Corporate Partnerships Intern Review

by Cancer Research UK

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    2.9
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

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

    • All staff were lovely but there was a bit of an intern/staff divide as there are several intern intakes each year so staff

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

    • Lots of 121s with my mentor but not necessarily high-quality guidance

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

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

    • This was the worst thing about the internship

    1/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I have learnt a lot but not necessarily what I would have expected to. I don't feel I have particularly developed the skills to work in Corporate Partnerships, but I have learnt what kind of jobs I don't want and learnt how to cope doing jobs I do not enjoy and how to work alongside people when I am unhappy and have learnt the realities of work. I know these don't sound like important skills but I genuinely believe it is important I have experienced them on an internship and not in my first job.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Hard-working yet relaxed and focused office

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

    • Very well

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

    • There was CV and interview training

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Healthcare/Dental
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Low salaries, mostly female and I would prefer to start in Corporate Sector

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Every other intern was lovely and we always had lunch together, everyone got on and we had a laugh and a few nights out. Have definitely made some friends for life!

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

    • Expensive obviously - it's London

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

    • Great! 3minute walk from Covent Garden

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

    • Yes I volunteered at lots of events

    5/5
    Report this review

Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Voluntary

London

September 2010

View More Reviews