Vacation Scheme Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

4.8/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • Incredibly well organised and very insightful. I would highly recommend it.

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

    • Everyone I came in to contact with was incredibly supportive and welcoming

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

    • My supervisor and trainee buddy went out of their way to support me.

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

    • Busy but not overwhelmed

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

    • I felt like an extra part of the team.

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

    • This was incredibly relevant as I hope to secure a training contract with them.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great atmosphere.

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

    • Very well organised.

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

    • Ample training provided during the induction day and in communications received before I started.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • Very appealing.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • The company paid for social events.

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

    • Did not experience this during my placement.

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

    • Yes, there were social events organised which were really well planned and very interesting.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

North West

July 2011

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