PR and Communications Intern (Corporate Partnerships) Review

by Macmillan Cancer Support

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my internship at Macmillan and will be very sad to leave. It has given me such great experience and I really feel like I have learnt a lot.

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

    • The general atmosphere and vibe at Macmillan is really welcoming so I did feel valued by all of my colleagues. In particular though, me team were lovely and helped to make me feel so comfortable.

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

    • My intern manager was fantastic and gave me loads of support all the way through my internship. Not only was she on hand with any questions I had with the work I was given, but she was also willing to help me with further career stuff away from Macmillan.

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

    • I was fairly busy on a daily basis, but not overwhelmingly so. It was always made sure that I had something to do.

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

    • I wasn't given loads of responsibility, but my role didn't call for it all that much. I was trusted to get on with the work that I was doing on my own but apart from that there wasn't that much.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I have gained some really good experience from my time at Macmillan and have really developed my skills which I know will help me progress in my career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office has a great atmosphere. Everyone is really friendly and fun and chatty and gets on really well.

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

    • The internship scheme is very well organised. I didn't experience any problems at all and the whole thing was seamless for me.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I didn't get any official training, but from my time here I have learnt and developed a lot of skills.

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

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

    • There are jobs available which interns have a strong chance at getting. However, for me there are no jobs available at this time.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • For the interns based in the head office there was a really good social scene. We would all regularly meet for lunch, and there were a few socials in the evening after work too. We all got along really well.

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

    • Fairly expensive, but it is central London!

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • From what I have heard, Vauxhall has good nightlife, however I never personally experienced it, bar a few drinks in the early evening!

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

    • There were a few opportunities to get involved in stuff outside of work. There are a few sports teams and volunteering opportunities are encouraged.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2014

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