What I didn't realize at the time was the impact Disney would have on my career path, skillset, and employability. Working for Disney is equivalent to a "Guaranteed" stamp on your resume – employers recognize you as a high-caliber employee with potential. Below are the 5 best reasons why working at Disney will positively impact your career.
1. Exemplary Customer Service Training
GiphyWhether you work directly for Disney or one of their third-party affiliates, everyone goes through a day at Disney University. Top-notch teachers lead you through a day of training that involves fun exercises, history, teamwork, and tours that you won't forget. And it's paid day of work! Walt Disney was a firm believer that customer service would be the backbone of his empire, and that stands true today. You may not want to work in the customer service industry, but every industry is customer service in one way or the other. So consider the benefits of learning from a company who sets the standard in service excellence.
2. Resume Enhancer
GiphyAs stated earlier, employers love to see the mouse on your resume. Regardless of the position, it shows that you earned a position with a well-respected company who holds their employees to high standards. Disney Cast Members don't just work for the paycheck; they work for passion and love of the company and its mission. Employers want to hire those who are invested in the company and want to make a difference.
3. Introduction to Diverse Professional Opportunity
GiphyIf you don't know what you want to do, work for Disney! They offer a variety of jobs: sanitation, managerial, hospitality, food, mechanics, IT, call center, merchandise, entertainment, and more. It's the perfect place to try on a few shoes and figure out what fits best. I didn't know what I wanted to do until my junior year of college, and Disney helped me refine that search. They taught me that I didn't want to be a lifeguard my whole life, nor did I want to work in athletics.
4. Potential Upward Growth within the Company
GiphyDisney is a big proponent of hiring from within. Especially if you do the Disney College Program. They use that opportunity to scout young talent and offer them lucrative careers – as long as you earn it. Make no mistake, working at Disney is not easy. But if you work hard, listen attentively, and try your best, Disney will want you on their team. Working for Disney offers a wide variety of above-average benefits, so it's certainly worth considering.
5. Daily Practice in Overcoming Challenges and Personal Frustrations
GiphyThe most important part of being a Cast Member is the practical knowledge. Yes, working at Disney will increase your employability, but what about actual skills? Disney is a playground for those who want to overcome challenges and master the art of de-escalation. Guests pay a solid amount of money and expect to be overly-satisfied the whole time. It will be your job to maintain their enjoyment levels, and find solutions when things go awry. Communication, multi-tasking, and patience are the golden trifecta of leadership – capable of solving any problem and turning it into a positive experience.
1. You get a little high on life when your balance sheet balances.
GiphyNOTHING CAN BEAT THIS FEELING! Balancing a balance sheet is addicting.
2. Contrary to popular belief you are not boring.
GiphyJust because you like accounting does not make you boring! You know how to have fun too.
3. You know what the Big Four are and have dreams of working for one in the future.
GiphyAhh yes the Big Four - the ultimate goal. They are amazing and you want a spot in one so badly.
4. Accounting does NOT equal tax!
GiphyThere are four branches - tax, audit, advisory, and consulting - and within each, there are different sections.
5. You either like financial accounting or managerial accounting better.
GiphyIt all depends on how your mind works.
6. You love accounting puns.
Giphy"It's an accrual world." "LIFO the party." "Work your asset off." "Be audit you can be."
7. You dread the CPA.
GiphyIt is hard to pass, but at least you only need a 75 - on every section that is.
10. People think you are a math genius.
GiphyNope - just really good at using my calculator and knowing which number goes where.
11. Speaking of calculators, you are very attached to yours and have certain ones for different things.
GiphyYour calculator is like your right arm.
12. You know that debits = credits and assets = liabilities + stockholder's equity.
Never forget these - you will fail your classes.
15. You love the rules associated with accounting (and are probably a rule follower yourself).
GiphyAccounting is all about following the rules.
16. You know the struggle of balancing networking, case competitions, classes, and extracurriculars.
GiphyAnything for your future!
17. You did the Volunteer Income Tax Assitance (VITA) program if your school has it.
GiphySo cool to get hands on experience early.
18. You plan your life around doing leadership programs one summer, an internship the next summer, and then working full time for a firm.
GiphyEven accounting recruiting for jobs is structured.
19. 150 is your magic number.
Giphy150 credits to sit for the CPA exam that is. You will either cram them into four years or do a Masters in Accounting.
Accounting is an awesome career path! Good luck and thank your awesome accounting professors for teaching you all that you know!
1. Act normal when they swipe your card, don't be nervous.
GiphyI have been there before and I know my card works so I shouldn't be nervous.
2. Okay, I just need to find a locker to put my stuff in now.
GiphyI think I spend more time looking for a good locker than working out...I'm just kidding. The most important part of the process is putting my stuff in a locker that I can see or getting a lock for it.
3. Just walk to the machine like you know what you are doing and be confident.
GiphyI know that I know how to use the machines that I use so I just need to remember that.
4. What do I do now since most of these Treadmills don't work and the rest are taken?
GiphyI'm silently freaking out because I was planning to use the treadmill, but most of the treadmills are freaking out of order. What do I do now?
5. I think I know how to use the Elliptical.
GiphyI think I used one of these as a kid...let's see how this goes.
6. Ah okay, the Elliptical isn't bad at all and this will make for a nice workout.
GiphyThis isn't too bad and this is actually a really easy workout.
7. When are those people going to get off the Treadmills?
GiphyI feel like they have been here forever and all I want is a treadmill.
8. My legs are going to look amazing from this Elliptical workout.
GiphyCan you imagine how good my legs are going to look in shorts if I workout on the Elliptical everyday?
9. Finally, someone is getting off of the treadmill.
GiphyI mean it feels like 8 hours later when someone is finally done with the treadmill.
11. Whew, I snagged the treadmill before the others that were staking it out.
GiphyWaiting for a treadmill is no joke and this is one of the many reasons that I don't like coming to the gym.
12. Let's start this workout nice and easy.
GiphyI will start this workout walking for a while and then jog because I don't want to over do it.
13. Why are these people running like 5 seconds after they got on the treadmill?
GiphyWhat is happening? Don't these people need to warm up first because I know that I do.
14. Am I doing this wrong? I'm still walking 10 minutes into my workout and these people are still running.
GiphyI honestly don't know how these people are doing this, but whatever I'm trying my best over here.
15. My workout is over and I will return when someone asks me to go with them.
GiphyThe workout itself wasn't bad, it was the waiting for the machine and just being nervous that was bad.
