World's Biggest Coffee Morning Intern Review

by Macmillan Cancer Support

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • I had a lot of fun a lot of the time. There were some boring bits but I enjoyed going to work everyday!

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

    • The team was small at the time and the intern help was obviously appreciated.

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

    • There was a good balance of support and independence, but it was more independent which worked really well.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • There was always something to do, even from the first few days.

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

    • There were 2 interns in the office, we each had a great deal of responsibility when it came to the coffee morning event.

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

    • I wrote myself a set of personal objectives at the beginning of the internship, I achieved almost all of these. I think things I have picked up will be benefical to my degree and even more so when going into work.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a nice place to work although I was probably out of the office more than I was there.

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

    • The national scheme was set up quite well. The local office began as fairly organised but it was a constantly changing environment.

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

    • There was an excellent range of internet resources, but I did'nt really have enough time to use the. There was basic training. We were offered a media training course. We had a comprehensive induction and wrap-up day. I also had a mentor from the area in which I want to work.

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

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

    • I think that there are good future prospects.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I got on well with the other intern and the social scene will probably improve now we have finished!

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

    • Fairly average as far as I am aware (it was where I live anyway)

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

    • Not far from both Leeds and Wakefield city centres.

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

    • Not really at the time as we were too busy, but there will be activities we can get involved in in the future.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Marketing, PR & Communications, Voluntary

Yorkshire and Humberside

October 2011

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