Campaigns Intern Review
by Macmillan Cancer Support
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
4.3
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The Company
4.5
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The Culture
3.0
- 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
I loved it!
My team have been so lovely and welcoming, I got an induction with every member of the team and they told me what their job involves. This helped me to settle in and understand how the team operates. I have really been made to feel I am a valuable part of the team, rather than feeling invisable as I have done in previous internships!
I have weekly meetings with my manager to check my progress and I know I can ask anyone in the team questions whenever they come up.
Most days I had just enough work to make sure I always had something to do, without feeling overwelmed. There were a few moments when I feel I could have handled slightly more work, but appriciate that my team didn't want to give me more than I could manage.
I was given freedom and responsibility over my projects, but seeked guidance on everything I did.
My internship has developed me a lot, I have gained so many experiences, recieved extensive training, tried many things I had not done in the past and gained a lot of confidence.
The Company
Friendly, with wine'o'clock drinks every Friday, lots of friendly interaction and chit chat and a very relaxed atmosphere.
Although I missed the formal national induction day I was given an induction pack, a work plan and a development plan, as well as meeting with the head of the internship scheme. The head of the internship scheme also emailed me to check how I was doing half way through my placement. The weekly meetings with my supervisor helped to ensure I was always on the right track and the intern socials made sure I made friends during my internship.
I was given lots of opportunities to attend training, both internally and externally.
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
Such a lovely place to work!
The Culture
Yes, interns often have lunch together and there are some intern social co-ordinators who organise socials.
While I was able to stay at home it would be expensive to rent somewhere in London. The lunch allowance of £5 covered my lunch expenses.
There are a lot of bars and clubs in the area. I occasionally went for after work drinks at the local food market which was lovely.
Yes, there were advertisments for fitness classes, and the interns organised socials.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
London
August 2014
