Who would like to work for Disney Corporate?

[Nubs70]

Jeez, we're a negative bunch, aren't we? Downtrodden by the man, I guess.

But I also see a lot of experience talking too. I also think things have changed from the "work up from the mailroom to the boardroom" type of mentality. In big corporations, I don't see that happening anymore. HR is even worse when it comes to yearly review models, especially the zero-sum type where some people get put into the fail bucket because stats say not everyone can perform optimally. Microsoft just got rid of theirs but it has decimated their corporate culture and lost them hoards of good people. Other companies are in similar conditions.

I would also suggest starting at a small/medium company. Project mgmt is definitely the place to be. In smaller groups, you have a better chance to stand out and be known as a top performer. Building experience is key. At least in the past, Disney has been known to seek the top talent in a given field. This means exposure on social media and such. Maybe delivering presentations on experience and learnings at local symposiums. Then, from a position of skill and knowledge, seek a more advanced position within Disney. But, like I said, be ready to compromise on pay.

And I hate to say it to the OP, but unless your MBA is Ivy League, it won't count as much as you might think. I can't hurt but, in the case of project mgmt, I'd be more concerned if someone was PMP certified rather than an advanced general degree. The specialty certs showing deep knowledge in a specific discipline are much more in demand.

Not downtrodden, just familiar with modern human resources practices.

 

[copcarguyp71]

Not downtrodden, just familiar with modern human resources practices.

Keep your head down and pray they do not outsource or...after you have been there a while hope they don't realize they can hire someone new to do your job at an entry level salary (even if they do a crappy job at it).

I, myself am rather sour towards corporate due to my wife being handed a crappy severance package after 10+ years with a company. She had excellent 3&4 marks every performance review, received many awards and bonuses for her job performance but in the end they let her go simply to make room for cheaper labor...and placed a 48 hour shelf life on the severance offer trying to force her to sign in haste. Ultimately we contacted a lawyer (I am not a litigious person) and won for wrongful termination but at the end of the day those in the corporate suite could really care less about the cubicle dwellers of the world, their hard work or their well being.

Like another poster had said, the days of working hard and being taken care of in kind until retirement are long gone in the big corporate world...quality is a thing of the past and both jobs and products are based on short term performance and not any sort of truly valued long term equity.

(stepping down off the soap box now...)

 

[wedway71]

Even at the ripe old age of 42, it is still a dream to work for Disney in an executive position. I have a B.A. in Organizational Management with a minor in Marketing. I have spent the bulk of my career in retail/Consumer Products. I have done stints as Store Director, Human Resources Manager, Account Manager/Director of Sales, and currently in Retail Marketing. Currently, my company is looking at putting me into a Regional leadership position for one of our retail chains.

I have worked for such companies as Coca Cola, Albertson's, Meijer, and now Supervalu.

Being said, I would like to think with my background, I could fit into a Disney Consumer Products position such as District/Regional Manager for Disney Store or Disney Parks Merchandise leadership role as well.