Refugee Week Project Coordinator Review

by British Red Cross

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • It was great fun, and a good atmosphere in my office. I didn't have a bad day working for the British Red Cross (that was caused by work, anyway)

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I have never walked into a new place and felt so welcome. Everyone I met in the British Red Cross was lovely and welcoming.

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

    • I was given a basic outline of the project I was to work on, and tips throughout. My manager, and other staff were always on hand to offer advice if i needed any.

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

    • Sometimes I did feel there was not enough work to do; I went on holiday during my internship, and don't think it affected my project at all.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was completely in charge of my project, was a little oversight from my manager. This could fit some definitions of work, and therefore would have required a wage. However, British Red Cross interns are classed as a form of volunteer, and therefore remain unpaid, but able to claim expenses.

    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 definitely feel that the skills I learnt in my internship will aid me in both future work, and in postgraduate study. I also received feedback from my initial interview, which was invaluable.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Really good atmosphere, there was almost always a happy atmosphere.

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

    • Though well set up initially, there was a lack of central support ongoing. My manager had several previous interns, so this problem was overcome.

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

    • All course offered by the British Red Cross were available to me, providing significant opportunity for training. In terms of development, there was no real insight into possible career paths other than a few chats with head office staff members.

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

    • Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The chance of employment in the British Red Cross is significantly increased by partaking in an internship. At the moment, the roles on offer are not appealing to me, however I would definitely check their jobs page every time I was considering a new role, and would love to work for them in the future.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Though many staff members socialised at Red Cross events, there was little socialising outside of these events that I was aware of.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I was in Liverpool, it is decent for costs in the North.

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

    • I lived away from the area of my internship, I went on a few nights out and they were pretty good.

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

    • Yes, particularly if you wanted to volunteer for event first aid with the Red Cross!

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

North West

July 2013

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