Vacation Scheme Student Review

by RPC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.7/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.7
  • Everything Else
    4.9

    About You

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

    • Was given an accurate representation of what life at the firm would involve, very enjoyable.

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

    • Was given work by Trainees, Assosciates and Partners, felt very valued.

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

    • There was a huge amount of guidance and support.

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

    • The ability to have an attempt at work I will be potentially completing as a trainee, has helped my develop skills to have a successful career.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Fairly, mainly by word of mouth but were also given handouts.

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

    • Everyone at the firm is upbeat, a comfortable atmosphere

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

    • They provided presentations on the firm and skills, also socials to meet potential colleagues.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • I was given the chance to complete work I realistically could be completing as a trainee.

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

    • Presentations, the business project and working in departments all matched consistently with the firms publications.

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

    • Made clear what I wanted to achieve in my career.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Received a wage, free breakfast and given money for lunch.

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

    • The firm organised a few lunchs and drinks to meet company staff.

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

    • They were all enjoyable as the firms staff are friendly, the mixology (cocktail making) social was a particular highlight.

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

    • Yes, the firm were very open about their sports teams, CSR initiatives amongst other things.

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

    • Yes the vacation scheme was enjoyale and useful.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2013

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