Eisteddfod & External Affairs Intern Review

by Macmillan Cancer Support

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my internship at Macmillan Cancer support. I highly recommend it. I was given numerous responsibilities and interesting tasks that have enhanced my CV. It was a rewarding way to spend my summer.

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

    • Macmillan has an extremely friendly and welcoming office environment, which made me feel very valued. The staff always included me in any activities or group emails and made me feel part of the team.

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

    • I was given constant support and guidance throughout my internship. I was given aims and objectives and had weekly catchups to review my work. My supervisors were happy to help with any questions at all times.

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

    • My workload was dependent on the specific projects I was set throughout my internship. At occasions the work could be quite slow, however weeks leading up to a project was much busier.

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

    • I was given responsibility for various projects, however my supervisors were always there for support.

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

    • The skills I have developed have greatly assisted me in improving my CV for the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office atmosphere was very friendly and relaxed. There was a good balance between working hard and a social environment. There was always cake!

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

    • Brilliant. There was an induction day, constant catch ups, set goals and a round up day in London. There was a clear structure set out from the beginning.

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

    • I have no completed any training courses.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

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

    • There doesn't seem to be many opportunities for graduate schemes within the organisation. However there are several volunteering opportunities always available.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Unfortunately most of the social scene was located with interns up in London.

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

    • I lived close to the office so i was used to the cost. Given lunch and travel allowance

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

    • The area is local so I am used to the nightlife.

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

    • There weren't many opportunities for interns outside of London

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Wales

August 2014

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