Finance Intern Review

by The Walt Disney Company

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed the year

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

    • I was valued by my colleagues and respected for my contribution to the work

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

    • I was given good guidance and was always comfortable to ask questions if I had any

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

    • I was regularly busy, however there were period when it was quite quiet and I completed work for University

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

    • I was given a good amount of responsibility, but feel that I could have been given more

    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 the Excel knowledge I have developed will prove useful at University

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was quiet but the people around me were always friendly

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

    • The internship consisted of a range of tasks or different lengths

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

    • A lot of time was invested in training me which I invested in the next intern

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • I feel that within my department, there is not a great chance of being employed again as the headcount must be kept low, but perhaps there are more opportunities elsewhere within the organisation

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The social scene was good however I commuted so did not socialise much at weekend with anyone

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Cost of socialising expensive as placement was in London

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

    • Nightlife was quiet in Hammersmith, elsewhere in London was better

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Lots of volunteering opportunities within Disney

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Financial Management

London

July 2012

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