle, win the war. Bringing my sinking ship back to the shore, we're starting over or head back in, there's a time and a place to die but this ain't it," have a great melody that instantly got me singing and the lyrics are easily understandable. The band is the sinking ship and they're coming back; they aren't ready to die off. It's a great feeling to a person like me, who has been a Paramore fan since I was sixteen, to know that Paramore isn't giving up. I've been a fan of the music and of the band members since I first got into music and knowing that they're not giving up yet is awesome. I can honestly say that Hayley Williams has always been the person I've looked up to. She was this quirky girl in an all boy band, like I was when I was sixteen. To me she was this strong individual who could jump around on stage and be just like the guys, but at the same time be a girl and love makeup and creating her own style. She's not afraid to laugh at herself or be honest with the people around her. That's why I have high hopes for Paramore's new album. When the band changes and members leave the input changes, and logically the music changes. When something happens to a band that is devastating, wanting to get away from that memory and that music makes sense to me. I think some of the songs might at first put me off, but when a band changes their sound, that always happens. The great thing is that there is still some old Paramore thrown in as well. I know that as people age their music taste changes, and mine definitely has, but for some reason this band has stuck with me since I was that naive sixteen year old. And something tells me, I'll always be a fan of theirs. I found this video online of Hayley bringing a fan on stage recently and it made me smile so hard. I know how I would feel if I was that lucky fan that was pulled on stage, so seeing that girl reminded why at the core, Paramore is a fun music loving band who appreciates their fans. Here's the video:
I'm so excited that I was able to get tickets for their show in Manhattan May 16th! I will be that twenty year old that pushes to the front who head bangs and sings along like my life depends on it. Paramore, I salute you and I can't wait for the rest of the album. I'm glad you're coming back stronger than ever.
A couple of days ago I applied to be part of the Disney College Program. I sent in my application and within five minutes I was accepted to take the web based interview. I took the interview (I was extremely nervous) and as soon as I finished it said I could move on to the phone interview! I can't fully explain how excited I am to have gotten this far. Being in the program would be one of the best experiences of my life. Not only would I be working in the happiest place on earth, I would also be learning more about the company I wish to work for when I'm older. It would help me realize if I want to do corporate PR for Disney or if in fact, my future is elsewhere. Did I also mention I would be working at Disney? AS A CAST MEMBER! I would get my official Disney ears and wake up everyday in Florida or California. I would be in a place where people around me have similar goals and dreams. My phone interview isn't for another two weeks and I can hardly wait! I've already been going over some questions that I've found on other blogs and sites that the interviewers may ask. I'm pretty sure my friends will get annoyed with me because it's constantly on my mind and I'm always so excited. Yesterday I literally jumped up and down even though I haven't had my interview yet. I think that the possibility of me getting the job is making it seem like there is always caffeine running through my veins. Sorry to all those that will be hearing about this for weeks! Anyway, I'll be here telling you guys how I'm preparing for that upcoming interview as well as sharing personal stories! But for now I've got to get ready for class. As Tigger would say, TTFN: Ta Ta for now
