Vacation Placement Student Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my placement. I found the work both challenging and interesting, I made some really good friends and was given some helpful career advice. The only downside was the continual assessments and interviews.

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

    • The practice area I was in were more than welcoming, I never felt out of place or like I was getting in the way. Everyone was willing to talk to me and anwser my questions.

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

    • My trainee supervisor spent a great deal of time explaining everything and answering my questions. Everyone else was more than willing to help.

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

    • The amount of work I recieved was balanced well. Obviously my lack of training had to be taken into account. Overall, I was kept busy.

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

    • I was given as much responsibility as I practically could have been. Obviously the level was fairly low.

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

    • Invaluable work experience that will most defintely help in any career path I take.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It seemed to be quite a quiet time, but there was still a good atmosphere; everyone was friendly and had a good sense of humour.

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

    • 4/5
  • 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?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would love to work here.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Not as many people joined in as I thought would, but it was still enjoyable.

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

    • I am studying in Birmingham at the moment anyway, so it was no different.

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

    • 4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Maybe a few more would have been beneficial.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

International

July 2010

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