Group and Associations Intern Review

by Macmillan Cancer Support

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • The work was engaging and my team were fantastic. I really enjoyed the internship.

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

    • Could not feel more valued and supported.

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

    • Always there if I need them

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

    • As busy as I made myself. I did have set targets to aim for, but a lot of the work was self generated. This worked well for me. I could be super busy one day and take a slow day to do some admin later in the week.

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

    • As much or as little as I wanted. I was given a lot of opportunities to engage with the company on different levels.

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

    • I learnt a little about working independently and work based travel arrangements. As for more formal training, I learnt tons about the ins and outs of a charity organisation including their regional communication plan, something very helpful for my PR degree.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I worked from home so very cosy! When I did work on location with my team it was always very informative and relaxed.

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

    • Lots of formal training opportunities and a development plan to work towards.

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

    • All the opportunities I could ask for. I just wish I was a little less poorly during my time with them so I had some more time to make the most of everything. They really care about their interns

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

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

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

    • I know you have to have a lot of charity experience to work your way in. However I think the prospects are good and I'll be looking out for opportunities after I graduate. I will also continue to volunteer for them after my internship ends.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I'm part of the Intern Social Committee - we haven't done tons yet, but we've got a few good things planned

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

    • Quite expensive to head up to UKO to socialize. Living is reasonable, I'm living at home with my parents.

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

    • I work from home - the area was not significant.

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

    • There are lots of opportunities at UKO, it's whether you are willing to travel in.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South East

November 2014

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