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Projects and Operations intern Review

at The Social Change Nest

Internship (1 Month+)

Business Operations, Project Management

London

Review Submitted: November 2025

Overall Rating

5 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Work involved a range of activities, working on different projects and shadowing different members of the company to gain a full understanding of how it all departments link together to deliver their services successfully.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, I was given more responsibility than I initially anticipated which made me happy because I was entrusted with very meaningful tasks which I enjoyed performing.
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?
I believe my communication skills improved massively in professional settings, but also my time management as I worked on numerous projects at the same time, organising my time such that I am able to complete all of these on time successfully.
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?
I received a lot of guidance during the first week to learn how the company really operates, but also throughout the rest of the experience. People were always happy to provide guidance and support when I felt confused and there were also daily check-in’s to ensure I’m on the right track, and to debrief any progress and uncertainties I may have.
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?
Everybody was really friendly and supportive. I felt really comfortable in the office because the atmosphere was very calm but professional at the same time. I had many pleasant conversations with many members of the company, both in office, and during the days when I was working remotely.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
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?
I enjoyed my placement very much, I gained a lot of experience which I believe made me develop a lot personally and professionally. This experience was definitely a great starting step to my career path, creating a solid foundation for me.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend The Social Change Nest to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to The Social Change Nest
Be yourself! That’s what makes this place so special and amazing. I was initially very nervous however everybody was really approachable and kind, so it didn’t feel intimidating at all during the interview and also while working there.

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at The Social Change Nest
5/5
Did you receive an offer to return as a graduate?
Waiting to hear
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