Policy Development Intern Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I learned a huge amount and was really well supported.

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

    • Everybody was very welcoming.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I had a lot of one on one time with my manager, regular reviews and a lot of guidance and support.

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

    • Always stimulated but never stressed

    5/5
  • 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?

    • The skills I developed and the understanding I gained enabled me to get a job within CRUK :)

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Focused but friendly

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

    • Really structured and there was a lot of support from the intern coordinator throughout

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

    • My manager put aside a lot of time to talk me through difficult concepts

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I got a job :)

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I made good friends with the other interns and there were lots of opportunities to see each other.

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

    • It's London so it's fairly expensive

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

    • Islington's lively, Shoreditch and Hackney are a bus away

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

    • I got to help out on Parliament Day which was great experience

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

PR & Communications, Government

London

October 2014

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