Student vacation scheme Review

by Nabarro (now CMS)

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • The placement was very well organised, the quality of work was excellent and the people were really friendly.

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

    • My colleagues gave me genuine work rather than work to keep me occupied which made me feel valued.

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

    • I felt like I could ask my supervisor anything.

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

    • I was always really busy which was a good thing. I either had ongoing/urgent work to do all the time.

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

    • The nature of the work in my department meant it was difficult to have the full responsibility of sending emails and calling clients- trainees don't even get this responsibility as everything has to be checked and double checked. But I did meet and talk to clients at meetings and took important notes at conference calls and meetings, wrote up file notes, so I had the same responsibility as trainees, which was great!

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

    • They will certainly help my work as a trainee wherever I end up.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly, genuinely open door policy.

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

    • Extremely well organised by HR who did a fantastic job with every aspect of the scheme, including all the briefings/activities after work.

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

    • Training was excellent but waiting to hear about the training contract.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • Really liked the firm, hoping to hear back about a TC from them soon.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Really good social scene went out a lot with each other after work.

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

    • Expensive but this is to be expected in Central London.

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

    • Good variety of bars and clubs.

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

    • We were always invited along to any firm events in the evenings. There was no opportunity to get involved in sports while on the placement, though I believe there is a chance when you're at the firm.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2012

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