policy research intern Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • It was a great internship. Everyone at CRUK were so supportive, I received so much guidance and support from my team. After completing this internship, I have a clear idea of what i would like to pursue in the future and what kind of environment i would like to work in. Thanks CRUK!

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

    • Very valued. My opinion was always taken into account during meetings and just around the office.

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

    • My manager was very supportive. She always ensured that i was doing okay and never stretched my capacity when delegating tasks to me.

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

    • There were some days where i was very busy and some days where i just wasn't busy at all.

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

    • A lot of responsibility. I adopted a project and got it up and running by communicating with internal and external stakeholders. I was responsible for many tasks but the main was communicating with external stakeholders.

    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 think it will help me a lot. I developed so many great skills like project management, networking, researching and presenting skills which all will contribute to my future studies.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very pleasant and peaceful. Everyone was very welcoming to eachother.

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

    • Well-organised. my line manager updated me on any changes in my internship before i started.

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

    • We had workshop sessions where we built on our cv and interview skills.

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

    • Working from home
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • yes, interns had social events with eachother.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • quite expensive because it was london

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

    • 3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • yes. fundraising events etc.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

April 2020

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