CPR, Spanish, and what else ?

[darph nader]

Always thinking darph. I'll get you a spot at company D.

Thanks Cranbiz. (hopefully have an interview tomorrow)

[Nobleman]

Do any of you WDW interview veterans have any pointers? It would be much appreciated.

You know, like is the body cavity search before or after they shake your hand and say "good morning".

[HappyCamper]

Thanks for all the helpful ideas and thoughts. I will be taking CPR ~ it's a good thing and can't hurt. As for the 2nd language, I'm going to think about that one. Spanish is more common but I'm sure there isn't a huge need for it. Now, Japanese or such ... hmmmmm.

Can't wait to get there.

[Main Streeter]

Spanish is more common but I'm sure there isn't a huge need for it.

Not sure abt WDW but @ DLR there certainly is a HUGE need for Spanish speakers. Always!

[Freak]

Seriously. Even my knowledge of Spanish is horribly limited, but is appreciated when nobody around me speaks Spanish.

[EeyoresButterfly]

Just be confident. One tip I always give to prospective interns when I was a rep is to know your Disney movies. I can't begin to count the number of times I heard someone say their favorite Disney movie was "Anastasia" or "Balto". Just because it is animated does not mean it is Disney.

As for the CPR- when I did training in 04, we were specifically told that only people authorized by the company could perform CPR on a guest because if you do it wrong, the company faces a huge liability if that person injures the guest. I know of several corporations with similar policies. From what I understand, there are limits to the Good Samaritan Law and companies can be liable for any employee who performs CPR on duty. It sounds like Disney has changed this policy since I have worked there.

[twitch]

Thanks for all the helpful ideas and thoughts. I will be taking CPR ~ it's a good thing and can't hurt. As for the 2nd language, I'm going to think about that one. Spanish is more common but I'm sure there isn't a huge need for it. Now, Japanese or such ... hmmmmm.

Can't wait to get there.

It seems like Portuguese might be the language that's more in demand... ;)

[Rob562]

Yeah. Unfortunately, the AED has a safe guard. It only shocks if heart can be stabilized by the jolt.

Damned things are heavy but would lug it around if I could shock a few SGs and Stupid CMs. Oh well!

MAPO

You'd be surprised at the shock that you can get out of one of those disposable cameras... (Available all over the place in the parks!) Open up the case, pull off a protective plastic shield, charge the flash, and VOILA! :litning:

(We learned all about these in some engineering course my first semester of college...) :twisted:

-Rob

[darph nader]

Or use a buzz box out of a Model T. A buddy of mine did that in high school years ago. He hooked one up to the PE lockers. :twisted: The teacher called him into his office,(real offical like) and asked him how he had done that.

[CptnSkippy]

It seems like Portuguese might be the language that's more in demand... ;)

I'd say spanish is well covered, however Portugese can earn you the 'Super Greeter' status. (The Super Greeter on main street was a God Send during PAC shifts!)