Volunteer Fundraising Event Development Intern Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I got to do a range of different tasks and there were loads of opportunities to volunteer at events and do other social things.

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

    • Everyone was lovely and told me all about their work and how I could help

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

    • There were one to ones to go over development and sessions on CVs, interviews, LinkedIn and presenting.

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

    • There were several slow days but they don't mind you having a day off or going on holiday so swings and roundabouts.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I had a few vital tasks and some not so vital ones so a good balance, if a bit low on workload

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

    • It's given me an insight into what I want to do while also increasing my confidence and skills .

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • There are many home workers so it could be lonely but when people were in it was great and there's so many interns you always have people to go to lunch with.

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

    • Well organised, always knew where I stood.

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

    • They put on a lot of workshops

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

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

    • It seems a nice place to work but I wouldn't go straight back, I still want to look around

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Loads of interns, drinks every Thursday and extra social events like going to Wimbledon and the Shard and fundraising events

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

    • London is expensive but they cover travel and £4 of food a day and the canteen is cheap

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Lot of cocktail bars in Angel, a bit too classy and expensive though.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Loads of fundraising events and socials

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Voluntary

London

September 2016

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