Special Events Intern Review

by Macmillan Cancer Support

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed the work I did during my internship, was varied and was kept busy with tasks daily.

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

    • I felt like the work I did was appreciated and I was welcomed into the team.

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

    • I had 2 mentors whilst at Macmillan who offered me advice for job hunting as well as my work within the team which really helped me feel supported and valued.

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

    • Generally, I was always kept busy, but when I didn't have much work to do, I always made sure I asked for more to do or if there was anything I could be doing to help.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given quite a bit of responsibility, I was assigned tasks to work on independently for the event which were important in the running of the event,

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I really feel I developed my skills whilst at Macmillan, these have helped me to secure a job at the end of it which I don't think I would have been able to get if I hadn't of done the internship.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a really lively and positive atmosphere in the office which made it a fun and inspiring place to work.

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

    • The set up was very good. We had a good range of inductions when we first started and we were given guidance throughout to help us achieve maximum results from our work.

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

    • A lot of time was dedicated to us in order for us to develop and progress personally and professionally. They are experienced in dealing with interns so this worked in our favour.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There are lots of opportunities within Macmillan to gain employment after the internship programme as they like to employ interns as they have a good understanding of the company etc. I hope to come back and volunteer at future events.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were a lot of interns but the social scene amongst us wasn't that great. I think this was due to money issues, as the internship was unpaid and also everyone was located on different floors etc so didn't see everyone regularly.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • The prices were average London prices.

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

    • I never went out in the area I worked in. I decided to go more central.

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

    • There was lots of opportunities to get involved in lots of activities, Macmillan had a social committee who organised activities etc for after work.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Business Operations, Market Research, Marketing, Voluntary

London

September 2013

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