Retail sales intern Review

by The Walt Disney Company

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Disney is such a good company to work for, the people are so nice and treat you as a full time employee.

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

    • Everyone treats you so well and they all value the work you do.

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

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

    • Pretty busy at times but it was nice to be given so much responsibility.

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

    • I had a lot of responsibility, I was responsibly for looking after dedicated Disney DVD space stores. Picking titles for promotion and suggesting pricing for each title.

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

    • Learnt some really valuable skills, such as computer skills, communication skills, presenting skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Really good atmosphere in the office, lots of work got done but we did talk about our social life and thins out of the office.

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

    • Quite well organised. Lots of interns in the office which was really nice.

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

    • 3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • As they don't have a graduate scheme it may be more difficult but I have made a lot of connections with people at work so I will keep in contact with them.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Amazing social life with the other interns. I have made a lot of good friends over my internship.

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

    • Very expensive but that's London for you!

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

    • Hammersmith is good for pubs and team drinks but its not too far from central London.

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

July 2013

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