Owned Media Marketing Review

by The Walt Disney Company

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Great company to work for as lots of Disney perks :) plus they hire lots of interns which makes it a fun, lively, and sociable place to be.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Everybody is welcoming from day 1 and very friendly. I feel I have made friends for life working here.

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

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

    • The nature of my role means that I often have lots of work for days/weeks at a time, and then I have a quiet patch with not a lot to do.

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

    • I have been given a fair amount of repsonsiblity, and am being given more and more as my placement continues. I am treated as an eqaul to every other member of staff, rather than like an intern.

    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 that I have learnt valuable skills which will benefit me in my final year at university, and in my future career path. I have learnt how a large business runs on a day-to-day basis, as well as learning communication, admin and organisational skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • As there are lots of other interns, the atmosphere is great.

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

    • The department I am working in is currently undergoing a huge restructure so at times, it is confusing where people will be moving, or what there new role may be. However, overall my placement has been very well organised.

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

    • I have been invited to a number of 'learning days' which has been very interesting and hugely beneficial to my greater undertsanding of Disney. Like most interns at Disney, I also have a weekly 1:1 with my manager which gives me the opportunity to ask any questions I may have.

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

    • Company Parties/Events

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

    • Unfortunatly, Disney do not open new positions for previous interns, instead we would have to apply as an external candidate when a relevant position opened. I think this may make it difficult to get a job afterwards.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • As there are alot of other interns, we make sure we go out at least once a week. We also have team drinks and meals, and office Summer/Halloween/Xmas parties.

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

    • West London is very expensive. I am living at home (south london) to save money, and even so travel is still very expensive.

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

    • Central London is half an hour away and has lots to offer.

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

    • Disney has football and netball teams, as well as regular events and classes avaiable to all offices in the business park we are located.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Advertising, Marketing

London

November 2011

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