VAC student Review

by CMS

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • Good variation of work and departments. Interaction with employees at all levels from trainees to partners. Interesting and relevant talks from a variety of partners. Well thought out social events. Very friendly and approachable graduate recruitment!

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

    • Friendly and approachable. Good feedback from work.

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

    • Good level of support and helpful.

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

    • Had a good range of work but it could have been a bit more demanding. Some times when I had nothing to do.

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

    • Work was fairly nominal but there the fact that my buddy/supervisor gave the background to the partiular work made it more interesting and gave it more of a sense of purpose.

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

    • Learnt a lot of skills - communication, teamworking, interview skills, office skills. Also increased my commercial awareness.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Comfortable atmosphere and open door policy

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

    • Clear timetable and very well planned and thought out events.

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

    • Negotiation and presentation training as well as introductory lectures on a number of different departments were all v. helpful and interesting.

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

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

    • Offer a high proportion of VAC students a training contract

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • All got on very well and spent time together at lunch and after work

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

    • Reasonable prices.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • n/a

    0/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Opportunities to play sport, participate in a quiz night and get involved with CSR.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

June 2012

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