WBCM Intern Review

by Macmillan Cancer Support

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • I was given a wide range of activities to get involved with and therefore developed a number of really useful skills.

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

    • Very much so, always encouraged and made to feel like part of the team.

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

    • Always able to go to my manager for support and reassurance so I never felt alone despite it being home based.

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

    • There was always something to do however sometimes work would be more urgent than other times.

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

    • Trusted to go out into the community, meeting with a number of supporters and businesses and represent Macmillan.

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

    • Allowed me to gain some great skills and confidence which have seen me through to paid graduate employment.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • N/A home based

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

    • I couldn't say it was necessarily organised or set up but was more spontaneous.

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

    • They gave me a lot of opportunities to develop but I didn't receive any formal training however this was necessary.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

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

    • Would be a great place to work however I have secured employment elsewhere.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • No because it was regional.

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

    • N/A

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

    • N/A

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

    • Yes such as fundraising events.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

West Midlands

September 2014

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