Communications Intern Review

by Macmillan Cancer Support

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoy the internship, it is really challenging and engaging. I have little previous experience in Media and communications so it has been very enjoyable learning so many new things.

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

    • I feel really valued and feel like I am making a valued contribution to the work the team does for Macmillan Cancer Support.

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

    • I think that the guidence I have been given is great. I am usually able to complete daily tasks without much guidance or support but when I do need some assistance, the team I am in are more than happy to help.

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

    • It varied a little, Some days I am very busy but on a couple of occassions I have ran out of things to do. It is not to much of a problem as I could usually find something else to help with. But I definitely prefer to be busy.

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

    • I think the level of responsibility was good. I was given enough so that I could get on and achieve things throughout my placement, other than when I first started the internship I haven't felt out of my depth but I have felt challanged. I think that is the correct level of responsibility for me.

    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 my communication skills in a proffesional capacity will have greatly improved and this will come in extremly useful in the future when I finish my degree.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The working environment was really friendly, and also peacful which I found useful for being able to concentrate on what I was doing.

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

    • The Internship is very well organised including an induction and a wrap up day which are really useful for getting to meet other interns who are working for Macmillan.

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

    • Necessary training was given and regular discussions with supervisor were useful in seeing how work is coming along and what can be built on in the future.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would definitely be interested in future employment if there was a vacancy that suited me well when I am graduating next year.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was not really a social scene here, however I think in the Head office in London this is more of an option.

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

    • The cost of living is good.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I think the pubs in the area are great, I have not really been to any of the clubs so I cant comment on those!

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not here but again I think in head office this is different.

    1/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

September 2014

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