SSC Intern Review

by The Walt Disney Company

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my year at Disney.

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

    • My team were very friendly from day one were very welcoming. I have made some real friends over the course of my year here.

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

    • My manager and supervisor were always nearby to talk to when I needed help and support.

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

    • During the first few months I found myself having busy periods and quiet periods each month. Towards the end of my placement I took on more responsibility, but never felt overwhelmed.

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

    • While I was responsible for getting work completed on time, I always had someone checking what I was doing when I first started to ensure no mistakes were made. I gained more responsibility later in the year.

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

    • I feel like I have learned a lot that will help me in final year. Most of all I believe I developed confidence and communication skills that will help me in my future career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone is very friendly. The office is very casual and laid back.

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

    • The placement seemed very well organised as hey have had many interns over the years, they seem to have a very standard procedure for interns.

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

    • The only training I received was from the intern previous to me. She walked me through my role over the course of 4 weeks.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Travel loan
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • While they do not offer graduate schemes, many interns do return if there is a job available. Previous interns that are liked often get preferential treatment if a vacancy appears.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I became close friends with the other 8 interns in my department, we went out quite regularly for drinks and birthday meals.

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

    • Being in London, socialising and rent were very expensive.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Hammersmith has several pubs that people go to frequently, they are expensive but everywhere is that way in London. Some bars have deals specifically for Disney employees.

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

    • During my time we went for one team event, however we also did a day volunteering in the community, and frequently went for drinks after work with the team.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

July 2016

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