Organisational Development and Communications Intern Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

2.6/5
  • The Role
    2.8
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    1.4

    The Role

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

    • Very welcoming organisation with people extremely willing to help.

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

    • Literally one of the team.

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

    • Struggled with guidance, however, this was the first time my department had had an intern.

    1/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • As above.

    1/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • A fair amount. Could of had more.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Fantastic experience.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Exciting, as a project team stuff was going on at all times.

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

    • Very professional, induction, review dates, year book, exhibition.

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

    • Willing to adapt the scheme to suit my goals, no formal training was given, however.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Healthcare/Dental
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Would like to work with them in the future.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Slow to start, but good now, always could be better though!

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

    • Very expensive, which when you're not getting paid, isn't helpful.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • No money, no nightlife. I imagine its good though.

    0/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not as many as I had anticipated.

    1/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

August 2009

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