Corporate Partnerships Intern Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.8

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed the placement. The team and other interns were great and very welcoming, the work was varied and enjoyable.

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

    • My colleagues were very supportive and made sure I understood the work I was given and the tasks assigned to me. They were very enthusiastic about the work I'd been doing and supportive.

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

    • My mentor was fantastic and included me in all aspects of office life. I always knew who to ask if I needed anything.

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

    • I had a good variety of work, on some days I would have liked to be more busy.

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

    • I was given more responsibilty than I thought, and I really enjoyed it. The tasks were realistic and achievable - and i was given support and guidance throughout.

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

    • This is the area in which the internship was the most helpful. I learnt lots about the charity sector as a whole and heaps about corporate partnerships in particular. The work I was given helped immensly in developing my confidence and also provided much needed experience to gain a job in the competitive charity sector.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office is quite lively, especially as there were 3 other interns in my office.

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

    • The internship scheme is fantasically well run, the induction days were a brilliant way to introduce the company and made sure all the interns knew each other before we began work. We had regular feedback sessions and set points were we knew things would happen.

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

    • The company were very accomodating and every bit of training I asked for I was given without any hesitation. The development was also fantastic, with cv and interview training and brilliant feedback schemes.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Fantastic. I would love the chance to work for them again.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The group of interns in my office were fantastic. There was a real buzz over lunch and we organised regular activities to meet up after work and relax together!

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

    • It was quite expensive as we were in central london, but it was worth it! and we always tried to find the best deals around!

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

    • Fantastic. We worked a 5 min walk away from Covent Garden!

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

    • I volunteered at the Brighton Marathon, and there were plenty of other volunteering oppoutunites I could have got involved with if I had the time!

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

April 2010

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