Internship Review at Cancer Research UK

The Role

Role Description

My internship consisted of a variety of projects both short and long term. A mix of buying, visual merchandising, sales analysis, working on the website and admin tasks. Internship was very flexible with my team supporting me on any requests for work I wanted to do. Spent days out working in stores and volunteering at events - all optional but very useful and enjoyable.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

This is an unpaid internship but for a fantastic charity, plus travel & lunch expenses paid.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

All my team, especially my mentor have been very supportive and helped me get the most out of the internship as possible.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Mentor system is great as you have a person who focuses on helping you achieve the most out of the internship as possible.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

As internship progressed became more busy. Always something to do but never too busy or stressful.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Working on actual projects that make a difference to the charity, really worthwhile.

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

This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in buying & merchandising - amazing experience.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

All the other interns were great and we had a lot of fun.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Well organised but not completely structured therefore allowing a lot of flexibility of the work you do.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Training days and skills day to help interns as much as possible.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

• Subsidised Canteen

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

If positions become available you are fully supported in applying for them.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Frequently socialised with other interns.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

London so expensive.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

London therefore plenty of opportunities.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Lots of non-office opportunities eg volunteering at Cancer Research UK events, which can do in lieu of work.

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?

Thoroughly rewarding and interesting placement, would highly recommend it!

Review 134/134 for Cancer Research UK

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