Work Experience within the Commercial team Review

by Shoosmiths

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I thought it was a really good experience. Everyone was very welcoming and very happy to give me the time to discuss things in depth.

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

    • My supervisor gave the impression he really valued my thoughts and it was nice to know that my advice was being sent to real clients.

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

    • Really well, he gave feeel constructive comments which I will use in future positions.

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

    • I was busy but I was constantly monitor to check that I was not bored or too busy.

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

    • I was drafting the advices for clients and my supervisor was making slight modifications.

    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 learnt a lot of skills which I have applied to my other positions since.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very socialable and professional. I was lucky enough to attend the end of month office drinks.

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

    • I was provided with all my information I needed and when attending my placement everything was ready for me to get started.

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

    • 4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • I secured a training contact and currently work as a paralegal.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were very socail which is great.

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

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

    • The Hub is only over the road which makes after works drinks easy.

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

    • There seems to be a lot of emails taking about volunteering and socials after work.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

East Midlands

November 2012

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