Finance Analyst Review

by The Walt Disney Company

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • Best team and a fun enviornment to work in - I learnt a lot. There was a varied amount of work to do so never a dull moment. I managed to help out different teams if I had finished my work quickly.

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

    • I felt part of the team and my colleagues treated me as a equal

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

    • My management always supported me even at busy times and gave me a lot of my own responsibility

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

    • Generally well balanced but there were quiet times where the time seemed to stand still.

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

    • I had a lot of responsibility and took over the work of one of my collegues when they left as they were not replaced.

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

    • I recieved a lot of training and learnt so much but I now realise i would like to pursue a career in Accounting rather than finance.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very relaxed and always a lot of fun, good work balance.

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

    • Very well organised. they gave me the opportunity to spend time in other departments so i got a feel for the whole company.

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

    • They sent me on training courses and spent a lot of time teaching me everything i needed to know and didnt cut corners!

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have been offered the chance to return as long as there is not a freeze on recruitment

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes there is a Intern social committee at Disney which i was part of, always organising events and nights out, met lots of great people

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

    • Very expensive but it is London, there are things you can do on the cheap but generally expensive everywhere.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The nightlife in Hammersmith is pretty poor but you are only 15mins tube to central london so its best to travel there for nights out

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

    • yes so many. I was invloved in volunteering for the Great Ormond Street Childrens Hospital Appeal that Disney have. I organised a hike up Mount Snowdon for 24 of my collegues, best thing i have ever done

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Financial Management

London

April 2013

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