Reward and Recognition Intern Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • It has given me such great experience and skills

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

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

    • We could ask them anything, and they were always there if we had a query or issue

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

    • It varied, but there was more work to do on request!

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

    • I was able to liaise with businesses on my own and felt like I was making a difference

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

    • The skills will definitely assist me in my future job search!

    5/5

    The Company

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

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

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

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

    • Flexi Time

    National Travel
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Quite good - so many people seem to have started as interns!

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • 3/5
  • 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?

    • We were able to take part in numerous volunteering opportunities - I got to volunteer up the BT tower at an event that other people paid to be at - it was very enjoyable!

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Business Operations, Advertising, Market Research, Sales

London

November 2011

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