Student Review

by Stephenson Harwood

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Rating

4.7/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.7
  • Everything Else
    4.5

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • Supervisors were keen to involve me in work they were completing. Really enjoyed the talks given by each department.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • Such a friendly environment- everyone interested in getting to know you and answering any questions you might have had. Feedback was always offered and praise given. Trainees and associates were always very grateful for any help provided.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • The graduate recruitment team were incredibly organised and willing to help in any way. They were also all friendly and made me feel welcome from the get go. Supervisors and buddies always made time (very willingly) to offer guidance/ answer questions

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I completed similar work to the trainees so undoubtedly this will be useful for my future career. My supervisor wanted to give me work that challenged me and I am so grateful for this.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • The scheme was very well structured. Really enjoyed getting to spend my two weeks in two departments.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Everyone was very friendly and keen to help. The planned social events were fun and a good way to spend time getting to know everyone.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Supervisors and partners spent a lot of their time explaining cases and matters to me to ensure I understood what I was working on. The workshops and department talks provided us with an opportunity to learn even more about the work the firm is involved in.

    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?
  • 4/5

  • 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?
  • I completed work that trainees are required to do daily. This will therefore be incredibly helpful in the future.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • I was paid for the two weeks and travel expenses are reimbursed


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • Yes I was introduced to most people in the departments I worked with. Everyone was very willing to meet with me to discuss things they were involved in that interested me.

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • The planned socials included after work drinks, lunch with trainees and an out of work social event in the second week. These were all really fun and it was great getting to know employees who were all very friendly.

    5/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • We were given a talk on the first day about life as a trainee. We were told about the activities outside of work

    4/5

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

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

June 2019


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