Vacation Placement Review

by Walker Morris

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.8

    The Role

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

    • Everyone was really friendly and down to earth which was really encouraging

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

    • It was really satisfying when you completed a piece of work and were thanked by your supervisor or could see that your contribution was lightening their workload

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

    • Everyone went out of their way to make you feel part of the team and to help if there was anything you were unsure of, there was a lot of reassurance and guidance so you didn't feel like you were on your own if thrown in at the deep end

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

    • The organisation and structure of the placement were fantastic in that you had a trainee buddy and a supervisor who always had work available for you to get involved in, so you weren't waiting around with nothing to do

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

    • The level of responsibility was amazing! From day one I was given work I'd never done before and had no knowledge of, this really encouraged me to get stuck in and give the work a go as it was an excellent way to learn.

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

    • Experiencing the life of a trainee for a week helped extensively as these are the skills I will need when I am a trainee

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Walker Morris are a very sociable firm and have a very good work/life balance. They do the work to a high standard but stand out in the fact they are relaxed and friendly too!

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

    • The organisation at Walker Morris was great! We were scheduled in to do different activities which complemented each other perfectly and allowed a variety of tasks to be done and seen

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

    • The company do provide training and support throughout

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

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

    • Spending the week at the firm only confirmed my desire to become a part of the team so fingers crossed!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We were taken out by the trainees on an organised night as well as going out on our final day and it was excellent to spend time with them on a social basis

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

    • Costs were managable! It wasn't excessive!

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

    • Leeds is a very vibrant city there was lots to do!

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

    • The firm arranged a boat race for charity that vac scheme students were encouraged to take part in!

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

International

June 2010

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