Major Donor Research Intern Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • I have really enjoyed the work that I have been given. I feel like I have been given responsibility and have been fully involved on current projects. The training I have been given has been very interesting and helpful.

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

    • Feel like a valued member of the team and have been made to feel very welcome by the staff.

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

    • Had weekly catchups with my mentor. Felt I could ask for help at any time if I needed it.

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

    • I was always occupied but never felt under too much pressure from the workload.

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

    • I felt I was given a suitable amount of responsibility.

    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 developed my research skills during my internship which will be very beneficial when I return to University to continue my History degree. The induction days that I attended at the start of my internship gave me a good overview to the organisation and helped me understand how such a big organisation works.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very good atmosphere, everyone was very passionate about their work.

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

    • The internship scheme was incredibly well organised, there was a specific full-time job role to organise the internship scheme.

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

    • I had two full induction days, had training on the relevant company software and received C.V and Interview training.

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

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

    • I would love to return to work for this organisation in the future.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • A couple of socials were organised in the evenings. Many of the Interns spent their lunch breaks together.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Central London is always going to be expensive!

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

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

    • Many opportunities to volunteer at events.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2010

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