Retail Sales Intern Review

by The Walt Disney Company

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • I love doing this Internship, you are thrown into a fast moving competitive market but the brand absorbs you into an amazing business environment with so many opportunities to grow and develop.

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

    • I believe I was a very valued member of the team, every Intern is. We are not made to feel like Interns (tea & coffee people) but more as a full time member of staff.

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

    • You are given a two week handover by the previous intern, however, what you don't pick up there are loads of people who are more than happy to help you.

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

    • My day is HECTIC, however, special time is set aside for my university work.

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

    • I was given full responsibility of the satellite office and admin work for one of the key retail accounts.

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

    • The models and theories we are taught at uni are put into practise by doing this placement, there is so much that's makes your course work make sense. If you have coursework to do throughout the year, you will have so much to write about.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere is very friendly and relaxed. The office is Disney Daft with toys and plush everywhere.

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

    • It was not the best set up as you were thrown in as a normal employee. If you have uni work I was suggest setting time up with Line Managers or your day will run away from you.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • My team invested a lot of time into my training as I work with one of the companies biggest Retailors and have so much admin work that has to be completed properly.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing, this company is massive with so many job roles I never knew existed, make sure you explore.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I have made so many friends during my time here, not all are on placement the full time staff are very inviting and extremely fun.

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

    • Be sure to safe, that is my advice. It is expensive to go out but well worth it.

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

    • The nightlife was amazing! London always has something going on.

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

    • The interns are very keen to make the most of their year in London, every weekend there is something going on even if it is just sightseeing.

    5/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

London

December 2014

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