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    Hi, I myself did interview at the "Casting" center this past July,
    I'll post some of the various pamphlets that I picked up whilst I
    was there.
    
    Mark.

    Welcome...
    
    ...to the Walt Disney World Employment and Casting Center.
    
    How We Hire...
    
    Our hiring process is designed to give everyone the fairest opportunity
    possible.  Many people are interested in joining our cast, so we
    carefully consider each applicant's qualifications.  This is the reason
    the process may take considerable time today.  We see people on a
    "first-come, first-served" basis.  However, some applicants who have
    already seen an interviewer may be scheduled for a return appointment,
    and therefore someone who has entered our lobby after you may be seen
    immediately.
    
    Now, let's get started:
    
    The 3 steps of Casting...
    
    1.  Watch a move.  You'll begin by viewing a film presentation which
    will tell you more about our conditions of employment, the benefits we
    offer, and the various pay rates for some of our positions.  If you
    like what you see, go on to the next step.
    
    2.  Fill out the forms.  You'll be given an employment application and
    medical history form.  Please complete them in black ink at one of the
    tables in the lobby.  Jobs involving cash handling require that you
    take a math test, too.  When you're finished with all forms, turn them
    in to the receptionist at the back desk in the lobby.  PLEASE NOTE:  If
    you have a "Casting Express" referral card, hand it in with your
    paperwork.
    
    3.  Interview.  Since we have many applicants, you should allow
    approximately two to four hours for the interview process.  If you're
    unable to interview today, please let the receptionist know when you
    turn in your materials, so that your file can be held until you return
    another day.  PLEASE NOTE:  Public telephones and restaurants are
    available in the Disney Village Marketplace, directly across the
    street.
    
    Some jobs will also require:
    	- A secondary interview, conducted by management in the area in
          which you may be working.
    
    	- A pre-employment medical review (i.e., physical,x-ray,etc.)  For
          such positions, any job offer we make is pending the results of
          the review.
    
    After your interview...
    
    If you were offered a position and will be joining our Disney team,
    please have a seat in the lobby after your interview.  When your name
    is called, you will receive information about your orientation, your
    benefits, our "disney Look" and about whether you will need to visit
    the Casting Nurse.
    
    If a position was unavailable that you were interested in, we will
    skill code your application.  This means that we will hold your
    application; and if a position becomes available in your area of
    interest in the next six months, we will call you.
    
    You have an open invitation to check back with us if your interests
    change.  Just let the receptions know that you have an application on
    file.  Your application will remain on file for six months.
    
    Thank you for coming out here today, and best of luck in your
    employment pursuit!

    Profession Staffing Information Sheet
    
    Our Company strongly supports a policy of internal promotions and
    strives to fill the majority of our professional, salaried positions
    with current cast members.  Before an external search is conducted, our
    Company ensures that internal candidates have been given full
    consideration.  While this policy is popular with our cast members and
    helps build morale, it does pose limitied opportunities for
    professionals to enter our Company.
    
    There are some positions that we are unable to fill internally because
    of their very technical and specialized nature.  We do advertise for
    these positions nationwide as well as through local newspapers.
    
    Although we appreciate the fact that applicants would like to speak
    with our Representatives, the Professional Staffing Department is not
    staffed to conduct walkin interviews.  Should we determine that your
    education and work history is a possible match for one of our
    professional openings, a Professional Staffing Representative will
    contact your to discuss the position.  We handle all travel
    arrangements for candidates selected for our interview process.
    
    Please feel free to leave resume with our General Employment
    Receptionist.  It is not necessary to complete an application.  Because
    of the volume of professional resumes received by our Compnay, it may
    take up to six weeks to receive a response.  If you do not have a
    resume with your today, you may mail one to the address given below.
    
    Even if you are referring your resume to the Professional Staffing
    Department, you may still apply for an hourly position today.  In the
    event that there is an interest in your background for a salaried
    position, being a current cast member will not exclude you from
    consideration.
    
    Walt Disney World Co.
    Professional Staffing-GE01
    P.O. Box 10,090
    Lake Buena Vista, FL  32830
    
    An equal opportunity Employer.

    
    What about these then:
    
    
    Data Base Analyst,  Network Design Analyst,  Data Comms Analyst,
    Programming Manager (OSI),  Programming Manager (SNA),  Systems
    Programmer,  Capacity Management Analyst,  Disaster Recovery 
    Specialist.

    ..... according to the November 11 edition of the Orlando Sentinel,
    all jobs on offer at the  "Florida-based Disney World Wide Data
    Centre" at Lake Buena Vista.
    
    Too good to be true?
    
    YEP!
    
