Q. When do you start posting available
internships?
A. Positions are continuously posted to fit
the needs of the different sites and projects. Longer-term internships are
customarily posted six to nine months in advance of the start date.
Q. Are candidates permitted to apply
for multiple Disney Professional Internships?
A. We encourage students to only apply for
their top three choices. Students may apply for more, however we recommend
selecting only the internships that most closely match your qualifications and
interests. Candidates must meet all minimum requirements at the time of
application to be considered.
Q. When will students hear back about
the positions they've applied for?
A. Disney Professional Recruiting receives
hundreds of résumés for each internship that is posted. Due to
the high volume of responses, we are only able to contact those applicants we
are interested in interviewing. If a student is no longer being considered for
a role, they will be notified via e-mail.
Q. I have already graduated from
college. Can I apply for an internship?
A. Disney Professional Internships are
reserved for those who are currently enrolled in college. For employment
opportunities available for college graduates, visit
disneycareers.com.
The only exception is for
Disney's Animal Programs. Disney's
Animal Program Professional Internships are available to individuals who
graduated college within the past six months or one year prior to the date the
application is submitted.
Q. I am graduating in May. Can I still
apply for an internship?
A. You must be enrolled in a college or
university taking at least one class during the semester prior to
participating.
Q. Are there standard qualifications
for internships?
A. Each internship requires that you are at
least 18 years of age and are able to show proof of eligibility to work in the
United States.
Additional requirements are different for each
posting. Some require a minimum GPA, grade level completed and/or previous
experience on the Disney College Program.
Please reference each individual posting for
specific requirements prior to applying.
Q. Are there different lengths of
Disney Professional Internships?
A. Yes, Disney has a variety of programs
ranging from four weeks to one year, depending on the project and location.
Details for each internship can be found on each individual posting.
Q. When and how do students find out
if they were chosen for a Disney Professional Internship?
A. Once a candidate applies online for a
Professional Internship, the application will be reviewed by a selection team
and for roles; candidates will be contacted for a phone screen and/or secondary
interview.
Once a candidate has submitted his or her
application, it can take up to 12 weeks for the team to notify him or her of
the final decision. Candidates are generally notified of the status of their
application via e-mail.
Q. Are Disney Professional internships
full-time positions?
A. Our Theme Parks and Resorts are open 365
days a year and run operations 24 hours a day. Availability requirements vary
by area, but in general Professional Interns are expected to provide full
availability during their internship and flexibility in scheduling is a
requirement of employment. Professional Interns typically work 30-40 hours per
week.
Q. Can Disney Professional Interns
receive academic credit for their experience?
A. Some colleges and universities offer
credit for Disney Professional Internships. Candidates are advised to work with
their school to determine if credit can be awarded.
Q. What is appropriate attire for a
Disney Professional Internship and are uniforms/costumes provided?
A. Professional Interns work in a variety of
roles and locations and attire varies by location. Most interns wear their own
professional attire at work, however some positions that include working in
themed locations will be provided costumes (uniforms). All Disney Cast Members
are required to comply with the "Disney
Look."
Q. At the completion of a Disney
Professional Internship, can participants apply to extend their program, or
apply for different Disney College Program or Professional Internship position?
A. Yes, participants may apply for an
extension or a second internship experience provided that they do not exceed
one consecutive year of College Program and/or Professional Internship
positions.
Q. What are career options upon
completion of a Disney Professional Internship?
A. Professional Internships are temporary
positions with no guarantee of permanent employment upon completion of the
program. Participants are eligible to apply for other roles within the company
within four weeks of their program end date. Program participants are
encouraged to discuss future career options with their direct leader during
their program.
Q. What is the difference between
regular Disney Professional Internships and Disney Professional Internships for
Disney College Program Alumni Only?
A. Students that participated in the Disney
College Program may apply for Alumni-Only Disney Professional Internships. All
eligible students, whether Disney College Program alumni or not, may apply for
regular Disney Professional Internships.
Q. How do I apply for an internship in
Paris or Hong Kong?
A. For internship opportunities at our other
theme parks and resorts, please visit the respective Web site:
disneylandparis-casting.com or
hongkongdisneyland.com.
Q. Do you have other programs
available besides the Disney Professional Internship Program?
A. Yes. To learn more about other
opportunities, please click here .
Q. I've just graduated from high
school and don't plan on attending college until a later time. Do you have a
program for me?
A. Yes. To learn more about the Disney
CareerStart Program, please visit disneycareerstart.com.
Q. Who should I contact with any
questions that I may have?
A. Should you have any questions, please
contact Disney Professional Internship Recruiting via
[email protected]
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