Health Community Engagement Intern Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Absolutely enjoyable atmosphere and project-based work.

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

    • Great feedback sessions and inclusion in meetings and decisions

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

    • Weekly 1:1s with line manager and very clear project brief

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

    • I had a good amount of tasks to get on with but wasn't overwhelmed by the workload

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

    • Was given quite a bit of responsibility - would have been happy to take on a little more

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

    • Absolutely fantastic introduction to working in the charity sector and gained much training and insight into the healthcare sector

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Super friendly and inclusive atmosphere

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

    • Fantastically organised - knew exactly who was responsible for me and who I could go to talk to about any issues

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

    • Fantastic training in career development, CV workshop and presentation skills

    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?

    • Great! I got a job in the organisation during my placement

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, although I wasn't involved with it greatly

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

    • Very high in the centre of London, and sadly the internship is not paid so hard to sustain oneself

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

    • Not sure, I never went out while I was here

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

    • A few things like Yoga and Volunteering opportunities

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

November 2014

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