Hello Lovlies!
So this is the second post about my Disney interview experience, incase you haven't seen my last post about the online application i shall link it here, today I'm going to be talking through the first lot of face to face interviews. Once your online application has been accepted you will get an email from Yummy Jobs inviting you to the group interview! For UK participants we had to go to Yummy Jobs headquarters which is in Epping,Essex, very kindly my dad and brother drove me down there and back in the same day but i know some people who stayed in a hotel nearby.
Before your interview you will receive a list of documents that you need to bring with you, you will also be told to dress smartly, i wore a blouse, skirt ,tights and just some ballet slippers i would say go smart but don't go too over the top you want to feel comfortable.
When we arrived at Yummy Jobs we were all greeted and give a name sticker with a Disney Character (of course) and a time you need to go back for your group interview. Then we all sat down of the presentation and a little quiz (don't worry only a few questions for some sweets), and then the interviewers wen to tell us more about the programme and their own experiences. All of the interviewers were so lovely and down to earth and really made you feel welcome and relaxed, just a warning if you are a cryer i would recommend bringing some tissues and some of the videos they show you really hit a nerve and can get emotional.
Once you finally go in for your interview it is very relaxed and usually starts off with a bit of an ice breaker for example tell us a interesting fact about yourself, whats your favourite colour etc. Then they went on to discuss why we wanted to do the programme, how it will benefit us in our chosen careers and often you are given a situation for example if a child wanted a toy that we didn't have in stock, its import that you listen and interact with everyone in the group. I think one my favourite questions was if you were to be any Disney Character who would you be and why? Now you should really think about this especially your reasonings behind it, i heard some really great responses in my group. I said i would be a cross between Alice In WorldLand because i love new adventures and Mitchie from Camp Rock as i can be shy at first but once i am doing something i love like performing i really come into my own. And then the group is asked if they have any questions and then you are free to leave (after getting a picture next to their amazing Disney wall).
Below i have listed a few tips for the group interview which may make you feel more prepared.
Top Tips for the group interview
-Before you go speak to others with your interview date and try and meet up with them maybe half a hour or more before you interview time. There is a Starbucks literally across the road from Yummy Jobs, it is a great way to get to know people and relax a little knowing everyone is feeling the same as you.
-Always smile, say good morning/afternoon it is crucial to make a good first impression.
-Dont stress too much about the interview trust me it is not as stressfully as you would like the interviews are really lovely and have been in the exact same spot you have.
-Be yourself, try not to rehearse your answers otherwise you may seem like a robot just relax and if you truly want it then you will know what to say.
-Try not to get lost in the group conversation, you want to be polite and let others talk but don't just sit there, make sure you are interacting with others in the group.
-Maybe before you can try and think of an interesting fact about yourself it could be something funny or something you are proud of and want the interviewer to know it ;) e.g charity work.
-Remember to look presentable, that doesn't mean wearing something uncomfortable as you won't feel comfortable, just wearing some smart but also something that you feel confident in.
-If your a cryer maybe bring tissues as the presentation nearly had me going!
-Have a couple of questions in your head that you would like to ask at the end of the interview, it shows your interested just make sure you listen properly incase they have already answered the question, for example i asked more about the charity work you can do other there as they briefly mention in the presentation which showed in listened.
-Remember to Thank your interviewer and maybe shake their hand a last impression is just as important as the first one.
-Most of all just relax, get to know people as you could potentially be working or even living with them in Orlando! Just be yourself and enjoy this great opportunity
I really hope this helped anyone who is thinking about the programme and who gets through to this stage of the process!
Thanks for reading, please leave a comment below with any questions or posts you would like to see in the future.
Lots Of Love
Holly
Xx
'"You can design and create, and build
the most wonderful place in the world.
But it takes people to make the dream a reality."
-Walt Disney
