Climate and Energy Campaign Assistant Review

by Greenpeace

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

Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • Wasn't always doing the most exciting work, but the most exciting work I did was very exciting indeed!

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

    • Taken in almost immediately and treated well throughout.

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

    • Pretty free to decide how much and in what ways I contributed.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Some days were extremely busy, others were almost empty. Most days were just the right balance.

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

    • Given lots of responsibility at certain times.

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

    • Opened my eyes to the world of NGOs in a way no other placement could have.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good atmosphere at all times.

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

    • No problems, but finding me work wasn't the number one priority.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Made sure I had everything I needed.

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

    • National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Invited back as Project Manager and worked a further 2.5 years with them and the international office.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We lived in the same house.

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

    • Prague is the perfect city in this aspect and others.

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

    • See above :)

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

    • Additional voluntary activities with the organisation and social events were plentiful.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Economics, Environmental Science, Legal/Law, Logistics and Operations, Market Research, Marketing, Material & Mineral Engineering, Voluntary

International

May 2012