Open Day Review

by Taylor Wessing

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Rating

4.8/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.9
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

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

    • It was a really interesting experience - the talks were filled with valuable information and advice, and the business game was really fun!

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

    • We were really well taken care of throughout the day, and the fact that Partners took the time out to get involved made me feel quite valued.

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

    • Everyone was very helpful - from the graduate recruitment officer to the trainees and the Partners, everyone gave us some very useful tips and guidance.

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

    • The information we received will definitely be of immense use when applying not just to Taylor Wessing, but anywhere for a vacation scheme or a training contract.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • It was very well structured - we were all given an agenda at the beginning of the day and this was adhered to very precisely. There was a good balance between formal and informal activity, with the right amount and duration of breaks in between.

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

    • The atmosphere was great! Everyone we met was extremely friendly and I absolutely loved that.

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

    • Although it was only a day long insight, Taylor Wessing conducted a business game which was quite helpful in terms of training and development, to give us an idea of what an assessment day would look like.

    5/5
  • 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?

    • The Partners who spoke to us at the beginning of the day were very open to questions about their roles with the company and this was very insightful. Our lunch with the trainees of the firm also helped us understand what people at different positions in Taylor Wessing do on a day to day basis.

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

    • The informal activities during the day showcased the company culture quite effectively. Watching the trainees and Partners interact both with each other and with us showed how close knit everyone was.

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

    • It gave me a good idea about what this career path involves, and reaffirmed my conviction that I want to be a solicitor in a firm such as Taylor Wessing.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was reimbursed expenses

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

    • Yes - there was lunch as well as post-open day drinks to meet other employees.

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

    • They were informal enough so that we could ask questions without feeling assessed or under pressure to perform, which was very helpful and relaxing.

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

    • Yes - the trainees told us about their sporting involvement over lunch.

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

    • Absolutely!

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

November 2014

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