Citizen Science Schools Engagement Internship Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • 4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • It's a really friendly place, all employees treat you with respect and individually which is great. I had worried that because Cancer Research UK have so many interns you wouldn't be respected. I was made a full member of the team and organisation which really added to the experience.

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

    • My manager was fantastic. We had twice weekly 1-2-1 sessions as well as regular reviews. She also assisted me in career choices and help with applications for after the internship. I also had a mentor who was on the graduate scheme. He was also great and I think we will stay in contact after my placement has finished.

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

    • At the start of my placement I didn't have a lot to do but once my project started progressing I had lots to do and the chance to extend my work depending on the time I had.

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

    • I led my own project with support from my manager. As it was my project I was able to make as much of it as I wanted.

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone is incredibly motivated and friendly

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

    • As the internship is well established everything had been well thought through. We had a member of the volunteering team in charge of the whole internship and she was amazing. Incredibly organised, she wanted us to get the best experience possible and so ensured that we were provided with the support that we wanted.

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

    • We had a one day for career and CV advice where we had a 1-2-1 with members of the HR team. I would have preferred longer with the HR team and more help in future career choices (particularly as I would like to stay in the charity sector). There were documents that were supposed to be used to make you think about the skills you have developed during the internship.

    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's made quite clear that there isn't a definite job at the end of the internship. You have access to the internal jobs but there wasn't anything I wanted to do.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Made great friends, loved it.

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

    • London is expensive for an unpaid internship!

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Great for bars but didn't go to any clubs or anything like that.

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

    • Always some sort of volunteering activity going on. I got involved in the organising of the intern fundraiser where we raised approximately £3500 for Cancer Research UK.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2013

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