Internship Review at Cancer Research UK

The Role

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

This was a great experience and I have learnt a lot within my 3 month internship. The team I have worked in were extremely welcoming and friendly throughout my time here. They gave me support at any point that I needed it.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Friendly to me from the off, and willing to guide me. If mistakes were made, you werent shouted at or made to feel undervalued. However the boundaries of professionalism. were alwayd kept.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I couldnt fault my mentor or line manager for giving me support on tasks when i need it. Even when I asked too many questions, they answered every single one,without losing their patience.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

At the start, my projects were slow to pick up however a couple of weeks into my internship I was very busy throughout the day and had to manage all projects at certain levels. I think this was due to my mentor introducing me to the team and what I would be working on throughout the 3 months.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

I was given responsibility in running my own projects from start to finish, however I did not get the final sign off of projects, understandable as this had to be completed by my mentor and managers.

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

All the skills I learnt will help me develop personally; through patience and learning that projects can change at the very last minute. I will take everything that I have learnt within my internship for my future career.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

very good atmosphere. The team was always professional but friendly and approachable. Even members of other teams were approachable, even if it was a problem they may not be able to help with; they would point me in the right direction.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Very well organised. Projecta had been set up and organised before I had entered the company. My mentor had put aside time in her diary every week as well to make sure that she caught up with me on my projects and to note my progress.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

I have developed myself throughout this internship however I have had the support of my mentor and team in guiding me in the right direction.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Working from home
• Travel loan

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Extremely appealing.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Some teams on a couple of occassions went out for lunch together, either to celebrate birthdays, engagements or to bond.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

I live on the central line so the cost of getting into work and socialising wasnt as bad as others.

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

The nightlife was pretty non-existant around the area where I worked. There were pubs and bars to drink in, however they were a 15 minute walk away.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Yes there were opportunities to volunteer and help fundraise money for the charity inside office hours however I asked my mentor well in advance. It was a great thing to be able to do throughout my internship.

Review 134/134 for Cancer Research UK

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