Innovation Marketing Intern Review
by Cancer Research UK
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.8
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The Company
4.3
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The Culture
4.3
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
It was an absolutely fantastic experience. You don't feel like an intern, you feel like a valued and equal employee.
The relationships I built up with my colleagues were fantastic. The perfect balance between being proffessional mentors, as well as someone you could turn to for help.
There were 1 to 1 meetings every week to assess your progress and a mid internship review to reassess you goals and objectives.
There was a wide variety of tasks set throughout the internship which kept me going throughout the 12 weeks. I was never lacking in things to do and always busy. But remember to be proactive in seeking out work as well, otherwise you might find yourself lacking.
I was given many independent projects to run, however, it was important to recognise that you cannot steal other people's thunder, and that you are as much an instrument in a team, as well as a leader.
I have learnt so many skills that will no doubt help me in my future career.
The Company
The atmosphere is like none I've ever experienced. It was so inviting, yet proffessional. In general everyone is very foccussed on their work and are passionate about the cause.
From the initial induction, right through to the final review, the internship was entirely seamless. It was brilliantly executed and would thoroughly recommend it.
I was given a mentor who has been invaluable. There was also a mid-internship CV and interview training workshop which was fantastic. You could also get involved in lots of different areas of the business, and could opt to try out another area for 2 weeks if you so wished.
Subsidised Canteen
Company Parties/Events
Healthcare/Dental
I would very much like to work here in the future. They don't offer you a job straight away like with many other internships, but they do give you access to internal vacancies whilst your here, so you can apply with that added bonus of having a foot through the door!
The Culture
Islington is a very lovely area, and I thoroughly enjoyed trying out the bars and restaurants during the evenings. The intern group tried to do something together once per week after work.
Islington is very expensive, but you get what you pay for. There are many cheap options as well though, and your lunch is subsidised so it's not too bad. Would recommend living away from here though, as rent will be a lot cheaper in Greater London.
So much choice you won't get through it all in 12 weeks!
The company tried to get you involved in as many things as possible!
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Marketing
London
September 2012
