World's Biggest Coffee Morning Intern Review

by Macmillan Cancer Support

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed the internship. I loved the variety, each day was different.

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

    • As I worked in the region office there were lots of different teams within the office, but everyone made me feel very welcome.

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

    • My manager was very supportive throughout the internship. Although she did not work in the office, she was always available to contact should I need any assistance, plus I was able to ask others in the office for assistance when I required it and everyone was very helpful.

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

    • I was really busy on a day-to-day basis but I really enjoyed it as I was never bored and the days flew by!

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

    • I was given a great deal of responsibility. I was encouraged to come up with my own ideas and carry them out.

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

    • I learnt many transferable skills which I believe are invaluable and will definitely assist me in my future career such as training in public speaking, experience in promotion and marketing of a major event, media training and fundraising experience.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The general atmosphere in the office was really good. Everyone was really friendly and there was a chance once a week to all get together for tea and cake!

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

    • I think the organisation of the internship couldn't have been better. The induction and training made it really clear what my objectives were and I was given a weekly plan by my manager so I always knew what I should be doing.

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

    • I was given the opportunity to attend a number of training courses and a personal development day. I was also given advice on job hunting and CV guidance.

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

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

    • Nothing at present but would definitely apply for a job if something came up in the future.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was another intern in the office who I got on really well with and we also got along with everyone else in the team.

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

    • Not that cheap... but not Macmillan's fault as I chose to do the internship here!

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

    • Nightlife in Edinburgh is great!

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

    • Myself and the other intern were invited to activities outside work so we really felt like part of the team.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Business Operations, Customer Service, Marketing, Voluntary

Scotland

October 2011

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