Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • It was the best placement I had done throughout the summer so far.

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

    • I was introduced to all the members of my department, and each person made an effort to ensure I had interesting work to do throughout the placement.

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

    • I was always given precise guidance before starting a task, support throughout and feedback upon completion.

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

    • I always had an ongoing task, therefore was able to do this when urgent work was not present.

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

    • A great deal more than I expected as an intern!

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

    • All the work I undertook was standard trainee work, and therefore will significantly assist me when I begin my training contract.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a great balance between people getting on with their work, whilst enjoying each other's company at the same time.

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

    • The placement was extremely well organised.

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

    • My personal development has been significant from the feedback I was given through the tasks.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • We are yet to receive feedback on the assessment.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were a number of social lunches/evenings organised.

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

    • Relatively standard.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Commuted from home, and therefore didn't experience it much.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Socials and Events.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

North West

June 2012

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