Character Voices Operations Intern Review

by The Walt Disney Company

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Disney are an amazing company to work for - the benifits are amazing, the people make the job enjoyable and the offices have a nice working atmosphere.

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

    • Instantly felt comfortable with my team - very sociable and made me feel at ease instantly.

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

    • Manager always supports my learning and development and we have regular meetings to ensure i am still enjoying my placement and am busy with tasks.

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

    • At first not so busy however this eased me in and i now have numerous responsibilities.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Increasing responsibility as time went on - eventually given projects which were completely my own.

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

    • Communicated with different countries on a daily basis which improved my communication skills and group work.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good atmosphere - everyone is hard working however balanced this by being chatty and the offices are decorated well.

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

    • Great - initially had an introduction and a week handover period with existing intern.

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

    • Always looking to develop me as a person and employee - allowing me to volunteer for events etc.

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

    • It depends on the jobs going however hopefully once your foot is in the door you can be let back in.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great - there is around 200 interns in the building which meant the social aspect was fantastic.

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

    • High - West London

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

    • Not great however short commute to other areas of London with great nightlife.

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

    • Very little - football every Tuesday

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

December 2014

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