Working at Disney
Name one job mentioned in activity 1 "Working for the Mouse".
1) Employee and organisational development
2) Editorial director
3) Designer of toys
4) Assistant producer of interactive games
5) Associate marketing manager of Disney’s sports channel ESPN
6) Programming Director for ABC Channel
7) Director of the shows and parades
8) Writer of Marvel Comic Books
Who commissioned the second video made in London?
The mayor of London
What's the name of the job candidate?
Amy
What's the English for "RSE"? (+ meaning)
CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility)
85% are paid less than $.... an hour.
85% are paid less than $15 an hour.
Explain the social experiment featured in the second video made in London.
They made men take the escalator and women take the stairs to illustrate that men reach leadership positions more quickly than women.
Explain the tone of the video.
The tone is funny because the situation is exaggerated and the job candidate behaves in an inappropriate and ridiculous way during the interview.
What's the English for "un conseil"?
a piece of advice
Name three things that are forbidden while working at Disney.
1) Never sell comp tickets
2) Never drink or eat
3) Never misbehave
4) No photos backstage
5) No crazy nails
6) Keep facial hair at the right length
7) Always point with two fingers
8) Natural hair
9) Natural jewelry and makeup
10) No logos
11) No extra piercings
12) No visible tattoos
13) Get changed after work
14) No selfies
15) Speak in code
16) You can't say "I don't know"
17) You must pick up trash
Name two similarities between Amelia’s and William’s careers.
- Graduation
- Both are offered good job
- Both negotiate their starting salary
- They perform well in their jobs
- They both receive promotions
Name two mistakes the job candidate made during the interview.
1) Misrepresenting her skills
2) Confusing social media with professional technology skills
3) Making inappropriate comments + laughing
4) Overreliance on Siri
5) Refusing standard work hours
6) Sharing irrelevant personal information
7) Unrealistic work expectations
8) Playing the victim
9) Demanding validation and supervision
10) Requesting HR intervention unnecessarily
11) Assuming employment before being hired
What's the English for "avantage en nature" ?
perk
Name three things that you must do while working at Disney.
1) Keep facial hair at the right length
2) Always point with two fingers
3) Natural hair
4) Natural jewelry and makeup
5) Get changed after work
6) Speak in code
7) You must pick up trash
Name and explain 2 differences between Amelia’s and William’s careers.
- The pay: at the beginning of the video, Amelia’s starting salary is 47, 000 dollars and William’s is 50, 000 dollars.
- Parental leave: 12 months for Amelia and 2 weeks for William.
- Promotions: Amelia missed out on a promotion during her parental leave and William got another one.
- Amelia decided to have a part time job (reduced hours) during several years after her parental leave.
Give 2 adjectives to describe the employer’s attitude and 2 to describe the job candidate's behaviour. (4 different adjectives)
- job candidate : Distracted, indifferent, touchy/oversensitive, self-centered, whimsical, impatient, ridiculous, lazy, unprofessional, not qualified, stupid.
- employer : shocked, surprised, patient, calm, professional
What's the English for "compétent"?
proficient
Name and explain 3 benefits of working at Disney.
1) Weekly pay
2) Health insurance
3) Retirement programs
4) Paid time off
5) Tuition assistance
6) Wellness programs
7) Childcare support
8) Career development
9) Theme pak experiences
10) Exclusive discount
11) Community involvement
12) Commuter assistance
Name 2 things that can be done to reduce gender inequality according to the video about William and Amelia.
- Check employer’s commitment to gender equality
- Negotiate on pay and know your value
- Use parental leave and flexible work arrangements
- Keep track of your superannuation
- Share the care and domestic work.
What happens at the end of the job interview, and why is it ironic?
At the end, the employer tells her that she does not work there and that she is not hired.
She overreacts and asks if she is fired, which is ridiculous because she was never employed.
What's the English for "convenances" (usages/protocole) ?
etiquette