     ..... they need minimum of 3-7 years experience of IBM 3090, MVS/XA,
    Unisys OSI/1100, DMS, DB2, VTAM ... etc etc .. plus many other TLA's
    I've never heard of before. 
        
    Still, for anyone who HAS got the skills ...... could be an ideal
    time to apply.  
    
    I wish I wish I wish
                                   
    Andy.

    
    .3 gives the address for Florida employment.  Anyone know the
    address for the California office to apply at for Imagineering
    opportunities? I know it's in Burbank, but what's the exact
    address?
    
    Thanks.
    
    	John 

Re: .4
    
>>>    Data Base Analyst,  Network Design Analyst,  Data Comms Analyst,
>>>    Programming Manager (OSI),  Programming Manager (SNA),  Systems
>>>    Programmer,  Capacity Management Analyst,  Disaster Recovery 
>>>    Specialist.

	I had heard from someone who worked at WDW in Florida as a 
	planner that WDW had VAXes (which were used to run at least 
	the project management package).  Also I have noticed that 
	at some of the attractions (e.g., Norway) there are VT200 or
	VT300 terminals.  So maybe there's still hope...

    Jobs Most Hired
    For In Casting...
    
    Attractions Host/Hostess - As an Attractions cast member, some of your
    responsibilities will include greeting guests, giving lengthy
    narrations to large roups, loading and unloading guests, operating
    sophisticated ride systems, audience control, providing for the safety
    of our guests and light cleaning.
    
    Advanced Culinary Assistant - Working as an Advanced Culinary cast
    member, you must have two to three years' experience in the culinary
    field.  Your job duties will be centered around the preparation of
    guest meals.
    
    Clerical - See clerical and office & technical information sheet for
    specific job descriptions.
    
    CRO Reservationist - Working as a CRO Reservationist, some of your
    duties will be answering the telephone, making resort and dinner show
    reservations for guests, entering data on a computer and answering
    questions.  Typing 30 WPM is required.
    
    Culinary Assistant - As a Culinary Assistant, you will aid in the
    preparation of guest meals by performing such general cooking functions
    as mixing flour, folding turnovers, peeling and dicing vegetables,
    grill work, and sandwich and salad preparation.
    
    Custodial Host/Hostess - Working in Custodial, some of your
    responsibilities include cleaning tables, emptying wastecans, cleaning
    restrooms, sweeping and answering guest questions.
    
    Fast Foods Host/Hostess - If you are working in Fast Foods as a cast
    member, some of your duties will be taking orders, making change,
    filling orders, general cleaning and food preparation.
    
    Front Desk Host/Hostess - As a Front Desk cast member at one of our
    restort hotels or campground, some of your job responsibilities will
    include assigning rooms, handling guest check-ins and check-outs,
    making change and answering questions.
    
    Guest Services Host/Hostess - In Guest Services at one of the resort
    areas, some of your job duties might include making dinner reservations
    for our guests, selling ticket media and answering questions.
    
    Housekeeping Host/Hostess - As a Housekeeping cast member, some of your
    responsibilities will include making beds, dusting, cleaning guest
    bathrooms and replenishing clean towels.
    
    Laundry Host/Hostess - If you are a Laundry cast member, some of your
    duties might include sorting items, hanging clothes, feeding napkins
    and tablecloths into a machine.
    
    Lifeguard Host/Hostess - As a Lifeguard case member, some of your
    responsibilities will be monitoring the safety of our guests as they
    swim, answering questions, keeping the pool areas clean and working the
    marinas.  Lifeguard certification required.
    
    Merchandise Host/Hostess - Working as a Merchandise cast member, some
    of your responsibilities will include keeping the shelves stocked,
    making change, answering questions regarding merchandise, working the
    stockroom, light cleaning and ringing up merchandise on a cash
    register.
    
    Prep Chef - Working as a Prep Chef cast member, you must have five
    years of experience in the culinary field.  Your job duties will be
    centered around the preparation of guest meals.  some formal culinary
    arts education desired.
    
    Seating Host/Hostess - As a Seating cast member, some of your
    responsibilities entail greeting guests, coordinating seat assignments,
    cleaning menus, seating guests, folding napkins and operating a cash
    register.
    
    Security Host/Hostess - if you are a Security cast member, some of your
    responsibilities include providing for the safety of our guests and
    cast members, patrolling the proper;ty, checking cast member IDs,
    checking stickers on cars at cast member entrance gates, answering
    questions and writing reports.
    
    Steward Host/Hostess - As a Steward in one of our restaurants, some of
    your responsibilities include washing dishes, stocking clean dishes and
    maintaining established amounts of ready dishware.
    
    Transportation Host/Hostess - If you are a Transportation cast member,
    some of your job duties will entail giving narrations while driving
    buses, driving and loading monorails, and loading and unloading the
    ferry boats.  Some positions require a chauffeur's license.
    
