Training Evaluation and Development Intern Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • I absolutely loved it! I was given an absolute autonomy on daily basis but still had weekly meetings with my manager to check my progress. Everyone was always there to help!!!

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

    • Everyone I worked with was really great and very welcoming.

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

    • I had a desk right next to my manager and could ask her for guidance anytime. We also had scheduled meetings dedicated to my project.

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

    • I was usually busy.

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

    • I was working on a project on my own so I was running the show!!

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

    • I gained invaluable project management skills and everthing that goes with it.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone is very cheerful and lovely.

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

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

    • At the beginning there was induction that lasted for couple of days which was for all interns and gave me a great insight into Cancer Research UK. I then had induction into all aspects of the job in my department and also some more training throughout my internship.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

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

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, interns organised loads of fundraising activities and socialised in free time.

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

    • 4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South West

March 2014

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