Product development intern Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my time at CRUK.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Everyone at CRUK was keen to help where they could

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

    • My team were supportive but I was left to get on with my own work without supervision.

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

    • I was busy but not overwhelmed with work

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

    • I had responsibility for my own project and was trusted to complete an important task in my manager's absence.

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

    • My experience will enable me to now pursue a career in this field.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good, friendly 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?

    • CRUK provided interns with CV workshops and interview skills and personal development packs. I feel to improve on this further workshops could be offered to develop other key skills.

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

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

    • I would definitely apply to any suitable roles within CRUK

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, interns got on well and socialised together.

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

    • It is expensive to live in London when on an unpaid internship

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

    • Lots of good pubs and bars around

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

    • Lots of opportunities to get involved in volunteering

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Marketing

London

March 2015

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