Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Freshfields

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    2.4
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Fun, and occasionally interesting, but often lacking in things to do.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Everyone made a real effort to treat you as part of the team.

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

    • Guidance on tasks was rather lacking, although I think they were encouraging one to think for oneself.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Too many days with very little to do - and given little except reading the FT as a task.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Very little, but this is perhaps understandable given the nature of the work.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Few skills taught that I was not aware of already, and the training could be rather tedious (e.g. how to send an email!).

    2/5

    The Company

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

    • Fun and friendly, with lots of chatting and many opportunities to ask questions.

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

    • Extremely well organised and ran like clockwork.

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

    • A fair amount, but only to the extent required to do the work they required.

    3/5
  • 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?

    • Appealing to work for, although the hours might put one off!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • A lot of entertainment provided by the firm, and when there was nothing organised, the other interns would organise drinks.

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

    • London is never cheap...

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Very very fun - it's London!

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

    • A fair few, but not much other than social drinking.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

June 2011

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