Contract Management Centre Intern Review
at The Walt Disney Company
Placement (10 Months+)
Television/Film/Media, Intellectual Property Law, Business Management
London
Review Submitted: May 2021
Overall Rating
4.1 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4.5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
3.8/5
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Company Culture
3.5/5
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Overall Experience
3/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Assisting the CMC team, interns draft ARL and NDA letters. We also run reports to help navigate business decisions. We also run an internal Audit to help the team further.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
We were valued members of the team and were given responsibility from day one. We were allowed to liase with other teams in the company as well as external licensees. We were also allowed to help with the interview process of new interns and with their training. Running reports allowed us to understand the business on a wider level which as an intern was a valuable insight.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Communication- there is interaction with stakeholders and other members of the team
Attention to detail- especially with Audit to check there are no human/ system errors
Time Management- of work-load and other commitments
Attention to detail- especially with Audit to check there are no human/ system errors
Time Management- of work-load and other commitments
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
4/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
The support was exceptional. We had a two weeks of training and detailed training notes before starting. We were never placed in a situation where we were completely unsure of what to do, and any concerns there was a supportive team we could easily ask for advice. The guidance on professional development was something I did not expect, including the Intern programme where we were able to complete modules to further develop our professional skills
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?
Working from home this year was made a lot easier by the team we joined. We were welcomed from the start, and invited to catch-ups (albeit virtual). The culture really stays in tune with the excitement of working for the company as the people who work for Disney really love what they do and that was reflected from the presentations we were able to see and the conversations about the work. I loved the atmosphere, and felt even though I was at home, that the Disney "magic" was still there.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
3/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
2/5
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?
It has been a once in a lifetime opportunity. I have learnt an incredible amount both professionally and personally. I never realised I would be able to take on so much responsibility, and the company allowed me to not doubt my abilities as much. It has been a pleasure working for the team and will most certainly never forget the experience. It has been bitter-sweet not being in the office, but there are many moments I can still take away with me.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
2/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at The Walt Disney Company
3/5
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
Make sure it is the work you want to do, not just the company. Whilst it is exciting to say you work for Disney, the real joy comes from the job you are doing. As a Disney fan most of my life, the real thrill I found was knowing that a contract I assisted on lead to a product which will create magic for someone else. For the interview and the application, I would say to do the research an show you are committed to the role and the direction of the company.
