Internship Review at Cancer Research UK

The Role

Role Description

arranged events and helped with logistics on night. Helped to gain prizes for high value auction by calling companies. Helped to write the programme and managed volunteers. Spoke to guests and hosted tables on night and helped with lucky dip. researched materials and made calls. Helped write the newsletter.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

really enjoyed it and the different parts to it

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

always made me feel very appreciated

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

always ready to help

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

always lots to do

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

a good amount

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

very useful skills

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

always friendly and helpful, very welcoming

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

very strong structured, we had cv day and interview day as well an introduction days

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

there was not any personal training percifically however i did learn a lot of new skills during my time there

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

• Flexi Time
• Travel loan

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

most people who have worked here have done an internships which is promising and while i was there there was an job opportunity they we got interviews for.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

the interns went for drinks but there was little within the work community unless people were leaving

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

there was happy hour and it was just typical london prices

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

there are lots of bars and restaurants and near places to go dancing, great location

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

there are events that we can help with but inless you are in the events department then it is difficult to get involved

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

Great people and great place to work every department varies but lots to get on with

Review 103/134 for Cancer Research UK

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