Event Communications Intern Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Completing an internship with CRUK has been a very rewarding experience. All the staff have been very friendly and always willing to help. The working environment is relaxed and you have the opportunity to meet with people from other departments as an intern.

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

    • Everyone has been really friendly and always willing to help.

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

    • My manager has been amazing. She has always given her time and help to me if I don't understand a task or want to clarify something.

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

    • I was always busy with the usual daily tasks or my projects.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was asked to organise one of the middle sized events which was a great learning experience. I also was given the opportunity to rewrite the team's communications to their volunteers, introducing health facts to make them more engaging.

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

    • CV, interview and application sessions were organised by HR as well as a one-to-one to look at CVs. This was helpful as it gives you an idea of what HR are looking for when you come to apply for jobs in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office environment was great! It was a very relaxed environment which I wasn't expecting but really liked. It meant that if you wanted to have a chat to someone from your team, or another team, you could during the day.

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

    • The placement was very well organised from the moment you applied. You are always kept in the know and once you are there, you are always well looked after. You have the opportunity to take part in various activities at work including organising intern fundraising events which give you the chance to get to know the other interns as well as other people at CRUK.

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

    • We had CV sessions and were able to apply for a mentor

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

    • Flexi Time

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

    • I would definitely apply to CRUK after graduating.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

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

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

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Medicine

London

August 2017

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