Retail Marketing Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I know from my internship at Cancer Research UK that I really enjoy marketing and want to pursue it as a career.

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

    • My colleagues were extremely grateful that I was here and made my experience a lot of fun.

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

    • Every week I had 121s with my supervisor to find out how I was getting on but she was always there to give me guidance throughout.

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

    • I always has a steady work load. There were a few times where I was extremely busy but it was a good experience to work under pressure as I'm sure I will have to in the future. I can't say that anytime in my 12 weeks I was bored.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given live projects to lead. My marketing campaign is now in the shops!

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

    • My internship has been in retail marketing. My degree is in history so I had no previous marketing experience. This internship has given me the skills and experience I need to get on a graduate scheme to do marketing. I have experience that will hopefully set me apart from other candidates.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office is brand new and open plan with a lively atmosphere. There is a real buzz and passion at Cancer Research UK. Everyone is motivated but very sociable.

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

    • The placement is very well run. There was a 2 day induction where you learn about the charity as a whole and got to know the other interns. You set goals with your mentor you would like to achieve. There is also a CV and interview day to help you once you end your internship.

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

    • Through the internship I learn't how to develop e a marketing campaign from the intial brainstorm to the end result in the shop. They also gave a CV and Interview day to help you once you left.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There are jobs available within the organisation, and they do like to hire internally so although you are not guaranteed a job when start the internships there are opportunities to apply while here.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, there were drinks and meals organised.

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

    • There is quite a high cost of living and socialising as it is in London but the social life is extremely good! All depends how much you want to go out.

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

    • There are lots of nice bars and restaurants about.

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

    • Yes - we got invited to events outside of work all of which were free.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2011

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