Retail Buying Intern Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • Absolutely fantastic internship. Structured, challenging and really contributing a difference to the team whilst leardning.

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

    • Freindly, warm and welcoming atmosphere with other members of staff. Other interns are great freinds now too.

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

    • Outstanding care by Seth (Head of volunteering for interns)

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

    • I always had something fun and challenging to do.

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

    • I was in charge of the upcoming season's admin contacting suppliers on a daily basis and chasing responses. It was my own project that I was responsible for.

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

    • Working on my finacial skills, using Excel everyday has all been invaluable. I understand the necessary skills needed to work in a national organisation now where communication is the key.

    5/5

    The Company

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

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

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

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I'm extending my internship for another month and I don't really want to leave!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

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

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

    • It's London and I work two jobs!

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

April 2010

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