Career Development Intern Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I throughly enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone thinking of applying.

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

    • My team and other teams within my directorate made me feel more than 'just an intern.

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

    • My manager frequently gave me advice and supported me throughout the whole internship with my personal development

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

    • Normally very busy, but I found that one of the best parts about the internship- I always had something I could be getting on with.

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

    • Quite a large amount of responsibility- I was working very closely with my manager on the delivery of my project.

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

    • The skills I've learnt and built upon during the internship will help me in future roles in my career, but also just in my everyday non working life! I've definetely gained confidence as a result of being given responsibility here.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was an open plan office, so always some noise and fun going on. It is a really nice working atmostphere to be in.

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

    • Extremely organised. I was so impressed with the organisation, from recruitment until the final day as an intern.

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

    • I really felt that I was valued and able to personally develop within my team. I was able to go along to one of the LearnZone courses provided and also take a preferences questionnaire that my team subsidised.

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

    • Working from home

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

    • Very!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • This was another really great part of the scheme. There were over 50 other people in the same position as you, and it was great to have a lovely group of people to get to know and lunch with!

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

    • Pretty expensive to be honest- but that's the same with anywhere in London.

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

    • Fun, different and some places were affordable!

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

    • Definitely! As a group we went for drinks every week and organised a charity fundraiser where all our friends and family came along.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Human Resources

London

September 2013

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