Summer Student Review

by RPC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • Would have been full marks but I spent some time in a department with a little less to do. Otherwise the other department I spent time in was super busy. Had lots of challenging and interesting work to do with some really important clients. Also got to write an article for the ILO. HR were really helpful and the whole firm gave off a fantastic impression.

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

    • Everyone I did work for appreciated the effort and took time to offer advice and praise.

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

    • Mixture of who provided the support but there was always someone there.

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

    • First seat I was really busy but it was really interesting work. Second seat I was less busy but it was good to experience both as I am sure every seat is different.

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

    • As much as I could have wanted. Obviously no summer student was closing a huge deal but we were encouraged to go out and have a go at interesting tasks.

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

    • Research methods will be useful as I undertake a GDL next year. The business project was really interesting and helped hone commercial skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was very friendly and happy to work at RPC. Really enjoyable experience.

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

    • HR did an excellent job. Assisted with queries regarding the business project, always on time and planned well in advance.

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

    • The firm have provided us with all the tools necessary to get a training contract. The intake is small so cannot really say whether they have invested in me until I find out about a training contract.

    3/5
  • 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?

    • Very appealing regardless of receiving an offer or not. Great place to be.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Good relationships were built and some funny socials!

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

    • Subsidised placement so barely cost anything on that score. Went for drinks with a friend from uni nearby and wasn't more expensive than anywhere else in London.

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

    • Had a great time on all the socials. Nice area.

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

    • All of the socials arranged were good and I know one of the girls was invited to play netball. Most of the activities were straight from work or during lunchtime.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2012

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