Research and Intelligence Intern Review

by Macmillan Cancer Support

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Enjoyed the variety of work and interacting with people from different departments.

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

    • Very friendly, welcoming and helpful. Was able to set up meetings with various people in quite high positions within the organisation

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

    • Manager was very supportive and offered me a lot of guidance. I was also afforded helpful advice from colleagues in other areas.

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

    • Never boring, always something to work on/amend/update

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

    • Had a lot of responsibility in some areas

    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 skills I gained will be of great value to me in finding future employment

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly and supportive atmosphere

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

    • Everything was in place for me to come in and do my job without hassle, e.g. expenses, flexibility of working hours, breaks

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

    • My manager went out of his way to give me opportunities for personal development. I was also able to arrange meetings with people within the organisation to aid my personal development

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

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

    • Various roles available within the organisation. I received advice from the head of a department I am interested in, and a glowing recommendation of her role. Very interested in pursuing a career in this sector now. Personal experience of said HoD very useful

    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?

    • Cost of living low as I live close by.

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

    • It's London.

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

    • A lot of opportunities available in the organisation's literature given to staff

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2013

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