Vacation Scheme Review

by Cobbetts

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • The placement was a very enjoyable one. Most of the staff were very welcoming and the other students were friendly too.

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

    • I don't think I gelled with my trainee mentor, and I believe this reflected in the work I received. However the other trainees were excellent and being placed in two departments allowed me to shine elsewhere.

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

    • The graduate recruitment manager was fantastic. He is professional, approachable and reliable. The only problem I could see was that the graduate recruitment manager was based in the Manchester office and at times it felt like more emphasis was placed on those students. It would have been nice to see him more frequently.

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

    • At times I did feel myself waiting for work, however I was proactive and asked other members of staff for jobs. Going to other departments allowed me to meet more people too.

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

    • The work I was given was fairly basic, however there was a task given from my second department which was enjoyable. Asking for work really does help.

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

    • Every little helps!

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The offices are very modern and open. There is a sense of teamwork amongst the members of staff.

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

    • In general, the vacation scheme was organised. There was an issue with the visit to the Manchester offices as we were expected to find our own way there.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • We spent a day in Manchester at their offices. The college of law ran a session which was interesting.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I really enjoyed my time with the firm. I was quite hopeful with being offered a training contract however I accepted one elsewhere before hand. I wasn't invited back for the interview and this came as quite a surprise. The feedback given wasn't sufficient as I thought I really had done my best, but again I feel this may have been down to the trainee supervisor. There was a slight personality clash. I wouldn't want this to deter anyone because the firm is lovely! It's friendly, approachable and modern. The firm is growing, and I hope that they continue to develop successfully.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • The majority of trainees were all more than willing to take us for a drink or two.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Leeds is very cheap in comparison to London, and the work is just as big!

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Leeds has a great nightlife.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There was a social midweek and drinks on the final night!

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Yorkshire and Humberside

October 2011

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