Vacation Placement Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.2
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Although the work itself was challenging the support network meant it was easier to attempt.

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

    • Everyone within the department was approachable and willing to help. If I was stuck on anything they were more than willing to explain the difficult aspects to me.

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

    • 3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I was given work that reflected the varied work a trainee experience. On days I was allowed to work on my case study. I think this provided a good balance.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was not given that much responsibility because my supervisor gave me work that he had been given so we worked on things together.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • 1.We were asked to take part in a group exercise, this activity developed skills for working well in a team, such as speaking and listening. 2. We were asked to read a case study and provide a written summary of it, this developed my writing skills. 3. We were asked to present the case study during an interview, this developed my communication and presentation skills. All of which shall be useful in my degree studies and beyond.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was quite chatty and approachable so there was a good environment in the office.

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

    • We were given presentations everyday and had a social every Thursday.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • Subsidised Canteen
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • 4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

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

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

    • There are several sporting and marketing activities to get involved in.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2009

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