Health Community Engagement 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
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The Role
4.1
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The Company
3.8
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The Culture
2.6
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Really enjoyed my placement! CRUK is a wonderful environment and everyone is genuinely nice and friendly. The role gives you real responsibility such that your work is a real contribution to the team's effort.
Was always given support ad feedback. I had weekly 1:1 with my manager and had the opportunity to work with different members of the team.
My manager was very active in my development with weekly 1:1 checking on my progress so I never felt alone or abandoned. Other senior members of my team were also very involved and down to earth and friendly. Despite being an organisation keen on organograms, there never seemed to be an sense of superiority or hierarchy amongst team members.
Some days you are busier than others in particular towards the end where you are tying up loose ends and ensuring that you are delivering according to the objectives.
I was given my project that I had to complete over the duration of 12 weeks. The Project brief was according to the team's needs and what is needed to be done. The work I did there was of real value. I wasn't just doing basic admin duties or treated like an assistant.
I've learnt a lot about working life, working for a large organisation, as well as the charity sector and Public Health in general . A lot of training and advice is given in terms of CVs, using LinkedIn, you can even sign up to their Career development service and attend skill based workshops usually for staff.
The Company
Its very down to earth and laid back. The charity is very flexible and focussed on individual personal development.
It was fairly well organised and run. I wish I had more opportunity to shape the tasks that were required of me.
Yes, definitely.
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
Company Car
Subsidised/Company Gym
National Travel
International Travel
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Above 25 days holiday
Working from home
Healthcare from home
Healthcare/Dental
Travel loan
Just depends on what vacancies arise within the charity.
The Culture
Yes. All the interns organise weekly socials and conduct fundraising events to get involved in the cause. They even produce a yearbook to celebrate each intake.
Lunch and Travel are covered by the charity. Lunch allowance is only £4 though.
NA
Yes, there are multiple fundraising events and opportunities to volunteer all the time. The staff are all very motivated and driven by the cause. In addition, they also offer excellent benefits to their staff that take place outside of work.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
London
August 2014
