Innovation Development Intern Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • Given wide variety of tasks and fully involved in real jobs.

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

    • Constantly thanked and praised for help.

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

    • Some gave more support than others but really helped me when they did.

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

    • Very, very busy but in a good way because felt appreciated.

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

    • Given real jobs that had real impact on charity.

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

    • Definitely skills for life, not necessarily helpful for uni but definitely for when I get a proper job.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly, relaxed and welcoming but with highly motivated people.

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

    • Role not properly given from start but it evolved and was very enjoyable.

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

    • Given CV and interview training which was invaluable. Given opportunity to meet with various sections of the charity.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Would love to work here.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, but only because we organised it ourselves.

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

    • London is very expensive to do anything in.

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

    • Not bad but not taken advantage of.

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

    • There wasn't anything.

    1/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2011

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