Policy Development Intern Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed the internship - it was always interesting and I had a wide range of projects to work on and I have learnt a lot.

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

    • I am treated as an equal. Everyone shows interest in what I'm working on and are always happy to help.

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

    • I have been given sufficient support and guidance by my managers. They provided me with a vast amount of opportunities and tailored a lot of the work to my interests and personal development goals.

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

    • I was always busy and had a number of deadlines but it was never too much.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility during my placement. I was given a number of projects to work on independently and was able to attend external meetings on behalf of CRUK.

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

    • The internship has been an invaluable experience. I had the opportunity to write a blog for CRUK which improved my writing skills. I have developed a much better understanding of health policy which will be useful in my future career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was really friendly and helpful. The people in the team were generally a positive group to work with. All in all, the atmosphere was really good.

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

    • The internship was very well structured and organised. Our tasks were clearly defined and we had weekly 1:1s with or managers to ensure everything was going well.

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

    • CRUK gave us a CV workshop which allowed us to improve our CV and cover letters. We were also given personal development packs to ensure we got the most out of the internship.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The employment prospects are good and quite a few interns got jobs. There are various opportunities and these are circulated throughout the internship.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were often after work drunks and the interns had lunch together pretty much everyday!

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

    • It wasn't too expensive (compared to other places in London)

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I didn't go out much but there were a few good pubs/bars in the area.

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

    • Yes - there was a number of intern fundraisers and other opportunities in the organisation.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Science

London

March 2015

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