Internship Review at Cancer Research UK

The Role

Role Description

Researched, reviewed and implemented online strategies for promoting Cancer Research UK's national fundraising events.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The corporate culture and people were great. The projects were also interesting. Having worked for a number of years I was used to have slightly more responsibility compared to some occasions during my internship, which I expected.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

My team made me feel like one of 'the family' but due to the size of the organisation it was not possible to cross-paths with everyone in the wider department.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

My Mentor was very approachable

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

It was a nice balance of being busy but not over-worked, leaving time to learn more about the organisation as a whole

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

For the projects I was given I had a good level or responsibility but of course given the infrastructure, certain things could only be implemented with the 'buy-in' of certain stakeholders

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

I wanted to develop my skills in online marketing and Social Media to increase my career prospects and the internship I feel "filled the gap"

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Everyone I encountered was really friendly and helpful

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Great induction programme, would have been nice to have had a few more social activities organised by the team responsible for the internship

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

• Subsidised Canteen

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I am actively looking for a suitable role within the organisation now

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

Central London based so costs were relatively high

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

Didn't really investigate this

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

There were various Volunteer opportunities at fund raising events

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?

Of all the places I have worked to date, this truly was one of my favourites and I would go so far as to say that given the right opportunities, I could spend most of my career here

Review 113/113 for Cancer Research UK

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