Vacation Scheme Review

by Nabarro (now CMS)

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • I really enjoyed the scheme, there was a comprehensive induction which was a nice way to begin, rather than being thrown in at the deep end. The workload was tough with a mix of departmental work and group work, but this was good in that I was always kept busy and felt I never stopped learning.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I was always given feedback for the work I had done and felt that I was made to feel as though I was genuinely adding something to the firm in the three weeks I spent there.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • We weren't thrown in at the deep end at all and help was always there if I needed it.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I was kept very busy during the duration of the scheme. This was clearly beneficial and the only downside was that there was quite a lot of pressure when you are constantly being assessed in one form or another.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given real trainee tasks rather than any photocopying or 'filler' tasks, which I felt gave me a really good insight into the life of a trainee. Any more responsibility would have been unnecessary and would have put me too much out of my comfort zone in such a short scheme.

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

    • I felt that my research and analytical skills in particular were improved by the scheme and these will benefit me when I start full-time at the firm.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • There was a real good buzz in the department with lots of interaction and a genuine open-door policy in place.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The structure of the scheme was the best part about it. There was an induction, a well thought out group project, various interesting presentations and also some fun socials.

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

    • The company invested in me mainly through allowing me to spend time and learn from trainees, associates and partners of the firm, who might have otherwise been spending their time logging billable hours!

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I was offered a training contract, so I guess future prospects are good!

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • We all got along really well and regularly (and still do) met up outside of work hours.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Being in London, the cost of socialising was clearly high, but this is no real surprise and not a concern.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • A few bars and pubs in the area but nothing much else.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I don't specifically remember anything but there may have been a football match. Generally everyone says the opportunities are there if you want them.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

January 2011

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