Humanitarian education Intern Review

by British Red Cross

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my internship.

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

    • I felt not only valued but incredibly supported.

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

    • I was always given guidance, and felt fully supported, especially when carrying out my own ideas.

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

    • I always had tasks to complete, but never felt too pressured.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility, and relied upon to produce and lead sessions with young people.

    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 have gained both skills for life and information and knowledge to further my career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was a very friendly place.

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

    • The beginning of my internship was a little less organised, but as I gained confidence in the role it was seamless.

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

    • There are a lot of additional courses on offer, and opportunities to learn about the rest of the organisation.

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

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

    • Very appealing, I intend to carry on volunteering.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, although not with other interns so much as I was not based in the head office,

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

    • It's London!

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

    • It's London!

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

    • Endless - its The Red Cross there is always more you can do.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

November 2013

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