Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Shoosmiths

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • There is only so much you can do in one week, but the time we spent at the firm was incredibly enjoyable.

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

    • From trainees to partners, everyone was friendly.

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

    • Support was great and we weren't spoon fed which meant we actually learnt something.

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

    • We had a personal project to complete and present to the firm on the last day. If we weren't doing office work we were working on our own project.

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

    • Only one week - I would expect to be given too much responsibility.

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

    • Presentation skills.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Time of the football world cup so everyone was in a cheerful mood.

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

    • Extremely well organised, we always had something to do.

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

    • They took time to see us and vice versa. It felt like we were one step closer to getting a training contract.

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

    • Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • If asked back for a training contract interview I will be extremely happy.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We lunched together every day and had leaving drinks on the final evening.

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

    • Much cheaper than London.

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

    • I live there and it has always been good.

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

    • There was girls netball, but in a week there's only so much you can put on offer.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

International

July 2012

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