Internship Review at Cancer Research UK

The Role

Role Description

Corporate Intelligence - Researching new business and markets. Working with the New Business Team on partnership bids/ pitches.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Towards the end, felt like waiting to be replaced by the new batch of interns

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Mentoring scheme was very good.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Given projects to manage.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

hard working team with lots of people in and out of the office

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

interns are constantly recruited by the company so the operation is seamless

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

computer program training, a good induction to what CRUK does, CV training day

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised Canteen
• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

very sociable - encouraged by the charity

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

expensive - central london

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

covent garden / the city

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Review 113/113 for Cancer Research UK

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