Vacation Scheme Review

by CMS

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

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

    • All staff were brilliant - always willing to give advice even when busy with work.

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

    • Lots of guidance on the interviews and assessments or presentations but not always enough work to do.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Lots of presentations from different areas of the firm to keep the day interesting but often not enough work to do to keep you busy all day.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given tasks that the trainees would do - so lots of research notes, organising files and cross checking.

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

    • 4/5

    The Company

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

    • Busy because people work so hard, but always cheerful. Thursday night drinks trollies were great fun and a chance to speak to people in a more relaxed atmosphere.

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

    • Grad rec team were fantastic. Always well organised and lots of events. Group meal was too near the interviews however, but it was lovely to be invited out for a meal with the other Vacation Schemers, Grad Rec team, Trainees and even a Partner.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

    • People were brilliant! Lots of drinks events, never had a meal on my own - CMS really made an effort to get us to know one another. This made the group assessment on the last day much easier and more comfortable.

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

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

    • Great bars!

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

    • Bowling on the Friday!

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

July 2012

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