Corporate Partnerships Intern Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed experiencing all the new things the internship offered, as it was a very different environment to the charities and local authorities I had worked for in the past.

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

    • I was thanked on many occasions and positive feedback from clients was passed onto me.

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

    • My manager saw that I had acquired a great deal of skills in previous employment and chose to hang back in terms of guidance. I would have liked to have been able to 'check in' more regularly, however.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I was very busy juggling high volumes of hotline calls as well as my own projects

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

    • I was given full responsibility for my projects, which was difficult sometimes as I had no personal links or experience of the company's policies and procedures. I learnt the hard way which was a good lesson!

    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 now have an even broader range of experienec and have seen how a global organisation operates and deals with its staff.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Fun, with lots of treats and success emails going round, but there was obvious pressure too.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well organised, but some more exciting projects could have been created on occasion.

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

    • We had a CV and interview skills workshop, but there wasn't much time to do any longer-term training. I'm sure we would have been considered for it if there were.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Staff are treated well and the setting/ area is a great place to work in. The quality of work and the facilities are great, and everyone has a genuine drive to work towards finding a cure for cancer.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone was very engaged, with lots of lunches/ meals out, after-work drinks etc.

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

    • Bargains could be found for lunch etc, but if you had disposable cash for a more pricey meal, it could be easily found!

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

    • Good - lots of pubs and restaurants, both chain and independent, plus theatres and coffee shops.

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

    • Lots of scope to get involved in volunteering at festivals and photoshoots etc.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2012

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