Nordic Research Intern Review

by The Walt Disney Company

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my internship, it gave me a brilliant insight into the working environment and I felt like a part of the team.

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

    • I'll really miss working with my team!

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

    • It could be tricky as some of my team were in Stockholm, but I was also given guidance from the London team.

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

    • I had daily tasks that needed completing, and often other requests, but I never felt overworked.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility, it was good to see work you're producing being used.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Being independent from my team in Stockholm gave me the confidence and independence to complete my work, this is something I'll use for my final year and in future employment.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a good atmosphere, there are always things to do in London too!

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

    • I always had tasks to complete. It's a big company so organisation is key.

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

    • I was given training and support throughout the year, there was also opportunities to see guest speakers.

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

    • Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • A lot of employees started as interns.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There are numerous interns at the company, people often organised nights out.

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

    • London is an expensive city.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There are a lot of pubs in the Hammersmith area.

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

    • There are various schemes that you can get involved with, I volunteered at GOSH during my internship.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

July 2014

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