Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Shoosmiths

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    2.9
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Overall I enjoyed my placement.

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

    • I felt like a valued member of the team within the office I was working in.

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

    • My mentor provided support and guidance throughout.

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

    • I was given a project to work on over the course of the week that kept me occupied during times that I did not have any other work, however at some points I would be working on my presentation for quite a while before being given another task.

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

    • I was given a fair amount of responsibility.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I found the placement very useful.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly but professional.

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

    • The organisation and structure could be improved, however this could be difficult as the placement is only a week long.

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

    • 3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Overall I developed an encouraging impression of the firm.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The vacation placement students were taken out for a meal with some of the Trainees and Solicitors, some were also invited to play in a football tournament.

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

    • Travelling to and from the firm was quite costly as there is a lack of good transport links to the business park.

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

    • I did not get to experience any of the nightlife during my placement, however I am aware that the local nightlife is quite good.

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

    • There was the opportunity for some Vacation Scheme students to partake in playing football after work,

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

July 2012

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