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Old 12-10-2011, 02:02 PM
 
Location: Orlando, FL
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Hi I moved to central florida to work at WDW or Universal Studios. I applied online to Disney in March 2011 and Universal about a month later. I didn't hear anything back. I visited the Casting Center four or five times to inquire about my application only to be told they recieve so many that its nothing against me. When Disney redid their applications in September 2011. I again applied and got an interview and passed a background check but was told there were no openings and that I would be on the wait lsit.(With both companies my first two choices were Attractions anytime and custodial anytime. With both companies I stated I could work any amount of hours, part time, seasonal, or fulltime. I am available 365 days a year.) I have contacted my recruiter a few times to ask about openings and was told there was none. I had an interview with Universal in DEC11 after applying yet again. Went to the interview with a smile and had no restrictions about the job and was told they wouldn't offer me anything today but my app would be on file 90 days. My work experience includes positive experiences at a filling station and a restaurant. I am 22 with reliable transportation. What am I doing wrong?
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Old 12-10-2011, 07:54 PM
 
Location: Clearwater, FL.
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What are you doing wrong? Well.....you're competing with all the high schoolers and unskilled workers who want to work there, too. You need some specialized training to set you apart from the masses.

I would figure out what it is that WDW, for example, wants or needs and which also pays well (that's important, too). Then find the training that will help you accomplish that goal. If you want something RIGHT NOW, then you're going to get something low-paying - if you get anything at all. But if you plan a little bit and be patient, you're more likely to get a job that can last you long-term as well as make you more attractive to WDW hiring recruiters.
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Old 12-10-2011, 08:55 PM
 
Location: NYC/Orlando
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It could be any number of factors. It could just be the interviewer, or how you answered the questions, or how you look. My friend and I applied to Universal at the same time (same age, same education experience)- she had prior work experience at a restaurant and at her college while I only had some babysitting references. I was hired and she wasn't. Who knows! I do think that making sure your passion for the place is evident.

What is your education background? Most everyone I know who works in attractions has either graduated from college or is currently in college. I don't know that it's necessary, but it's probably preferred.
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Old 12-10-2011, 10:28 PM
 
Location: Orlando, FL
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The only education I have is a High School Diploma but I thought these were lower end jobs anyway. I don't have specialized skills but I made it clear I worked alot 1on1 with customers before and enjoyed it. I made fairly evident I wanted to be apart of the company. I told them how I moved here mainly to work at the parks and that five of my recent vacations were to their parks. I guess I'll get hired eventually.
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Old 12-11-2011, 08:38 PM
 
Location: Winter Garden, Fl/Waxhaw, NC/Leonardo, NJ
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Have you thought about going to some of the union halls and see what training they have? My husband is a mechanic at Disney and makes pretty good money and they only hire mechanics through the union hall in Winter Garden on Plant Street. They also have an apprentice program which is like 4 years long but you work full time while going and you get the full time benefits and its an excellent program. Also, how about being a bus driver. They train you and its one of the better paying jobs there. Just some suggestions. There are is also a union hall Local 385 on Kirkman off of old Winter Garden Road and they might hire for truck drivers. They are also the union hall for the bus drivers. Anyway, good luck, hang in there! Dont give up!!!
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