Corporate Partnerships intern Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • It was great and very enjoyable. The staff was friendly and supportive.

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

    • Yes you definitely feel valued by your colleagues.

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

    • I did feel that I was very supported from my manager, and I was given good tasks.

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

    • There was always work to undertake you were never too busy or too bored.

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

    • You are given real responsibility working a Cancer Research UK.

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

    • I felt like my skill set really developed during this internship and I received mentoring and training.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a good balance of work and meetings in the office.

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

    • It was very well organised, the voluntary placements team did a great job.

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

    • There was a good level of training, there could have been more training available for the interns though.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • It is hard to get a job after your internship with Cancer Reseach UK, only 10% of interns go on to graduate roles with Cancer Research UK after.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, great, intern nights out and drinks for Fridays and plenty of social gatherings.

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

    • Very expensive, it's central London!

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

    • Awesome! Very organised interns!

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

    • Not that many to be honest.

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

April 2013

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