Commercial Assistant, Digital Games Review

by The Walt Disney Company

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • There were some tough times during this job, some stressful times, but all down to the level of responsibility I was given, and once I improved at my job, it was very enjoyable.

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

    • Most colleagues were excellent and very welcoming. Most interns here are really valued by the permanent staff.

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

    • My manager was exceptional in giving me support and guidance, even though he had very little time to spare.

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

    • Work can be incredibly busy here, but it ebbs and flows like in any job.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given massive responsibility in the running of aspects of the business across Europe, Middle East and Africa. Far more than I ever would have expected for an intern.

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

    • This year has taught me more than my degree ever could.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere are Disney is great, there's a lot of work going on to engage employees.

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

    • I had some complications personally with the setup of my internship, but these were fixed and in the end benefited me.

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

    • Lots of extra training available, and my manager was particularly good & invested heavily in me.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would happily go back to Disney if given the opportunity

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of intern events & approx 150 interns in the building to work with.

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

    • Hammersmith is an expensive area if you choose to live so centrally.

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

    • There are lots of opportunities in Hammersmith for after-work drinks. Otherwise you're in London...there's plenty to do!

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

    • Disney organised quite a lot of out of work events, but the intern network in particular was very good at this.

    3/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

Data Science, Business Management, Logistics and Operations, Market Research, Marketing, Retail, Sales

London

August 2013

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