Fundraising and Marketing Innovation Intern Review

by Cancer Research UK

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Rating

4.8/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    5.0

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my internship very much. It was a very hard work but we had fun throughout which made it even more enjoyable.

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

    • I

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

    • I was given support throughout the whole internship: regular one to ones and catch ups with my managers and the people I was working with.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I was fairly busy, some days we had a lot to do but it was very enjoyable and they give you support and help if you get stuck with anything

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibilities from the first day I started which made it more exciting.

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

    • Thanks to this position, I managed to get a fill time position, with another charity.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was very friendly and we had fun all the time. It was very professional as well but it didn`t make you feel uncomfortable or out of place.

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

    • The placement was very well organized, I can tell why it is ranked so high.

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

    • Cancer Research UK invests a lot in their interns by providing a constant support and mentor scheme for everyone.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • The future employment prospects were very appealing as there are opportunities coming up all the time.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We were about 47 interns that got together all the time during lunch breaks and almost every thursday after work.

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

    • The lunch allowance and travel covered everything.

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

    • The Angel area is amazing as it provides you with countless pubs and restaurants where teams can go and socialize.

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

    • There were activities coming up all the time that allowed you to get involved with networking and other events.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2015

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