Acquisition Intern, Corporate Partnerships Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • It was overall a really good experience.

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

    • I felt respected by each member of the team, almost like family.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Any questions or queries which I had were addressed, though not always immediately.

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

    • This would depend on the day, but overall there were always things to be getting on with and some days I would have to delegate tasks.

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

    • I had a fair level of responsibility, and I got to meet clients face to face which was a really useful experience.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Almost all of the skills which I have developed here will carry on into my further studies and work.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a fun environment, but also serious work could happen too.

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

    • An excellent placement, well organised.

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

    • I was guided through the steps of each stage - very good indeed.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I will apply for the graduate scheme and possibly other internal jobs too.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The social scene was fantastic - one of the highlights of the internship.

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

    • London prices are very different to where I'm from, but if you budget, it's fine.

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

    • Overall, good.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There are always opportunities to get involved.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2013

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