Event Development and Corporate Acquisiton Intern (London Volunteer Fundraising Team) Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my internship. The work I did was varied and exciting and my team, the other interns and everyone I worked with were supportive and very friendly.

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

    • I felt valued by the team and I was given important tasks to work on by myself. I was always thanked and praised for the work that I did.

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

    • I had regular reviews with my manager which helped me progress with my work, and she also helped me with my job applications.

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

    • Some days were quieter than others, but overall a good work balance.

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

    • I was responsible for sourcing donation raffle prizes and samples for goodie bags that were needed at the supporter events.

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

    • I have been offered a full time job at the charity, and this would not have happened without the skills I learnt during my internship.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Most of my team are home based, so could be quiet at times, but when people were around the office had a fun, supportive and 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?

    • My manager was very supportive and we worked on my personal development plan together. She arranged introductions into other departments within the charity that I was interested in, and helped me gain the experience in areas that I wanted more experience in. We also had CV training days and a presentation skills workshop which were both very useful.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing- I have just secured my first job in the charity!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I have made some fantastic friends during my internship, there was normally a group of interns up for going for a drink pretty much every night after work, and we had intern meals out, went to the theatre etc...

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

    • Pretty standard London prices.

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

    • Lots of really nice pubs, bars and places to eat.

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

    • The interns did some fundraising by organising cake sales and pub quizzes. We were also given the oopuntity to volunteer at the charity's events- I worked at the Tesco Summer Time ball which was a great experience.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2014

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