Taster Review
by Teach First
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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About You
4.8
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The Company
4.9
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Everything Else
2.8
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
- 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
- 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 5. How well structured was the insight?
- 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
- 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 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?
- 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
- 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
- 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?
- 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
- 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
- 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
About You
Taster was a very enjoyable intensive two day programme jam-packed with mini skills based workshops.
Teach First invested a lot of time into improving your own skillset, often including one on one discussions with employee leaders on self reflection to ensure you were maximising what you were getting out of the exercises
You were constantly observed by members of Teach First who were always on hand for help and advice when needed.
The skills based workshops were very hands on with discussions greatly improving my communication and group work skills as well as a direct and large focus on self-reflection skills.
The Company
The structure was well planned with a number of intensive exercises, events and talks over the two days which were not too rushed but ensured the two days were an extremely intensive but useful as the use of time was maximised.
Extremely friendly and comfortable atmosphere.
The majority of the programme was structured around exercises based on improving your own skillset as well as making you aware of future opportunities with the firm.
The insight provided talks and even some exercises based around future opportunities and programmes with the firm.
The two days were completely submersive into the culture, values and impression of the company.
Not only do they make you aware of a career in teaching and future Teach First programmes but also alternative or also similar opportunities with partners from Pwc to NCS.
Everything Else
Travel expenses were reimburses and accommodation and food was also provided but I was not paid - Teach First are a charity though so this is understandable.
There was no evening event or large networking event but a small chance to network in the short breaks between activities.
There was no evening event or large networking event but a small chance to network in the short breaks between activities.
Only the training days which one would attend if they partook in further Teach First programmes.
Yes but only if you feel you may have an interest in teaching or working with a firm with such an excellent ethos and values.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
London
August 2018
