DCP intern Review

by The Walt Disney Company

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.9/5
  • The Role
    3.0
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • My time was very enjoyable and I have built many a professional and social relationships as well as being given a lot of responsibility.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I have felt very valued by most members of the team but often found that my successes were not fully recognised.

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

    • I was left to learn the role almost completely independently with guidance only when persistently asked.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • It varied as some days I would be over run with work, meetings, calls etc. but some days were much less busy.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • All Disney interns are given the responsibility of a permanent member of staff in their job role and have the freedom to make decisions based on their own views and opinions. I often feel like I have been given a great deal of creative freedom and feel empowered to make important decisions independently.

    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 have learnt a lot about how to behave in an office environment and how to conduct myself in a professional manner which will be extremely useful in the future. In regards to transferable skills, Disney is very different to many businesses so I have learnt a wide range of skills, but I am unsure as to whether these skills will be applicable in future rolls with other companies.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • As you would expect the Disney office to be, generally upbeat, friendly staff, Disney products everywhere, very laid back.

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

    • The HR side of things was very well organised. The training and settling me in was not so well organised and could have been improved considerably.

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

    • Most personal development was left up to me but I was occasionally asked what I would like to be involved with and was then included in those projects.

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

    • I would love to work for Disney as it is a really positive place to work with a wide range of business areas to explore.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • A large group of interns occasionally took part in social outings, but we did have a fair amount of team dinners etc.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London has been a very expensive place to live!

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The best!

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

    • Not very many.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

December 2014

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