Partnership Acquisition Intern Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • A fantastic experience. I would highly recommend the internship to all my university colleagues.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I was welcomed into the team with open arms and was given responsibility from very period during my placement.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I had an exceptional support base from the entire department and my supervisor was able to provide assistance whenever I ran into difficulty.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • My manager and wider team ensured that a perfect work-life balance was struck throughout my internship.

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

    • For very early during my placement I felt I was given significant responsibility. I constantly felt I was adding value to the team and regularly saw tangible outcomes for my work.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The skills gained will aid me through my degree and provide an excellent platform for future job applications.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Positive and hardworking.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • There were ample opportunities to attend additional workshops and volunteer at a variety of events alongside office based work.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I felt significant investment has been made to enhance the skills sets which will be valuable in our future careers.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing. I would certainly consider applying to CRUK once I have completed my degree.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were weekly opportunities to socialise with fellow interns,

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It certainly placed a strain on a student budget

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • 3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Weekly opportunities were advertised for activities outside work.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2016

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