Vacation scheme student. Review

by Womble Bond Dickinson

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable.

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

    • I was given lots of positive feedback.

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

    • Constructive criticism was forthcoming and useful.

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

    • I was given enough work to be kept busy but at no point felt overwhelmed.

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

    • I was given a combination of 'real' work, which was always checked, as well as work for my own personal development.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • No comment.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly.

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

    • It was organised extremely well. It was made clear from the outset what would happen and the Firm did not fail to deliver.

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

    • Bond Pearce invested a lot in terms of providing time with supervisors and very enjoyable social events.

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

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

    • Employment prospects are extremely appealing.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, the other students, trainees and colleagues were all very approachable and friendly.

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

    • The firm paid for all the socialising that took place. The cost of living in the area is reasonable.

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

    • Did not experience any nightlife.

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

    • Yes.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

South East

September 2012

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