Applying For A Disney International College Program

 "Begin at the beginning, and go on till you come to the end: then stop" - The King, Alice in Wonderland.

So I figured the best place to start this blog ball rolling would be to give you some insight into actually applying! So we shall start at the beginning. Note: This will be UK specific, but its pretty much the same if you're not being recruited from here.

Now the chances are that if you're reading this you are already clued up, but lets cover all our bases here.

• Is this program for you? This is the experience of a life time, not to be confused with a holiday or a way of making $$$dollaaaaaaas$$$. Familiarise yourself with the program options (Cultural Exchange, Cultural Representative and Academic Exchange), what one is right for you? 

• If you decide 100% this program is for you, you are ready, super pumped, your body is ready, let's do this!: UK applicants will be applying through Yummy Jobs, so find out when applications open, this year it was August 1st, and how long you have to complete the application, usually it's 2 months - do it ASAP!

• Applications on the Yummy Jobs site has completely changed this year and their website was treated to a little facelift. You will now need to include: 
• A photocopy of your valid passport plus any previous visas
• Separate Cover Letter and CV files
• A passport style picture of yourself
• Your qualifications and current university course information
• Current and previous work experience including your skills
• Your motivation for doing the program
• Why you value cultural exchange

Make sure that when you're applying that you really take the time to make sure your application is perfect and shows your personality as much as it can. Once you're completely happy with it then its time to submit it and the first wait begins!

Helpful Hint: Your Cover Letter and CV should be top notch, I really recommend speaking to a careers adviser in your university to have read over it and give you pointers (or if you're lucky like I was and your place of work offers employability courses I really recommend these and/or if know anyone in recruitment just ask them nicely)

Helpful Hint: Due to Yummy's launch of their new website there was a few bugs and issues regarding applications. If you need anything fixed or have any questions just send them an email. The Yummy Jobs team are super friendly and helpful.

Helpful Hint: Mention how the program is going to benefit your course and/or future career in your motivation.

IMPORTANT CHANGE: you will have to have completed at least one semester at University before you apply. There has been a change in Disney's immigration compliance recently that has warranted this change.