"Go to your room"... "I'm already in my room!"

By the title I'm guessing you think I'm here at Disney.


Well I'm not, sorry to disappoint.  I will be howevery in just two short weeks away!

OMG TWO MORE WEEKS! AHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now that I got that out of my system... I figured I'd update you guys on life.

Life: Fine..... see all caught up. Just kidding.
Everything is fine, nothing too crazy. Life is working out is alright, but my roommates things got a little crazy and now we were 6, then a 8, and now we are are 4. I knw right, like wtf happen.. Long story and I dont want to deal with the problems so I figured I would just at least let you guys know.

Next: My scavenger hunt is starting off great, I already ahve over 100 people saying they are going to hit it up and hang out! I'm ready for it. I might post that day and vlog so you guys can check it out!

lastly: I started a Greek called MDA and I can't wait to see how this works our, everyone is already happy and excited for this to go off without any problems and it is! 

So that's all I have for you today. I'm sorry its so short but there isnt much to talk about since I am leaving in two weeks. Well that and I havent even bothered to pack yet so.....


SEE YA REAL SOON!

Love Yours Truly,

Magically Alexa!

Where you can find me

So I have quite of bit of places I will be keep everyone up to date on my CP

So here is my "WHERE DO FIND ME" post
FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE,ADD, do whateveer you gotta do to help me out haha

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next post will be about my bucket list for disney so stay tunred

Faith, Trust and Pixie Dust,
Yours Truly
Alexa

UPDATE

HI everyone

So I know it's been a while and the waiting was killing you guys like it was killing me, but I have news. I GOT IN! I am so excited! I got in with my bestie and we are going to have the time of our lives there.

we arrive Feb 2, and leave Aug 7th/ (we had Feb 9th first but couldn't find housing nor roommates), we already have roommates down there. I have a 4 person apt and Alan has a 6 person one. We already love our roommates, they are awesome!

I think that's all I can update you guys with right now; im tired and ive got a shopping list to make and sleep to get too.

NIGHT

Update

So I'm just letting everyone know that it has in fact been a month. So it's kind of crazy and driving me nuts! So I just wanted people to know! It's gonna be a while! They've been letting people know in small waves but I wish I'd knew already! 

Awesome News

So today I was on Facebook and I found out that the Dinsey ollege Program has a Alumni Assocation! I am so excited but I am waiting for them to tell me that if I got aaccepted to the Association.  If you are Alum and successfully completed the program then you can totally join...

Link is here : http://dcpalumni.com/

apply and join... takes a few days! 

Phone Interview Questions

for those who are ready to prepare for their DCP phone interviews

here is a list of potential questions you could be asked during your interview:

General

• Why do you want to work for Disney/do the DCP? **Almost always asked
• How do you deal with repetitive work days?**Frequently asked
• Do you have any experience speaking in front of large groups of people?
• How do you feel about having roommates and living away from home?
• Do you think any of your past jobs will help in any of your top 3 choices?
• Why do you think you are qualified for your top role?
• Are you comfortable handling money?
• Do you have any tattoos or body modifications?*Always asked DO NOT LIE
• Are you familiar with the Disney parks and resorts?
• What does Disney mean to you?
• How will the CP help you professionally?
• What are you most looking forward to in the DCP?
• What makes you a good candidate for the DCP?
• What do you plan to do after college?
• What can you offer to the Disney company?
• What are 3 positive qualities about yourself?
• Describe a situation where you have had to work with a difficult person, boss, or teacher. **Frequently asked
• What Disney character are you most like?
• What is your favorite memory of Disney?
• Do you mind working outside in the Florida heat and in the rain? **Frequently asked
• Would you rather work alone or in a group setting?
• How would you help a guest who speaks little or no English?
• Tell me about some jobs you have previously held.
• Tell me about a time you made a guest or customer happy at a previous job.**Frequently asked
• How would you handle a roommate disagreement?
• How would a previous manager describe you?
• Do you mind working mornings, evenings, overnight, weekends, and holidays?**Frequently asked
• Do you prefer a fast paced or slow paced work environment?**Frequently asked
• Can you stand for hours at a time outside?
• Do you prefer and indoor or outdoor environment?
• What are 3 negative qualities about yourself?
• What is your favorite Disney (movie, ride, park, character), and why?
• What are your top 3 roles? *Always asked
• How would you handle an emergency?
• Are you open to the QSFB or Custodial roles? **Frequently asked
• Why are these your top role choices?

ROLE SPECIFIC:

BBB

• Do you have any salon experience?
• Do you have any childcare experience?
• How would you react if a little girl was shy or scared?

