Events Assistant Intern Review

by British Red Cross

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • It was a lot of fun and I learnt a great deal about working in a large charity environment

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

    • My input was valued and my colleagues treated me really well, I felt welcome and useful.

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

    • I had one to one sessions with my line manager and felt like I was being supported.

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

    • I varied from high pressure to medium, but there was always something to do.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given the lead on social media and marketing research so I ran my own research and took responsibility for social media input.

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

    • My experience has already led to a few interviews in the Events sector so it is proving very useful

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was an enjoyable place to work as everyone was friendly and relaxed

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

    • It ran fairly well with a few minor blips along the way.

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

    • My line manager helped me with careers advice, looking through my CV and providing references for me.

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

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

    • There were a few jobs advertised but no position created for me once the internship finished, which they had made clear at the beginning

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone was ery sociable and friendly and we frequently socialized outside of work.

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

    • Not cheap as I was based in the city of London area

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Loads of places to go and things to do, just had to watch the spending!

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were events to volunteer at and a few launch partes

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2013

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