Production Intern Review

by The Walt Disney Company

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • It was great to take on so much more responsibility than other entry-level people in my field.

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

    • I am now good friends with my line manager.

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

    • I learned many new skills from my management, as well as valuable career advice.

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

    • This varied depending on project timelines. Often I would be very busy, working on multiple projects simultaneously, sometimes there would be virtually nothing for the department to do.

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

    • Being able to take on as much responsibility as I was capable of has really boosted my CV.

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

    • Having this placement on my CV has been an asset while looking for more work.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • My department were friendly, welcoming and fun.

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

    • My team were very well organised, but I feel that HR didn't have complete control, especially during the initial stages of employment.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was able to go on a fantastic technical course, a television festival and a technical expo.

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

    • International Travel

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There is currently a head count freeze, so virtually no chance of employment. However, my contacts within the company may be of use to me in the future.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • I didn't socialise with other interns much, but went out with my department/team often.

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

    • Chiswick is a very expensive area.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There is a bar in the business park, and plenty of pubs nearby.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There is a volunteering scheme, but activities were infrequent.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

July 2012

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