Inclusion Department Intern Review

by Macmillan Cancer Support

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Rating

2.7/5
  • The Role
    2.9
  • The Company
    2.6
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • It was interesting in that it gave me some insight into how Macmillan works.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I felt rather valued, although I did expect to be given more responsibility.

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

    • Guidance was available each time I asked for it.

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

    • Not necessarily very busy.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Not too 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?

    • It was part of my exploration, I am not sure how much it will assist in my degree studies and beyond.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Quite pleasant.

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

    • The organisation of my internship was average. I felt a lot more responsibility could have been offered to the intern, although I admit the intrinsic nature of the role/internship did not necessarily call for a lot of variation and creativity. Trying to engage the intern and find connections with his/her already developed skills and expertise should be something that could be explored further.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • This is was not necessarily applicable. It was only once that I expressed my wish to attend a training and was allowed to without any issues.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

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

    • Not very appealing to me.

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was not interested in this.

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

    • It was the same as anywhere else in London.

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

    • I have no idea. Not applicable

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

    • Not applicable.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2014

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