Vacation Scheme Review

by Linklaters

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Rating

4.3/5
  • About You
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.6
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

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

    • I enjoyed it enormously. Interesting talks, supportive supervisors, fun socials. Made to feel valued and appreciated in the work I did.

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

    • Very valued. Given constant feedback and support. Felt very appreciated in the work I did.

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

    • Great amount of support. Whenever I had a problem graduate recruitment were more than happy to help. I had a trainee buddy who was helpful too.

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

    • Developed my analytical skills and time management. Also helped me learn how to prioritise effectively helping me in my degree and beyond.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured: I always knew what I was doing, there were always things on offer.

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

    • Lots of fun events, warm supportive atmosphere. Kind people and I was given the opportunity to gain a real insight into the firm.

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

    • There were lots of talks and training. They invested much time and effort into giving me great training.

    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?

    • Great insight. Gave me opportunity to find out what kind of work I would be doing and the lifestyle I would be leading.

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

    • I was able to integrate into the office so was able to appreciate this.

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

    • 5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Yes

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

    • Lots of social events which employees were invited to giving me the opportunity to meet employees.

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

    • Very fun, interactive and enjoyable.

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes, they showed us what clubs and socities are on offer and gave us the chance to get involved.

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

    • I would recommend this insight to everyone.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2013

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