Public Affairs and Campaigning Intern Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed the internship - CRUK is a brilliant place to work.

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

    • I definitely felt appreciated and my work recognised.

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

    • My manager was very supportive and always willing to give advice.

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

    • Very busy, which I liked.

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

    • A fair amount - I was in contact with MPs and attended Parliamentary events.

    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 learned many new skills and now have valuable public affairs experience.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very welcoming

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

    • Very well organised

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

    • They encouraged us to develop our skills

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

    • Flexi Time

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

    • Very appealing, I'd love to come back.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes there were lots of social intern events

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • expensive - central London...

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I don't know.

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

    • Lots of volunteering opportunities.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

November 2014

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