Originally Posted By BoardWalkBelle I finally decided to follow my bliss and be procative about getting a job on weekends at WDW . I called the job line and they have a recording saying they have limited employment available. Then I spoke to a live CM and she said they have NO jobs available at this time and to try back in October! such a big place and no jobs available??Not good! I k now it is off season now and I am sure with the economy more people are looking to wdw for jobs when they normally wouldnt but jepers! A few years ago they were giving sign up bonuses because they needed people so badly.Guess I will try again in a couple of weeks.
Originally Posted By blueharvest82 Dont worry, you will be fine the first week of October, Disney has a college program where the bring in 4,000 students a year to work for them. Most of them come in September and their jobs ae assigned to them in the beginning of the summer. Once all the dust is settled and they all actually come down here and sign and start working, they will start to list positions. Once october hits you will have your option for full-time, part-time, and seasonal.
Originally Posted By BoardWalkBelle Yes, but the college kids will be here in Oct. and will have filled the jobs. But I will try again and see. Will just keep my eyes and ears open.
Originally Posted By blueharvest82 have you tried trex cafe, they are hiring right now for all positions and you get disney perks.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros If you're willing to wait a little longer, they will need to get more people in there once the holiday crowds start arriving. I don't think Halloween brings in that many extra people, but around the middle of November, people start showing up for Christmas. When the tourists show up, they need more CM's, and I'm pretty sure they don't have a bunch of extra ones lying around somewhere. You could probably sneak your way in with the new ones then, ands just hang around after the crowds go back home.
Originally Posted By blueharvest82 The college program kids will still e here in October, but they are going to need a ton more people, trust me. It is the same thing every year, they always go on a freeze. It started in mid-July after they had everyone for the summer. If you want to get a head start, you can interview now and tell them what you are interested in and they will call you when it pops up. Disney is very good with calling people back in a good time frame. Just make sure you ask for part-time and not seasonal. with part-time you only have to work 2 days per week. and personally, I would avoid outdoor foods and custodial. Oh and try to get a referral from a CM, that will help a lot.
Originally Posted By BoardWalkBelle Hi Blueharvest, Thanks for the infor. I actually do have a referal card from a CM and was hoping that might give me an edge.I do want PT, only sat and sunday. I didnt realize they has a hiring freeze, that explains alot. I will definately try again soon. Thanks! Do they interview and hire on the spot, do you know? Thanks!
Originally Posted By blueharvest82 The job line # that you have been calling that has an automated person telling you there is nothing available will change. When they start hiring people they are going to list everything that is available in the category's of full-time, part-time and seasonal. If you are interested in any of those positions, tell the operator and she will set up an interview for you for that position. When you go to casting, you will check in and fill out the application which is pretty long, before you turn it in you will have to watch a video on the history of the company and the perks of working there. Once you sit for your interview, they will ask you a couple of questions and then tell you what is available in the category you have selected (attractions, front-desk, custodial, ect.) Once you pick what you would like, they will conduct the background check, give you paper work, and sign you up for traditions,and you will be set to go. Don't be afraid to ask for something specific to see if they have it. For example, if you want attractions, you can ask if haunted mansion is available.
Originally Posted By -em Well its been tight as they have to find a spot for all the PI CMs once that closes in less two weeks... Add a few things going seasonal and there isnt extra hours going around for those who are already here... no one in orlando is hiring much right now... trust me I know...
Originally Posted By BoardWalkBelle <<no one in orlando is hiring much right now... trust me I know>> Believe me, I am aware. I live in daytona and have been trying to secure a second job to no avail which is one reason I am trying at WDw even though it is a 150 mile round trip drive. I am getting desperate.
Originally Posted By blueharvest82 Universal is hiring right now, and I', telling you try t-rex cafe, today and tomorrow are the last two days of the mass hiring. I know atleast 7 people that got hired on the spot. Go to rainforest cafe and tell them you want trex, they have a mini jobfair set up on the outside patio. Bring a resume.
Originally Posted By BoardWalkBelle Hi, Thanks for the info on t rex, howevere I do not have any experience in restaurants (never worked in any).
Originally Posted By -em I've been looking for 3-4 months for a new job so I understand... I don't know your job area- but I know Kennedy Space had a few openings (I'm tempted but I doubt Id make enough to justify the commute from Orlando daily..) Have ya checked out Orlandojobs.com? I don't know how wide the area it covers- -em
Originally Posted By blueharvest82 oh, and remember, you don't need to have any restaurant experience to be a hostess, busser, or in trex's case, the gift shop. And you still get a tip-out as a hostess or busser.
Originally Posted By BoardWalkBelle Em, dont you work at Disney? Are you looking for something to supplement it or new job completely?
Originally Posted By BoardWalkBelle My problem is I am a full time student, have one crappy PT job but need another. I am sure i will find something. I live in daytona so cant really afford the gas to work in Orlando or WDW.
Originally Posted By -em I am looking for something completely new and will use WDW as a supplement- I would love to stay here but in the fact I'm still on the black list my last leader put me on...- I don't see a future here that pays me more than 7 bucks an hour... (oh sorry 7.50) and uses my experience and skills in more than a basic job... I am still applying both internally and externally- so who knows who'll want me..
Originally Posted By BoardWalkBelle I wish you luck! Why did you do to be "blacklisted'? if I may ask.
Originally Posted By -em I honestly don't know the reason... I wish I did though It'd be easier to fix things if I knew what needed to be fixed... -em
