Project Communications Intern Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    2.4

    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?

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

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

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

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

    • 4/5

    The Company

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

    • My team atmosphere was great- we worked really well together! The general, larger office around us was a bit more quiet and I didn't really know anyone else.

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

    • I felt like I was employed as I did work that needed doing, when it needed doing. This did mean though that on occasions there was not a lot I could help with.

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

    • CRUK offered a really good personal development package and this was facilitated through weekly 1:1 sessions with my manager.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Working from home
    3/5
  • 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?

    • I was commuting from a distance and didn't really get the chance to be social outside of work with the other interns.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Working as an unpaid intern is hard in London!

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

    • I didn't get the chance to go out in the area.

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

    • There could have been opportunities if I had pursued them.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

March 2014

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