The DCP Application Process

Applying is the first step to success. Here are just a few simple tips and tricks to help out with each stage of the app process, since I know it can be stressful.

Pre App Drop: Definitely spruce up your resume, or create one if you don't have one already. It is so so so important that you have a nice professional resume. Add any work experience you have, volunteer experience, clubs, outside activities, education, internships. Anything that can show you have a strong work ethic and some sort of experience working in teams and in professional situations.

Application Drop: If you are serious about the DCP you should apply as soon as possible since you don't want your application to get stuck in Submission simply because it got lost within all the other applications. Be ready to go. When applying make sure you use key words, this will help you move on to the web based interview faster. So use works like "Communication Skills" "Team Oriented" "Good Under Pressure" "Guest Skills" "Detail Oriented". Basically anything a company would like to hear, but please don't lie. Also be open to many different roles, you are much more likely to get in if you are open to say 10 roles rather then 3. But again don't lie because you may get stuck in a role you absolutely hate.

Web Based Interview: This is simple. Don't Lie. Be completely honest in your answers. This test basically weeds out people who don't answer consistently (usually because they are lying) or people who simply aren't a good fit for the company. If its not meant to be don't force it.

Phone Interview: This stage starts to get a bit more strategic. You want to plan a little bit before you phone interview. Pick out your top three roles and know why you would be a good fit for them. Practice interview skills with a friend or family member. Know some of the disney lingo, like calling customers guests and why Mickey Mouse doesn't talk and stuff like that. Know why you are a good fit for the Company and know how to sell yourself. My basic rule for interviewing is is if they ask if you have experience in something you say yes even if its just something very mildly applicable. "Have you ever managed a team before?"   "Well, not exactly. I helped out my coach a lot when i played soccer in high school. I tried to be a team leader and a good role model." and if worst come to worst always say "Well no I don't have any experience in that but I am a very fast learner. Don't panic and don't over prepare. You interview is a conversation, you are selling yourself to them as much as they are selling their Company and Job position to you. Be honest and be yourself.

Waiting/ Post Interview: In my opinion this is the toughest thing to do. Waiting and waiting and waiting. I recommend following the recruiters on Twitter, hooking up with the Facebook Pages and just being Patient. Distractions are always nice, talk to others about your interview experience on the Facebook Page. Get to know other who are also waiting and going through the same thing as you. I promise it'll be over soon.