Vacation scheme student Review

by Linklaters

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • I greatly enjoyed both the work and the social events

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

    • Everyone was very friendly and helpful, keen to delegate work to me whenever possible

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

    • We were generally kept well-informed but found HR slow to reply to requests or other queries at times

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Had a steady flow of work, always had time for a lunch break with the others and left office at a good time.

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

    • Very little administrative-type work and instead worked on memos and drafting for associates and partners.

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

    • Definitely more aware of the sort of work expected from trainees, as well as some useful revision for the Final exams next year!

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very informal and friendly

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

    • Slight problem with gaps in meals since a lot of social events started straight after work, finishing late.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Lots of informative presentations, group exercises and a useful project with persoanl feedback.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • Would be delighted to secure a training contract following interview.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Always went for lunch together and whenever there were no formal social events we went for post-work drinks. Met up at the weekend a couple of times as well.

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

    • Pay just about covered rent in student housing. Did not spend much on socialising at all - was fairly easy to find somewhere with moderate prices.

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

    • Lots of nice bars but barely any clubs.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Had a community investment outing for a few hours.

    1/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2010

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