Winter Vacation Placement Review

by Simmons & Simmons LLP

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Rating

4.9/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

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

    • I really enjoyed the Winter Vacation Scheme. I got a great insight into the firm's departments and culture. Everyone that I met was very approachable and welcoming.

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

    • I felt extremely valued throughout my time at the firm. I was given a wide variety of tasks, and everyone took the time to answer any questions I had and provide feedback on the work I undertook.

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

    • The trainee buddy I was assigned was an invaluable source of guidance and support during the insight.

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

    • I received very useful information on the Employment department, where I was sitting, as well as other departments through networking events, which has provided me with great assistance in terms of my seat preferences.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

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

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

    • 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?

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

    • 5/5
  • 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?

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

    • There were various opportunities: Welcome drinks on the first day, a brunch with the partners, and a speed networking event, along with lunches and department-specific talks/events.

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

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

    • 4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • 5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

December 2014

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