Vacation Scheme Review

by Shoosmiths

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • The work was enjoyable and manageable, the people were friendly and the location was nice.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • They were always grateful for my help and would ask me to complete varying levels of tasks for them. I was never asked to be the tea-girl.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I could ask my supervisor for help at any time, and whilst she wouldn't give me the answer on a plate, I would get help as long as I put the effort in first.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Very busy, but got a full hour for lunch and never left later than 6.30pm.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Lots, I would call employment tribunals and was drafting letters to clients.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • It helped me realise I didn't want to be a lawyer, but the communication and work ethic skills were invaluable for an office environment.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Good, everyone was friendly and you could talk to anyone with ease.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Didn't have any problems, all computer accounts etc were set up before I arrived so I didn't have to wait for that.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was only a week placement, so apart from the experience, there were no training or development opportunities.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • If I had decided to pursue a career as a solicitor, I would have been offered a training contract, but I chose it wasn't the career for me.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • The other placement students were great, but again, it being only a week left little time to socialise.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Southampton is a lovely area, with good housing and socialising opportunities. Shoosmiths are commutable from Portsmouth also.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Southampton and Portsmouth have great bars and restaurants, so there are endless opportunities a few minutes commute away. Good train links.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Sailing and water-sports on your doorstep, the New Forest about 40 mins away for walking and biking. Endless....any sport you could imagine.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Business Operations, Legal/Law

South East

November 2011

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