Learning and Development Internship Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • It was absolutely fantastic! It was the perfect opportunity to gain new skills and experience working within the charity sector.

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

    • From the day one, I was welcomed into the team. There were regular birthday celebrations and team lunches taking place and to top it off we went for a christmas outing to winter wonderland:) I received fantastic recognition for the work I did and valuable feedback throughout the placement.

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

    • I was given a dedicated mentor who provided me with support on a continual basis- every week we would have a one to one. The whole team was supportive and I always had someone to turn to if in need of guidance!

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

    • I was given specific projects to work on and felt that there was always something to be getting on with.

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

    • Tremendous amounts! I was given complete responsibility for the main project I was working on and it was exciting for me in that the workshops had only just launched when I joined the team.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I have gained so much from this internship - to think I could barely remember how to use microsoft outlook on my first day in the placement! Gaining experience and confidence in the workplace was invaluable for me and I know it will hold me in good stead in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very welcoming and relaxed atmosphere.

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

    • We had a full two day induction when we joined the charity and gained the most comprehensive overview of all the different departments within Cancer Research UK. I felt valued straight away! Throughout we had a committed work placement executive to keep us updated and to ensure that we were still enjoying our time in our roles. There was even an interim CV training day and to top it off, the network of over 40 interns provided the perfect social group!! The organisation was spot on!

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

    • As I say, there was a CV training day which was brilliant for receiving guidance from HR advisors and sharing insight with other interns. My team were equally keen to help me gain new skills and shadow aspects of their work.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The internship led to a temporary role in the team and now I'm a permanent member. I've been with them for all most a year since my internship and I've loved every minute!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a good social scene... everyone was invited to the social outings and on many occasions I went for dinner with the interns.

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

    • As it was unpaid, it wasn't cheap but we did have our travel and lunch reimbursed so I didnt find it too much of a problem! Saying that the experience outweighed the cost for me.

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

    • I didn't really have much time for it as I was working Saturdays too but London nightlife was there for the taking!

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I went along to quite a few things during my internship and I'm sure there were many more I could of taking advantage of.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

November 2010

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