Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Walker Morris

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Rating

3.9/5
  • About You
    3.5
  • The Company
    4.2
  • Everything Else
    3.8

    About You

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

    • It was good fun! I had a really nice time and everyone was friendly and supportive. Best vac scheme so far.

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

    • Everyone was friendly but busy. Overall however I did feel valued especailly when the work you were doing was going directly to a client.

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

    • I always had the option to go and speak to someone if I was lost. I never felt I couldn't ask for help. That was nice.

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

    • The skills I have developed in realtion to research are very useful. Espcially when it comes to work for a client. The pressure to get it right is certainly apparent.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Couldn't have been planned better.

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

    • Friendly, supportive and fun. Al the Trainees who basically ran the show were really nice and it makes you want to work here.

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

    • It was only a week placement so I couldnt have got much training out of it but it did show me what it was like to work in commercial practice.

    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?

    • It was good to see how it isn't all hard work and no fun at Walker Morris. The people here clearly get on well and it is apparent in the working environment.

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

    • It feels very supportive. They have an open door policy for sure.

    5/5
  • 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?

    • The money covered my costs and more. I was not doing the placement for the money so it was just a bonus.

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

    • Talks and socials were useful in this regard.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Enjoyable.

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

    • On the Walker Talker and planned events.

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

    • It was a really good week.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

Yorkshire and Humberside

June 2014

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