Any tricky CP interview questions? - The DIS Discussion Forums

OXX · 10-12-2006, 10:00 AM

Tried searching but didn't turn up much.

Anyways, just wondering if there are any specific/tricky questions that CP interviewers usually ask? Haven't exactly been through many job interviews at all, but I understand most of the standard questions. Any Disney/CP specific to be prepared for? LMK. Thanks.

OXX

KimAJ · 10-12-2006, 12:04 PM

naw, they're really pretty typical.

Darth Sidious · 10-12-2006, 04:29 PM

i have read here that they ask you a space moutain question and if i am correct it goes something like this, "if a guest wants to go on space moutain but he is too short what do you do?" i don't know the answer because i did not get asked this

KimAJ · 10-12-2006, 07:58 PM

I never got that one but I would apologize, explain why it was unsafe and make some height-appropriate suggestions.

Aurorajade16 · 11-15-2007, 04:26 PM

the specific CP questions relate to the role you decide to choose. so once you pick your first choice role, think about some probs that could arise and think about how you would deal with it.

Princess Jayne · 11-15-2007, 04:44 PM

I've put character attendant - what kind of probs could arise there?! like having to close lines n stuff? and questions about why mickey etc dont talk??
xxx

Haphazard Hero · 05-21-2008, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Darth Sidious

i have read here that they ask you a space moutain question and if i am correct it goes something like this, "if a guest wants to go on space moutain but he is too short what do you do?" i don't know the answer because i did not get asked this

I got that one. My answer was something like "I'd politely tell him that he is not tall enough for this attraction and to enjoy one of our other great rides"

...

I didn't get put in attractions.

Eeyores Butterfly · 05-23-2008, 02:53 AM

Nobody can tell you what to say on a specific question. I am a 3x CP, and a Campus Rep. I always tell my students to be genuine and professional, and they'll do fine.

The other piece of advice: do your Disney research ahead of time. There is a good chance they will want to know about your favorite movie or character. Make sure that whatever you say is Disney. Balto/Anastasia/Fern Gully are not Disney. Being animated does not make it Disney! Believe me, I wouldn't be saying this if I hadn't seen it in action.

The other thing is that if you go to a presentation, be professional. The recruiter and reps will be assessing you. Do not sleep through the presentation (have seen this happen). Be aware that if you have a criminal record, it will work against you (have seen this happen.) Dress professionally, and realize if you have visible tattoos or piercings, you will be asked about yoru ability to conceal or remove them. Do not talk to your neighbor during the presentation. Believe it or not, we are watching you and assessing you.

bmt2789 · 05-23-2008, 10:43 AM

I plan on trying to work there next summer. It would be amazing if I get accepted.

Chilling Donald · 06-13-2008, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Darth Sidious

i have read here that they ask you a space moutain question and if i am correct it goes something like this, "if a guest wants to go on space moutain but he is too short what do you do?" i don't know the answer because i did not get asked this

I think you explain to the child that they may not be able to ride and you suggegst something else and if you have them, give them some stickers.

graygables · 06-13-2008, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Chilling Donald

I think you explain to the child that they may not be able to ride and you suggegst something else and if you have them, give them some stickers.

Even though I won't be applying for attractions, I had a dream the other night that I was asked this question and I told the child he could ride on the TTA and at least get to see the inside of Space Mtn, then I gave him a little certificate that said he was an honorary pilot of Space Mtn and could come back when he was tall enough and use the FP line. It was the strangest thing and the interviewer (in my dream) said it was a great response. (do they even have certificates, or did I make that part up???

)

marypatsy · 06-13-2008, 08:43 PM

Yes, there is....Funny enough you knew that in your dreams. And that would be the correct answer I would think.

chrstina · 07-22-2009, 08:38 AM

I was CP in 2001 and I remember my one questions. I was asked (interviewed with someone interviewing for advanced CP in Guest Relations) - If I was to be a kitchen utensil, what would I be and why?

I let the other girl answer first which she said a blender since she blends well with people (although a good answer, it is not a utensil)

My answer was that I would be a wooden spoon. Because it is versitle, it always needed in the kitchen and is also unique as it is the only wooden object in the drawer.

MarinaAndCharlie · 08-21-2009, 01:28 PM

BUMP for those about to interview.

Plus, I can't remember. Did anyone get asked Why they want to work for Disney and Why they want to do the college program in two separate questions? My answer seems to spread and I don't want to repeat myself.

Dis-Wiz · 08-21-2009, 09:20 PM

I was also thinking about the ^^^^ above question.

Also, I was wondering about interview questions regarding the recreation role or concierge role. I would assume that the concierge role probably has the same questions as the hospitality role... am I right?

Thanks everyone for all the advice on this thread!! It has tremendously helped me prepare for my interview on Monday!!!

