PR and Promotions Intern Review

by The Walt Disney Company

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I have enjoyed my placement at Walt Disney so much and have learnt a range of skill sets and life skills

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

    • I feel part of the team I am not looked at as an intern and I am treated as a full member of the team

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

    • I got lots of support from my supervisors and had the chance to champion a number of projects to extend my knowledge and skill sets and they have given my lots of guidance over the year

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

    • I was busy enough never to get bored and it was a perfect balance I never felt over worked or that I had too much to cope with

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

    • I was given the chance to work on my own projects and any other projects that I asked to work on I was given responsibilities within it.

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

    • I have picked up valuable skill sets and also invaluable life skills that I will take away for life

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • the office always had a busy buzz to it and everyone there was always very friendly and willing to help and answer any questions

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

    • My placement was set up very well as there is a very large placement programme at the Disney company so they were aware of what they need to provide and set up for the students

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

    • I attended lots of courses and training to develop within my discipline and feel i got alot from my placement

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • International Travel

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

    • Great! I have made excellent contacts and have been told that they will fully support me when looking for employment

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • yes there is intern events/lunches organised all the time and all are encouraged to attend. there is Facebook group and also a social committee

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • As I was in London it was quite expensive but I managed fine on my wage and had an amazing time was definitely worth it

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Excellent nightlife wide range of different nights out.

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

    • yes there were many organised by the intern committee and also i got to attend a number of event within the team i worked with.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Marketing, PR & Communications

London

June 2012

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