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The Walt Disney Company

Licensing Sales Intern within Consumer Products Commercialisation Review

at The Walt Disney Company

Placement (10 Months+)

Marketing, Business Management, Fashion Design

Hammersmith

Review Submitted: May 2021

Overall Rating

4.7 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
4.8/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
4/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Supporting the category managers in the pitch process and licensee management. Supporting category managers in product and advertising/marketing assets approval process. Preparing business presentations and pitch decks, ensuring information is presented in a compelling way and formatted correctly in accordance with branding guidelines. Support the organisation of business meetings, as well as preparing fashion trend and marketing reports.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given much more responsibility than I initially expected, and this has fuelled my confidence and self-belief throughout my placement and beyond. I was given frequent positive and constructive feedback on my work, that assured me I was able to fulfil such responsibility.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have learned many new skills, including how to use software I hadn't had experience with before, e.g Keynote and Disney systems. I have grown in confidence through being able to present to licensees and the wider company.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I was given a lot of support during my internship at Disney, and my manager seemed invested in my growth. We would have weekly catch-up meetings to check on my progress, and she was very supportive if I ever needed help.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The company culture seemed very relaxed and friendly, and the team were very welcoming when I started which helped to put me at ease.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
3/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I really enjoyed my internship at Disney, despite the role being remote. I learned a lot and still had a positive experience regardless.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at The Walt Disney Company
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend The Walt Disney Company to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to The Walt Disney Company
Show a passion and knowledge about the company, and prepare really well for interview.
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