Vacation scheme Review

by Stephenson Harwood

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Rating

2.9/5
  • The Role
    3.2
  • The Company
    2.7
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Really great place to work

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Pretty welcoming

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

    • When needed it was there

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

    • About right, you could work dodge if you wanted, or you could actively seek out stress if that's what you were looking for.

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

    • Considering some of non-legal converters are not qualified to do anything at all, I was surprised it was this high.

    1/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Basic admin.

    1/5

    The Company

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

    • They are genuinely nice people here.

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

    • HR are very good.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • At this stage early you are kind of on your own.

    1/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 50/50 from vac scheme

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, nearly everyone was normal. [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] All trainees here I've met are pretty switched on.

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

    • London is London. Go Soho, it is reasonable. Don't go Mayfair, it is unreasonable when getting paid £260 a week.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London. If you want it you can get it. Wednesday and Thursday nights are massive in the City... [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions]

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

    • lots of client cricket matches. [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] Get practicing your cover drives.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2012

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