Insight Student Review

by Taylor Wessing

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Rating

2.5/5
  • About You
    2.5
  • The Company
    2.5
  • Everything Else
    2.5

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • 10 Very enjoyable- felt very relaxed throughout the day and everyone there was very welcoming and friendly.

    3/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • 10

    3/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • 10

    3/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • 10 Developed presentation skills and communication skills during the group activity we were given.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • 10 Very well structured- we were given a schedule of activities/ talks to happen throughout the day.

    3/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • 10 Great atmosphere- everyone was very engaged with the day and very friendly and sociable.

    3/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • 8 Helped with presentation skills- feedback also given via email.

    3/5

  • 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?
  • 10 Was able to speak to the current trainees who gave a insight into how they felt about the firm and what they are doing/ do on a day-to-day basis.

    3/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • 10 The firm was very proud of their culture, which was evident throughout the day and it really matched what they were saying.

    3/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • 10 Confirmed my career path and the environment/ firm I wish to work in/for.

    3/5

    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?
  • 10 At the beginning, while everyone was arriving, we were able to speak to the other insight students and get to know each other. During lunch we were able to speak to the current trainees and get some advice from them about applications/ working at the firm. During drinks at the end, we were able to speak to people working in recruitment/ HR and current trainees, who we possibly hadn't had the opportunity to speak to earlier.

    3/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • 10

    3/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • 8 Found out about pro bono work they were involved with, but do not recall them mentioning any sports teams/ other activities they were involved with outside of work.

    3/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • 10 Yes.

    3/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

November 2016


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