Games Placement Review

by The Walt Disney Company

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable, no day was the same as the other. Would happily work there in the future.

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

    • Sense of community within the office made it easy to speak to others, everyone happy to be working under the Disney name.

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

    • As I was only there for two weeks, I didn't get the contact I would have got if I were there for the year. However, it was clear I was treated like the other placement students and respected getting about 4 hours a week with my manager.

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

    • After the first week, I had completed the set tasks for the duration of the placement. There were times where I had no tasks set and management were out of the office.

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

    • As I was only there for two weeks, the extent of responsibility was minimal. However, that was understandable as a temporary intern.

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

    • The staff at Disney were very helpful in offering tips and suggestions for my progression. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there and take away some invaluable skills.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone within the office is welcoming to new employees. Regular meetings of other interns and free food around the workplace always helped!

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

    • The two week placement was well organised, as I had four set projects to complete. However, there were times where I was stuck where my manager was not in and me left stuck.

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

    • The time investment alone was invaluable, there was no set training as such, but they like to 'drop you in the deep end' which i preferred.

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

    • Company Parties/Events

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

    • Held on to my CV and also stayed in touch with people from Disney.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great social atmosphere, one of the best parts of the job. They are very welcoming and happy to help.

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

    • As it was in the middle of London, it was a bit expensive, even in the Disney Cafe!

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

    • Some bars and clubs within the surrounding area.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • It looked like, that there are plenty of opportunities to get involved in charity events to represent Disney.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2012

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