Public Affairs and Campaigns intern Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Cancer Research UK runs a regular, well-structured internship programme throughout the year and every single intern will gain invaluable skills and experience in this exciting and important charity.

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

    • Very valued. Given responsibility from the start and always kept busy with varied daily tasks and larger, longer projects. The Public Affairs team and the wider Policy department were so friendly and supportive throughout.

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

    • I met up with my manager for a one-to-one meeting once or twice a fortnight to discuss the skills I was gaining, the kind of work I'd like to be involved in, and generally guiding my personal development so I could gain the most out of my time there.

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

    • Mostly busy. Always more work/different tasks if you asked around the team.

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

    • A relative amount of responsibility.

    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 was given invaluable public affairs skills which have helped me to secure a graduate job in Westminster. I developed monitoring skills, greater understanding of Parliamentary affairs and procedure, health policy, lobbying, communication skills, Excel skills, creative campaigns skills, and general office experience.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly and fun. Great sense of community and very involving. Lots of charity fundraising going on and events to get involved in. Great social atmosphere amongst other interns.

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

    • Very well-organised. Very concerned that you got transferable skills from your hours volunteering for them.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Many training opportunities, ranging from presentation skills to linkedin, also CV and cover letter workshops provided.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Very. I would have loved to stay on in such a friendly, buzzy environment. Also they are very keen for interns to apply for jobs within the organisation.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes very. Lots of after-work activity.

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

    • Islington is pretty expensive but given lunch and travel allowances which helped a lot.

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

    • Great bars and restaurants.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Lots! At fundraising events and intern meet-ups.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

December 2015

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