Costuming

• Are you comfortable operating an advanced costume checkout computer?
• Are you willing and able to carry heavy (up to 50lbs+) costumes to different locations?
• Would you be comfortable working independently?
• How do you feel about working “backstage” with minimal guest contact?
• Are you willing to operate basic laundry equipment?

Housekeeping

• Are you comfortable working with cleaning chemicals?
• How do you feel about working in a guest’s room while they are not there?
• Are you able to work independently with little to no guest contact?

Lifeguard

• Are you comfortable working for long periods of time in the Florida heat?
• Are you willing to work in another role during off-peak seasons?
• Are you comfortable with spending long periods of time standing in water?
• What would you do in the event of a guest injury or illness?
• Do you believe you are able to pass the swim test?

Custodial

• Are you comfortable with emptying trashcans (which may include shooing bees or flies) and lifting heavy garbage bags?
• Are you willing to bus tables in restaurants and outdoors?
• Are you comfortable working for long periods of time outside in the heat, rain, or cold?

Main Entrance

• Are you comfortable delivering long speeches on a microphone?
• How would you make a guest feel special as they enter a park?**Frequently asked
• Are you willing to drive a large parking tram?
• Are you willing to help with crowd control during parades and park openings?

Merchandise

• Are you comfortable with handling cash? **Frequently asked
• What would you do if a guest was looking for a specific item, but you are out or don’t sell this item? **Frequently asked
• Are you comfortable suggesting items to guests based on first impressions?
• Are you willing to work independently outdoors at a cart?

Photopass

• Are you comfortable with operating digital cameras?
• How do you feel about achieving monthly sales goals and suggesting products?
• Are you comfortable working in several different parks, potentially all in the same week?
• How do you feel about a guest refusing a picture?

QSFB

• Are you comfortable preparing simple food items, which may include using a fryer, grill, or other cooking equipment?
• Would you be willing to wash dishes or bus tables?
• Are you comfortable selling alcohol?
• Are you able to multitask?
• Are you comfortable handling cash and using a cash register?
• How do you feel about working independently at a food cart?

FSFB

• Are you comfortable handling cash and using a register?
• Are you willing to spend long periods of time rolling silverware, and folding napkins?
• Have you ever managed a seating chart, or are you willing to learn?
• What would you tell a guest if they wanted to eat at a restaurant, but there are no tables available for several hours?

Recreation

• Are you willing to train with watercraft, arcades, and other recreational facilities?
• Do you believe you will be able to pass the swim test?
• Are you willing to work in another role during the off-seasons?
• How do you feel about working for long periods of time outdoors and around water?

Transportation

• Do you have a valid driver’s license?
• Are you comfortable memorizing and delivering long speeches?
• Are you comfortable talking to other CM via radio?
• Are you willing to help with crowd control during parades?
• How do you feel about driving large vehicles (such as a monorail or bus) filled with guests?

Vacation Planner

• What do you think the duties of a vacation planner are?**Frequently asked
• Are you comfortable handling large amounts of money and achieving monthly sales goals?**Frequently asked
• How do you feel about working in multiple parks, potentially all four in a week?
• Are you willing to help with crowd control during parades?
• Are you comfortable working with a computerized ticket system offering over 128 different ticket combinations?
• How do you work while under pressure?

Character attendant

• How would you react if a child was being violent with a character?
• What does character integrity mean to you?**Frequently asked
• What would you tell guests if you had to turn them away because a line is closing for the day?
• What would you do if a child was afraid of a character?
• What would you say if someone asked why the fur character doesn’t talk?**Frequently asked
• How would you say “(mickey, Cinderella, ariel, Donald, beast) has to leave?”

Attractions

• What would you do if a child wants to ride space mountain, but is too short?**Frequently asked
• What would you do if a guest wanted to get on an attraction but it was out of service?
• How would you feel about operating a ride?
• Would you be willing to help with crowd control during a parade?
• Are you comfortable talking in front of large groups of people?
• Can you memorize and remember long speeches?**Frequently asked
• What would you do if you messed up your spiel?

Bell Services

• Are you willing and able to carry heavy (up to 50lbs) luggage (including overhead)?
• Are you comfortable talking to guests on the phone?
• Are you comfortable being the first CM that a guest interacts with on their vacation?

Hospitality

• What would you do if a guest wanted a specific type of room and there were none available?
• How do you feel about being trained on a computer system?
• How would you make a guest feel special as they are beginning their vacation?
• Are you comfortable talking to guests on the phone?
• Are you comfortable handling large amounts of cash?

