Physical Activity Intern Review

by Macmillan Cancer Support

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable

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

    • Felt valued as my work was voluntary so they were very grateful for my help and assistance

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

    • A good level

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

    • Very busy but I like being challenged

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

    • A lot of responsibility with my own projects but specified tasks had to be checked over and edited

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

    • Fantastic, tailored to what I want to achieve.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Fun, but not to limit productivity

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Fairly, wrap up day organised when a lot of interns have finished to go back to University, which is not ideal.

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

    • Lots, had a mentor.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare/Dental
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am doing a PhD for the next 3 years, but would always be open to come back

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes

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

    • In London so expensive, but I lived in a cheaper area on the outskirts, and macmillan pay for travel

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London, so great!

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2013

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