CRUK Training and Fellowship Intern Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • It was a really great experience, everyone was super friendly and keen to help me learn!

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

    • Everyone was extra supportive and really cared about my project!

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

    • It was just the right amount of supervision and letting me explore!

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

    • There's always something to do around here!

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

    • I think my project was important to some extent and people took it seriously which made me feel valued

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

    • Really useful stuff: presentation skills, strategic thinking, people skills etc

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Really fun! Everyone was super nice

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

    • Very well structured, I didn't take part in as many things as I could have done because I have a part time job on the side but the organisation team is really fantastic!

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

    • Really took the time to make sure I was getting the most out of things

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • I don't really want to work for them so I don't really know

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of socialising options and pub trips, fundraising things etc

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

    • We work in London. Everything is expensive. Not CRUK's fault tho.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • We live in London. Everything is excellent.

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

    • Again, this is London. You can literally do anything you want

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

November 2016

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