QA Intern Review

by The Walt Disney Company

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • It has been a great year, I believe I have learnt a variety of skills that i will soon need once I graduate!

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Leaving the people behind will be the hardest thing for me, as I couldn't have asked to meet a better group! Everyone was so welcoming and I've enjoyed my time with them!

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

    • I could not have asked for a more understand/supportive manager. She would make time for me whether I needed it or not through 1-2-1 meetings!

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

    • Throughout the year I have experienced time when I was very busy, to times when I had not much work assigned to me!

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • During the course of the year I have seen my manager put more trust within me, and seen this through being assigned to more higher profile projects/tasks.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I have developed a variety of communication, teamwork and professional development skills over my time.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was really friendly, regardless of your job title people treated you like a colleague.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I would say my manager was the main reason for my placement year going so smoothly.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Did not get any training! Only a one week handover!

    1/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Disney would be a great place to work!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone regardless of whether they were an intern or a permanent member or even a contractor got on so well. I felt very comfortable around my peers.

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

    • Travel costs were expensive, plus the food in Hammersmith was pricey.

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

    • Very good! Lots of bars and pubs plus easy commute from underground to other places in Central London.

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

    • There was a VoluntEARS scheme available, however I did not join this.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management

London

June 2017

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