Corporate Citizenship Intern Review

by The Walt Disney Company

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • The placement has been fantastic. It offers such an insight into the business and CSR.

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

    • Everyone in the building is so lovely and friendly. You are not seen as an intern but as a full time employee.

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

    • There is plenty of support given to interns. You have welcome days and tours. My managers were exceptionally approachable and willing to help.

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

    • Each day varies but there are always jobs to do from 9-5.30.

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

    • I wish given a lot of responsibility which included hosting events on my own.

    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 internship has provided me with a great insight into how CSR works and the relationships involved. It has shown me where I would like to go in my graduate job. The job has widened my knowledge of charities and shown me how a business works across many lines of business.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office is very friendly and everyone is approachable. People do work very hard but there is a great social side to the office too.

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

    • The internship was set up well with introductions, hand over notes and meetings.

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

    • You have to complete various training modules at the beginning of your internship. Over the year you may not receive specific training but you certainly learn how such a big business works and the rules and guidelines.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • If you work hard and make the right contacts then there is always a potential opportunity to come back to the business.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There is a great intern group that regularly meet up for lunches or evenings out.

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

    • The office is based in Hammersmith so living is rather expensive, the same with going out!

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

    • There are some fantastic pubs along the river that are beautiful in the summer!

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

    • There are opportunities to fundraise and take part in corporate events.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

April 2015

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