    Tickets Host/Hostess - As a Tickets cast member, some of your job
    responsibilties will include selling tickets to our guests, collecting
    tickets and stamping guests' hands so they can return later in the day.
    
    Wardrobe Host/Hostess - As a Wardrobe cast member, some of your job
    duties will be issuing costumes to employees, checking garments,
    loading and unloading costumes and some light laundry.
    
    These descriptions should give you an idea of some of the duties you
    would be performing if you were made a job offer for a particular job. 
    You may be asked to do other tasks as well throughout your employment
    with the Company.

This is from a little sheet that I have from Walt Disney Imagineering.
Copied here totally without permission of The Walt Disney Company...

I hope this helps.

Bill


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(Side #1)

                      Walt Disney Imagineering

                     TURNING DREAMS INTO REALITY

We're the creative force behind the design and development of the Walt
Disney theme parks throughout the world.  From our Headquarters in
Glendale, California, creative and dedicated people dream about the most
exciting and fun projects in the world and then make those dreams
come true.  It's the kind of challenging and rewarding work you 
simply can't find anywhere else.

We have career opportunities in the following areas:

ARCHITECTURE AND FACILITIES ENGINEERING -

        This group provides architecture, facilities engineering and
        show/set design services throughout all phases of project
        development and execution.

SHOW/RIDE ENGINEER -

        These talented individuals design, engineer, produce and install
        all shows and rides in order to meet our high standards.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT -

        This important group discovers, defines, applies and develops
        new technologies to meet the challenges of our unique projects.

CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT -

        This is the group that actually dreams our new and innovative
        theme park concepts.

PROJECT/CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT -

        These highly experienced professionals provide vital support
        to project teams in the design, production, construction and
        installation of all WDI attractions and entertainment projects.

FINANCE -

        Key services for financial control, reporting, monitoring and
        decision-making are provided by this group.

ADMINISTRATION -

        This group provides the necessary support so that our valuable
        people can be hired, compensated, trained, housed, supported
        and advised in an environment that is creative as well as safe
        and productive.


(Side #2)

There are incredible rewards that come from the creating things that
make people around the world happy.  But it takes an exceptional
individual to make dreams come true.  If you have the imagination and
motivation out projects demand, we'd like to talk to you.  Contact us.


                       Walt Disney Imagineering
                       Human Resources
                       800 Sonora Avenue
                       Glendale, CA  91221-5020

Rewarding opportunities also exist at the following
Walt Disney organizations:

                       The Walt Disney Company
                       Staffing Services
                       500 South Buena Vista Street
                       Burbank, CA  91521

                                    o  The Walt Disney Studios
                                    o  Disney Consumer Products
                                    o  Corporate Administration


                       Disneyland
                       Employment Office
                       P.O. Box 3232 
                       1313 Harbor Blvd.
                       Anaheim, CA  92803



                       Walt Disney World Co.
                       Casting/Employment Office
                       P.O. Box 10000
                       Lake Buena Vista, FL  32830-1000





        The Walt Disney Companies and its associated companies
        are equal opportunity employers.

    In January of 1988, WDW replied to my resume for a position there. 
    They brought me down in Feb for an interview.  Put me up at the
    Polynesian, very nice.  I interviewed with 7 different people including
    the top management of the division I would be employed at (The real
    estate division).  
    
    First interviewee was personnel.  I had spoke to this person on the
    phone about 7 previous times.  She told me your hair could only be a
    natural color not died, earings could not be great than the size of a
    dime, only tan colored hose, no wearing of sun glasses.  Now the last
    one was kind of stupid because the Florida sun can really burn your
    eyes.  But I was an agreeable candidate.  Next the benefits:  No
    vacation the first year you work there, Next year: number of months you
    worked the first year / 12 x two weeks.  (So if you started in May,
    8/12 x 10 days.)  Third year: 2 weeks.  Fifth year 12 days.  i asked if
    it went up after that, She said it keeps changing.  
    
    Something like our SAVE program: They match 50% of your contribution up
    to 2%.  You could put in up to 8%.  They did have medical benefits -
    not sure what company-probably Metropolitan Life since they sponsored
    an exhibit in EPCOT.  
    
    The job sounded good, another opening I hadn't known about sounded
    better.  But it was a lower pay and that person would be working for
    the job they wanted me to fill.  The interview was 8 hours all total. 
    Then I flew back home.  The next day they called and checked my
    references.  The next day they mad me an offer.  
    
    Oh yes.  When you fill out the application, they ask what you are
    currently making and what you expect to make there.  Their offer was 6%
    greater that my current salary.  I told them I would consider it.  I
    called back in 2 days and asked if they could rasie the offer.  The
    personnel person said they would check. They called back next morning
    and said they could not, but could give me a week off withut pay this
    year if I needed it for moving.  
    
