Insight Student Review

The insight was incredibly useful and provided me with clarity regarding future job aspirations, but I felt that property was not an industry I wanted to enter. This was nothing personal, but just my own thoughts/opinions. This is why this section does not score the full amount.

My mentors' based in the Press Office were very helpful, full of knowledge and approachable. They all made me feel at ease and were, in my opinion, a real asset to the organisation.

I was given full support and guidance throughout the programme.No question was deemed too silly and there was never a point where I felt lost or unsure what to do.

Before I came onto the Insight programme, I was unsure about whether a career in PR would be for me but this week gave me full clarity. Also, it was interesting to take what I had learnt in the classroom and put it into practise in the working world.

We were allocated a timetable well in advance which detailed all of the different activities involved. Everything ran to schedule, therefore this section receives full marks.

The schedule for the week in conjunction with the general working, office atmosphere was of high energy and was very enjoyable.

We were advised on personal training and development, but since this only lasted a week the organisation is somewhat limited in how it can develop us. But, given the amount of time available I was incredibly impressed with how much information they managed to cram in and I felt as if I had learnt a lot.

From day one I was given responsibility and made to feel like anyone else that worked for the organisation. I was not seen as separate, but genuinely as if I was part of the team.

Since I was treated as if I was any other employee, I got a true insight into the company culture. Although I am unsure whether I would like to embark on a career in property as a surveyor, I would welcome an opportunity to join the organisation mainly due to its electric, easy going culture.

In the Press Office, the work I could undertake was limited, mainly due to the fact the Insight programme only lasted a week. With this in mind, it is difficult to truly assess whether this has truly affected my future career choices. However, speaking to employees helped to provide more clarity of my future career path. So yes, this was helpful.

Full expenses for public (tube) travel were offered up to the value of £150

We were timetabled in for networking lunches, one of which was in the boardroom on the top floor with some of the senior staff within the organisation. This was a really great experience.

The organisation prepared lots of networking and social events which enabled us to bond quickly with some of the other graduates. This was achieved, even in such a small amount of time.

To be honest, I didn't really ask.

I have nothing but positive things to say about the organisation and its Insight scheme to my friends.