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To save time and patience, I was able to team up with my AI assistant, Bonkers (aka ChatGPT), to create a one-page master resume that combines both my art and job histories. Not only that, but we crafted a cover letter designed to open the gates to the Magic Kingdom—or at least the creative corridors of Disney Imagineering. This is my dream job. And today, I took a giant step forward. Below are the first drafts of my Disney Imagineering cover letter and resume. Cover Letter – First Draft Dan JoyceAnaheim, CA(657) 445-9669danjoyce.dj@gmail.comwww.danjoyceart.com April 14, 2025 Disney ImagineeringCreative Talent Recruitment500...

Hey everyone, I’m putting this post out there because I could really use the support of my fellow artists right now. I haven’t heard back from my former teachers, and I’m on a mission that means everything to me — applying for a graphic artist position at Disney. My dream job. Possibly in their entertainment division, which is highly competitive. But I’m not giving up. To give myself the best shot, I need to work with a professional artist who can help review my website, refine my resume, and put together a solid physical portfolio. I probably have a good...

I’ve officially got my account set up with the Disney Imagineering job board. That’s one small click for mankind, one giant leap for a dreamer like me. Next step? Updating and uploading my resume—which is basically an artistic autobiography at this point. I’m spending the rest of the day doing something equally important… trying on clothes. Yep, because Mickey’s not going to hire a guy who shows up in 10-year-old jeans and a concert tee (even if it's vintage). Thankfully, I’ve got someone in my corner—Jacki. Her support and the clothes she donated are helping me feel like I actually...

So here’s the latest in my quest for that magical, golden ticket into Disney Imagineering… As you know, I’ve got two resumes floating around—one for my artistic side (complete with gallery shows, comic art, and my illustrated books) and one for “regular” jobs (you know, the ones that pay you to show up and don’t involve glitter). But Disney doesn’t want two versions of me—they want the best version of me. So, it’s time to merge those worlds into one resume worthy of the Mouse House. I spoke to my caseworker at the clinic, and he’s setting me up with...

Last summer, I took a shot and applied for a job at Disney as a sign painter. I didn’t get it—but I did register my resume and website on their job board. And ever since then, a curious thing has been happening: I’ve been getting job offers from Disney Imagineering in my inbox. Unfortunately, I wasn’t in a place to respond. Between health scares (cancer screenings) and teetering on the edge of homelessness, life was too chaotic to dream big. But things are shifting. If my next test says I’m cancer-free, then I’m diving back in—and this time, I'm going...