The Application

After my questions had been answered, I went to work on my CV/resume. Yummy Jobs provides a section on its site dedicated to CV advice. It talks about how to get noticed for the right reasons and even provides a free downloadable resume and CV builder. This is the format I used when drawing up my application. The site recommends following these top five tips to ensure you attract the employer's attention:

1. Know what you're applying for. This means your CV/resume should reflect your skills as they relate to the position.
2. List all education experience.
3. Be contactable.
4. Have an objective.
5. Review and edit.

The cover letter should make your personality and skills shine through. It should be precise, to the point and professional. This is your opportunity to illustrate why you are the ideal candidate for the job. I would strongly recommend taking some time to draw up the best CV/resume that you can. It is well worth the effort because this is what will determine if you get to the next phase in the application process. In my own cover letter, I emphasized my interest in the Hospitality industry and my passion for the Walt Disney Company. I listed my education experience and all relevant qualifications. I mentioned how Disney is the number one company I would want to work for and that if I secured the job it would be the fulfilment of a lifelong dream.

 

I reviewed my application many times before I finally submitted it on July 27th, 2012. I received confirmation from Yummy Jobs telling me that I would be contacted within the next 6-8 weeks. I felt relieved and excited. At this point, I wasn't really sure what to expect. I had no idea how many people would be applying for this program, nor how many applicants are usually hired for it. However, I was happy with the quality of my application, and I hoped and wished I would hear back with good news.

 

Only a week and a half later on August 7th, I received an email from Kristen. I was very excited to see her name in my inbox! Here is what she had to say:

 

After reviewing your resume, we would like to consider you for the next stage of the application process and we will be contacting you in the next 4-6 weeks with more information about the next stage of the interview process!

 

Needless to say, I was very happy to hear this news. It was at this point that I felt working for Disney could be a real possibility. The email provided more information about this exciting opportunity, including: the types of jobs (attractions, food and beverage, merchandise), the visa, the pay rate, relocation assistance, housing, transportation, etc. It also stated that the Fall interviews were currently anticipated to be held in Toronto in November. I emailed Kristen and thanked her for the update. I would recommend doing the same anytime you receive updates because this keeps you connected with them.