Summer Student Review

by RPC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • It is a really challenging scheme but immensely enjoyable and rewarding.

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

    • Everybody was so helpful to me but this help was reciprocal. Colleagues actively came to me for my opinion and advice on certain topics

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

    • Instructions for all tasks clear, encouraged to ask questions and to bring forward issues. Communication also generally encouraged.

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

    • Depending on the nature project some days you may be rushed of your feet but other days you had less to do. There is a strong team spirit, with plenty of banter and socialising.

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

    • A lot. But the responsibility allowed me to feel a great sense of achievement when I completed a project.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • My degree is quite general - and although there are transferable skills, I feel this is more relevant to my development beyond my degree. The skills I have acquired will be invaluble when I enter the workplace, and gave me a unique insight in to working within a big company.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • On a wider scale, the atmosphere in the office is open, transparent, non-hierarchical and friendly.

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

    • They have lots in place to ensure that interns are well supported. From induction to buddies and mentors; they are prepared for interns and have systems in place to deal with any issues.

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

    • I was strongly encouraged to consider my development to get the most out of my internship. Along with this we had the benefit of significant attention from members of the firm, from partners to trainees, who were willing to put aside time to answer questions and give advice and insight.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

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

    • Great 10 weeks and brilliant company, I would like to come back and work full time there.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great social scene amongst colleagues. The interns were all very close and would quite often meet up on the weekends

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

    • Expensive unless you know how to manage your allowance.

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

    • The nightlife here is quite good but expensive.

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

    • Received many invites to social events and group meetings.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2013

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