World's Biggest Coffee Morning 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
3.7
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The Company
3.2
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The Culture
2.3
- 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 found it difficult due to the lack of personal transport and the distance between home and places we met. But the work I was given was challenging and fun and made me work hard to complete the tasks set.
They were always really helpful and encouraging and provided me the best help I could.
Always there to help and happy to do so.
On the days I was involved I was always very busy, with many different tasks I was meant to accomplish.
As much as I wanted on my task and was talked to like a colleague rather than an intern
Hugely helpful with learning new skills and all incredibly transferable to other areas in the future.
The Company
Sometimes it was quiet and concentrated due to the level of work that needed to be done but we could always speak and ask questions when needed.
I felt my immediate group was very good and made effective use of my time.
Development of skills was something I did on my own, and very little training was given at the beginning.
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Working from home
I would very much like to do future work with Macmillan, potentially after my degree.
The Culture
I didn't get involved in any of the social offers as they were all so far away.
My area is hugely expensive and as the people in my group did not live close socializing with work colleagues didn't occur.
Good.
A few, however, none where in an area very close to me.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
East of England
September 2014
