Open Day Candidate Review

by RPC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • The Open Day was filled with a variety of engaging activities, from shadowing trainees in departments to undertaking a business group exercise and having drinks with employees across the firm.

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

    • As I was there for the Open Day I was not able to undertake any work independently, however I still found all employees extemely approachable and welcoming.

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

    • We were given a useful timetable detailing what we would be doing during the Open Day.

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

    • As there was a lot to learn about the firm and plenty of activities had been organised we were very busy throughout the Open Day.

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

    • As I was only there for a day we naturally weren't given responsibiltiy for any work, but definitely felt from shadowing trainees that the firm promotes an environment in which taking early responsibility is encouraged.

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

    • I found the business exercise extremely useful as it gave me the opportunity to work in a team and develop my ability to negotiate and compromise. Presenting our decision at the end tested our ability to summarise our main points of argument and communicate clearly.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Due to the open plan nature of the offices, the atmosphere was very approachable and friendly and I met a wide range of people across the firm.

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

    • We were given a timetable and RPC information booklet upon our arrival which included all the information about the day. The timetable was kept to very well!

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

    • The firm was extemely interested in getting to know each of us and also in offering us as great an insight into the firm as was possible in one day.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • I am delighted to be joining the firm in 2014!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The drinks event at the end of the day indicated that RPC promotes a good social environment.

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

    • I commuted for the Open Day but the costs seemed to be standard for London.

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

    • Quite a few bars and pubs around, I wasnt at the firm long enough to explore the nightlife but the location is a great combination of culture and professionalism.

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

    • Again I personally was not at the firm long enough to get involved in activities outside of work but trainees definitely highlighted this as one of the many great aspects of the firm.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

October 2012

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