Vacation scheme Review

by Herbert Smith Freehills

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Rating

3.9/5
  • About You
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.8
  • Everything Else
    4.3

    About You

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

    • Good variety and interesting stuff to get involved in.

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

    • Supervisor and buddy's were great. Networking evenings made you feel really welcome.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • At times a little unclear what was expected.

    3/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Able to go a little beyond legal studies.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Good balance of firm insight presentations, social evenings and work.

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

    • Everyone was enthusiastic and interesting.

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

    • One negotiation skills workshop.

    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?

    • Plenty of opportunity to speak to people and understand what really goes on.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Plenty of opportunity to speak to people and understand what really goes on.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • 4/5

    Everything Else

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

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

    • A number of social evenings and we were encouraged to arrange to meet with anyone we were interested in talking to.

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

    • Good balance.

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

    • Some idea of pro bono work that goes on.

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Friendly people and interesting experience.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking

London

May 2014

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