Vacation Placement Student Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • I really enjoyed the vacation placement - I learnt a lot about the department I was in (Property Investment) and it confirmed to me that I would like to work at the firm in the future.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I felt very valued by the team I was in - particularly by my trainee buddies and the people I was sat with. The firm itself made vacation placement students feel welcome by being supporting in the assessment centre for the training contract and by ensuring socials were organised.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • My trainee buddies were particularly supportive and everyone who I did work for was happy to give me feedback.

    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 hope this placement will help me when studying Real Estate as a module at university next year and I think it will help me applying for roles in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well-organised and supportive.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Everyone was very welcoming and the atmosphere was an enjoyable one to work in.

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

    • As it was only a two week placement there was no formal training as such.

    1/5
  • 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?

    • I felt fully immersed in the life and culture of the firm.

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

    • The culture at the firm is very important and I felt very accepted within it.

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

    • I will be able to use the skills I have developed here when applying for future opportunities.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was paid a competitive salary for the two weeks I worked.

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

    • We had at least two networking lunches and I attended meetings that meant I met other people too.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • We did a social with all the trainees to a crazy golf place which was great.

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • There was a rounder tournament going on one evening in the second week which we were invited to.

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • 100%. The firm is a great place to work and I'd happily go back if given the opportunity.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

West Midlands

July 2019

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