Placement Year Review at Walt Disney

The Role

Role Description

Supporting the employee services team, along with the wider human resources department with general queries and ongoing projects. This included help with assesement days, inductions and training schemes. Responsible for national insurance applications, aspects of passports & immigration along with long service awards. To help the Human Resources assistansts on a daily basis.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I thoroughly enjoyed my placement at The Walt Disney Company, it was a great experience and it helped develop my skills for the future. The team I worked in were very welcoming and supported me with training and advice throughout my year.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I felt very valued by my colleagues and were able to build a great relationship with the HR team and other employees in the company. I regularly got good feedback from my Managers and colleagues which helped motivate me.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was given a lot of support throughout my placement especially from my Line Manager who helped me with time management skills and allowed me to take part in a project for my University which showed trust in me. She also guided me with her knowledge of different aspects of HR.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

I was very busy on a daily basis, having different tasks for different colleagues throughout the organisation, the team and my Manager helped me balance my tasks and spread the work out so it was manageable which really helped me.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I was given a good amount of responsibility in different projects I was involved in and with daily tasks that I was given the responsibilty for.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I feel that working such a large global company really helped me with my skills specifically for my degree as I am finding it much easier in my seminars now I have the experience to relate back to.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

There was a laid back and fun environment in the office as everyone got on really well and everyone was really friendly and sociable, Along with a very professional manner.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

It was extremely organised and I knew what my objectives were and my short and long term goals.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

They invested a lot of time with my training and allowed me to shadow inductions and meeting and also take part in different training activities.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised Canteen
• Sports and Social Club
• Company Parties/Events
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop
• Working from home

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

It would be very appealing for future employment at The Walt Disney Company, unfortunatly as there are no graduate schemes I will not be able to do that but I have kept in touch with the team and hopefully there would be an opportunity in the future.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Yes there was a social committee who run events and outings regulary, however this was hard to always attend as I commuted in.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

It was expensive to go out in London, however we often attended student nights out so it would be cheaper.

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

It was very impressive.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Yes there were opportunities to volunteer in the community.

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

I enjoyed my experience working at The Walt Disney Company, there are many different benefits, such as sample sales, screenings of the latest films, premieres and a very good discount and benefit scheme. I also enjoyed working for such a well established company, the atmosphere is very relaxed and professional and the company gives you so many opportunities.

Review 38/41 for Walt Disney

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