#webbasedinterview

I mentioned in my very first post on this blog that I had applied to the DCP previously and had been NLIC’d after I had taken the Web-based interview. When that happened, I was pretty surprised because most people pass the WBI. I wondered what the heck I did wrong, I’m a hard worker and I felt that I had been honest in answering the questions. So I decided to do some research because I was not going to just keep myself in the dark. I wanted answers!

I learned my mistakes and I feel like they are probably very common. I know a lot of people really focus on the phone interview in their vlogs and there is a ton of great tips and information about that portion but the WBI tips are really lacking in my opinion. But never fear, I’m hear to help!

Because the only advice I heard about the WBI was “be honest and you should be fine” and “it’s no big deal” I didn’t have a full understanding of the actual point of the WBI and therefore didn’t take it correctly. My research enlightened me to the purpose of the WBI and helped me understand a few basic and vital mistakes I had made (and you might have made if the same thing happened to you). 

1. As I said above, understand the purpose of the WBI. This helps in knowing what they are looking for in the answer section since most of the time there appear to be two correct answers. 

a.) They are trying to test your work ethic 

b.) They are trying to gauge how well you know yourself/ how sure you are of yourself 

2. Answer strongly. 

a.) on the work ethic types of questions they will give you something like…

I am on time to work.

then you get to choose…

Strongly Agree  Agree  Neutral  Disagree  Strongly Disagree

So what you should choose is strongly agree. Now, to me, some  questions can seem self-absorbed if you pick Strongly Agree but this is Disney, they want the best, so gloat a little bit, we won’t judge you for it. 

b.) On the how well you know yourself type questions they will give you some tough ones. These questions will seem like any answer could work. These can trick people into picking neutral if they’re not careful. On these difficult questions it is extra important to pick strong answers. The stronger the answer, the more sure of yourself you seem.

3. Make your answers cohesive. They will ask some questions more than once in a few different wordings. Read carefully and if you did answer honestly, you should be able to keep your answers consistent. 

That’s really what I think I messed up on. I think yes, you should be honest but be strongly honest. Also, take it seriously enough to read each question carefully but don’t overthink. It’s a fine line. Also I think you should leave a few answers not so strongly. They don't want perfection, but they do want to make sure you are better than most people. Just be careful not to choose the questions that could go either way as the ones to just agree or disagree with. Like I said, make sure to have a strong opinion on those. (As an example: there were questions like "my coworkers often come to me for my expertise" On this question I just picked Agree. It seemed like a good question to show I had work ethic but I'm not always an expert) 

Hello!

So I found it fitting for the first post to be about the actual application process to Disney College Program, what to expect and how to make yourself a prime candidate. 

Step One

Visit the Disney Careers website and see if they are recruiting for the season. If they are begin applying (explained below). If not, sign up for updates so the second they put up applications, you'll be notified.

You'll need to make an account with the disney careers site and once you're done that you're ready to go!

The DCP application is a pretty self explanatory. They break down every role's duty and you rank from "No interest" to "High interest" 

Pro tip: Do not make the "cushier" sounding roles ALL high interest. I hate to be a spoilsport but if you're applying for the first time or, you're way more likely to get QSFB or Merchandise than Vacation Planning-unless that is you have experience in it.  Yes, they do take your work experience into account! Of course that doesn't "seal the deal" overall but it is something they look at while casting you.

Step Two

The Web Based Interview

Once you finish your application, you'll get an email telling you to fill out the Web Based Interview or "WBI"

This is a personality test. BE HONEST. It is going to ask a ton of questions about your work ethic, your ability to work alone, work in teams etc. Do not just put what you think Disney would want to hear. That can cause answers to contradict one another and make your result unsatisfactory. 

Step Three

If you pass your WBI, you'll get another email telling you to schedule your phone interview. THIS IS THE FUN PART PEOPLE :D 

Make sure you schedule a time you know you'll be in a quiet room with steady cell phone service if you're using a cell. Be free a half an hour before your phone call at least.

Don't forget to smile! Even though it's over the phone, they can tell when someone is feeling the magic. 

Again, honesty is the best policy. Think hard about why you've chosen to apply, what Disney is to you and your top five role choices. These are all things that will come up, like in any job interview. Don't be a afraid to ask questions!