Product Development Intern Review

by The Walt Disney Company

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • Really nice company to work for.

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

    • They relied on me for a lot and didn't think of me as a young intern.

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

    • Weekly meetings to check in with any problems and help with the week ahead.

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

    • Quite busy dependant on time of the year. Some days it would go very slowly.

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

    • A good balance but when my manager was away I would take over her role and then it was almost unmanageable due to not having an intern to then assist.

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

    • How much work I can accomplish in a day and business conduct skills, managerial skills and teamwork.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone seemed quite upbeat ... it is Disney after all!

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

    • Having many interns yearly meant procedures were in place to organise us.

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

    • More training would of been beneficial.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Healthcare/Dental
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Been offered to go back if I wish.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes although it happened very early so if you arrived later it wasn't as good.

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

    • So very expensive! Rent meant less spare money to be able to go and socialise. Also the wage Disney pay is not enough to live off in London when having to consider tax.

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

    • Being the capital it was always busy and great nightlife.

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

    • Some not that many, there were opportunities organised by the company, it was usually charity fundraising,

    3/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Retail

London

October 2013

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