Vacation schemer Review
by Nabarro (now CMS)
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
4.3
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The Company
4.1
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The Culture
4.1
- 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
It was very tough and challenging but incredibly enjoyable, this was aided by the social events and importantly the individuals I was surrounded by. The vacation schemers were great fun, as were the members of the firm I was able to meet.
As I took on more practical tasks I actually enabled my colleagues to meet deadlines that they otherwise would not have been able to. I felt I was truly valued.
I had an excellent supervisor, regardless of how busy she was, she was never too busy to hear my questions or support me on my work. Indeed at points I had to remind her how busy she was and that I didn't want to waste her time with some of my work!
I was incredibly busy throughout my time, but this meant the time went by very quickly. At times I felt incredibly busy but this was because of the extra project and social events, however merely required managing to balance your time.
Quite a lot of responsibility, my research was valued and I was trusted with a range of work.
I learnt a lot of basic skills, how to balance tasks, how to say no to work when I had too much on. On a more specific note I had practice on research, writing memos, letters and I felt each time I did one piece of work I learnt from it.
The Company
It was an incredibly busy office which meant there wasn't much time to have fun, but the members of staff got along very well and were very friendly.
I thought the experience was very well organised, I knew exactly where to be and what I was doing. This was all scheduled in advance so I could schedule my workload around it. However it was not too organised, there was scope to do things of your own.
They spent two days inducting us so that we could start smoothly. We also spent a lot of time with a range of members of the firm, so I felt their time was really invested in us.
Subsidised Canteen
Company Parties/Events
I really enjoyed my time in the organisation and the people I met. If I get offered a job I would take it without hesitation.
The Culture
Everyone seemed to meet up quite a lot, but it was not so excessive that it left you feeling drained.
Quite expensive, however that may be the fact it is London as opposed to the North where I'm used to spending time.
There are a number of bars to go to in the area around the offices.
On the vacation scheme there were many scheduled activities outside of work. If I had the opportunity to work for the firm there would be a great deal, depending on which activities you preferred to take up.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
London
August 2011
