http://thebiz.variety.com/at/company/The+Walt+Disney+Company?hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_company_answers http://thebiz.variety.com/at/assets/images/variety/logos/rss_logo.gif http://thebiz.variety.com/at/company/The+Walt+Disney+Company?hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_company_answers Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:17:39 GMT Most recently updated answers at The Walt Disney Company http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/492489?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_company_answers The sense of being in a magical, special place. The opportunity to make people feel good and enjoy quality time with their friends and family. The amazing and interesting job roles and requirements. Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:17:39 GMT http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/492489?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_company_answers http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/492488?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_company_answers Understand that a good attitude goes a long way towards making that crucial difference of having fun in a crazy situation. Regardless of the one hour commute in bad traffic, this is a great place to work at. Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:12:01 GMT http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/492488?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_company_answers http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/492487?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_company_answers There was the Part Time Job Fair, a career event held at the University of Central Florida. I spoke to the H.R. representative and after she made a few calls and checked her laptop, she found several positions that worked well for me and hired me on the spot. Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:10:17 GMT http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/492487?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_company_answers http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/397471?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_company_answers Be flexible and have a sense of humor. Show up with an opinion and a goal. Have the difficult conversations. Continually enrich your space for creativity to flourish. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:26:40 GMT http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/397471?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_company_answers http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/387090?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_company_answers - A good attitude and persona - Exceptional past experiences - Good interpersonal skills - Ability to communicate well - Education - Strong-minded Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:17:15 GMT http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/387090?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_company_answers http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/387071?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_company_answers The three best things about working at Disney are: - Receiving a Silver Pass to Disneyland and other Disney theme parks - Working with great people - The Disney University provides great training and resources Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:12:37 GMT http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/387071?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_company_answers http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/387057?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_company_answers I learned not to always expect someone to please and notice you, but that you must be open to first acknowledging others and be willing to be open to their best interest too. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:08:17 GMT http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/387057?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_company_answers http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/387048?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_company_answers The best advice I could give to a new employee is to be true to yourself and don't take anything personally. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:05:23 GMT http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/387048?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_company_answers http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/387041?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_company_answers I found my job at Disney through the Los Angeles Times classified section. I was very excited about working for Disney. It has been a great adventure! Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:03:27 GMT http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/387041?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_company_answers http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/383721?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_company_answers Well, the Silver Pass was nice; it got me into all the parks for free! Actually, the best thing about workin for WDC was even though they are a big corporation, they are willing to take risks and adventures into new technology. Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:53:06 GMT http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/383721?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_company_answers http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/379090?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_company_answers I grew up in the area. When I was in high school I applied for a job in Foods at the Disneyland Resort. Less than a year later I found myself transferring to the wonderful world of Entertainment, where I worked in the Character Department as a performer, and later as a department Lead until June of 2006. It was then that I accepted a unique position as an Assistant Project Controller in the Entertainment Division. It was the perfect way for me to gain experience in entertainment finance and accounting while I was finishing my degree. In this role I was responsible for building budgets, tracking spend, computing and researching variances between plan and actuals, performing ad hoc requests, monitoring commitments, processing journal entries, and working with multiple departments to asure we put forth the best shows possible in our parks. I have been with the resort for nearly six years, and while I am sad to leave this place I am very excited to apply my education and work experience in a field I have always been passionate about: entertainment. Sat, 16 Feb 2008 19:22:36 GMT http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/379090?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_company_answers http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/379092?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_company_answers I would advise a new Cast Member to have fun, and embrace change. If there is one thing I have learned working for the Disney Company it is that things change all the time, and you have to roll with the punches. Some changes are subtle, and some may directly affect you. Either way you have to be ready to adapt and keep moving forward. This is especially true in entertainment, where I have learned that plans can change drastically in a matter of minutes. Sat, 16 Feb 2008 19:15:37 GMT http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/379092?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_company_answers http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/376554?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_company_answers After building a websites for the USC School of Engineering and The Academy of Theatrical combat I was recruited by Buena Vista Home Entertainment to build their corporate intranet. Mon, 11 Feb 2008 22:09:20 GMT http://thebiz.variety.com/at/answer/view/376554?answer_class=AnswerBase&hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_company_answers