Asset Management Intern Review

by The Walt Disney Company

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • It had highs and lows but was ultimately a very enjoyable experience.

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

    • The majority of the team definitely valued my input, which was nice.

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

    • My manager/supervisor was absolutely fantastic, and would regularly book meetings to give me some tips and see how I was getting on.

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

    • Very busy. While the work was often stressful, I guess it's always better to be busy than bored.

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

    • I had an asset management internship, meaning I was constantly required to satisfy requests for different members of staff every day..

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

    • These are definitely some skills for life. While I may not pursue this particular job in future, it's definitely given me vital work skills in order to do a good job in a different area in later life.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The majority of the staff were happy, bubbly and not stressed. A good atmos all round.

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

    • I had a full years' job which actually benefitted the company, definitely a well organised placement.

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

    • They put a lot of faith in me, which was definitely very appreciated.

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

    • Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing - provided its in an area that I'm definitely interested in pursuing as a full time career.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yep! There were drinks usually twice a week with team/friends/other interns. Occasionally there'd be nights out - very good.

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

    • It's reasonable - neither here nor there. The canteen in Chiswick isn't particularly well subsidized though.

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

    • Not great - although as it's London it's close to various other places with significantly better night life.

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

    • Yep! Plenty, thanks to the Yellow Coat organisation who set themselves up every week in Chiswick business park.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Television/Film/Media

London

July 2012

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