Vacation Placement Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

4.8/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.9

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed the placement. The work was interesting and stimulating, the people were approachable and friendly and the two weeks flew by!

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

    • The team I spent my time with were very friendly and welcoming. I felt like I was doing real work that was helping my colleagues. I was given feedback after every task as to how I had performed.

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

    • Support and guidance by management was fantastic. Any problems faced could be brought up locally and resolved in an email that was sent to everyone. Very few problems were encountered.

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

    • I very rarely felt like I had nothing to do, and never felt overly pressured into meeting deadlines. The balance reached was very good.

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

    • I felt I was given good levels of responsibility. I was doing the same work as my trainee.

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

    • I have developed countless skills and have acquired experience that I can keep with me for life.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was very friendly and welcoming, there was a very good atmosphere.

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

    • The organisation was flawless both before the scheme started and during it.

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

    • We were given training on IT, CSR and various skills for the future.

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

    • Financial Bonus

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

    • The firm seem to be recruiting and we have been assessed and given the opportunity to get a job at the end of the placement.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We went out for lunch, dinner, drinks and played football!

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

    • I was able to travel from home.

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

    • We went to some very nice bars and enjoyed the nightlife.

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

    • There were opportunities to go for meals, drinks, football and cricket.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

West Midlands

July 2010

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