Sports Events PR & New Business Intern Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • I was expected to work hard, but the team I worked alongside were friendly and the atmosphere in the office was generally pretty positive.

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

    • I felt like a part of the team pretty much from day one.

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

    • My manager was also my mentor; we had regular catch-ups and opportunities to share feedback. There was also a dedicated support network for interns.

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

    • Probably slightly too busy some days - this being said, I could have asked for a lower workload.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • A total mix. Some projects I got total ownership of, other days would be spent doing data entry or similar tasks.

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

    • Great experience and really useful for my CV.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Generally relaxed; not a lot of perks, but it is a charity after all.

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

    • Great support network with thorough inductions to the company and support with admin.

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

    • CV and Interview technique training day was really useful.

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

    • 2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I think I would stand a decent chance of working within CRUK after the internship, but it is not what I want to do long term.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • The social side was relatively muted.

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

    • Definitely not aimed at the intern pocket...

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

    • Definitely not aimed at the intern pocket...

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Loads of volunteering opportunities.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

November 2011

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