Finance intern Review

by The Walt Disney Company

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Thoroughly enjoyed my placement, socially and in work.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I felt extremely valued and a that the work I did mattered.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I was given guidance whenever needed but was never treated like an intern.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I always had things I could be getting on with and could ask for other work (which meant it was something new and interesting for me). I only ever felt too busy in the beginning when I was still learning my role.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a lot of responsibility to communicate important and sensitive information with key stakeholders around the business.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Other than time management and organisation the skills don't directly help my degree however in the future for other jobs I feel in a much stronger position when competing for roles.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • The atmosphere was amazing. Everybody I met was lovely and happy to help in any way. There was always exciting things going on and things to get involved in.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • My role was very clear to me.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I attended a mock interview process which was invaluable.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • there is no graduate scheme but lots of interns end up working there again in the future.

    3/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • There's over 100 interns so social opportunities are huge.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London - expensive!

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Mainly go to pubs.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Lots of sports teams!

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2016

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