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A self-care Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2019

Valentine’s Day is here and love is in the air! While the focus is usually on #couplegoals and date night ideas, you should also take this opportunity to treat yourself as well! For many spring arrivals, the first month or two can bring new challenges in work and housing. Use…

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Two way interview – Interviewing a hiring manager tips & tricks

February 8, 2019

Over the course of my tenure, I have had the opportunity to interview many different candidates for various positions. One of my favorite groups is the Disney Professional Internships and College Program participants. Whether I am interviewing them for an internship or full-time opportunity, I am always impressed with their…

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Tips for when you’re the only intern in the office

January 30, 2019

A Disney Professional Internship is an amazing opportunity to learn new skills, hone your interests, and collaborate with other Disney employees and professional interns – or sometimes not so much that last one. Some offices, like mine, don’t have an extensive squad of interns, but are instead a Professional Intern…

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Our newest arrivals are here and ready to live out their dream

January 24, 2019

People often ask me what I like most about my job. There are so many things I could say and spend hours talking about, but one thing that holds a special place in my heart is arrival day.  That’s when all of our newest interns arrive at Disneyland® Resort and…

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Staying healthy on your Disney Program 

January 23, 2019

You’ve moved in, completed Disney Traditions and started training at your new work location. It’s official, you’re a cast member at Walt Disney World® Resort!  It’s a new environment with new challenges, but that’s part of the charm. Between working at the most magical place on earth, networking, meeting new…

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Disney analytics interns tell all!

January 18, 2019

Time is flying for these Disney interns, who have jumped straight into our Data Analytics Fall Internships! I had the opportunity to sit down with three current interns: Allie Miller, Management ScienceandIntegration intern; Nicole Hindes, Social Media Analytics intern; and Nithin Sankar, Revenue Management intern. We talked about how they…

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It’s a small world: Similarities between Disney Parks around the globe

January 18, 2019

This year, I think you should make a long-term resolution to visit all of the Disney theme parks worldwide! On your journey, you will want to experience your equivalent role – or even your equivalent work location – at each location. Let me tell you my story: In the summer…

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A guide to packing for your Disney Program, as told by Mary Poppins

January 15, 2019

It’s an exciting time for Disney Internships and Programs as it is arrival season for our new spring 2019 participants! If you are going to be making the journey to your new Disney home soon and are finding yourself in a packing rut, have no fear. With Mary Poppins recently…

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Disney College Program Application 101: The Support Site

January 9, 2019

New year, new tools! We’ve just launched the brand-new Disney Internships and Programs Support site, and we’re so excited to share it with you. Our team has been hard at work creating a one-of-a-kind help portal for all your Disney Programs questions and concerns, and the new system is easy-to-use…

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11 must-do Disney College Program last-minute bucket list items

December 31, 2018

As your college program comes to an end, you are probably starting to reminisce on all the magic and fun you created. You’ve spent 3-6 months living, learning, and earning in the most magical place on Earth. This is a time like no other and you’re probably feeling bittersweet about…

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