How to Get a Job at Disney: Recruiter Tips for Resumes, Interviews & Applications | S3E11

In this episode of the Life at Disney podcast, we’re taking listeners inside the recruiting process at The Walt Disney Company, breaking down what it really takes to stand out in your application, resume and interview. Joined by Yoshi, Manager, Professional Recruitment; Marjorie, Senior Recruiter, Enterprise Talent Connection; and Sevay, Senior Recruiter, Disney Entertainment, this episode brings together recruiters from across the business to share their perspectives on hiring, candidate success and career growth at Disney. Throughout the conversation, listeners will hear how the hiring process begins behind the scenes, what recruiters look for in a strong application and how candidates can clearly communicate their impact through their resumes and interviews. From preparing for behavioral questions to highlighting both technical and soft skills, the episode offers actionable advice that applies across roles and experience levels. Listeners will also get answers to real candidate questions, including how to improve after a rejection, how to break through a competitive application process and what it takes to build a long‑term career at Disney. With candid insights and practical takeaways, this episode helps demystify the hiring journey and empowers candidates to stay persistent, keep growing and take the next step toward their career goals. Subscribe to the Life at Disney podcast and follow Disney Careers for more stories, tips and insights from the recruiters, creators and teams shaping careers across The Walt Disney Company. CONNECT WITH DISNEY CAREERS ✦ WEBSITE: https://www.DisneyCareers.com ✦ INSTAGRAM:   / disneycareers   ✦ FACEBOOK:   / disneycareers   ✦ LINKEDIN:   / the-walt-disney-company   ✦ BLOG: https://sites.disney.com/lifeatdisney/ 0:00 – Disney Recruiters Share How to Get Hired at Disney 5:32 – Inside the Disney Hiring Process 9:32 – Disney Resume Tips: What Recruiters Want to See 12:28 – Resume Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Disney Application 13:58 – Best Answer for "Tell Me About Yourself" 16:53 – Behavioral Interview Tips Using the STAR Method 18:12 – Disney Culture & Soft Skills Hiring Managers Look For 19:52 – AI Resume Tips from Disney Recruiters 22:22 – Didn't Get the Job? How Disney Recruiters Recommend Moving Forward 26:34 – Career Growth Advice from Disney Recruitment Leaders