Innovation Delivery intern Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • On the whole a very enjoyable experience.

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

    • I felt like the work I completed was valued by my colleagues

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

    • My manager was very good and generally helped me when I needed it.

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

    • I was very busy all the time.

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

    • I was given a fair amount of responsibility, I think the right balance of not too much but enough that I felt like I was making a difference

    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 think I learnt some useful skills and my experience should be useful when applying for other jobs.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Fun atmosphere, people got on with their work but still were chatty. A good balance

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

    • I think it was very well organised from start to finish

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

    • We were given a CV training workshop.

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

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

    • Applied for a job in a different department, got an interview but didn't get it as I didn't have enough experience. However, my line manager and colleague were extremely supportive during the application process and even gave me a mock interview which was very helpful!

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • All the interns were actively encouraged to socialise with each other

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

    • London is always pretty expensive, especially when you aren't getting paid! Some bars/pubs nearby where there were happy hour deals on though, so not too bad.

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

    • Lots of pubs/bars/restaurants

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

    • Yes lots

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2014

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