Concierge

• What do you think the duties of a concierge are?**Frequently asked
• Do you have any experience handling cash, including foreign currency, and travelers checks?
• How do you feel about being trained on a computer system?
• What do you expect when you stay at a Disney Resort?

App, WBI and Phone Interview... Oh My!

So I know its been a while since I've posted. Crazy busy with work and school but I've decided to go ahead and now talk about DCP.

I went ahead and applied on Aug 20th the day the apps came out.
Once your look in website (http://cp.disneycareers.com/en/default/), in the upper right corner of the webpage is the Apply Now button(green one), Click on it and fill it out like you would a regular job app. Maybe about half way through it does ask you where do you want to work during your program (WDW or Disneyland), and then it ask you about the roles. For theses you rate from High Interest to No interest based on what you want to do. On mine and made almost everything and every role and number one choice mostly because I've had so much experience in like everything that I figured I might as well choose everything and apply.
High: for the job you really want and are very interested in
Moderate: for the job you would want to do if all you other top choices got picked
Low: for the jobs that dont sound cool but you'd pick them anyways (pretty much what this one is)
and No Interest: for the "if you put me here I will cry and scream because I didn't ask for this" roles. You WANT to make sure you get the roles that are right for you and something you will be enjoying. Yes it is Disney and Yes it is magical but you want want to be somewhere you never wanted in the first place. Take that from me: do some homework (UGH homework, I know right), watch some videos, and just find you sweet spot. Chances of getting something you want are very high if you do some homework. Once I done, I reviewed it and made sure everything was right. As soon as I sent it in I got a "Thank You..." Email.Crazy part was, 20 mins later, I got the WBI or Web Based Interview email. Awesome right?!

Now I'm going to give you some tips on the web-based interview: Always Answer Honestly! Some times if you think "I'm going to just say this and that" 9/10 you will probably not receive the phone interview email. Now the WBI should take 40 mins, but if you read and answer truthfully, it should probably take no longer than 25 mins. The first half (section I) is mostly about them getting to knw you and see who you are, seeing if you bit the "Disney Profile" and the second half is ALL about seeing if you are a modeled person, with questions like "If you saw someone you worked with stealing, what would you do?" or "Would you take the time to help someone even though you are busy as well?". Always just be honest, they can always tell!

After that, maybe an 15 second later, I got to schedule my phone interview which I had the first week of school. Crazy! Now I'm going to be honest, I forgot all about it until the first day of school! (which was 8/25 and interview was 8/26) I was freaking out the whole night before but my best friend calmed me down with bringing over Muppets Most Wanted and I was happy! Honestly they can tell when you are nervous so relax! The next day, I was freaking out because it was 2:27pm and the interview was at 2:30pm but then I was alright because I just remembered some tips I 've always had while interviewing.
1. ALWAYS SMILE. I don't how they know but they always do.
2. Remember their name. I had Sandy, she was fun and easy to talk to!
3. Always get them to laugh.  I honestly don't know why or how this happens, but anytime I've been to  job interview, I've always gotten the job
4.  Never say umm, and if you need to think, just take ONE LONG DEEP BREATH! This a time saver and a great relaxtion trick, helps clear your mind and takes the time to listen
and Last: 5. ALWAYS ASK QUESTIONS, even if its something you know the answer to or as personal as "What's your favorite interview question?"
Always have a pin and paper handy because you will never know when they could say something that would be of useful information.
The way the interview started was she called and told me her name. We then talked about what the program is and she asked me "Why did you want to come back to the College Program?" (my first one was in 2012). After that, we talked about my appalication, she verified some of my information and asked about school and work, wanting to make sure everything was up to date, along with touching up on the Disney Look and if I still remembered it. After that, her next question to me was "Tell me about a time where you made a guest happy" and following was "Do you have body modifications and or tattoos". After all the appalication questions where answered we then talk about Saftey D and the hours of the park, she asked if I was ok with standing for long periods of time and the weather. She then talked about the roles and ask "Which are you top three choices?", Mine were Merch, Custodial and Main Entrance. She asked a few role question (which I will post in the new blog) and then eneded with asking me if I had any questions. I asked her about some one the questions and did she do the program? She did, worked in Main Entrance. At the end of mine, I thanks Sandy for taking the time to talk to me and getting to know who I was and for answering my questions. She then told me that I should check my dashboard once a week and then closer to the the end of October is when they shall let everyone know.

The waiting is the hard part but at least I can take my mine off it while waiting for OUAT to come back Sept 28th!

Hope this helped! Have a Magical Day and See Ya Real Soon!

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