Finance Analysis and Projects Intern Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • It was a great experience. I have developed a number of transferable skills in an environment that i felt happy going back every day.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Was treated like a former employee, always asked and trusted my opinions.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Manager was helpful when around although she had to be away for a long time with sick leave during my internship. Managed to deal ok though and that boosted my confidence since i was the one that had to make the decisions and act accordingly.

    3/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • I had managed to balance my duties so that i would not stay late. I stayed later sometimes but that was only because i had chosen to finish some things earlier.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • Full responsibility of the main project

    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 worked in an environment i had not worked before so i developed a number of skills i can transfer to a future job

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Neutral. Everybody busy with their work.But always friendly and chaty when having a break!

    3/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • It was well organised with exhibition at the end with the achievements of the interns and well talks about various subjects in between about the organisation. CV and application course as well provided

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Although there only for 12 weeks i was given the chance to attend an intrantet editors course and become a qualified intranet editor. I could also attend any other IS training i needed.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • 4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Started applying for some positions and waiting for outcome

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Bonded really well with a fellow intern at the same office. Didnt have the chance to socialise with other interns though,althouhg social events were organised, because i was busy with my PhD outside the internship.

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • We could always find good lunch deals and always go out with fellow intern for lunch

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Never went out here. but there were lots of places around for people that could go out

    3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Not really. We could have a sports day or something like that midway internshiop

    2/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

South West

September 2009


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