Internship Review at Cancer Research UK

The Role

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I was expected to work hard, but the team I worked alongside were friendly and the atmosphere in the office was generally pretty positive.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I felt like a part of the team pretty much from day one.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

My manager was also my mentor; we had regular catch-ups and opportunities to share feedback. There was also a dedicated support network for interns.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Probably slightly too busy some days - this being said, I could have asked for a lower workload.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

A total mix. Some projects I got total ownership of, other days would be spent doing data entry or similar tasks.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Great experience and really useful for my CV.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Generally relaxed; not a lot of perks, but it is a charity after all.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Great support network with thorough inductions to the company and support with admin.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

CV and Interview technique training day was really useful.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

• There were no perks with this internship

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

I think I would stand a decent chance of working within CRUK after the internship, but it is not what I want to do long term.

Other Information

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

The social side was relatively muted.

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

Definitely not aimed at the intern pocket...

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

Definitely not aimed at the intern pocket...

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Loads of volunteering opportunities.

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?

Worth doing, even if you don't want to work in the charity sector.

Review 107/134 for Cancer Research UK

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