Vacation scheme participant Review

by Hogan Lovells

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Enjoyed working with the majority of people in the office however some of the networking events were a bit awkward

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

    • Everyone was very friendly and thanked you for all the work you did

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

    • Really supportive atmosphere and happy to answer questions

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

    • Almost always had working to do but rarely was rushed off my feet

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

    • Not really possible to give a massive amount of responsibility given my lack of experience but I felt I was given enough leeway to get on with the projects I was set

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

    • Covered some of the areas I am studying, useful to have professional's opinion on topics I will be covering!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Varied depending on the department but overall was good fun

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

    • Apart from room changes everything went to plan

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

    • Lots of training sessions and workshops both from very senior figures in the firm and external consultants

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Would definintely accept an offer

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We had both recruitment organised events and other outings that we organised ourselves

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

    • Could be pretty expensive but it is London

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

    • Didn't have much time to experience it though

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Social events and sports teams

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2012

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