Integrated Retail Intern Review

by The Walt Disney Company

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Loved it - you learn so much throughout the year and get so much exposure into the industry

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

    • Definitely felt part of the team and trusted to complete big tasks and valuable work.

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

    • My managers always had time to sit down and explain anything I didn't understand and were happy to help in getting me experience and exposure to different parts of the business I wanted to see.

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

    • Busy!

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

    • Definitely a lot more than I ever expected

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

    • Made me realise the importance of time management, prioritisation, deadlines, aesthetics of work, insider marketing knowledge and business/email etiquette.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Really chilled and friendly

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

    • Very - because there is such a large community of interns, it's all on Disney to set up once you've got your role.

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

    • A lot - my manager let me go to Disney University sessions, helped me monthly on my presentation skills (which were pretty poor when I started), sent me to internal learning sessions for different computer programmes and was always happy to have a chat about anything I didn't understand. Also helped me massively with my university project, checking my work, helping me get interviews for my dissertation etc.

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

    • Company Parties/Events

    Travel loan
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would definitely apply for a job after graduation, however they do not have a grad scheme.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes definitely - Hammersmith has loads of bars and pubs and when there's 150 students, there's always something going on.

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

    • A lot. London is not cheap to live in. Drinks are all above £5 and rent is around the £650 mark monthly.

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

    • London is great. Something for everyone

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

    • Yes, Disney take part in lots of charity events

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

London

April 2015

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