Placement Year Review at Walt Disney

The Role

Role Description

Updating database on a regular basis. Need to prepare data and ensure it is correct before uploading to database as it is used for requests from all around the company.
Producing and amintaining weekly product trackers to inform team how our products (videogames) are doing across the European market.
Dealing with any data requests that come in from the European team. Ensure I answer the questions, give informed opinions/advice and provide true data. Provide analysis and insight on the data we have stored.
Help produce and update budget sheet in order to correctly forecast our costs.
Handle relationships with European vendors in terms of invoicing, payments, queries etc.
Work with external agencies on projects such as play-testing games, merchandising and creating trailers.
Work on analysing the potential of new products by looking at competitors, market trends and the products' attributes.
Support team wherever needed.
Can get involved with any project.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Had so much fun!

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Was always treated like the other employees were and was shown respect, gratitude and encouragement.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

People are always happy to help and no matter how busy they are, they will always find the time to help you.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

There is always something you can be doing, you are pushed but not over-worked.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

As I was treated like a regular employee, I was also trusted like everyone else was and I was given responsibility on a daily basis.

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

No amount of time in uni can teach you the practical skills you need for working life. Everything I have learned here I will take with me and use in the future.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

As we work in videogames, the atmosphere is fun and relaxed.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I was offered courses to attend, although these were always very popular and permanent employees are usually given priority.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised Canteen
• Company Parties/Events
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop
• Above 25 days holiday
• Working from home

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

If you do a good job and make the right impression, of course they will want you back.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

There are alot of interns at Disney and we socialised regularly.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

London is expensive, however Hammermsith isn't too bad.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Plenty of restaurants, bars and if you travel into town then you have more bars and clubs.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

You can get involved with charity events

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 would reccommend placements to every student! It is a great way to experience working life, get insight into a particular industry, meet new people and further your development of skills.

Review 7/41 for Walt Disney

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