Vac Scheme Student 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

5/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I thoroughly enjoyed my experience. The firm made a genuine effort to ensure we understood the culture of the firm, the work they do and get to know the wonderful people there.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • I felt very valued. I always received feedback for my work and everyone seemed genuinely interested in my progress.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • I received a great amount of guidance. The firm provides you with a buddy and a supervisor and they were always very supportive. Everyone else in the firm was happy to sit and explain work for you.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • The skills I developed here will and have helped me when applying my work practically. I learnt from my feedback and was able to grow as a result.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • The structure was clear and very well organised. We always had events and knew what to expect at all times. I always knew what was on and where to go. We had a great induction and felt ready to go after the first day.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • The atmosphere is the real highlight for me. Everybody is incredibly friendly. I was able to get to know some really interesting people, all of whom took an interest in me.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • The firm invested a lot in our training and social experience. We were frequently taken on really great social events. We also were provided with three days of really great training so that we would be ready for our first day in our department.

    5/5

  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?
  • It gave me a great insight into what it would be like as a trainee at the firm. We were given really excellent work to do, as well as expected to manage our time.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • 5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • 5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • 5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • The networking and social events were amazing. We had quiz nights, karaoke evenings, breakfast meetings, dinners and a really fun scavenger hunt.

    5/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • Yes, there are many different sports teams to get involved with. The firm also has a lot cycling enthusiasts, so there are charity bike rides annually.

    5/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Yes, it was a terrific experience. You meet some really great people, learn a lot and challenge yourself.

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2016


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