Research Communication Strategy Inter Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I loved my placement at Cancer Research UK - the people, my project and the general environment were all fantastic.

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

    • I felt part of the team from day one and never was never made to feel like 'the intern'.

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

    • My mentor was always there to answer questions about my project and the wider intern support network was great help for any other problems.

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

    • I feel I could have taken on slightly more work as I was not as busy as some of the other interns but I am pleased with the final outcome of my project, which might have suffered had I been given mroe work.

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

    • I was set my own project to work on for the duration of the placement, which gave me great experience of project managment and working to my own deadlines.

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

    • I feel I have improved on and developed some great skills in my placement here, which will no doubt help me in my career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Being such a big office with so many people, there is always something happening or soemone to talk to.

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

    • The placement was very well structured with regular feedback sessions, CV training days and constant support.

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

    • My mentor took into account the skills I wished to develop at the start of my placement and incorporated them into the objectives that were set.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • It is very dependent on the team you are in - unfortunately my team does not have any job going currently but if any do arise in the future I will be sure to apply.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a great social scene amoung both the interns and my team with regular after work drinks and socials with the other interns.

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

    • Expensive because its in London but Cancer Research UK have a number of deals with local businesses that make it slightly more affordable.

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

    • Angel, Islington is a great place to be based as it is close to Shoreditch, Camden and Central London - all good palces for going out.

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

    • There were countless volunteering opportunities - at the London marathon, Wedding shows etc.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Marketing, Science

London

May 2012

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