Promotions, marketing and recruitment intern Review

by British Red Cross

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    1.4

    The Role

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

    • I absolutely loved my job and wished I didn't have to leave.

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

    • I felt very valued and was thanked regularly for my contribution. Yes, sometimes did not feel part of the gang as I was only there on a temporary part-time basis.

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

    • I felt very supported and had regular 1:1's and training needed to do my job.

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

    • There was always a lot to do adn 3 days a week is not enough to get everything done, but I think I coped well with what was required of me.

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

    • I was able to make appointments and meet with people on my own adn attend events. I was also trusted to deal with phone calls and take messages.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I have a lot of customer services and admin experience already, but the Red Cross has given me the opportunity to gain experience in the charity sector, which is where I want to work.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a small office and everybody always worked very hard, but we did have some time for chats and I got on with everybody really well.

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

    • There were a few teething problems with identifying my line manager and giving me access to the shared drive so I could do my work, but once things got settled, it worked mostly well, apart from occasional IT problems.

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

    • I attended the core induction, Home from Hospital training and internship induction, as well as completed all of the online modules. All of the training was excellent and I can't fault it at all.

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

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

    • I have applied for several jobs within the Red Cross and have been chosen to attend an interview within Home from Hospital in Falkirk.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I worked together with another intern on a few occasions, but most of the time we didn't interact, as we were working at different sites. I did get on really well with the people I worked with though.

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

    • I didn't live or socialise in the same area.

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

    • I have no idea.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not really, as we were all working part-time and I didn't have a lot of money for socialising, as I am an intern and not earning a salary.

    1/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South West

October 2012

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