Events Assistant Review

by British Red Cross

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • The tasks were varied and the team were great to work with.

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

    • Very valued by every member of the team. It was made clear how my work would impact the running of the team.

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

    • I always felt comfortable asking for help when I needed it and felt that my team believed in my capabilities.

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

    • I was constantly given varied and interesting tasks to complete. I enjoy being busy and working in a fast paced environment so it was great for me.

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

    • I led on volunteer organisation and liason for a specific event, and was allowed much freedom within this.

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

    • Without this internship, I would not be progressing into paid work within the charity sector.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was full of lovely people, it was very sociable and I was made very welcome.

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

    • My workload was large but I was guided through procedures of coping and managing it.

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

    • My line manager and head of department coached me before a job interview and wrote a reference for me to take on the day. They seemed very keen that I succeed.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would be more than proud to work for the British Red Cross.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Living in Oxford mean that socialising was harder. However, I often spent lunchtime socialising with colleagues.

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

    • The canteen was subsidised which made it much easier to afford food and drinks.

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

    • It was hard to socialise whilst living away from the city.

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

    • I was offered countless talks and workshops to attend.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2013

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