Big Data Intern Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Overall I really enjoyed my internship at CRUK, were I was given a series of interesting tasks and projects that not only challenged me, but also provided me with the opportunities to develop a number of key skills - the most important being project management. The work environment itself was very friendly and relaxed which made the whole experience very warm and enjoyable.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my internship at CRUK, working alongside really passionate and enthusiastic people who were always willing to help on a variety of topics, from project-specific to personal development and employment. I felt that my input, skills and knowledge were all taken seriously and that my time and effort regarding work was acknowledged.

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

    • I received great support whenever I needed, mostly in the form of weekly 1:1 sessions with my manager. We discussed my personal development frequently in order to tailor the overall internship experience to my goals and aims, alongside other unrelated issues.

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

    • I felt like my internship provided me with interesting tasks that was accompanied with a level of freedom that allowed me to plan and tailor my workload according to my preferences. I was aware of a number of different projects within the charity and intern fundraiser events that I could also take part in, should I require more work.

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

    • I feel that CRUK has done a fantastic job in providing interns with real work experiences that really contribute to the outcomes of relevant projects. I felt like my input, knowledge and skills were taken very seriously along with the outcomes of my assigned tasks. I felt my time and effort was truly valued and appreciated during the 3 months I had been an intern.

    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 feel that the skills that I have gained during my internship will undoubtedly come in useful when applying to roles within the charity and elsewhere.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly and welcome of new interns

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

    • The internship was organised very well overall with a number of intern only events set up throughout the 3 months

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • there were many workshop opportunities to sign up to and make use of .

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

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

    • very appealing

    5/5

    The Culture

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

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

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

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Voluntary

London

March 2016

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