Primary Care Engagement Intern Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

2.8/5
  • The Role
    2.3
  • The Company
    2.7
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed working in the charity - everyone was really friendly and approachable. However didn't enjoy the work I was doing as much. Made me realise I wanted to work in a field using my degree.

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

    • I felt very valued by my colleagues - they were very encouraging.

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

    • The support I gained was good, however most of the time I was not working with my Manager - mostly another team member.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Workload was up and down. Some days I would have a lot to do and some not very much to at all.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was able to conduct research and set up meetings with external organisations through building these relationships, which I felt was a good amount of responsibility

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

    • I think I did develop skills which will assist me beyond my studies, however as I have decided to look into more technical careers using my degree some of these skills will be less relevant.

    2/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was very friendly, but was quite quiet in the office. Open plan set up.

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Generally the internship scheme was extremely well organised. There were two induction days to introduce you to the charity and the internship co-ordinator was extremely helpful. I found my placement was slightly less well organised within the team.

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

    • There was mid-way CV training, which I found extremely helpful. My managers were also very keen to help me with my CV.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • The internship does not lead to definite employment by the charity. However interns do have access to the internal jobs website while they are undertaking their internship. There was a job within my team that came up. However I had already decided that I wanted a more people orientated role.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Most Fridays interns would go for drinks to local pubs and we also had lunch together everyday.

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

    • London so expensive!

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

    • A few bars and pubs around the office.

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

    • Many fundraising activities to get involved with. Some interns helped evening events, music festivals, races etc. I also volunteered at a stall promoting cancer awareness.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2013

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