Training Contract Review

by Shoosmiths

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Vey good. I had a good mixture of work which gave me a real indication what it would be like to be trainee.

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

    • My colleagues were very nice. Very welcoming and gave me a lot of their time.

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

    • My supervisors gave me support throughout the placement and guided me through the unfamiliar tasks.

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

    • I was kept relatively busy. Towards the end of the placement there was not much I could do, but I got a good mix of experience.

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

    • Not a great deal of responsibility, although this was very understandable.

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

    • I continue to use some of the things I learned now.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly, but professional.

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

    • Organised very well.

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

    • It was only a short placement, so I was only trained to complete the necessary tasks.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • I have a training contract with them.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I regularly have an opportunity to go out with colleagues.

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

    • Not particularly cheap, but not bad.

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

    • Pretty good. My office is fantastic at setting up events to include everyone.

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

    • There are always things going on, some organised by the social commitee or just meeting up with colleagues.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

North West

November 2012

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