Spring into Bournemouth event Review

by J.P. Morgan

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.2
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

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

    • Good fun throughout the 3 days, especially the game on the final day.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Felt very valued, asked questions doing work shadowing part asking what I would be interested in. Also many opportunities to ask questions to hosts

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

    • Very informative week giving out a lot of information about the company and working there.

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

    • In particular with software engineering seeing how different software process models are put into action in a real life scenario.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Good plan/timetable, overran a little from too many questions to hosts

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

    • Good fun, maybe a little more moving around, sitting down for a long period of time

    4/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • More of an educational experience learning how things work and getting to know the business rather than training and development.

    3/5
  • 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?

    • Work shadowing showed different peoples work during the day and what it involves. Also talks from higher ranking members described there work.

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

    • Much was explained during the 3 days about the company and how they like to work.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • Company paid for travel, train. Also would have paid for accommodation but lived locally so had no need.

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

    • A lot of opportunities. Also had a drinks night which involved a more informal session with members of the company.

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

    • Good opportunities to talk with many different people as well as fellow students on the event.

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

    • A lot of activities were described including their charity work.

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

    • Very worthwhile opportunity in which you can gain a lot of insight.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Information Technology

South East

May 2014

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