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Making magic for 45 years: Karen Stevenson, Disney Service Center Spotlight

September 21, 2018

It’s not every day that you get to speak with someone who has been making magic with The Walt Disney Company for 45 years. Karen Stevenson began her Disney journey in 1973, only two years after the Magic Kingdom first opened its gates to guests. Though Karen originally began her…

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Childhood visits to Disney World inspires future participant on our Germany Cultural Representative Program

September 5, 2018

Having visited the Walt Disney World® Resort in Orlando, Florida, several times while growing up, Elen was interested in what her friend Dana had to say about her experiences as a Germany Cultural Representative at Epcot.   After high school, Elen had participated in an apprenticeship program which combined higher education…

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5 tips for applying to a technology internship with Disney

August 30, 2018

Show us your skills! It’s important to specify what technical skills you possess, or are working towards, when it comes to technology internships. Consider adding a technical skills section to your resume where you can specify your proficiencies with programming languages, frameworks, libraries and systems. Never assume that recruiters will…

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Cracking the Code, Part Two: Inspirational women in technology Disney Professional Internships

August 29, 2018

Technology and diversity are two major forces that drive the culture at Disney, and empowering women to be involved in the tech industry is key to inspiring the future of technology. There are endless opportunities for women in tech at The Walt Disney Company – and they are constantly growing!…

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New Zealander shares her experiences as a Cultural Exchange Program participant

August 28, 2018

“Busy, magical and fun!” That’s how Lauren of Christchurch, New Zealand, describes our Disney AustraliaandNew Zealand Cultural Exchange Program which she recently completed.    Prior to working as a Merchandise Hostess at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, she studied at Victoria University of Wellington and the University of Canterbury,…

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VoluntEAR to spread Disney magic during your program

August 10, 2018

Applications for the 2019 spring and spring advantage programs will open soon, and many of you are getting ready to apply for this life-changing internship experience. As you’re preparing for the recruiting season and a potential interview, you’ll probably think about everything the Disney College Program can do for you…

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‘Winnie the Pooh’ quotes to guide you on your program

August 8, 2018

The Walt Disney Company has a knack for bringing characters to life that teach us lasting lessons. Whether it’s on paper, film or in person at one of our parks and resorts, these characters have a way of speaking to us all. Most recently, Walt Disney Studios has brought “Winnie…

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Demystifying Disney abbreviations

August 7, 2018

The Walt Disney Company sure loves acronyms and shortened words, and Walt Disney World® Resort is no exception. But WDW, DLC, TTC – what do they all mean?! If you haven’t started on your program quite yet, get ready. You’re about to be thrown into a world of language shortcuts that…

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Meet Brandon, one of the faces behind the scenes of the Disney Alumni Association

August 2, 2018

With over 43k members, our Disney Alumni Association continues to grow every day. Meet Brandon, an Interview Partner on the Disney Campus Recruitment team. Brandon assists the Disney Alumni Association by responding to questions in the inbox, posting on our Twitter and Instagram platforms and assisting with approvals into our…

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Top 10 moments in Disney College Program history

July 25, 2018

The Disney College Program gives students the chance to live, learn and earn at Walt Disney World® Resort or Disneyland® Resort.  It is a paid internship for a world-renowned company that will not only stand out on their résumé but allow them the unique opportunity to network and learn from…

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