Marketing and PR Assistant Review

by The Walt Disney Company

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I had an amazing year. I was given as many opportunities as possible to develop my skill set and was provided with a huge amount of responsibility. I worked in a very streamlined department so I always felt I was a valued and integral part of the team.

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

    • I got on with my colleagues extremely well and they made me feel like a permanent employee rather than a placement student. I will keep in touch with many of them.

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

    • I had a scheduled 1:1 with each of my line managers every week. It was made clear that I could talk to either of them at any time about any issues I may have. Their line manager also told me I could talk to her at any time if I felt I couldn't speak to my line managers. I was given guidance on all projects and encouraged to ask questions.

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

    • Extremely busy but it wasn't too much to manage. It made the days go quick and ensured I was never busy and always interested.

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

    • I can't have imagined they would allow me so much responsibility, especially working for a global corporation.

    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 learned so much from the company and people I worked with. This will help create a new perspective when completing my degree work. I believe this placement has set me up with the skills I need to get a good job at the end of the course.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Fun! It was a quiet atmosphere as people were very busy and so were getting on with their tasks. But everyone was up for a laugh and there was much joking around. Working for Disney automatically made the atmosphere upbeat and lively.

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

    • Well organised processes in place to deal with the internship.

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

    • I had objectives to meet and which were reviews every month. They also encouraged me to visit our agency's to get an idea of what they did.

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

    • Company Parties/Events

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

    • They don't offer a graduate scheme so it is a case of staying in touch with people and seeing if there are any jobs close to graduation.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good!!

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

    • Drinks and food weren't too expensive as it wasn't central London. However the rent I paid was quite pricey.

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

    • Not amazing but we made it fun!

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

    • The community affairs department organised volunteering days. As a team we did this twice during my time there. I was also part of a Disney netball league.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

October 2010

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