HR internship Review
by The Walt Disney Company
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.3
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The Company
4.2
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The Culture
3.9
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
it is really the most brilliant company to work for, with an amazing internal working culture, fantastic benefits, and a real sense of value and responsibility.
I loved coming into work everyday, feeling like an integral part of a team, but unlike most big corporations, like my insights and ideas really mattered. I felt like I had just as much say and weight as anyone else in my team, and that whatever I said, my insights were really valued.
I had a manager who was a little less hands on than most, although personally I preferred that. I like to take on a lot of responsibility, and feel as if I owned something and could truly make the most of my year here. Whilst my manager was brilliant at giving me lots of responsibility, he did often take a step back when it came to the support and guidance.
I made sure I made the most out of my year, my day to day role was busy enough, and parts of the year truly was some of the busiest I have ever been.
For an intern, I truly was given the amount of responsibility as full-time employee, and that to a senior one!
If I am honest with you, coming back to university almost feels like a step backwards now.
The Company
It has the best internal Working culture, from Ping-Pong tables in my office, to x-box's everywhere, to its non-hierarchical culture and easy-going yet hardworking atmosphere, they really get the most out of their employees, and push them to deliver results whilst also having fun!
It was very well organised.
They really took the time to enroll interns in training every few months, got us involved in loads of stretch-projects, pushed us to work together, and really helped us develop in our roles.
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Company Parties/Events
Healthcare from home
I am yet to find out if I have a job with them, but lets hope I do!
The Culture
There was so much to get involved in, with every weekend there being a night out organised. Also there was often lots of events within my team that I could attend that were so much fun, and i had a blast!
It was a bit expensive but the accommodation was provided by the company.
What makes them fun is having a great group of people to go out with which we definitely did have and also it was full of pubs.
There are so many things to get involved in, its just about finding the thing right for you. But they almost have university type societies from football to tennis to running etc!
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
London
November 2013
