Open Day Review

by Taylor Wessing

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Rating

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

    About You

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyable open day. We were welcomed and given drinks and refreshments. There was always interesting and varied people to talk to. I think the number of people there (about 25-30) was a perfect number for it as each individual felt included and had time to have their questions answered.

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

    • Very valued. The firm took time to answer individual questions and seemed to want you not only to apply to a training contract, but be successful in it. I met so many different people on the day, from partners to trainees - showing the time and effort put into the day.

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

    • Lots of guidance. We were told at every stage what would be happening and there was no point at which you felt unsupported.

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

    • We were given extensive advice on application form writing and interviews, especially tailoring it to Taylor Wessing. Perhaps the most valuable activity we did was the 'business game' which aimed to replicate the tasks you could face in assessment centres. We were given great feedback on this.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Well structured, comprising of various talks, a lunch with some trainees and concluding with the business game.

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

    • Very friendly. The firm wasn't out to be intimidating in the slightest. There were the right amount of attendees for it to be inclusive and enjoyable for all.

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

    • Senior partners, managing partners and lots of trainees took time out of their day to speak to us. There was a lunch put on. There was significant effort into the development of our skills.

    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?

    • I got a great understanding of the firm's strategy, the work they do and the atmosphere of the firm.

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

    • The trainee lunch was the best for this and the trainees were all very frank. The fact that the trainees seemed to get on so well within themselves was indicative of a friendly atmosphere. "team-work" is a buzzword because of the nature of the work at TW.

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

    • Helped to confirm my intuitions.

    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?

    • Yes see above. Wide range including grad recruitment partners and senior partners.

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

    • Had a lunch and drinks at the end. Both primarily with trainees.

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

    • We were made aware of the social life and significant pro-bono activities that TW have on offer.

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

    • Couldn't recommend it highly enough.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

January 2015

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