Product Development Assistant - Plush Toys Review

by The Walt Disney Company

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyed it and I learnt a lot of useful skills

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

    • Definitely felt valued as part of the team

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

    • I was given quite a lot of support but they also liked me to figure things out for myself sometimes

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

    • very busy but in a good way, it has helped my time management skills

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

    • I was given quite a lot which surprised me but it was nothing I couldn't handle and each new responsibility was introduced gradually

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

    • my time management, eye for detail and project management skills have all improved

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Disney toys team is a very fun place to work!

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

    • I was the first placement student for a few years so my team weren't 100% sure of all the processes but Disney has many interns so it was all sorted quickly

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

    • 4 or 5 compulsory training sessions including a full day brand training which was really interesting

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I've been told they would love me back but it would depend if there is a vacancy when I graduate

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes it was excellent and there was a great camaraderie between interns

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

    • Quite expensive, especially if you factor in travel costs

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

    • good

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

    • Quite a few opportunities and social events most fridays. Also the option to volunteer at events such as Rapunzels tea party

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Consumer Products/FMCG, Retail

London

October 2012

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