Vacation scheme Review

by Stephenson Harwood

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    2.9
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

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

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

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

    • I always had something to do, and when I had no tasks assigned to me at that particular time I was able to prepare for my assessment day and work on my research task.

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

    • Every piece of work that I was given was important, and I didn't ever feel that I was doing it for no reason or to waste time.

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

    • 4/5

    The Company

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

    • 3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • 3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • 3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • This is definitely somewhere I would like to work in the future, if I were to be offered a training contract. The work is really interesting and the people are really friendly and welcoming.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • 3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Very expensive, but the canteen is cheap!

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

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

    • Although there were a couple of events organised, not everyone came, and lots of people left early.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

June 2012

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