Level up your career skills!
Whether you’re polishing your resume, practicing your networking skills or exploring ways to stand out in the professional world, this event is designed to help you feel confident and prepared for the Endless Possibilities Showcase in October.
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Tips for a successful day
Bring the right materials: if you plan to attend the flash resume or portfolio review, you must bring a physical or digital copy of your resume/portfolio.
Dress for success: while there is no specific dress code for this event, we encourage you to come dressed to make your best first impression. You may also attend this event in your work costume.
Come prepared to network: our recruiters are excited to meet you - come ready to ask questions, build connections and learn about all of the amazing opportunities they hire for. Are there specific areas you're interested in? Map out your plan for the day and prioritize those spots.
Take a deep breath - and have fun! We know this can feel overwhelming, but remember that everyone is here because they want to help YOU. So be yourself, put your best foot forward and make the most of this experience.
Event Offerings
See below for more information about the different activities, sessions and opportunities that will be available throughout the event so you can best prepare and plan your day.
ROOMS 101/102: Recruiter Expo Room
10 a.m.-1 p.m. - drop in any time throughout the event
Meet recruiters from areas including:
- Casting Services (Walt Disney World hourly roles)
- Disney College, International and Culinary Programs
- Disney Cruise Line
- Disney Experiences Professional Recruitment
- Disney Internships
- And More
ROOM 201: Your Portfolio, Your Story
10:30 and 11:30 a.m.
Learn how to create a portfolio from a Disney Internships recruiter! This session is great for participants who are just beginning the portfolio creation process or want to learn more about portfolios in general.
ROOM 201: Resume Writing Workshop
12:30 p.m.
Learn how to create a resume from a Disney professional! This session is great for participants who are just beginning the resume writing process or want to learn how to add their Disney experience to their resume.
Room 204: Flash Resume Reviews
10:15 a.m.-1 p.m. The link to sign up for a time slot will emailed before the event to those who are registered.
Resume Required: You must bring a physical or digital copy of your resume. Digital copies must be presented on a laptop, tablet or similar device (no cell phones).
Meet with a Disney professional to review your resume.
You must sign up for a time slot. The link to sign up will be emailed before the event to those who are registered. The deadline to drop/change your resume review registration is 5 p.m. on Sept. 21.
Room 206: Flash Portfolio Reviews
10:15 a.m.-1 p.m. The link to sign up for a time slot will be emailed before the event to those registered.
Portfolio Required: You must bring a physical or digital copy of your portfolio. Digital copies must be presented on a laptop, tablet or similar device (no cell phones). Social media accounts do not count as a portfolio.
We will have professionals from a variety of different creative backgrounds available to review portfolios and provide advice and recommendations.
This is for participants who have a completed portfolio to share and are looking for feedback. If you do not have a completed portfolio and are interested in creating one, check out the Your Portfolio, Your Story session.
How it works:
- To ensure our reviewers can see as many people as possible, review windows are limited to 10 minutes.
- Arrive before your return time with your portfolio in hand to ensure you can begin right on time, and come prepared with any specific questions you have.
The creative disciplines that will be represented are:
- Animation/Illustration
- Graphic Design
- Photography/Videography
- Writing/Social Media
Please note: Some creative professionals may not be able to review portfolios that contain unlicensed Disney intellectual property such as character fan art or ideas for attractions, parades or shows.
You must sign up for a time slot. The link to sign up will be emailed before the event to those who are registered. The deadline to drop/change your portfolio review registration is 5 p.m. on Sept. 21.
Frequently asked questions
The event overall is eligible for 1 learning hour.
This is not a job fair - though you will have the opportunity to meet recruiters who hire for a range of different roles and businesses within the company. We encourage you to ask questions and build connections so when it comes time to apply for opportunities at the end of your program, you're feeling prepared!
Yes! There will be recruiters present from Disney Cruise Line to share more about some of our international opportunities with you.
At Career Readiness Day, you’ll be able to have your resume and/or portfolio reviewed, attend career development workshops and meet with Disney recruiters from various segments across the company to learn more about growing your career with Disney. This event is the perfect opportunity to level up your career skills and prepare for the Endless Possibilities Showcase.
The Endless Possibilities Showcase is a networking event where you can meet members of teams representing a wide range of departments across The Walt Disney Company, including ESPN, Disney Culinary, Walt Disney Imagineering, Disney Live Entertainment, Minnie Vans, Marketing and many more.