Internship Review at Cancer Research UK

The Role

Role Description

I researched and developed a model of open evenings to encourage more committed supporters for the organisation. I then ran trials of these evenings in certain locations throughout the South West region.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

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

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

As I worked outside of London, it was difficult to get to the training and development events at times.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

• There were no perks with this internship

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

★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 2/10

Although I was given access to the internal vacancies list, there are not many job opportunities, especially in the regions and for graduates as most of the entry level jobs are filled by volunteers or interns.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

There was a lot going on but again because I am outside of London I was unable to take part in most of them...I did get the emails about them though!

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

It's not too bad but I did need to continue with my other employment at the evenings and weekends which meant working quite a few 18 hour days.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

As I was a student in Bristol I was already familiar with the city and had lived here for 3 years previously.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Review 113/113 for Cancer Research UK

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