Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Walker Morris

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • The insight was very varied and we were always kept busy.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Everyone was very friendly, and went some way to get you involved.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • My superviser and buddy were always available to talk to.

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

    • There was a varied amount of work available, at some times more useful than others - but it depended on how busy my department was.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • We were given a schedule at the beginning of the week, which was strictly adhered to.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Everyone was very friendly, including those on the scheme, and there was a great social atmosphere.

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

    • We were given adequate training at the beginning of the week, and anything we needed advice on, or showing how to do was dealt with throughout the week. The library staff were exceptionally helpful, as was my buddy.

    5/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • Although my department wasn't as busy as usual, it gave me a good insight into what the day to day roles of trainees were.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • The company culture was great, very sociable and friendly. There's no need to stay late unless necessary - so you only need to stay until 2am if there was an urgent deal!

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • I was pleasantly surprised about my experience, and thoroughly enjoyed my week.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • I attended a departmental drinks occasion at the end of the week which enabled me to speak to senior members of the firm.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Excellent - we were invited to drinks on the first day, a social on the wednesday and end of week drinks on the friday.

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • 4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • 5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Yorkshire and Humberside

June 2013

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