Events and Communications Intern Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Given total responsibility and encouraged to actively seek new opportunities for my project.

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

    • Loved them all! All of the team made themselves available whenever I had queries or requests

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

    • My mentor is the oracle. She allowed me to be independent, facilitating my development in a fantastic way through meetings and one on one support.

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

    • I managed my own work flow which allowed me to dedicate time to the projects that needed it.

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

    • My project was my own and I was allowed to take it forward in my own unique way whilst being given the right amount of guidance.

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

    • Thanks to my internship experience I have been able to secure a position in a marketing agency, something I would not have achieved without Cancer Research UK on my CV.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was not always busy which allowed time for serious work, but when it was it was a great atmosphere

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

    • With training, one on one meetings, and mid term reviews the placement was set up brilliantly. Also having a dedicated Intern executive meant that all queries/concerns were dealt with quickly and effectively

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

    • Paying for expenses to London to recieve training on CVs and interviews was a brilliant investment, it helped me get my job.

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

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

    • Unfortunately there are currently no opportunities that I have enough experience to apply for, however I hope my internship will set me up well for returning to the organisation when I have developed in my career.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Due to being in a regional office I couldn't attend the events planned in our central offices.

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

    • Living at home...definitely cheap as chips!

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

    • Bristol has an awesome night life

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Again, opportunities would have been better if I had been based at central office.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Voluntary

South West

September 2010

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