Social and Behavioural Research Intern Review
at Cancer Research UK
Internship (1 Month+)
Research, Market Research
London
Review Submitted: August 2023
Overall Rating
4.9 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.8/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Team meetings - working and collaborating with a wide variety of individuals and backgrounds
Reviewing existing literature
Writing up a qualitative report based on two studies that have been conducted
Carrying out a standardisation practice
Reviewing existing literature
Writing up a qualitative report based on two studies that have been conducted
Carrying out a standardisation practice
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes - leading on writing an internal consolidation report
Chairing a team meeting
Chairing a team meeting
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Strengthened my report writing skills and qualitative knowledge - how to be concise and to the point
Critical thinking skills
Developing recommendations and considerations
How to interact and communicate with different stakeholders
Developed a greater understanding of the company in general, and how a charity operates
Critical thinking skills
Developing recommendations and considerations
How to interact and communicate with different stakeholders
Developed a greater understanding of the company in general, and how a charity operates
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
Minimum of weekly 1-2-1s with my manager
Support offered from all team members - very friendly
Good induction day where guidance and any support offered was discussed
Support offered from all team members - very friendly
Good induction day where guidance and any support offered was discussed
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Everyone is so lovely and friendly - really positive working atmosphere
Really flexible company that puts their employees at the heart of the operation
Really flexible company that puts their employees at the heart of the operation
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
Really positive and friendly experience. Very glad I applied and secured an internship - would definitely recommend
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Cancer Research UK
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Cancer Research UK to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Cancer Research UK
Use the job description as key points in your application and interview - discuss how you already have these specific skills, or if you don't have them how you intend to develop them/show willingness to learn
Everyone is super friendly and supportive throughout the application so keep calm, smile, and be friendly and positive
Everyone is super friendly and supportive throughout the application so keep calm, smile, and be friendly and positive
