Originally Posted By amazedncal2 We've been in the parks the past few days and I swear I've been thinking "PB would be a better CM than her, PB wouldn't be standing there gossiping while I am standing here waiting to ask a question" I've only met you a couple of times, but I know you'll make a wonderful CM! Best Wishes are with you for a spectacular interview!!!
Originally Posted By danyoung The only final advice I could give you is don't sweat the whole customer vs. guest terminology thing. You're an oustider, and as such you're not expected to absolutely know all the right names that Disney puts on things. Just relax, be yourself, be energetic, don't come off as a Disney geek who knows all, and you'll be just fine. Be sure to report back and let us know how it all went!
Originally Posted By piratebrittany Amazed, that is sweet. Thank you. I was thinking that a couple times too the last time we visited the parks. I wasn't trying to be full of myself or anything but we witnessed some CMs that weren't what I would expect. I saw a few girls just standing around staring off into space and momma HAUNTS and I were dismissed very rudely by two different CMs in different shops. I was thinking "OK, if THEY can get a job here so can I." Dan, I promise you I am a Disney geek in that I love it all, but I really don't know anything significant about Disney so I'm confident I don't have to worry about that. But thanks for the heads up. I can imagine what it would be like for an interviewer who actually does know all or almost all have to sit there and listen to a girl rant about knowing everything about nothing. All I need now is a haircut!
Originally Posted By jnemo PirateBrittany, I am not a CM but wanted to tell you to believe in yourself. I have read your answers and you are really prepared. The one thing that has helped me in interviews is to trust that I am the best person for the job. You are the best person for this job! Go get them girl!
Originally Posted By danyoung >I can imagine what it would be like for an interviewer who actually does know all or almost all have to sit there and listen to a girl rant about knowing everything about nothing.< I've actually read about situations in years past where too much park knowledge actually worked against a person. If someone spends all thier waking time in DL and knows the terminology and knows the schedules and knows what causes all the ride breakdowns . . . well, they start looking like Disney park geeks (which of course we all are!). Sometimes a company would rather hire someone who knows nothing about them and then train them properly, than to hire someone who knows "everything" and then you have to help them unlearn a bunch of bad stuff before they can learn the good stuff. It's best to be familiar with the subject but not a total freakin' brainiac about it. Again, good luck!
Originally Posted By TINK-MOBILE You'll do just fine..., you have a good sense of humour, your full of confidence, and most importantly you are just what Disney is looking for, a genuine cast member...who knows that better than one of Disneys Happiest Guests...hugs from Tink and Snow White oxox stay cool, keep smiling , I feel that they know you well, present your self as you are, stay away from what you are not.. this is the real test...you can do it...were pulling for ya kiddo, your gonna knock their socks off...: )
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS PB update: She has passed two cuts already and is now waiting to talk to a "real" hiring person for a final interview. Let's send LP mindwaves for luck!!
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Been thinking about her all day!!! Well, it's all day here in the East. LOL
Originally Posted By jnemo By this time they should have hired her, done the paperwork and picked out her costume.
Originally Posted By KittyPrincess1206 There is so much great info in here! I don't mean to rain on PB's parade, I really hope she gets this opprotunity! But, in maybe the next year or so, I'm going to be moving to SoCal, and I was wondering if anyone knows anything about what it takes to be a Disneyland Tour Guide? I appreciate it!
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS We'll - I've known for a few hours now but was waiting for PB to tell you the news herself...but she never came home cause she's playing at the Land. Anywho... The next time you see PB please CONGRATULATE her!! Yippee!! She is now a certified cast member!!
