Volunteering Learning and Development Intern Review
by Cancer Research UK
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.2
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The Company
4.9
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The Culture
4.4
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
I really enjoyed it. It's very well organised and I had the chance to work on different and exciting projects and develop important skills for future jobs. I also had a mentor to help me with my career objectives. I highly recommend it.
I felt very valued and really part of the team. I was considered in every decision involving my tasks and updated with all important information concerning the team and the charity.
I was given all the support and guidance I needed to develop my project and my tasks successfully. I had regular 1:1 catch-ups and I felt comfortable to ask my line manager any questions I could possibly have.
I wasn't very busy, but this was in part because of me. I could have taken on more work if I'd like to. My project was quite analytical and it took me a long time to finish it. It was quite challenging and satisfying though.
Not much, but again I could have asked for more responsibility if I'd like to. However, I was totally responsible for the project I was given to.
They assisted me a lot to improve my employability.
The Company
Really good, everyone was really friendly and open.
Extremely organised. I had an Induction Day with all other interns, individual inductions with all members of my team, a written development plan, regular 1:1 catch-ups with my line manager and also a wrap up event at the end.
Cancer Research invests a lot in its interns. I had a CV and Interview skills training and also a presentation skills workshop, which were very useful.
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
Company Car
Subsidised/Company Gym
National Travel
International Travel
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Above 25 days holiday
Working from home
Healthcare from home
Healthcare/Dental
Travel loan
Very appealing. As an intern, you have real chances to get a paid job within the charity after your internship if you deliver a good job.
The Culture
Yes, an excellent social scene, with lots of fun fundraising events and after-work drinks.
A little expensive, but the charity offers a lovely subsidised canteen which is quite helpful. A lot of the social events took place there.
Very busy and lively.
Yes, many excellent opportunities to get involved in fundraising events along with other teams and also in team lunches and after-work drinks.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
London
April 2015
