Regional Communications Intern Review

by The Walt Disney Company

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Absolutely amazing. Very challenging but thoroughly rewarding.

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

    • My colleagues and even superiors many levels above me genuinely cared about my welfare and progression. There were great opportunities for networking and development every day.

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

    • I was given regular access to VPs and directors and was given as much responsibility as I felt comfortable with. My superiors were inspirational people.

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

    • My worth ethic was challenged and at times I was overwhelmed, however this is the point of a placement!

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

    • I was given as much responsibility as I felt comfortable with - I was even given ownership of a massive auditing project which was used to inform key decision making.

    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 was given access to Disney University lectures and workshops from cutting edge speakers and thought leaders.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very vibrant and encouraging.

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

    • Extremely organised.

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

    • 4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Amazing! Regular social events

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

    • Based in Hammersmith - cost of living was extremely expensive!

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

    • London nightlife is amazing!

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

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London

October 2013

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