Studios Finance Intern Review

by The Walt Disney Company

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Couldn't of asked to work for a better company

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

    • Very Valued ... Especially during busy forecasting and close times

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My manager was always ready to answer my questiona

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

    • Being a finance role if varied from day to day ... Sometimes I was extremely busy others I was quite. I guess this is expected.

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

    • Definitely given a lot more responsibility than I initially thought but I didn't feel like it was too much.

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

    • Can't see it assisting me in my degree but will certainly help me when going to work after.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Always social events around and everyone is very friendly and ready to chat if you want to.

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

    • Very straightforward no hassle system.

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

    • I missed out on a handover but my manager was very good in training me. The company is also very good when it comes to training events and online help.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Travel loan
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Not very good as the company does not offer a grad scheme

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes definitely as there are so many interns in the company that are always doing something socially. They also set up a facebook page for interns which was very handy as I arranged to live with my housemates from that page.

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

    • Very expensive ... but I guess it's what you expect for London. It's definitely worth it for a year as you do just about manage on the Salary.

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

    • Very good ... Going out in London is an experience. Hammersmith (where I was based) doesn't necessarily have a nightlife but does have a lot of nice pub with beer gardens.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes ... there is always something to do in London

    5/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

London

April 2015

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