Event Delivery and Partnerships Intern Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • If there was a job vacancy in this position I would definitely apply. It has been fantastic.

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

    • They were always very appreciative of my work and let me know when I had done something particularly well.

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

    • My manager always made time if I had a problem (those these were only ever minor) and was always very helpful in explaining things to me.

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

    • It depended on what event we were working on at the time. The two weeks before an event are particularly, whilst the middle of my internship when we had no events on was quite quiet.

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

    • My role was mainly assisting with the admin/logistical side of organising events, but I was given the responsibility of managing the guest list for our House of Lords event, liaising with internal departments and guests, sending invites and managing the database.

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

    • As I have just graduated, the skills I have learnt in events management, relationship management, admin and team work will be invaluable for my future career as I hope to find a job in the same area.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • 3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • 3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • It is luck whether there are any vacancies in a particular area at the time, but if you get your name known within the department, hopefully they will let you know when vacancies come up in future.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Intern drinks were organised most weeks as well as fundraising events. The induction days were very good for getting to know the other interns.

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

    • Normal London prices!

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

    • There are some nice pubs, bars and restaurants.

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

    • Other than intern drinks and fundraisers, we were encouraged to sign up for other events, which are always great fun and excellent experience.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2012

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