DOL Production Intern Review

by The Walt Disney Company

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    3.0
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Disney has a great environment to work in, and lots of perks. The offices are fun and everybody's friendly, although sometimes I would have liked a little more responsibility.

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

    • Within my team I felt valued, but I did feel that some people outside of my team treat Interns as Interns and not the same as a full time colleague.

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

    • I was given as much support and guidance as I needed, and never was afraid to ask for help if needed.

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

    • Work load would differ between months. At the beginning of my placement my workload was fairly small, and I found myself dragging out my smaller tasks to make sure I was busy.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I would have like more responsibility and often felt I was given tasks that no one else wanted to do.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Although I have thoroughly enjoyed the past year, I don't feel that I've learned particularly many skills to benefit my degree, however I have learned many valuable things about working in an office environment with "politics" in the work place. I would definitely do this placement again if I had the choice.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere is relaxed and fairly lively. No one seemed to be stressed and working hours were flexible.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • There were about 130 interns overall at Disney and it is encouraged to make friends when you join. With weekly one to ones too the process was done well.

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

    • At times I did feel like interns are used just for cheap labour and to do all the tasks that no one else wanted to do.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Healthcare/Dental
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • With lots of budget cuts there have been a few redundancies. It also seems like there's not much chance for promotion within Disney.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • With lots of interns at Disney, the social life is great. I've met some amazing people who will be friends for life.

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

    • Expensive, I spent on average £8 a day.

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

    • Good, lots of bars for after work drinks.

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

    • Not much to do outside of work, no training courses offered. There are opportunities to take part in Voluntears, which is doing charity work with Disney, usually involving great ormand Street hospital.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

July 2012

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