Eisteddfod Intern. Review

by Macmillan Cancer Support

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • I've had an incredible time and don't want to leave!

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

    • I felt very much like a part of the team from the off. Everyone was so welcoming.

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

    • Cannot thank my manager and mentor enough. They have been absolutely incredible - they listened to what I wanted from the internship and made sure it happened!

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

    • There were quiet days and manic days, exactly what you expect from something like this.

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

    • Just as much as everyone else - was very much a team effort.

    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 CV now looks incredible!! I also did courses through Macmillan, such as a Speaker training course, which was invaluable.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • great atmosphere, everyone got on really well. Felt like I'd known everyone for years!

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

    • All went very smoothly, despite me being a bit of a guinea pig.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I shadowed employees at every available opportunity, was given a handful of training courses and a lot of responsibility

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

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

    • very appealing, although I do have another year of university. I'm definitely not ruling out a career in the charity sector!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was the only intern in the office, although I did meet some others from different regions.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Lived at home, but Cardiff is quite average

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • A small village in Wales, but near Cardiff

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were always plenty of fundraising and volunteering opportunities to get involved with

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Human Resources, Journalism & Publishing, Marketing, PR & Communications, Voluntary

Wales

September 2012

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