DCP Business Planning & Operations Finance Intern Review

by The Walt Disney Company

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • Probably one of the best placements you could ask for!

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

    • My colleagues highly valued my opinion despite being just an intern and they actively involve you in team decisions.

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

    • The managers are extremely supportive during the whole placement year looking to help you to become a well-rounded individual to prepare you for your career.

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

    • Very active everyday with new and different tasks daily.

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

    • high responsibility as I had to provide vital business information daily as well as interview and select my replacement as well!

    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 developed self-confidence in approaching external clients and colleagues higher up in the hierarchy as well as the ability to think on my feet when job requests came in for the team to complete. I received a lot of training on how to improve my analytical skills through the use of Microsoft excel and general business attribute which has fully prepared me for my final year at university and to get my foot in the door for my future career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • the atmosphere was very energetic and friendly which allowed me to maximise my working ability.

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

    • very organised with a planned structure on how I would develop throughout my internship along with appraisals and reviews to track my progress.

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

    • The company invested a lot of time to ensure that we were developed in all areas of the business not just the area we worked in. This included one-on-ones from my manager as well as just intern development.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There is a big driven within Disney to hire back the interns which completed a placement year within the company as they see this as an influx of potential talents and ideas for the future.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, there was a social group form which organised events throughout the year to interact with other interns. There was also department social get-togethers which gave an opportunity to meet other members of the department.

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

    • Being in London, the cost of living is always high but the benefits of living in the capital outweigh that cost. The social aspect of the area I worked in was probably the best in the country.

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

    • Amazing as London has so much to offer.

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

    • yes, there are plenty of out of work activities to chose from both done with work colleagues and outside work.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

December 2014

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