Corporate Acquisition and Event Development Intern Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • very enjoyable experience

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

    • Not just within my team but with other teams as well

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

    • My manager helped me with all aspects of the internship including applying for jobs

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

    • a good balance, some days were slow

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

    • Quite a lot more than other internships Makes you feel more valued allows you to gain more skills

    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 internship has directly led to my first job

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • a good balance between work and fun but generally a relaxed atmosphere

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

    • Very well organised

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

    • Really helped with CV training, preparing for interviews and successful cover letters/applications

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

    • Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • Would love to come back and work here

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • all interns got on well but not the pressure to get involved in everything

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Not too bad for London

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

    • Good

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

    • more socialising and events

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Business Operations, Marketing, PR & Communications, Voluntary

London

December 2013

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