Policy and Public Affairs Intern Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • The experience overall has certainly been worthwhile, and I've learnt a lot not just about the work of the policy and public affairs directorate, but also the rest of the charity.

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

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

    • My mentor was friendly, approachable, and had a lot of useful advice to give.

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

    • There were a few days initially when I could have done with more work, however in the last few weeks I was kept very busy, due in large part to the fact the the party conferences were drawing ever closer.

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

    • I was lucky enough to be given responsibility for the completion of a large project to that I know will be useful to the policy team in their work.

    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 picked up a few tips from the CV and interview skills training, however more than anything the internship has given me an insight into policy and public affairs within a large charity organisation.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • There is a strong work ethic within the policy and public affairs teams at Cancer Research UK. The office also has a rather 'serious' academic feel to it, and is perhaps quieter than other departments.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well-organised. The Internship Executive kept up to date with new developments and opportunities throughout.

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

    • As part of the internship we had CV and interview skills training, though not much beyond that. There were however training opportunities elsewhere within the organisation.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • I will definitely be keeping my eyes open for future job opportunities within the organisation.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Given that interns were spread over a number of offices, it was a difficult to socialise with interns outside of the building I was in. Within my building however interns did socialise at lunchtimes.

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

    • Expensive!

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

    • There are a number of pubs, bars and clubs in and around Holborn.

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

    • We were kept informed about volunteering opportunities throughout.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2010

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