Product Development and Delivery Intern Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • I enjoy working and I was given real work

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

    • My team would ask my opinion and suggestions on projects, they always appreciated me for my work and made me realise that I am making a difference by being there in the team

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

    • My mentor and manger was always there to explain me things, no matter how many times I asked them, they were always there to guide and support me

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

    • as i was handling my own projects so got a good room to work and to enjoy a break. kept a good balance and learnt time management

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

    • I was handling 4 very important projects that's how much responsibility I had.

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

    • learnt a lot of new skills which will surely be helpful for my career

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Shouldn't call it fun as we are doing serious business. everyone around was really helpful, friendly and people who will make you feel that you are a part of them.

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

    • everything was very well communicated

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

    • company organised skill development sessions for interns, 1:1 with mentors and mangers provided really good feedback.

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

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

    • Again I would say it's a charity and I as an intern to a charity did not expect any perks anyway. we were here to make a difference and to contribute to the cause. It was an expenses paid internship which is GREAT. Job oppertunities are there as well as competition.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Had many social hang outs with fellow intrens and mentor

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

    • Couple of nice places to go and socialise and were not so expensive

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

    • as busy as the day

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Loads of volunteering oppertunities

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Marketing, Product Design

London

April 2012

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