Marketing, Data analysis and Makret Insights Intern Review

by The Walt Disney Company

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • Had so much fun!

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

    • Was always treated like the other employees were and was shown respect, gratitude and encouragement.

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

    • People are always happy to help and no matter how busy they are, they will always find the time to help you.

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

    • There is always something you can be doing, you are pushed but not over-worked.

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

    • As I was treated like a regular employee, I was also trusted like everyone else was and I was given responsibility on a daily basis.

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

    • No amount of time in uni can teach you the practical skills you need for working life. Everything I have learned here I will take with me and use in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • As we work in videogames, the atmosphere is fun and relaxed.

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

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

    • I was offered courses to attend, although these were always very popular and permanent employees are usually given priority.

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

    • Flexi Time

    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?

    • If you do a good job and make the right impression, of course they will want you back.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There are alot of interns at Disney and we socialised regularly.

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

    • London is expensive, however Hammermsith isn't too bad.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Plenty of restaurants, bars and if you travel into town then you have more bars and clubs.

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

    • You can get involved with charity events

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

July 2010

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