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Halloween time with the recruitment team

October 31, 2019

October really is a great time for anyone in central Florida! As our teams continue working hard during the recruitment seasons, we all still enjoy the fall season!  Here are some actives the recruitment teams from College Program, International Programs, and Professional Internships have done.  Attend Mickey’s Not So Scary…

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Curing the holiday homesickness blues during your Disney Program

October 29, 2019

Being miles away from those you love in a new state or country can be overwhelming, especially during the holiday season! Whether you’ve been part of the Disney Programs family for a few months or are just starting your adventure, it can be difficult to overcome homesickness. Luckily, we’ve got…

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Professional Intern spotlight: Ellie and Mana, art and design

October 24, 2019

For art and design intern Ellie, meeting Mickey Mouse at Epcot Character Spot was an unforgettably magical moment – not only because he’s the mouse who started it all, but because Ellie herself created his photo backdrop!    It is the accomplishment Ellie is most proud of on her internship so…

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Ways to get to know your Disney College Program roommates

October 23, 2019

“If you walk the footsteps of a stranger, you’ll learn things you never knew.” – Pocahontas   Moving away from home can be both exciting and intimidating at the same time. Moving in with one to seven other people is definitely something that takes work and active communication in order for…

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Disney College Program: I was not selected – what’s next?

October 17, 2019

Sitting on a bus, stuck on a snowy gridlocked highway, I’m checking my phone to see how late I will be to my quickly approaching meeting. This is making me think about how different my life would be if I simply gave up any time something didn’t go exactly according…

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The anatomy of a perfect thank-you note

October 15, 2019

So, you’re hoping to land that perfect Disney Professional Internship or Disney role, and you were able to land a meet-and-greet or maybe even an interview for the position. You’ve tweaked your résumé, worked on your interview answers, picked out the perfect outfit, gone through the meet-and-greet or interview, and…

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Professional Intern spotlight: Paola, ABC casting services

October 14, 2019

For Disney professional intern Paola, it all started with Olivia Pope.  Watching the Shonda Rhimes series Scandal as a young adult, Paola found herself drawn to the ABC network, both by innovative storytelling and boundary-pushing company values. “More importantly than anything else,” she says, “I love how inclusive their casting…

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Disneyland participants lend a hand and become part of a special Disney legacy

October 9, 2019

When our participants arrive for their Disneyland College Program, everyone has huge expectations on how the program can help them develop their skills and enhance their resume. They want an opportunity to get their foot in the door at The Walt Disney Company, network with leaders and for most of…

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Learning from the legacy: Madeleine’s computer graphics internship at Industrial Light and Magic

October 4, 2019

The unification of art and technology is in the DNA of Industrial Light And Magic (ILM), a division of Lucasfilm. So, when Madeleine started her internship at ILM, she immediately felt like part of the family. As a freshman at Stanford University, Madeleine took her first computer science class and—to her…

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Be a part of the Disney Alumni Association at DisneyAlumni.com!

September 17, 2019

In 2014, the Disney Campus Recruitment team launched the Disney Alumni Association as an exclusive community for those who have successfully completed a Disney College or Culinary Program where they could reconnect, network and enjoy benefits of the association such as events and giveaways. Since then, the association has expanded…

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