Learning and Development (HR) Intern Review

by Cancer Research UK

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Working at Cancer Research UK was amazing and the best job I have ever had! I enjoyed it so much and would definitely recommend others to undertake an internship with this charity!

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

    • I felt extremely valued by my colleagues at Cancer Research UK, I felt that my opinions were taken into consideration even if they weren't implemented. Just knowing that your opinions are important is a great feeling.

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

    • The level of support I received was incredible, from day 1 my mentor made me feel comfortable and provided me with the right guidance necessary for me.

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

    • When I first started my internship I wasn't extremely busy, however, as my internship progressed this definitely changed and I always had various tasks to complete. At times I felt I was really busy and I did feel slighlty under pressure, having said that the support I received from my fellow colleagues was amazing and I did enjoy this challenge.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given A LOT of responsibility during my internship, more than I could of imagined! Having this responsibility made me feel part of my team and gave me a sense of belonging and importance. I loved the amount of responsibility I was given and appreciated how important the work I was doing was to the rest of my team and the organisation.

    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 amount which I have learnt while undertaking an internship with Cancer Research UK is unbelieveable. I have learnt so much about myself and the way I work with others in a team. In my opinion, the fundamental skills which I believe have definitely developed is my organisational and communication skills, and I will carry these improvements forward with me into future jobs.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I loved the atmosphere in the office, working in an open plan office was fantastic! This really gave me the opportunity to interact with other employess from across the organisaiton, which is something I believe was key to driving my communication skills.

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

    • The internship was really organised and thought through. It was evident that past comments and feedback was taken on board to make the intership experience that much better and organised for future interns.

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

    • My personal development was taken into consideration by my mentor, and I was constantly being asked what I would like to develop/improve on and these comments were taken on board, as I would participate in activities/tasks which would help me to achieve this.

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

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

    • Employment prospects are good, but it really depends on what career you want to pursue. There are more vacancies advertised within certain departments than others which will benefit more people, whereas vacancies in other departments aren't as available.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • The social scene in my internship intake was perfect, we all got along really well!

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

    • The cost of socialising was decent, not too expensive, but you have to choose the right places to go to, to find a bargain within your budget!

    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?

    • There were SO many out of office volunteering opportunities to immerse yourself in and really develop key skills!!

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Human Resources, Voluntary

London

May 2012

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