Intern Review

by Macmillan Cancer Support

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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?

    • Everyone at Macmillan is so welcoming and friendly and are keen to answer any questions. It is a great environment to work in. There were many opportunities to gain valuable experience and skills and the work was thoroughly enjoyable.

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

    • My colleagues made me feel part of the team and ensured I always had work to do. I contributed to the overall tasks and outcomes set out by the team.

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

    • My management were very supportive and helpful when discussing my work and future plans. I was always able to speak to my manager and get advice.

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

    • I was in a busy department which meant that on most days I had a lot of work to do. There were however some occassions where there could have been more work to do.

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

    • I was given enough responsibility to become more confident in my work. I was given my own project to work on which involved communicating with corporate companies.

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

    • The skills I have developed in this internship helped me to secure a job at Macmillan. They are valuable skills which I will take forward in this new job position.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a very friendly and welcoming enviroment.

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

    • The overall internship was well organised. There were regular workshops with the other interns to learn valuable skills.

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

    • We had workshops to improve our key skills, for example presentation skills and employability skills. My team were helpful in developing my skills in areas that I was unsure of.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing. I have just accepted a permanent position in another department.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • All the interns got on really well and we regularly went for lunch together. We also organised to see each other after work.

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

    • There was a mix of places to eat in the area where you could eat more cheaply or spend a bit more money. There were some nice pubs/bars around which werent too expensive.

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

    • The bars/pubs in the area are nice.

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

    • 3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Business Operations

London

January 2019

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