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by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I really enjoyed my internship, Cancer Research UK is such a positive charity to work for.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I felt really valued by my colleagues, especially my mentor who was great and really supportive. It was also great to get to know all the other interns.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • The internship programme itself was very supportive as well as my team.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • There was a lot to do. Most importantly, I felt valued as my work was used in the project.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I wouldn't want to be "running the show" but I felt I got enough independence. I still wanted to be able to speak to mentor when I needed help which I always felt I could do.

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • This internship helped me to develop the necessary skills to overcome problems. I felt I have learnt to be a "jack of all trades", I have also learnt how to manage my time and prioritise tasks.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • My internship allowed me to go on shop visits and work for days at the depot so my internship was really broken and didn't get boring or dull.

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Cancer Research UK has its own internship department who organise talks, tours of different departments of the charity, CV writing session and an exhibition at the end of our internship. Additionally, as all the interns are inducted together, we have become friends and often meet up after work too.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I feel Cancer Research UK have invested in me and helped me to develop in many different ways.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised Canteen

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Although I have not been applying for jobs with Cancer Research UK as I am due to start my MA shortly, I would be very interested in working for them at some time in the future.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • I have made lots of friends whilst on this internship and have been very happy.

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • The area is a bit pricy but I think most places in London are.

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • There are some nice local pubs where we go to have a quiet drink and a chat after work.

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • The charity hosts lots of activities which we could partake. Whilst here, I helped out with the Race for Life event in Hyde Park.

    4/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

September 2009


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