Digital Services Research and Insight Intern Review

by Macmillan Cancer Support

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • An unforgettable experience, both getting experience of work in an office but also for that wonderful feeling of directly helping people affected by cancer.

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

    • Very much part of the team, constantly supported.

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

    • They were great - with everything from project-related support to CV advice to pub recommendations.

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

    • Varied between bored and too busy

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

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

    • I had the opportunity to both develop my existing skills and acquire entirely new ones.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Though everyone was hard at work, there were always opportunities for socialisation or a casual conversation - and there were plenty of delicious treats about!

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Different parts of the scheme - WBCM interns and UKO interns in particular - had wildly different experiences. Based in UKO with a specific project to work on, I felt like mine was probably one of the better experiences.

    1/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Amazing support in terms of personal development, CV feedback, and inductions to various areas of Macmillan's work.

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

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

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • One of two pleasant trips to the pub, not much else.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Vauxhall isn't the cheapest place in the country.

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

    • It is, however, relatively good for nightlife.

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

    • Plenty of fundraising activities and fun ways to engage with Macmillan's work, from the World's Biggest Coffee Morning to fun runs.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Customer Service

London

October 2013

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