Placement Year Review at Walt Disney

The Role

Role Description

Quality Assurance Analyst/Tester

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Let just say- there wasn't a day where I woke up in the morning and thought I hate work, or I can't be bothered. I enjoyed every day there- and thats the truth!

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

My colleagues were a pleasure to work with, they never treated me has a student. they gave me the same tasks as everyone else. Everyone is open and friendly, its very casual so you can chat to anyone- whether it be the director or a colleague in another department.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The support overall was fantastic! My manager mentored me, but if I didn't understand anything I always felt comfortable asking colleagues in my team or in the department for help and guidance.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

There were times where I was very busy and other times where I wasn't.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I would say I was given the same resonsibility has my team members, but I would have liked more.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

With the expereince I gained, my understanding in an IT has vastly improved. I understand aspects of the IT world better than I did when I studied the subject at university, i.e. from Black box testing to networking. I also had the opportunity to work in other teams; BA, Devlopment, and Cognos.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

its a fun place to work in! from the decor to the people :)

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

I think this is where Disney fell behind for me, I didn't receive any Off-the-job training. I would of thought with working in a huge organisation there would be some investment in training? Maybe it was the recession? or maybe I was just unlucky...

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I think this is the company for me!

Other Information

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

very poor!

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

london is EXPENSIVE!

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

London is the best place to be :)

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

The Gym?

Review 8/39 for Walt Disney

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