Work Experience Student Review

by Walker Morris

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Rating

2.6/5
  • The Role
    2.8
  • The Company
    2.4
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed the placement overall and believe it has given me a better idea about what I wish to go on to study at university.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Everyone was really friendly but sometimes I felt a bit lost.

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

    • The trainees I was paired with were really helpful when explaining tasks set for us.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I was set some tasks but managed to finish them quite quickly, would have preferred more work.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given some responsibility when completing tasks.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The placement has helped me to decide the course I wish to go on to study at university.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • It was quite quiet, but still a friendly atmosphere.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • We did have some tasks set but would have preferred more work.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I did feel involved in the work and felt part of the team.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • Too early to start

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • I new the other members on the placement through college

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Average,

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

    • Busy

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

    • There were lots of opportunities for trainees and other staff within the firm to get involved in extra activities.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

Yorkshire and Humberside

August 2012

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