Retail Marketing and Promotions Intern Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I was welcomed in to the trading team and given the opportunity to take responsibility for projects.

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

    • The team was welcoming and friendly. At the start of my internship I was introduced to all members of the team and I ahve found them easy to talk to and work with.

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

    • I have had weekly meetings with my mentor who has given me lots of support and guidance. In weekly meetings we looked at my aims and hopes for the internship and ways of acheiving these.

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

    • My mentor ensured I never got bored by keeping my work load at a good level and making sure I was given relevant and interesting tasks.

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

    • During this internship I had the right balance of responsibility and support. From the start of the internship I was given responsibility for projects.

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

    • The skills gained through this internship will be directly applicable to any marketing on retail job. I have also gained skills transferable to any job such as time management and organisational skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office atmosphere is friendly and a very nice environment to work in.

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

    • The internship started with 2 days induction, I have had weekly meetings with my mentor, a mid internship review, mid internship cv writing course and end of internship exhibition to show work.

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

    • The internship included a CV writing course and during weekly meetings with my mentor we have looked at my development aims and worked towards acheiving them.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • Through my internship I have made contacts and gained skills applicable to a future job with this organistion.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There are about 20 other interns in my building who joined at the same time as I did. This meant I have been able to make a great group of friends

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

    • London is fairly expensive

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I live too far from work place to go to nightlife near work

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

    • Cancer Research UK runs lots of fundraising events which its great to get invloved in

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Marketing

London

August 2009

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