10-12-2006, 10:00 AM	#1
OXX Earning My Ears Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 40	Any tricky CP interview questions? Tried searching but didn't turn up much. Anyways, just wondering if there are any specific/tricky questions that CP interviewers usually ask? Haven't exactly been through many job interviews at all, but I understand most of the standard questions. Any Disney/CP specific to be prepared for? LMK. Thanks. OXX

10-12-2006, 12:04 PM	#2
KimAJ Experienced CP Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 57	naw, they're really pretty typical. __________________ Past CP's: Magic Kingdom Deployment, Spring 07 Hilton Head Island, Hospitality, Summer 05 Epcot Vacation Planner, Spring 03 Fantasyland Operations, Spring 02 *San Francisco State University Campus Rep

10-12-2006, 04:29 PM	#3
Darth Sidious Dark Lord of the Sith Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: long island, ny Posts: 1,138	i have read here that they ask you a space moutain question and if i am correct it goes something like this, "if a guest wants to go on space moutain but he is too short what do you do?" i don't know the answer because i did not get asked this __________________ I am the dark lord of the sith.

10-12-2006, 07:58 PM	#4
KimAJ Experienced CP Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 57	I never got that one but I would apologize, explain why it was unsafe and make some height-appropriate suggestions. __________________ Past CP's: Magic Kingdom Deployment, Spring 07 Hilton Head Island, Hospitality, Summer 05 Epcot Vacation Planner, Spring 03 Fantasyland Operations, Spring 02 *San Francisco State University Campus Rep

11-15-2007, 04:26 PM	#5
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11-15-2007, 04:44 PM	#6
Princess Jayne DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: England Posts: 976	I've put character attendant - what kind of probs could arise there?! like having to close lines n stuff? and questions about why mickey etc dont talk?? xxx __________________ July 06 - WDW Offsite July 07 - WDW Offsite Dec 07 - DLRP Sequioa Lodge Summer 08 - WDW International College Program!!! April 09 DLRP Hotel Cheyenne 21st Birthday Trip!!! October 2011 - Disney Halloween at the Cheyenne January 2012 - Disneyland Paris at the Cheyenne!

05-23-2008, 02:53 AM	#8
Eeyores Butterfly BL6 Blue Team Co-captain I hope we never lose sight of one thing, it was all started by a mouse I went "wow, that hurt" Join Date: May 2008 Location: Blue Springs, MO Posts: 5,486	Nobody can tell you what to say on a specific question. I am a 3x CP, and a Campus Rep. I always tell my students to be genuine and professional, and they'll do fine. The other piece of advice: do your Disney research ahead of time. There is a good chance they will want to know about your favorite movie or character. Make sure that whatever you say is Disney. Balto/Anastasia/Fern Gully are not Disney. Being animated does not make it Disney! Believe me, I wouldn't be saying this if I hadn't seen it in action. The other thing is that if you go to a presentation, be professional. The recruiter and reps will be assessing you. Do not sleep through the presentation (have seen this happen). Be aware that if you have a criminal record, it will work against you (have seen this happen.) Dress professionally, and realize if you have visible tattoos or piercings, you will be asked about yoru ability to conceal or remove them. Do not talk to your neighbor during the presentation. Believe it or not, we are watching you and assessing you. __________________ Jessi 3x CP Rides & Entertainment Aaron (DH) Eragon & Matthias Eowyn & Jasper Disneymoon through a CM's eyes: A TR

05-23-2008, 10:43 AM	#9
bmt2789 Earning My Ears Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3	I plan on trying to work there next summer. It would be amazing if I get accepted.

06-13-2008, 08:43 PM	#12
marypatsy Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 33	Yes, there is....Funny enough you knew that in your dreams. And that would be the correct answer I would think. __________________ [img]http://www.********************/timers/tickers/amvvanmdkz7ovz4d.png[/img] DM DD DB (30) DSiL(24) DS(20) Me(23) Last couple of trips because we have taken over 30 as a family. Dec-Jan 07-08 (POP) March 07 (Riverside) Sept 06-MNSSHP(Boardwalk) Dec-Jan 05-06 (CBR)

07-22-2009, 08:38 AM	#13
chrstina WDW College Program Vet & Past WDW employee Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 11	I was CP in 2001 and I remember my one questions. I was asked (interviewed with someone interviewing for advanced CP in Guest Relations) - If I was to be a kitchen utensil, what would I be and why? I let the other girl answer first which she said a blender since she blends well with people (although a good answer, it is not a utensil) My answer was that I would be a wooden spoon. Because it is versitle, it always needed in the kitchen and is also unique as it is the only wooden object in the drawer.

08-21-2009, 01:28 PM	#14
MarinaAndCharlie Photopass Photographer Spring 2010! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 707	BUMP for those about to interview. Plus, I can't remember. Did anyone get asked Why they want to work for Disney and Why they want to do the college program in two separate questions? My answer seems to spread and I don't want to repeat myself. Last edited by MarinaAndCharlie; 08-21-2009 at 02:17 PM.

08-21-2009, 09:20 PM	#15
Dis-Wiz All you need is Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: MA Posts: 1,302	I was also thinking about the ^^^^ above question. Also, I was wondering about interview questions regarding the recreation role or concierge role. I would assume that the concierge role probably has the same questions as the hospitality role... am I right? Thanks everyone for all the advice on this thread!! It has tremendously helped me prepare for my interview on Monday!!! __________________ "Check out Steven Tyler's hat!"~ RNR

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