Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Shoosmiths

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Most of the work I was given was interesting and varied, it was also useful to have the opportunity to talk to other people in other departments to get a better feel for the firm.

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

    • Everyone was very friendly and welcoming, I felt part of the team and fellow colleagues couldn't have done more to try and help me. Actively got me joining in with all their activities.

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

    • Gave me plenty of work to do, even when she was busy, also got other work from other people which varied my workload.

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

    • Sometimes there was a lapse where I didn't have anything to do, however this was only for a very short period and meant I could really ensure my other work was of a high quality.

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

    • I didn't feel like I was ever left to my own devices or felt pressured. Not really given much responsibility, which is completely understandable on a work placement.

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

    • Learnt some new skills and also helped put into practice/improve the skills I already have. Very useful week.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was very friendly but hardworking in the office environment. Had fun partaking in charity olympic events and going out for dinner with the other trainees.

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

    • Very well organised, had plenty of information before hand and guidance whilst I was there.

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

    • Spent plenty of time with me and provided me with interesting work, no specific training or development as such though.

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

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

    • I was invited to the assessment day.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, the other two people on the placement were very friendly and we often spent time together. It was very enjoyable going out for dinner with some of the trainees.

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

    • Relatively well priced.

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

    • Very good, Nottingham has a great night life.

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

    • Yes we were invited to a social event and took part in charity fundraising events.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

East Midlands

November 2012

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