    Background: I worked at an automotive company, had 4.5 weeks vacation
    not counting a random asortment of holidays and the week off between
    Xmas and New Years, and received annual increases between 5 and 10%.  I
    asked when they wanted me to start and they said within two weeks of
    accepting.  I declined, and thanked them for the offer.  
    
    Relo package included moving your stuff and storing it for 30 days, and
    housing you for 30 days.  It is a neat place.  I figure if I retire
    their I can go get a seasonal job.  Words to interviewees:  Be
    persistent-there are so many people trying to get jobs you may get lost
    in the shuffle.  If you can't get through, leave messages.  Be alert
    and friendly and slick (Oh is that a picture of your children, how
    cute, I don't have any myself, but oh how I love them).  Remember you
    only have a few minutes to leave a lasting impression.
    
    I noticed every time I mentioned I taught at the local community
    college, they interviewee jotted it down (remember there were 7 of
    them).  Next I told them I was a stockholder and really believed in the
    company (big deal 50 shares-no one was going to rude enough to ask how
    many shares).  I dressed ultra conservative - stuck out at the
    clubhouse dining room - so what better to error on the safe side.  Be
    extremely polite to the waiters.waitresses.hostesses.etc - we are all
    that at one point in time.
    
    Good luck on your venture,
    
    Lorraine

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    My brother in-law  worked as finance manager here in Boston for a large
    wallpaper firm. For the past 10 years, he's lived in Florida, and
    he has just approached his 10 years at Disney. Despite his excellent
    financial background, he started from the ground up, and after 10
    years, he has made into the food and liquor warehouse distribution
    center. He is into the inventory end of things. His pay is not good,
    has good benefits, and his hours are terrible. In the tourist industry,
    there is no such thing as weekends off. He went down with all
    intentions of getting into a management position. But, it was all
    a fantasy. It looks like it's so much fun to work there, but believe
    me, it's not that great.
    
    My brother also just moved down last year, being in the "electrical
    drafting" field, and he ended up across the street from my
    brother-in-law working in the merchandising warehouse.  He also
    found out that working at Disney isn't what it's cracked up to be.
    
    Neither are their paychecks!  
    

    RE: 10
    
    I just finished a biography of Walt Disney, and one thing that was
    mentioned, was the fact that Disney employees were severly underpaid,
    even back in the 30's and 40's.   Walt thought that the prestige of
    working for him, should have been enough...  I guess that still holds
    true today.
    
    Becky

    	While I'm at WDW in July, I plan on seeing what I can find out
    about working there.  Any ideas about where I should go for info?
    Also, does anyone else have any experience of what WDW pays?  Do they
    pay the hourly folks min. wage, do they pay salaried folks competetively
    with other companies in the area?  I know that there are a couple of
    notes in here on this but I'd like some other opinions.
    
    Thanks
    Tom

    
      Hi,
    
       You can get employment info at the Casting office.  As far as
    salaries go, Disney does not pay a lot.  I know that Disney does 
    have a professional/skilled pay scale, and a entry level pay scale.
    I don't have any recent numbers for you.
    
                                    -Rob
    

    	Thanks for the info!!
    
    Tom

    Rep to <<< Note 233.14 by BUSY::TBUTLER >>>

    Tom,
    
    The Casting  Center is located on Buena Vista Drive in between the Team
    Disney and Sun Bank building opposite Pleasure Island.
    
    Claude

    I understand Nancy Kerrigan has signed a contract with Disney. I think
    it would be fun to work for Disney. I've heard the pay isn't at the top
    of the salary range, but they have a lot of other benefits, like free
    admission to the parks. Sigh.
    
    Linda

    I think Nancy will get top pay.  She is doing a movie with them as well
    as other endorsements.  She said this morning that she will play a role
    in the movie about her life - she will be the skater - she didn't want
    to leave that to just anyone, you know.
    
    -sandy
    

	I looked through this file, but couldn't find this info.  If I
	missed something, please provide a pointer.

	I am considering relocating to Florida and would like to send
	my resume to WDW for consideration.  Does anyone out there know
	the address of their Human Relations Department?

	Thanks,
	Ed

    The telephone number for the Disney Casting Center is (407) 828-3088.
    
    Mike

    And one suggestion...they are Human Resources (human relations could be
    dangerous).
    
    -sjd
    

    So you want to be a cast member at Walt Disney World? Now's the time to
    apply. The Orlando unemployment rate is something like 3.4% and WDW is
    trying REAL HARD to attract new cast members.
    
    So if you want to work for a mouse...