IT Analyst Review

by The Walt Disney Company

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • It was great, I was well welcomed and felt part of the team

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

    • Along with my It role I had 20% of administration duties to carry out for the team. SO most things like raising purchase orders, deliveries, meetings, booking room meetings, stationery orders were down and left to me. Therefore I was the main person handling all admin duties. So they valued the fact there was someone on the team who could do all those things.

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

    • From daily sprints(morning and afternoon meetings) to bi-weekly performance evaluations I had the chance to speak up, ask for more work, discuss any issues and discuss my goals and objectives which was very important. All very helpful and effective. Ive learnt a lot.

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

    • at the beginning it was slow, My team had to adjust to having an intern and teaching /showing me the ropes. So I didnt start working on projects until my 3/4 month. I was doing admin work and workshadowing for the first 3/4 months

    0/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Enough to keep me occupied. Enough to mnake sure I was going out of my department to find help from other employees in the company with skills that I need to finish a project. Its very important to liaese

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

    • Very Very much, I couldnt be more pleased. I had the opportunity to see life examples of the theory behind my degree and at the same time it was explained to me more simply rather than listening to a lecturer

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone is friendly, but at times it was quiet, but maybe becuase we are IT geeks. in some other departments its a lot louder.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • It wasnt organised from the very start but after a month there was a plan. thanks to my Manager stepping in to lead me instead of my director who was too busy.

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

    • The compnay ALWAYS endeavours to look after their cast members (Disney language for employees). If its Web traininig or employee forums, they always like to offer ways of expanding your knowledge

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

    • International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • very appealing, great company, great workforce and such a positive attitude

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yea we have an intern society so many events/ outings are organised

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

    • Not bad to be honest, the salary helped

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

    • I wouldnt know to be honest

    0/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes , its always good to get involved when an email is sent round.

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2012

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