European Theatrical Distribution Review

by Warner Bros. Discovery

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I was given quite a lot of responsibility with great perks

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

    • We work as a small team, where my work is used by my managers on a regular occasion

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

    • I felt very confortable to ask any questions and to speak to my managers if I had a problem

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

    • At the end of the week I manage my workload, so I have the potential to find further jobs to do

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Some aspects of my job were passed on and used in presentation and to address a different business aspect

    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 undertook an advanced excel course which will help me significantly in university and with my degree in the future. I also participated in sessions to improve presenting skills

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Whilst working in a small department, we go out for lunch together to get away from the office

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The interniship training was very good and clear.

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

    • The company puts a lot of time and effort into training and learning more about the business through lunch'n'learns where we get an insight into another aspect of the company

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Travel loan
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There unfortunately is not a graduate scheme and the staff turnover in my department is very low

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • There is a large group of interns, so it is easy to make friends and socialise outside of work

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

    • London is a very expensive place to live. You just need to know where to go and limit how often you can go out

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Plenty of places to choose from!

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

    • If you do a bit of research there are plenty of things to get involved in

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

London

May 2014

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