Policy Development Intern Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed it very much, it was always interesting and I was made to feel like one of the team. I have learnt loads but had fun too!

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

    • I feel like I am treated as an equal to the other staff here, and am also valued as not just a member of staff but as a person.

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

    • I have been given ample support and guidance by my managers, though they also gave me the freedom to make my own decisions. They have provided me with so many opportunities, and also put time into my personal development.

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

    • I was always busy and although I sometimes had to work to tight deadlines I never felt overwhelmed by work.

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

    • I was given lots of responsibility when working on my own project and on doing tasks for others. I was also trusted to attend external meetings on behalf of CRUK.

    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 the internship has been invaluable and I am already making use of the skills I learnt in applying for jobs. I think it has definitely given me skills for life.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was great for getting work done and it felt like everyone was working hard, but at the same time everyone was very friendly and helpful and the atmosphere was very positive. There was also lots of cake and tea!

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

    • It was seamlessly structured, they put lots of work into our personal development, we were set clear objectives and held weekly progress meetings.

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

    • We were given an extensive CV workshop, the opportunity to attend a presentation skills workshop, and we had our own careers packs to help us track our skills progression.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

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

    • The employment prospects are pretty good, about 10% of interns get a job here and although I am going back to finish my degree, we have been told that we are welcome to apply for jobs in the future.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We often went out for drinks after work and had lunches together (both interns and my team here).

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It was very expensive as it was in London, but there were cheaper places to go to. We had our lunch and travel subsidised too.

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

    • I didn't go out that much, but the pubs and bars are good.

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

    • There were plenty of opportunities to get involved in fundraising for the charity, but not many work social groups/clubs etc.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Science

London

September 2014

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