Procurement Intern Review

by The Walt Disney Company

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • It was a great opportunity to be given so much experience. I was sad to leave and would love to go back!

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

    • I am still in touch with them, they helped me to develop hugely and supported me throughout the year.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My supervisor was great, he gave me the opportunity to manage myself while being able to ask the questions I needed to.

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

    • I was busy during the year.

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

    • I was given much more responsibility than I had anticipated which had showed me I could achieve than I thought I could.

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

    • The work ethic and professional approach have helped me massively.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The team were great full of life, if a team member had a tight deadline, then the team would respect that. But everyday was great fun. I could have not asked for a better team!

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

    • Ran very smoothly as the previous intern was in charge with much of the transfer, as I was for my replacement.

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

    • I was taken along to high level meetings to give me a better understanding, I went on lots of engaging training courses throughout the year.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would love to return to The Walt Disney Company

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were 108 interns to socialize with, as well as my team that went for regular evenings out.

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

    • Was standard prices for London.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There are good pubs and bars, would move on in to town for clubbing.

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

    • There were loads, football, yoga and pretty much everything else you can imagine.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Data Science

London

November 2011

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