Summer Vacation Scheme Placement Student Review

by Gateley

Rating

5/5
  • Skills
    5.0
  • Business Insight
    5.0
  • Culture
    5.0
  • Your Impressions
    5.0

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
  • Throughout the week we got involved in various tasks and activities, including; department talks, DEI talks, Responsible Business Manager talks, completing day to day tasks set by the department and the chance to network with other individuals.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have developed my commercial awareness skills and also my communication skills. Further, I have also developed my research skills.


  • How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
  • 5/5

    Business Insight

  • 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
  • They give you a ‘full picture’ about the company which is very useful for understanding how Gateley operate and how they work as a business.


  • Please rate how insightful you found the insight
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the structure of the insight
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
  • 5/5

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • Very good culture. Everyone is more than happy to have a conversation with you and help you with anything you may need help with. All the employees are very focussed but also very friendly!


  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the networking opportunities?
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
  • 5/5

    Your Impressions

  • 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I thoroughly enjoyed the insight week. We got given tasks which makes you feel you have a sense of purpose in the work you are doing. There were opportunities to network with other departments as well as social events with other vacation schemers.


  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations
  • 5/5

  • Please rate the future employment prospects at Gateley
  • 5/5

  • 7. Would you recommend Gateley to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Gateley
  • Have a strong knowledge of Gateley as a company and the work they do. Research work they have recently been involved in and ask questions about that work. Network with employees and don’t be afraid to ask any questions. Important to research the challenges the legal sector faces - short / long term.


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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

East Midlands

June 2024


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