Vacation Scheme Student Review

by RPC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Really valuable variety of experience.

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

    • Felt really welcome and as though the firm definitely wanted us there and wanted us to get as much varied and useful experience as possible.

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

    • Across departments was given support and guidance. I always felt able to ask questions and knew who to ask.

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

    • Definitely the busies I've been compared with other placements. Obviously the work varies dependant upon how busy each department is.

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

    • More than I have experienced anywhere else. Was given the opportunity to take notes, research and write blog posts.

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

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

    • Hardworking but very friendly and open.

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

    • Really well organised. Always knew where we were supposed to be and what we were doing.

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

    • Lots opportunity to attend a variety of lectures etc. I attended one about witness preparation.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus

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

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • 3/5
  • 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?

    • 5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2012

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