The Application

This was my third time applying for the program (the previous applications not getting passed the CV stage). This is something to be wary of if you are planning on applying- some people are lucky to get through on their first time but most of my friends who have successfully got on the program have applied more than once, one even applied 6 times ! What I’m trying to say is don’t be too downhearted if you don’t get through the first time as it’s a very sought after program :)

I sent off my application in January making sure I had mentioned in my covering letter and motivation the reasons I wanted to take part. As much as you love Disney avoid going on about it too much and focus of the Cultural side of it and why you would love to represent your country- be proud of where you came from.

You can imagine how excited I was to get the following email on the 15^th February 2013.

Dear Roisin,

Greetings from the Yummy Jobs Team!

We would like to thank you for your interest in the Disney International Programs and more specifically the Cultural Representative Program.

After careful review of your application the Yummy Jobs Team is delighted to inform you that you have been successful through to the pre-selection event recruitment stage.
Your pre-selection event will be held on Thursday the 28^th February 2013 at Brasserie Blanc Restaurant, 9 Belvedere Road, Southbank, London, SE1 8YP.

The Yummy Jobs Program presentation will begin at 09:15am and we request that you arrive for registration at 09:00.  Transport to the venue is at your own expense.

Once the presentation is complete you will be scheduled a group interview session which will last for approximately 45 minutes.

We would also ask that your availability for the program covers periods throughout 2013 and up until July 2014. 

Please reply directly to this email to confirm your attendance.  Please not places are limited and we must receive your confirmation by no later than Monday 18^th February 2013.

In preparation for your interview please be prepared to bring the following items with you:

·         A copy of your most up to date CV with a passport style picture attached

·         A photocopy of any previous U.S. visas that you have been issued, this includes your visa page and your actual visa petition document

·         A photocopy of your passport page

·         One item that you feel authentically represents the United Kingdom or your home town

Congratulations on reaching this stage of the recruitment process and we look forward to meeting you.

Naturally I replied straight away to confirm my attendance and started to work on what to take with me to my interview as this was the first year applicants had been asked to take something with them to represent their home town/the UK. What made everything more exciting was that a few of my very good friends that I met through the first application round also got through so we spent the next few weeks excitingly planning to meet up and preparing for pre-screen together.