Strategic Marketing Communications Intern Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • It was such an enjoyable experience I wanted to go into work everyday!

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

    • From day one I felt completely comfortable and was part of the team. I also never felt afraid to ask questions as I knew they would always be so supportive

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

    • I had a weekly 1 on 1 with my manager, but also could go to her at any time to get further support

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

    • It was up and down on some days, and also takes a few weeks to be able to continue with other things when you finish tasks. Overall I could always get on with something though

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

    • I was immediately given the responsibility of talking to external agencies, and felt like I contributed to the success of projects

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

    • My overall confidence in the workplace has gone up so much since starting on the placement, communication skills and presenting skills will definitely stay with me!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Always a great, relaxed atmosphere, yet everyone worked incredibly hard.

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

    • We had a placement coordinator who was great, it was really well organised

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

    • we had cv and interview skills half way through

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

    • Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Healthcare/Dental
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • i will apply for the graduate scheme, as will a lot of people!

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • We often went out for drinks, had lunch together, did fundraising together etc

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

    • London is expensive, especially the area we were in, but there are always cheaper places around

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

    • There were a lot of bars/pubs around

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

    • Lots of intern opportunities, such as fundraising, which we could get involved with. Also living in London there is always something to do!

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Market Research, Marketing, Voluntary

London

August 2012

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