Legacy Intern at Cancer Research UK Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • My internship at CRUK has been such a great experience and has led to a 6 month contract with my team. Everyone was so welcoming and it was good to experience how such a large charity operates.

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

    • I really felt as though CRUK cared about the quality of our experience, and that they wanted us to gain valuable skills and advice from it.

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

    • I was supported at all times and never felt under too much presssure

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

    • The internship picked up pace as it progressed.

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

    • I was given enough responsibility but not too much that I felt under pressure

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

    • I gained valuable tips and advice regarding CVs and cover letters, as well as skills learnt from working within my team which have helped me to gain confidence in my abilities and have provided me with real examples to use in interviews.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The working atmosphere was great, everyone was motivated and enthusiastic

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

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

    • There was the opportunity to attend training workshops as well as CV training days

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

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

    • I got a role within my team on a 6 month contract

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • All the other interns were really sociable and everyone got on so well. It was nice to know that you would see a friendly and familiar face wherever you went.

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

    • It wasn't too bad as I lived at home

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

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

    • Loads of volunteering opportunities

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

April 2013

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