Corporate Partnerships Intern Review

by Macmillan Cancer Support

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I very much enjoyed my time with Macmillan.

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

    • My colleagues were extremely welcoming and approachable. I could not have asked for a more positive and helpful environment to work in.

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

    • My line manager continually guided me throughout the whole process and was extremely approachable.

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

    • I always had a variety of work tasks to be getting on with.

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

    • I was given a fair bit of responsibility. But, ultimately, all work had to be proof-read and checked over by one of my colleagues - which is the nature of PR and Media!

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

    • The writing and communication skills I have developed will certainly assist me in my university degree.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Constantly fun and positive. You really felt a part of the team from day one.

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

    • Work was regular and routine. Should I have completed my list of things to do, my colleagues always had organised some more.

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

    • I was able to shadow and discuss with other departments, as well as attend workshops and conferences that helped enhance my overall experience.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • A lot of interns are given employment opportunities within Macmillan on completing their internship.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a lively and vibrant social scenes with lots of chances to get to know your colleagues - including picnics!

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

    • Being London, the cost ws extremely expensive.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Also, being London, the nightlife was extremely vibrant.

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

    • 3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2013

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