Recruitment Intern Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

2.5/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Out of the scale 1-10 I would give this internship a 9! It was incredibly enjoyable and well structured. There was an intern manager with us throughout everything who was exceptionally helpful planning practise interview and CV writing sessions to increase our employability. There was also a strong social side to things, we met for drinks and ate lunch together most days.

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

    • Very. 10/10. Every person on my team treated me like a valuable member of the team- which pushed me to become one!

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

    • 8 - My manager was great and very supportive. We set out objectives and had catch-ups every week. When I got an interview with the organization she gave me a mock interview and gave me as much support as possible during the application process.

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

    • 7-there were definitely days where I wanted more work but after I mentioned this it was given!

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

    • 8- I felt like I was given the right amount of responsibility for my position. In addition my manager arranged some stretch objectives with me when I told her I didn't feel I was doing enough.

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

    • 10- As I wanted to work in CRUK (and have now acquired a permanent position there , I can safely say the skills I learnt in this internship will be completely vital to my next role. It teaches you how to be professional in a large non-profit organization.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • 9-Really friendly and helpful. Everyone in my team was lovely and we had a lot of events (pub quizzes and lunches) during which to get to know each other. I would definitely recommend the culture of CRUK, it's one of the main reasons I was so keen to stay here in a permanent position.

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

    • 10- The internship was incredibly well structured. As well as having catch up sessions set out throughout the three months we had LinkedIn, Presentation and interview workshops. Induction was well organized as was the events to mark the end of the internship.

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

    • 9- I always felt that my personal development was of high importance but also that the internship was what I wanted to make of it. My manager was always happy to help me develop specific skills I'd highlight and would think about ways in which I could practice and improve them. When it came to applying for jobs within the company I felt extremely supported after having CV review sessions and practice interviews.

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

    • Flexi Time

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

    • Very- I'm staying on!

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes- The interns had lunch together every day and went for drinks some weeks after work. We also had intern fundraising together and I felt like in just three short months people got very close!

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • 4- Living cost would be very high (I don't live in Angel.) The pubs around are pretty expensive but CRUK have discounts which makes it doable. Also lunch expenses are paid for!

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

    • 9- There are lots of pubs , restaurants and clubs in Angel. It's a great place to go out.

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

    • 10- Yes! As well as intern fundraising (where we sold candy canes, organized a netball tournament, a pub quiz and a bake sale), there were also lots of volunteering opportunities. I bucket collected at an England game and received a free ticket to the match! Other interns I know went to balls and events where they volunteered and had a great time. Organizing the netball tournament has inspired me to try and get together a mixed team for future tournaments.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Recruitment

North East

November 2017

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