High Value Fundraising Events Intern Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed the internship - I had a lot of responsibility, the work was varied and challenging, the environment was sociable and I made friends, the internship was well structured and organised. Sometimes the work was dull or hard but overall good and every role has its challenges. I feel my CV has hugely benefitted.

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

    • I feel valued by my team and that the work I do is important, I make an important contribution to the team. They get along well as a team and were welcoming and friendly.

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

    • I was given lots of support with weekly meetings and catch ups. I felt I had enough contact time and my manager was always available when I needed support.

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

    • I was generally busy with my own project and various tasks, the days varied but overall I was happy with my workload

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

    • I felt I had a lot of responsibility but it was manageable and not too much for my level

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

    • valuable addition to my CV, I now have lots to talk about in interviews, I feel I developed my skills and experience and am now confident I can secure a paid role

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • friendly atmosphere, lots going on and busy, a little bit crowded but overall good.

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

    • very well organised, the internship coordinator was very friendly and available, I felt I had lots of support and there were lots of opportunities for me to develop my skills

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

    • lots of opportunities to attend workshops and talks

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

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

    • Lots of opportunities to get a job with the organisation with lots of internal roles and interns being interviewed regularly.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • yes, we regularly met for social activities and I felt I know most of the other interns

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

    • expensive since the office is based in London and the role is unpaid apart from food and travel expenses

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • great - central London

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

    • lots - volunteering at events and social meetups

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Business Operations, Marketing

London

March 2016

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