Intern Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • My project was really interesting and challenging. It directly linked to the field i want to get into eventually.

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

    • I felt valued as a team member, despite being an intern.

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

    • I was given enough support and guidance by management, but i did work pretty much independently. This suited the nature of my project and my working style.

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

    • I was kept busy throughout my internship, but there were busier periods.

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

    • I was given a large amount of responsibilty and really felt my project was my own.

    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 definitely developed a lot of skills and relevant experience here, which should help in finding a job.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good, friendly

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

    • Quiet decent felt a part of the team and managed to get involved

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Not much training in the charity game!

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very well, they are always looking for vibrant students

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Good social scene but i just never got too involved, went out for a few drinks though

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

    • very good

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Never went out partying!

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

    • Not many

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Operations

London

April 2012

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