FMCG Product Development Intern Review
by The Walt Disney Company
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
5.0
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The Company
4.4
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The Culture
4.1
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
From the first day you are treated like part of the team, not a new intern. Each intern is given real projects like any other employee, working hand in hand with licensees to create Disney - packaged products! I have very much enjoyed the responsibility and tasks given to me
I feel extremely valued by my collegues, very welcominging, instantly felt part of the team and treated as such
I have been given constant support by the managers and other collegues, with everyone welcoming any questions or queries I may have. I am not watched or micromanaged, I have been given the opportunity to take responsibility of my own work but always have the guidance of the managers if needed
I have been extremely busy on a daily basis, with many meetings and calls to attend. With growing confidence I am given extra responsiblity, increasing workload
I am treated as any other permenant employee of the company, given real time projects and products to work on
My confidence in talking to any audience has grown, as well as my abiity to manage my time effectively. Other skills developed include; passion and knowledge for my subject, written abilities, concepts of professionalism, organisation/time managment, understanding of the programmes that Disney use
The Company
Extremely fun and pleasant, everyone is always happy to chat and help with any problems
Very well organised - I was given a very informative handover document from the previous intern explaining how to use the main programmes - giving me extra tips and advice. The licensees of the previous intern were informed of the change and I was introduced to them and the staff in the office
The food PD manager gave me one - one training on the main programmes I would be using, booking out time in her diary to go over all my questions and queries
Subsidised Canteen
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Very appealing - I would love to sercure a roll at the Disney company upon my graduation if there became one available
The Culture
Excellent social scene - best out of any company I have heard of. There are 250+ interns at the Walt Disney Company so socilaising comes naturally. On my floor alone there are 10 interns, which I have become really good friends with
The cost is expensive, this is expected though as it is in a prime London location
Good nightlife, lots of places to go to, short tube ride away from central London where clubs and bars are limitless
Yes, many oportunities. Due to the location there is an activity to suit everyone
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
London
July 2017
