Creative Design and Product Development Review

by The Walt Disney Company

Best Student Employer

Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    2.0

    The Role

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

    • Was overall a very enjoyable experience, though there were some significant bumps in the road.

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

    • There were lots of interns , so didn't necessarily feel special. There was a lot of unhealthy competitiveness between interns too.

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

    • Lots of support for those who asked!

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

    • Very busy!

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

    • Lots and lots of responsibility.

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

    • It looks absolutely amazing on my CV.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very very fun at Disney. Only on occasion was it stressful.

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

    • Extremely organized- definitely felt very thought through.

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

    • They made sure that I was making personal development.

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

    • National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I feel like I have grown since Disney, but I would love to be offered a job there in the future.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • An okay social scene! I felt isolated from my colleagues as our morals didn't often align, but for those who make friends it's very social!

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I was paying £1100+ a month for rent, travel on the tube, bills and tax. It was unbelievably expensive, so I definitely had to limit my socialising.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Lots of nice pubs

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not sure

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

November 2020

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